2021 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL service interval

Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End Us er License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.honda.com .
Fuel Cell Monitoring System
This vehicle is equipped with a monitoring system that compiles
data about your vehicle and drivin g conditions and transmits that
data to Honda at regular intervals as determined at the discretion
of Honda. This data includes information on but not limited to the
following:
●Vehicle location, distance driven, warning indicators and
messages, and vehicle speed
●Fuel cell system control and power generation
The system does not record audio or images.
Data collected is used for the sole purposes of technical diagnoses,
preventive maintenance, resear ch and vehicle development.
Neither Honda nor any third party receiving data will use the data
for any other purpose withou t first obtaining customer
authorization.
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc .), have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Honda Clar ity Fuel Cell dealer. (Note, however, that service at an
authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 463
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 470
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 465
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 467
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
All maintenance services should be performed in
accordance with the intervals indicated by the driver
information interface. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 457
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 540
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
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Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•At each maintenance interval, check Fuel Cell
Insulating Fluid level and top up (to “Max” fill line)
with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 20% prediluted
formulation”
•Replace hydrogen ventil ation duct and drain,
hydrogen tank every 15 years without the
maintenance minder.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Maintenance Item Code(s)
CODEMaintenance Items
A
●Replace ion exchange filter
0●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiry date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Stay RR, RR Subframe
• Exhaust Diluter
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace dust and pollen filter*1
3●Replace transmission fluid*2
5●Replace Fuel Cell Insulati ng Fluid - 50% prediluted
formulation*3
*1: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles.
*2: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 31,250 miles.
*3: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 year after the display for item 5 is reset, change Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 50% prediluted formulation”
every 12 years.
*4: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 3 years after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid and replace air cleaner element every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Items
7
●Replace brake fluid*4
●Replace air cleaner element*4
9●Inspect these items: • Hydrogen tank
• Hydrogen ventilation duct and drain
• Exhaust system
• Fuel lines and connections
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Maintenance
Reset the maintenance minder informati on display if you have performed the
maintenance service.
Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Ce ll dealer reset the maintenance item code
for ion exchanger replacement as it is not possible to do this on your own.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (display/information) button.
3. Press the / button to sele ct the icon, and press the ENTER button.
4. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
5. Press / to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items
(You can also select Cancel to end the process).
6. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
7. Repeat from step 4 for other items you wish to reset.
■Resetting the Display1Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the Maintenance MinderTM display
after a maintenance servic e results in the system
showing incorrect maintena nce intervals, which can
lead to serious mechanical problems.
The authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer will
reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than an authorized Honda Clarity
Fuel Cell dealer performs maintenance service, reset
the Maintenance Minder
TM display yourself.
You can also reset the Maintenance Minder
TM display
using the audio/information touch screen.
2 Customized Features P. 302
/ / /
Button34
ENTER Button
Button
34
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