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2021 CLARITY
Fuel Cell

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual 2021 CLARITY Fuel Cell...
  • Page 2 Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
  • Page 3 EDR data with the type of confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up. investigation. California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
  • Page 4 Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop data to Honda at regular intervals as determined at the discretion 100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746. of Honda. This data includes information on but not limited to the following: ● Vehicle location, distance driven, warning indicators and messages, and vehicle speed ●...
  • Page 5 A Few Words About Safety You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And ● Safety Labels - on the vehicle. operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. ●...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Customized Features P. 302 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 328 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2 Driving P. 365 Before Driving P. 366 Towing a Trailer P. 371 reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications Multi-View Rear Camera P.
  • Page 7 Contents Quick Reference Guide P. 6 Child Safety P. 72 Safety Labels P. 85 Safe Driving P. 43 Instrument Panel P. 87 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 148 Security System P. 151 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 154 Adjusting the Mirrors P.
  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Visual Index ❚ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 416) ❚ ❚ System Indicators (P 88) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ❚ Button (P 388) Gauges (P 118) ❚ ❚ Driver Information Interface Collision Mitigation Braking System (P 121) (CMBS ) OFF Button...
  • Page 9 ❚ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 159, 160) ❚ LaneWatch (P 425) ❚ Brightness Control (P 166) ❚ TRIP Button (P121, 123) ❚ Wipers/Washers (P 164) ❚ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Buttons (P 393) ❚ Interval Button (P 401) ❚...
  • Page 10 Visual Index ❚ Power Window Switches (P 154) ❚ ❚ Memory Buttons (P 170) Master Door Lock Switch (P 146) ❚ ❚ Door Mirror Controls (P 173) SET Button (P 170) ❚ Trunk Opener (P 148) ❚ Hydrogen Fuel Lid Release Button (P 448) ❚...
  • Page 11 ❚ Side Curtain Airbags (P 67) ❚ Grab Handle ❚ Coat Hook (P 187) ❚ Map Lights (P 181) ❚ Seat Belts (P 48) ❚ Map Lights (P 181) ❚ Sunglasses Holder (P 189) ❚ Sun Visors ❚ Vanity Mirrors ❚...
  • Page 12 Visual Index ❚ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 459) ❚ Windshield Wipers (P 164, 467) ❚ Power Door Mirrors (P 173) ❚ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 137) ❚ Headlights (P 160, 465) ❚ Front Turn Signal Lights (P 159, 465) ❚...
  • Page 13 ● Salt water has permeated the air cleaner element. Replace the air cleaner element and clean the surrounding area. For details, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. ● The vehicle is driven extensively in areas whose air contains high levels of:...
  • Page 14 Disposal of hydrogen tanks or hydrogen tank valves must be done in accordance with the pertinent rules and regulations of the state or region within which the tanks or valves are to be disposed of. For details, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 15 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 vehicle’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.
  • Page 16 ● Hydrogen tanks Hydrogen Ventilation Duct If you notice anything unusual about your ● Hydrogen pipelines vehicle, consult an authorized Honda ● FC stack Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Hydrogen Leak Detection System locations ● In the motor compartment ●...
  • Page 17 ● Electric Motor Air Pump handled properly. ● Power Control Unit Radiator Only a qualified technician should handle any electrical equipment. For inspection Label and repair, consult an authorized Honda Radiator Cap FCVCU and FC Stack Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 18 Excessive heat can also damage the battery. On hot, sunny days, try to avoid parking your vehicle under direct sunlight. If the High Voltage battery becomes fully discharged or damaged and you are unable to start the FC system as a result, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Temperature When storing the vehicle, make sure not to expose it to extremely low temperatures: It may take a longer time to start in very cold conditions or may not start at all until temperatures rise.
  • Page 19 To restart the FC system, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. or explosion. Make sure the ducts are free of any obstructions before activating the power system.
  • Page 20 If you are driving the vehicle, stop in a safe, well-ventilated place. Then turn the power mode to OFF and contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer at once. You should also display signs warning of the danger and be aware of and keep away anything that could ignite the gas.
  • Page 21 Fuel cell insulating fluid (FC insulating fluid) uses a specifically designed fluid with high electrical insulation properties in order to safely cool the fuel cell. Never add water, other commercial coolants, or genuine Honda inverter coolant to the cooling system. Doing so will cause damage to the fuel cell.
  • Page 22 (FC insulating fluid). If the message Service Due Soon A appears on the driver information interface, ion exchange filter replacement is necessary. Be sure to consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 23 In Case of a Crash WARNING ● If a vehicle fire occurs, leaked hydrogen gas may ignite. Stay far away from the vehicle If the body of the vehicle is seriously and call the local fire department. damaged or deformed in a crash, hydrogen To extinguish a vehicle fire, use a large amount of water, dry chemical fire extinguisher gas may leak out from the vehicle.
  • Page 24 WARNING If a High Voltage battery fluid leaks, be careful not to touch the fluid. It can harm your eyes and skin. If it comes in contact with your eyes and skin; flush the affected area with clean water immediately for a few minutes, and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 25 Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking When decelerating or while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recover a portion of the electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. In the following situations, the vehicle generates electricity while decelerating. ●...
  • Page 26 Eco Assist® System Eco Drive Display ● Keep the vehicle icon near the center of the circle. Fuel economy is: Worse Better Best Better Worse Aggressive Deceleration Moderate Fuel-Efficient Driving Moderate Aggressive Acceleration Deceleration Acceleration Ambient Meter With SPORT mode off, the color of the ambient meter changes to green to indicate that the vehicle is being driven in a fuel efficient manner.
  • Page 27 Safe Driving (P 43) Airbags (P 55) ● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision. Child Safety (P 72) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ●...
  • Page 28 Instrument Panel (P 87) Gauges /Driver Information Interface (P 118) (P 121) System Indicators Head-Up Display /System Indicators Electric Power (P 129) (P 88) Steering (EPS) System Indicator Adaptive Cruise Head-Up Display Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow System Indicators Indicator SPORT Mode Indicator Lane Keeping Assist...
  • Page 29 Controls (P 133) Clock POWER Button Turn Signals (P 134) (P 156) (P 159) The navigation system receives signals from Press the button to change the vehicle’s Turn Signal Control Lever GPS satellites, updating the clock power mode. automatically. Right You can also adjust the time manually.
  • Page 30 Wipers and Washers Steering Wheel Trunk (P 171) (P 148) ● To adjust, push the adjustment lever (P 164) down, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place. Wiper/Washer Control Lever MIST AUTO: Wiper speed varies automatically LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe...
  • Page 31 Power Door Mirrors Power Windows (P 154) ● With the power mode in ON, open and (P 173) close the power windows. ● With the power mode in ON, move the ● If the power window lock button is in the selector switch to L or R.
  • Page 32 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) A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon MODE Control Icon MODE Control Icon...
  • Page 33 Features (P 199) ● ENTER Button Audio Remote Controls • When listening to an iPod® • When listening to the radio and (P 203) SiriusXM® Press ENTER to display the iPod® music list. Button Press to select a category. Press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset Press ENTER to display a list of items in buttons.
  • Page 34 ● Button Radio:Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station. USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.
  • Page 35 Audio System (P 200) () See the Navigation System Manual For navigation system operation Driver Information Interface /AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon (Home) Icon VOL (Volume) Icons (Menu) Icon (Back) Icon (Day/Night) Icon Audio/Information Screen (Instrument Panel) Icon...
  • Page 36 Driving (P 365) Electronic Gear Selector (P 377) ● Select and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power. Gear selection Gear Position Indicator The gear position indicator and the shift button indicator indicate the Shift Button current gear selection. Indicator Gear Position Indicator Park...
  • Page 37 VSA® On and Off Refueling (P 416) (P 447) ● The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) Fuel requirement: Compressed hydrogen gas system helps stabilize the vehicle during Hydrogen supply pressure: 70 MPa (10,153 psig) (at 59°F [15°C]) cornering and helps maintain traction Hydrogen filling amount : Approximately 11 lbs (5 kg) (at 70 MPa) while accelerating on loose or slippery...
  • Page 38 Honda Sensing® Adaptive Cruise Control Collision Mitigation Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly (ACC) with Low Speed Braking System different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located behind the emblem and a front...
  • Page 39 Maintenance (P 451) Under the Hood (P 459) ● Check inverter coolant and windshield washer fluid. Add Wiper Blades (P 467) when necessary. ● Replace blades if they leave streaks ● Check brake fluid. across the windshield. ● Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly. Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
  • Page 40 Handling the Unexpected (P 491) Flat Tire Power System Won’t Start Overheating (P 492) (P 511) ● Park in a safe location. If you do not see ● Park in a safe location and repair the flat (P 505) steam under the hood, open the hood, tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
  • Page 41 What to Do If Why do I hear an operating This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a noise when applying the problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never brakes? pump the brake pedal. 2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P433) The rear door cannot be Check if the childproof lock is in...
  • Page 42 Why does a beeper sound The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock when I walk away from the operating range before the door completely closes. 2 Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock®) (P138) vehicle after I close the door? Why does the beeper...
  • Page 43 When opening the driver’s door (P 380) space lines when reversing? Why do I hear a screeching The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle sound when I apply the inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. brake pedal?
  • Page 45: Safe Driving

    Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual. For Safe Driving Driver’s Knee Airbag ......63 Important Safety Precautions ..... 44 Side Airbags ........65 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features.... 46 Side Curtain Airbags ......67 Safety Checklist .........
  • Page 46: For Safe Driving

    For Safe Driving The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important. Important Safety Precautions 1Important Safety Precautions ■ Some states and territories prohibit the use of cell Always wear your seat belt phones other than hands-free devices by the driver A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions.
  • Page 47 uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions ■ 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.
  • Page 48: Your Vehicle's Safety Features

    uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle’s Safety Features Your Vehicle’s Safety Features 1Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering...
  • Page 49: Safety Checklist

    uuFor Safe DrivinguSafety Checklist Safety Checklist For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 1Safety Checklist each time before you drive. If the door and/or trunk open message appears on • After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. the driver information interface, a door and/or the trunk is not completely closed.
  • Page 50: Seat Belts

    Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 1About Your Seat Belts connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety WARNING features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle.
  • Page 51 uuSeat BeltsuAbout Your Seat Belts ■ Proper use of seat belts 1About Your Seat Belts Follow these guidelines for proper use: If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends • All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate.
  • Page 52 If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. on. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a The tensioners automatically tighten the front subsequent crash.
  • Page 53: Fastening A Seat Belt

    2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then Latch seat, and take your vehicle to an authorized Honda tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is Plate Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for repair.
  • Page 54 uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt 3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as 1Fastening a Seat Belt possible across your hips, then pull up on WARNING the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part Lap belt fits snugly.
  • Page 55 uuSeat BeltsuFastening a Seat Belt ■ 1Advice for Pregnant Women Advice for Pregnant Women Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when okay for you to drive.
  • Page 56: Seat Belt Inspection

    A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer after any collision.
  • Page 57: Airbags

