2021 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL climate control

Contents
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle
and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this manual (including the front cover) represent
features and equipment that are available on some, but not all,
models. Your particular model may no t have some of these features.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 43
For Safe Driving P. 44 Seat Belts P. 48 Airbags P. 55
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 118
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 135
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 156
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 180
2 Features P. 199
Audio System P. 200 Audio System Basic Operation P. 206
Customized Features P. 302 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 328
2 Driving P. 365
Before Driving P. 366 Towing a Trailer P. 371
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 445 Refueling P. 447
2 Maintenance P. 451
Before Performing Maintenance P. 452 Maintenance MinderTM P. 455
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 467
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 482 Cleaning P. 483
2Handling the Unexpected P. 491
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 492 Handling of the Jack P. 504
If Hydrogen Gas is Leaking P. 513 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 515
If You Cannot Unlock the Hydrogen Fuel Lid P. 529
2 Information P. 531
Specifications P. 532 Identification Numbers P. 534
Warranty Coverages P. 537 Authorized Manuals P. 540
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Contents
Child Safety P. 72Safety Labels P. 85
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 148 Security System P. 151 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 154
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 172 Adjusting the Seats P. 174
Climate Control System P. 190
Audio Error Messages P. 279 General Information on the Audio System P. 283
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 331
When Driving P. 372 Braking P. 427Parking Your Vehicle P. 443
Fuel Economy P. 450
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 459 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 465
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 470 12-Volt Battery P. 479 Remote Transmitter Care P. 481
Accessories and Modifications P. 489
Power System Won’t Start P. 505 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 508 Overheating P. 511
Fuses P. 520 Emergency Towing P. 528
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 530
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 535 Reporting Safety Defects P. 536
Customer Service Information P. 541
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 199
DrivingP. 365
MaintenanceP. 451
Handling the UnexpectedP. 491
InformationP. 531
IndexP. 543
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 171)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System OFF) Button
(P 416)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Button
(P 388)❚Gauges (P 118)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) OFF Button (P 438)
❚Head-Up Display Buttons (P 129)
❚Driver Information Interface
(P 121)
❚Navigation System
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio System (P 200)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Climate Control System (P 190)
❚POWER Button (P 156)
❚Seat Heater Buttons (P 188)
❚Rear Defogger (P 168)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button (P 168)
❚System Indicators (P 88)
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Quick Reference Guide
Sounds Unique to the Fuel Cell Vehicle
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this ve hicle’s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
Certain sounds associated with your vehicle may be caused by:
●Pressurized intake air being released through the rear of the vehicle.
u This can happen if the accelerator is released suddenly when the vehicle is under a heavy load, such as when climbing a hill.
●The power system warming up.
u This sound is particularly loud when temperat ures are extremely low (below –4°F [–20°C]).
●Hydrogen gas flowing through the fuel line during refueling.
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 190)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. (P234)
AUTO Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
MODE
Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and dashboard
vents, and back of the center console) A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon
Plasmacluster Mark
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents)
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from floor vents)
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control Dial
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Auto Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Icon
(Air flows from dashboard vents
and back of the center console)
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial CLIMATE
Button
Fan Control Icon
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
READY Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive.●May go off if the POWER SYSTEM or
transmission system indicator comes on.
2 Turning on the Power P. 372
12-Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the power system is on.
●Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator Comes On P. 515
Low Fuel
Indicator●Comes on when the vehicle is
running low on fuel (3 or 2 fuel-
gauge bars illuminated).●Refuel your vehicle as soon as possible.
Hydrogen Leak
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if a small hydrogen gas
leak is detected.
●Your vehicle has less ability to accelerate
and may be harder to start on an incline.
●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
immediately.
●Comes on if a hydrogen gas leak is
detected.●Generating electricity by the fuel cell is
stopped.
●Immediately stop in a safe place and have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by an author ized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool
down the camera.
The system acti vates when the
temperature inside the camera cools
down sufficiently.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 385
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off
with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer
if the indicator and message come back
on after you cleaned the area around the
camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 385
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