    Airbags Airbag System Components Continued...
  • Page 58 uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components The front, driver’s knee, front side, and side An electronic control unit that, when the Impact sensors that can detect a curtain airbags are deployed according to power mode is in ON, continually moderate-to-severe front or side impact. the direction and severity of impact.
  • Page 59 uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components ■ 1Important Facts About Your Airbags Important Facts About Your Airbags Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. tremendous force.
  • Page 60: Types Of Airbags

    uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags Types of Airbags Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags: 1Types of Airbags • Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is •...
  • Page 61 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) ■ Operation Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate. A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
  • Page 62 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) ■ When front airbags should not deploy Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash. Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 63 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) ■ 1Advanced Airbags Advanced Airbags If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position The front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag sensor or the passenger’s seat weight sensors, the related injuries to smaller occupants. SRS indicator will come on, and in the event of a The driver’s advanced airbag system includes a crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of the driver’s...
  • Page 64 uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS) We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger’s 1Advanced Airbags seat. However, if you do allow a small child or infant to ride in the front passenger’s • There are no objects placed under or beside the seat, the system is designed to automatically deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
  • Page 65: Driver's Knee Airbag

    uuAirbagsuDriver’s Knee Airbag Driver’s Knee Airbag The driver’s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help 1Driver’s Knee Airbag keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit provided by Do not attach accessories on or near a knee airbag as the vehicle’s other safety features.
  • Page 66 uuAirbagsuDriver’s Knee Airbag ■ When driver’s knee airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy. Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis.
  • Page 67: Side Airbags

    Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG. Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Housing Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back Location covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
  • Page 68 uuAirbagsuSide Airbags ■ When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.
  • Page 69: Side Curtain Airbags

    uuAirbagsuSide Curtain Airbags Side Curtain Airbags The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in the 1Side Curtain Airbags outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes,...
  • Page 70: Airbag System Indicators

    If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible. If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they...
  • Page 71 uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators ■ 1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Passenger Airbag Off Indicator To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm ■ When the passenger airbag off that: indicator comes on • The occupant is sitting in an upright position, The indicator comes on to alert you that the wearing the seat belt properly and the seat back is passenger’s airbag has been turned off.
  • Page 72 If the above conditions are met and the indicator is still on, then with the transmission in park, turn the ignition off and back on. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible if: •...
  • Page 73: Airbag Care

    ■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
  • Page 74: Child Safety

    Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 1Protecting Child Passengers either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle crashes are the WARNING number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under. Children who are unrestrained or To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and territory requires improperly restrained can be seriously...
  • Page 75 uuChild SafetyuProtecting Child Passengers • Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 1Protecting Child Passengers approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the seat WARNING belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
  • Page 76: Safety Of Infants And Small Children

    uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children Safety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Protecting Infants Protecting Infants WARNING An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat. Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front ■...
  • Page 77 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Protecting Smaller Children Protecting Smaller Children WARNING If a child has exceeded the weight and height limitations of a rear-facing child seat, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured forward-facing child seat Placing a forward-facing child seat in the until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child seat.
  • Page 78 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Selecting a Child Seat Selecting a Child Seat Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). simple. Some have a rigid-type connector while others have a flexible-type connector. Both are equally easy to use.
  • Page 79 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat WARNING A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of Never attach two child seats to the same connectors.
  • Page 80 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children 1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat WARNING Using the outer rear seats’ inner anchors to secure a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position may result in failure of the child seat, causing injury or death. Flexible Type Only use the outer rear seats’...
  • Page 81 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat that is not properly secured will not A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause necessary, the front passenger seat.
  • Page 82 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children 5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near 1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle from the lap part of the belt.
  • Page 83 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ 1Adding Security with a Tether Adding Security with a Tether Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats A tether anchor point is provided behind each whether using the seat belt or lower anchors. Tether Anchor Points rear seating position.
  • Page 84 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children ■ Using the center anchor Straight Top Tether Type 1. Locate the appropriate tether anchor point Tether and lift the cover. Strap Hook 2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs.
  • Page 85: Safety Of Larger Children

    uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children Safety of Larger Children ■ 1Safety of Larger Children Protecting Larger Children WARNING The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in must sit in front.
  • Page 86 uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children ■ 1Booster Seats Booster Seats When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used instructions that came with it, and install the seat properly, position the child in a booster seat in accordingly.
  • Page 87: Safety Labels

    These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for a replacement. Sun Visors FCVCU...
  • Page 89: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving. Indicators ..........88 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages ..... 104 Gauges and Driver Information Interface........118 Gauges..........118 Driver Information Interface ..... 121 Head-Up Display ......129...
  • Page 90: Indicators

    Comes on along with the ABS ● with the parking brake not fully indicator - Have your vehicle checked by released. an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks P. 516...
  • Page 91 — System Indicator parking brake is set. your vehicle checked by an authorized (Red) Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On P. 517 Comes on for a few seconds when ●...
  • Page 92 Comes on while driving - Avoid using you set the power mode to ON, the parking brake and have your vehicle then goes off. checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Comes on if there is a problem Fuel Cell dealer immediately. ●...
  • Page 93 Comes on for a few seconds when ● Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle you set the power mode to ON, checked by an authorized Honda Clarity then goes off. Fuel Cell dealer immediately. Comes on if there is a problem 2 Overheating P.
  • Page 94 Have your vehicle checked by an ● Comes on if a small hydrogen gas authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer ● leak is detected. immediately. Hydrogen Leak Indicator...
  • Page 95 Have your vehicle checked by an ● system. authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. All the gear positions may light for When all the gear positions illuminate, ● ●...
  • Page 96 Have your vehicle Indicator Blinks while driving if either you checked by an authorized Honda Clarity ● and/or the front passenger has not Fuel Cell dealer. fastened a seat belt. The beeper 2 Seat Belt Reminder P.
  • Page 97 Stays on constantly or does not come you set the power mode to ON, on at all - Have your vehicle checked by then goes off. an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Supplemental Comes on if a problem with any of dealer.
  • Page 98 - The system has not been calibrated. Blinks for about one minute, and Blinks and remains on - Have your ● ● then stays on if there is a problem vehicle checked by an authorized Honda with the TPMS. Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 99 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message ● Comes on along with a beep when ● While the indicator is on, press the a problem is detected. A system (display/information) button to see the message on the driver information message again. interface appears at the same time.
  • Page 100 Does not blink or blinks rapidly - Turn Signal and signal lever. Have your vehicle checked by an Hazard Warning Blink along with all turn signals authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer — ● Indicators when you press the hazard immediately.
  • Page 101 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message ● Blinks when the security system alarm has been set. Security System — 2 Security System Alarm P. 151 Alarm Indicator Indicator ● Comes on when you press the SPORT Mode SPORT button. 2 SPORT Mode P. 383 Indicator The ambient meter remains lit up ●...
  • Page 102 Comes on for a few seconds when ● Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle you set the power mode to ON, checked by an authorized Honda Clarity then goes off. Fuel Cell dealer. Comes on if there is a problem ●...
  • Page 103 Comes on for a few seconds when ● Comes on while driving - Have your you set the power mode to ON, vehicle checked by an authorized Honda then goes off. Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Comes on if there is a problem ●...
  • Page 104 ● Collision you set the power mode to ON, CMBS off - Have your vehicle checked Mitigation then goes off. by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Braking Comes on when you deactivate dealer. ● System the CMBS 2 Collision Mitigation Braking...
  • Page 105 uuIndicatorsu Indicator Name On/Blinking Explanation Message ● Comes on when the CMBS ● Stays on - The area around the camera is system shuts itself off. blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
  • Page 106: Driver Information Interface Warning And Information Messages

    ● smart entry system or push button starting system. authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda ● ● the 12-volt battery. Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 107 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the ● Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. power mode is in ACCESSORY. 2 POWER Button P. 156 Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY. ●...
  • Page 108 Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode. You may notice a decrease in available power. Have ● ● your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately. As a result of diagnostics, the POWER SYSTEM ●...
  • Page 109 Explanation ● Appears if there is a problem with the acoustic ● Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda vehicle alerting system. Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately. Appears when the high voltage battery is running Contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer ●...
  • Page 110 If necessary, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Appears when the Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid level is Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda ●...
  • Page 111 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Appears when you press the fuel fill door release ● Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, then press the fuel button with the power mode in ON. fill door release button. Appears when you set the power mode to ON Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
  • Page 112 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Appears when the P button is pressed while the ● Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before vehicle is moving. operating the select button. Appears if you change the gear position to R while ●...
  • Page 113 Appears when there is a problem with the Appears while driving - The headlights may not be ● ● headlights. on. When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible. Continued...
  • Page 114 You must wait for an increase in the ambient ● ● other system control temperatures are too low to temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer location. operate (approx. –22°F [–30°C] or below). Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. ●...
  • Page 115 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with ● Take the appropriate means to prevent a collision (apply a vehicle in front of you. the brakes, change lanes, etc.) 2 Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS P.
  • Page 116 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Appears when pressing the RES/+ or −/SET switch ● ACC with Low Speed Follow cannot be set. down while the transmission is not in 2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P.
  • Page 117 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation ● Appears when the speed of the vehicle is too high for ● Reduce the speed, then set ACC with Low Speed you to set ACC with Low Speed Follow. Follow.
  • Page 118 uuIndicatorsuDriver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages Message Condition Explanation Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ● Keep the vehicle within the lane you are driving. Appears when the vehicle is driving out of a detected 2 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System P. 387 ●...
  • Page 119 2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 408 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 385 Appears when the area around the camera is Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda ● ● blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe Clarity Fuel Cell dealer if the message does not place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
  • Page 120: Gauges And Driver Information Interface

    Gauges and Driver Information Interface Gauges Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, POWER/CHARGE gauge, high 1Gauges voltage battery charge level gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when Press the (display/information) button the power mode is in ON. repeatedly until the icon is shown on the driver information interface.
  • Page 121 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuGauges ■ POWER/CHARGE Gauge ■ Electric motor 1Electric motor The degree to which the electric motor is being powered is displayed by the readings The power output of the electric motor is restricted on the POWER side. when the high voltage battery charge level is running low (2 segments or less on the gauge).
  • Page 122 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuGauges ■ 1High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge When the number of bars displayed on the High Shows the remaining high voltage battery charge level. Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge becomes 2, assist by the high-voltage battery is limited and the vehicle output is lowered.
  • Page 123: Driver Information Interface

    uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface Driver Information Interface The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information. ■ 1Switching the Display Switching the Display You can edit, add, or delete the meter contents using Press the...
  • Page 124 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface Press the TRIP button to change the display. TRIP Outside temperature TRIP TRIP Odometer Trip A Trip B TRIP Button...
  • Page 125 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Odometer Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated. ■ 1Trip Meter Trip Meter Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A pressing the TRIP button.
  • Page 126 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Instant Fuel Economy Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in miles/kg or km/kg. ■ 1Elapsed Time Elapsed Time You can change when to reset the elapsed time. Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset. 2 Customized Features P.
  • Page 127 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Maintenance Minder Shows the Maintenance Minder 2 Maintenance Minder P. 455 ■ Audio Shows the current audio information. 2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 206 ■ Mail Shows the current mail information. 2 Bluetooth®...
  • Page 128 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Fuel Cell Power Generation Monitor Shows the amount of power generated by the fuel cell. A circle displayed in the monitor expands and contracts to show how much power is being generated. The larger the circle, the more power that is being generated.
  • Page 129 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Eco Drive Display The vehicle icon on the display moves forward or backward while driving. The more aggressive the acceleration is, the further the icon moves forward. The more aggressive the deceleration is, the further the icon moves backward. Keep the icon near the center of the circle for better fuel economy while driving.
  • Page 130 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuDriver Information Interface ■ Customized Features Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features. 2 Customized Features P. 302...
  • Page 131: Head-Up Display

    uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuHead-Up Display Head-Up Display Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow or turn-by-turn directions 1Head-Up Display along with the vehicle speed. The displayed item changes automatically according to When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a the current state of the vehicle.
  • Page 132 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuHead-Up Display The display also shows the following warnings. Lane Departure Warning • System Message Indicator: Appears when a problem is detected. A system message on the driver information interface appears at the same time. 2 Driver Information Interface Warning System Message Indicator and Information Messages P.
  • Page 133 uuGauges and Driver Information InterfaceuHead-Up Display ■ 1Vehicle Speed Vehicle Speed Switch between mph and km/h by using the driver Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h. information interface or the customized features on the audio/information screen. ■ Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow 2 Gauges P.
  • Page 135: Controls

    Controls This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving. Clock ..........134 Security System Alarm...... 151 Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..171 Locking and Unlocking the Doors Opening and Closing the Windows ...154 Adjusting the Mirrors....... 172 Key Types and Functions ....
  • Page 136: Clock

    Clock Adjusting the Clock The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does 1Adjusting the Clock not need to be adjusted. You can customize the clock display to show the 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P.
  • Page 137: Locking And Unlocking The Doors

    If the keys do not work properly, have them unlock operation is disabled. inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. To remove the built-in key, slide the release knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall...
  • Page 138: Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength

    If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. If you lose your key and you cannot activate the power system, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength...
  • Page 139: Locking/Unlocking The Doors From The Outside

    uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System If the interior light switch is in the door activated When you carry the smart entry remote, you position, the interior light comes on when you unlock can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
  • Page 140 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ Locking the doors and trunk (Walk 1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock®) away auto lock®) The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory When you walk away from the vehicle while default setting.
  • Page 141 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside To temporarily deactivate the function: 1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock®) 1. Set the power mode to OFF. The auto lock function does not operate when any of 2.
  • Page 142 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ Unlocking the doors and trunk 1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System Grab the driver’s door handle: • Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle The driver’s door unlocks.
  • Page 143 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Using the Remote Transmitter Using the Remote Transmitter If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of ■ Locking the doors unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, Press the lock button.
  • Page 144 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the If the lock or unlock button of the smart entry remote does not work, use the key other doors lock at the same time.
  • Page 145 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ■ 1Locking a Door Without Using a Key Locking a Door Without Using a Key When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using lock at the same time.
  • Page 146: Locking/Unlocking The Doors From The Inside

    uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ■ 1Using the Lock Tab Using the Lock Tab When you lock the door using the lock tab on the ■ Locking a door driver’s door, all of the other doors lock at the same Lock Tab To Lock...
  • Page 147 uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ■ Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle 1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle The front door inner handles are designed to allow Pull the front door inner handle. front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
  • Page 148: Childproof Door Locks

    uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks ■ 1Using the Master Door Lock Switch Using the Master Door Lock Switch When you lock/unlock either front door using the Press the master door lock switch in as shown master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/ To Unlock to lock or unlock all the doors.
  • Page 149: Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

    uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met. 1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking You can turn off or change to another auto door ■ locking/unlocking setting using the audio/ Auto Door Locking information screen.
  • Page 150: Opening And Closing The Trunk

    Opening and Closing the Trunk Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk ■ Opening the trunk Open the trunk all the way. If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight. ■ Closing the trunk Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to: Avoid possible damage.
  • Page 151 uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuUsing the Trunk Release Button Using the Trunk Release Button Push up the release button on the trunk lid 1Using the Trunk Release Button after the doors are unlocked. • If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will 2 If You Cannot Open the Trunk P.
  • Page 152 uuOpening and Closing the TrunkuEmergency Trunk Opener Emergency Trunk Opener The trunk release lever allows you to open the 1Emergency Trunk Opener trunk from inside for your safety. Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 153: Security System

    Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 1Immobilizer System starting the power system. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use NOTICE electronic signals to verify the key. Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
  • Page 154 uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm ■ Setting the security system alarm 1Security System Alarm The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have Do not set the security system alarm when someone been met: is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can •...
  • Page 155 uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm ■ Panic Mode ■ The panic button on the remote transmitter If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds. Panic Button • Some exterior lights flash. ■...
  • Page 156: Opening And Closing The Windows

    Opening and Closing the Windows Opening/Closing the Power Windows The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 1Opening/Closing the Power Windows using the switches on the doors. WARNING The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power Closing a power window on someone’s window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (indicator off) to open hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
  • Page 157 uuOpening and Closing the WindowsuOpening/Closing the Power Windows ■ Opening the Windows with the Remote To open: Press the unlock button, and then within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it. Unlock If the windows stop midway, repeat the Button procedure.
  • Page 158: Operating The Switches Around The Steering Wheel

    Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel POWER Button ■ 1POWER Button Changing the Power Mode POWER Button Operating Range Operating Range VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) The button is off. The power to all electrical components is turned off. ACCESSORY The button blinks (in red). You can start the power system when the smart entry Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.
  • Page 159 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluPOWER Button ■ Automatic Power Off If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in P and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.
  • Page 160 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluPOWER Button ■ 1Smart Entry Remote Reminder Smart Entry Remote Reminder When the smart entry remote is within the system’s Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/ operational range, and the driver’s door is closed, the or outside the vehicle to remind you that the warning function cancels.
  • Page 161: Turn Signals

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals Turn Signals The turn signals can be used when the power mode is in ON. Right Turn ■ One-touch turn signal When you lightly push up or down and release the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals and turn signal indicator blink three times.
  • Page 162: Light Switches

    ■ abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by an Flashing the high beams Turns on headlights, parking, authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. side marker, tail, and rear Pull the lever back, and release it. license plate lights...
  • Page 163 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches ■ 1Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control) We recommend that you turn on the lights manually Automatic lighting control can be used when when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas the power mode is in ON.
  • Page 164 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches ■ 1Headlight Integration with Wipers Headlight Integration with Wipers This feature activates when the headlights are off in The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within AUTO. a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
  • Page 165: Daytime Running Lights

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDaytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights The daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have been met: • The power mode is in ON. • The headlight switch is AUTO, or OFF. •...
  • Page 166: Wipers And Washers

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers Wipers and Washers ■ 1Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers/Washers NOTICE The windshield wipers and washers can be Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. used when the power mode is in ON. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
  • Page 167 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers ■ 1Wipers and Washers Automatic Intermittent Wipers The washer jets are in the location shown below. When you push the lever down to AUTO, the windshield wipers sweep once, and go into Washer Jets the automatic mode.
  • Page 168: Brightness Control

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control Brightness Control ■ 1Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on When the power mode is in ON, you can use whether the exterior lights are on or off. The Button + or - button to adjust instrument...
  • Page 169 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control ■ 1Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness The head-up display automatically adjusts the When the head-up display is on, press and brightness depending on the ambient light. Button hold the HUD button until its brightness level indicator on the driver information interface.
  • Page 170: Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button Press the rear defogger and heated door 1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button mirror button to defog the rear window and This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off mirrors when the power mode is in ON.
  • Page 171: Driving Position Memory System

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System Driving Position Memory System You can store two driver’s seat with the driving position memory system. 1Driving Position Memory System Using the audio/information screen, you can disable When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or smart the automatic seat adjustment function.
  • Page 172 uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System ■ 1Storing a Position in Memory Storing a Position in Memory After you press the SET button, the storing operation 1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the Memory Button 1 will be canceled when: driver’s seat to the desired position.
  • Page 173: Adjusting The Steering Wheel

    uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 1Adjusting the Steering Wheel can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture. WARNING 1.
  • Page 174: Adjusting The Mirrors

    Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 1Adjusting the Mirrors position. Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P.
  • Page 175: Power Door Mirrors

    uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors Power Door Mirrors You can adjust the door mirrors when the Selector power mode is in ON. Switch ■ Mirror position adjustment L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the center position.
  • Page 176: Adjusting The Seats

    Adjusting the Seats Front Seats Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 1Adjusting the Seats Allow sufficient while allowing you to maintain full control of space. WARNING the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, well back in the seat and be able to Sitting too close to a front airbag can result adequately press the pedals without leaning in serious injury or death if the front...
  • Page 177 uuAdjusting the SeatsuFront Seats ■ 1Adjusting the Seat-Backs Adjusting the Seat-Backs WARNING Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space Reclining the seat-back too far can result in between your chest and the airbag cover in serious injury or death in a crash.
  • Page 178 uuAdjusting the SeatsuHead Restraints Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. 1Head Restraints WARNING ■ Adjusting the Front Head Restraints Positions Improperly positioning head restraints Head restraints are most effective for reduces their effectiveness and increases protection against whiplash and other rear- the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
  • Page 179 uuAdjusting the SeatsuHead Restraints ■ Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions A passenger sitting in the center back seating position should adjust the height of their head restraint to an appropriate position before the vehicle begins moving. To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
  • Page 180 uuAdjusting the SeatsuMaintain a Proper Sitting Position Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their WARNING seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the power system is off.
  • Page 181 uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest Armrest ■ Using the Front Seat Armrest The console lid can be used as an armrest. ■ Using the Rear Seat Armrest Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.
  • Page 182: Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

    Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ■ 1Interior Light Switches Interior Light Switches In the door activated position, the interior lights fade ■ out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are Door Activated Position The interior lights come on regardless of closed.
  • Page 183 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights ■ 1Map Lights Map Lights When the interior light switch is in the door activated The map lights can be turned on and off by Front position and any door is open, the rear map light will pressing the (map light) button.
  • Page 184: Interior Convenience Items

    uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items ■ 1Glove Box Glove Box WARNING Press the release button to open the glove Release Button box. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
  • Page 185 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ Console Compartment Pull the handle to open the console compartment. You can use the card holder located in the console compartment lid. Card Holder Continued...
  • Page 186 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Beverage Holders Beverage Holders ■ NOTICE Front seat beverage holders Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and The beverage holders have two bases, an electrical components in the interior. adjustable upper base and a fixed lower base. Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
  • Page 187 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ Rear seat beverage holders Pull down the armrest in the center backrest and open the lid to use it. Continued...
  • Page 188 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Accessory Power Sockets Accessory Power Sockets NOTICE The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter or ON. element. This can overheat the power socket. ■...
  • Page 189 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Coat Hook Coat Hook The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy There is a coat hook on the rear left grab items. handle. Pull it down to use it. ■ Under-Floor Storage Area Pull up the cargo area floor lid.
  • Page 190 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Seat Heaters Seat Heaters WARNING The power mode must be in ON to use the seat heaters. Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters. Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use seat...
  • Page 191 uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items ■ 1Sunglasses Holder Sunglasses Holder Keep the holder closed while driving except when To open the sunglasses holder, press and accessing stored items. release the indent. To close, press it again until it latches. You can store eyeglasses and other small items in this holder.
  • Page 192: Climate Control System

    Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 1Using Automatic Climate Control The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers Press the CLIMATE button to display A/C, MODE, the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
  • Page 193 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon MODE Control Icon MODE Control Icon (Dashboard vents and back (Floor and defroster vents) of the center console) MODE Control Icon MODE Control Icon (Dashboard and floor vents, and (Floor vents) back of the center console) Fan Control Icon CLIMATE Button...
  • Page 194 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ Switching the vent mode 1Using Automatic Climate Control 1. Press the CLIMATE button. When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 2. Select a desired vent mode icon. driver’s ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) is detected, and the climate control settings are turned to the respective mode automatically when you set the power mode to ON.
  • Page 195 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes 1Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes Press the (recirculation) or (auto recirculation) button to switch the While the climate control system is in auto, mode depending on environmental conditions.
  • Page 196 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ 1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows Defrosting the Windshield and Windows For your safety, make sure you have a clear view Pressing the button turns the air through all the windows before driving. conditioning system on and automatically Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower switches the system to fresh air mode.
  • Page 197 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ 1Synchronization Mode Synchronization Mode When you press the button, the system changes to synchronization mode. When the system is in dual mode, the driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. SYNC Button Driver’s Side Temperature Passenger’s Side Temperature...
  • Page 198 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ 1Plasmacluster Air Purifier Plasmacluster Air Purifier The Plasmacluster name and its mark are registered Using air flow generated by the climate Plasmacluster Vent trademarks of Sharp Inc. control system or the fan blower, the Plasmacluster air purifier helps rid the interior of the vehicle of air-born bacteria and odors as well as inhibit mold growth.
  • Page 199 uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control ■ 1Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote Turning the Climate Control System On and Off with the Remote WARNING You can operate the climate control system from outside the vehicle. Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle ■...
  • Page 200: Automatic Climate Control Sensors

    uuClimate Control SystemuAutomatic Climate Control Sensors Automatic Climate Control Sensors The automatic climate control system is Sensor equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them. Sensor...
  • Page 201: Features

    Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features. General Information on the Audio Audio System Playing an iPod ........ 250 About Your Audio System....200 Song By Voice (SBV)...... 253 System..........283 USB Ports ......... 201 Playing Pandora® ......257 Customized Features ......302 Audio System Theft Protection ..
  • Page 202: Audio System

    SiriusXM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the 2 General Information on the Audio System remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.
  • Page 203: Usb Ports

    uuAudio SystemuUSB Ports USB Ports Install the device USB connector or the USB 1USB Ports flash drive to the USB port. • Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the The USB port (1.5A) is for charging vehicle.
  • Page 204: Audio System Theft Protection

    The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize the audio unit, you must go to an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer and have the audio unit checked.
  • Page 205: Audio Remote Controls

    uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on 1Audio Remote Controls the driver information interface. Some modes appear only when an appropriate Buttons device or medium is used. Depending on the Bluetooth®...
  • Page 206 uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls • When listening to an iPod 1. Press ENTER to display the iPod music list. 2. Press to select a category. 3. Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category. 4. Press to select an item, then press ENTER. Press ENTER and press repeatedly until the desired mode you want to listen to is displayed.
  • Page 207 uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls - (Volume) Bar Press + : To increase the volume. Press - : To decrease the volume. Buttons • When listening to the radio Press : To select the next preset radio station. Press : To select the previous preset radio station. Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
  • Page 208: Audio System Basic Operation

    Audio System Basic Operation To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON. 1Audio System Basic Operation : Select to go to the home screen. Audio Menu Items (Home) Icon 2 Using the audio/information screen 2 Station List P.
  • Page 209: Audio/Information Screen

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen Audio/Information Screen Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various 1Using the button setup options. You can edit, add, and delete the contents shown on the driver information interface. ■...
  • Page 210 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Using the audio/information screen Home Screen Select to go to the home screen. Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, Navigation, HondaLink, Smartphone Connection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), App List, or Instrument Panel. ■ Phone Displays the HFL information. 2 Bluetooth®...
  • Page 211 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Info 1Audio/Information Screen Displays Trip Computer or Clock/Wallpaper. Select on the Info Menu screen Touchscreen operation to see all available options: Trip Computer, Voice Info, Clock/Wallpaper, • Use simple gestures - including touching, swiping System/Device Information and Vehicle energy.
  • Page 212 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Settings Enters the customizing menu screen. 2 Customized Features P. 302 ■ Navigation Displays the navigation screen. 2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual ■ HondaLink® Displays the Hondalink® screen. 2 HondaLink® P. 264 ■...
  • Page 213 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Energy flow screen 1Energy flow screen The energy flow screen shows the vehicle’s power flow, average fuel economy, and While the vehicle is stationary with the FC system range. operating, the following may appear on the display. Average Fuel Economy FC Stack Icon Driving Range by Hydrogen Fuel...
  • Page 214 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen Shows the FC system power flow, indicating what is supplying power to the vehicle and/or charging the battery. The indicator for the power transmission appears in blue, and for the battery charging operation, in green. Color of Display Vehicle’s Condition...
  • Page 215 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen Color of Display Vehicle’s Condition indicators While Decelerating: High Voltage battery is being Green charged by regenerative braking and FC system. While Driving: Power is being supplied and Blue and Green the High Voltage battery is being charged by the FC system.
  • Page 216 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout 1. Select 2. Select and hold an icon. The screen switches to the customization screen. 3. Drag and drop the icon to where you want it to be. 4.
  • Page 217 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Editing order 1Editing order To change the order of the icons on the driver information interface, first select: You can use an alternative method to change the 1. Edit Order order of the icons. First select: 1.
  • Page 218 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Adding contents 1Adding contents You can add icons to the driver information interface. To add icons, first select: Icons that are grayed out cannot be selected. 1. Add If an icon has a plus mark in the upper-right corner, it means that the icon has already been added.
  • Page 219 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Deleting contents 1Deleting contents To delete contents on the driver information interface, first select: You can also delete contents by selecting: 1. Delete 1. Delete or Edit Order 2. Select and hold an icon you want to delete. 3.
  • Page 220 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Wallpaper Setup Wallpaper Setup The wallpaper you set up on Clock Wallpaper/Type You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen. cannot be displayed on the driver information interface. ■ Import wallpaper •...
  • Page 221 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Select wallpaper 1Wallpaper Setup 1. Select Settings. From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a 2. Select Clock. preview at full-size screen. 3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab. The screen changes to the wallpaper list. 4.
  • Page 222 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Home Screen Home Screen The home screen has 5 pages (fixed). You cannot add ■ To change to a next screen any more pages. Select to go directly back to the first page of the home screen from any page.
  • Page 223 In case those apps still do not startup normally even after Factory Data Reset, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. • App Installer: Check with a Honda dealer for apps that are available for installation. Do not install apps other than those confirmed by a Honda dealer.
  • Page 224 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ To add app or widget icons on the home screen App or widget icons can be added on the home screen. 1. Select 2. Select . 3. Select and hold empty space on the home screen.
  • Page 225 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen 5. Select and hold an app or widget icon you want to add. The screen switches to the customization screen. 6. Drag and drop the icon to where you want it to be. Select and hold. 7.
  • Page 226 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ To move icons on the home screen 1To move icons on the home screen You can change location on the home screen. You can also move the Phone, Info, Audio, 1. Select and hold an icon. Settings, Navigation, HondaLink, Smartphone The screen switches to the customization Connection, App List, and Instrument Panel icons...
  • Page 227 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ To remove icons on the home screen 1To remove icons on the home screen You can delete the icons on the home screen. You cannot delete the Phone, Info, Audio, 1. Select and hold an icon. Settings, Navigation, HondaLink, Smartphone The screen switches to the customization Connection, App List, and Instrument Panel...
  • Page 228 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ To change the home screen wallpaper You can change a wallpaper of the home screen. 1. Select and hold empty space on the home screen. The pop-up menu appears on the screen. 2. Select Change wallpaper. The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 229 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ Status Area 1. Swipe the upper area of the screen. The status area appears. 2. Select an item to see the details. 3. Select or swipe up the bottom bar to Swipe close the area. Status Area Continued...
  • Page 230 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Changing the Screen Interface Changing the Screen Interface After changing the screen interface design, you can You can change the screen interface design. change the wallpaper by following procedure. 1. Select 1. Select 2. Select Settings. 2.
  • Page 231 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Menu Customize Menu Customize You can also use the method below to change menu You can change menu icons on the right side of Audio, Phone, and Info screen. icon: 1. Select and hold menu icon. Select Settings System Home tab...
  • Page 232 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen ■ 1Closing Apps Closing Apps If you have a number of apps running in the You can close specific apps running in the background on the system. background and something goes wrong with the 1. Select and hold audio system, some of those apps may not work 2.
  • Page 233: Adjusting The Sound

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound 1. Select 1Adjusting the Sound 2. Select Audio. The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High. 3. Select SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 4.
  • Page 234: Display Setup

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup Display Setup You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen. ■ 1Changing the Screen Brightness Changing the Screen Brightness You can change the Contrast and Black Level 1. Select settings in the same manner. 2.
  • Page 235 uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup ■ Selecting an Audio Source Select the source icon. Source Select Screen Source List Icons Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the audio source. ■ Limitations for Manual Operation Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 236: Voice Control Operation

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation Voice Control Operation Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation. 1Voice Control Operation The voice control system uses the (Talk) and (hang-up/back) buttons on When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights in the ceiling.
  • Page 237 uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation ■ ■ ■ Phone Call Audio Voice Portal Screen This can be only used when the phone is When the system recognizes the Audio connected. When the system recognizes the command, the screen will change to the Phone call command, the screen will audio voice recognition screen.
  • Page 238 uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation ■ ■ ■ Voice Setting Radio SXM Commands Phone Commands The screen changes to the Voice Recog. • SXM channel <1-999> The system accepts these commands on the tab on the System Settings screen. •...
  • Page 239 uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation ■ ■ ■ Play Commands On Screen Commands Climate Control Commands • Play artist <Name> When On Screen Commands is selected, • Climate Control On • Play track/song <Name> the explanation screen is displayed. •...
  • Page 240: Playing Am/Fm Radio

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio Playing AM/FM Radio Driver Information Interface Audio/Information Screen /AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon Select to turn the audio system on and off. Open/Close Icon VOL (Volume) Icons Displays/hides the detailed Select to adjust the volume. information. (Menu) Icon Select to display the menu items.
  • Page 241 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ 1Playing AM/FM Radio Preset Memory The ST indicator appears on the display indicating To store a station: stereo FM broadcasts. 1. Tune to the selected station. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available. 2.
  • Page 242 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ Scan Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, select Cancel or ■ HD Subchannel Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio station is selected while listening to an FM station.
  • Page 243 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio ■ Radio text Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. 1. Select 2. Select View Radio Text. ■ Scan Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, select Cancel or...
  • Page 244: Playing Siriusxm® Radio

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio Playing SiriusXM® Radio Channel Icons Select to the previous Driver Information Interface or next channel. Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time. Album Art /AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon Audio/Information Screen Press to turn the audio system on and off.
  • Page 245 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ 1Playing SiriusXM® Radio To Change the Tune Mode In the channel mode, all available channels are 1. Select selectable. In the category mode, you can select a 2. Select Tune Mode. channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.). 3.
  • Page 246 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ 1Playing SiriusXM® Radio Preset Memory You can store 12 SiriusXM® channels into the preset To store a channel: memory. 1. Tune to the selected channel. 2. Press and hold the preset number for the station you want to store. If Multiple Channel Mix Preset setting to On, then select Replace.
  • Page 247 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ 1Listening to Featured Channels Listening to Featured Channels Up to three featured channels by SiriusXM® can be Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM® can be displayed and selected. displayed. 1. Select the open/close icon to display a channel list. 2.
  • Page 248 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ 1Replay Function Replay Function The system starts storing broadcast in memory when The system can record up to the last 60 minutes of your currently tuned channel’s the power mode is turned ON. You can go back to broadcast, as well as the last 30 minutes of your preset channel’s broadcast, starting the program from that point.
  • Page 249 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ Returning to real-time broadcast 1. Select 2. Select Go to Live. ■ 1Live Sports Alert Live Sports Alert The sports alert function is available in SiriusXM® While listening to other channels, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from mode only.
  • Page 250 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ To set up an alert beep 1To set up an alert beep 1. Select You can also set up a alert beep by the following 2. Select Settings. procedure. 3. Select Audio. 1. Select Audio. 2.
  • Page 251 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio ■ 1Traffic and Weather Information Traffic and Weather Information The traffic and weather information function at You can receive traffic and weather information. SiriusXM® mode only. ■ To set up a traffic & weather information You can also set up the traffic and weather 1.
  • Page 252: Playing An Ipod

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod Playing an iPod Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then select the iPod mode. 2 USB Ports P. 201 Driver Information Interface /AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon Audio/Information Screen Select to turn the audio system on and off.
  • Page 253 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1Playing an iPod How to Select a Song from the Music Search List Available operating functions vary on models or 1. Select and select Music Search. versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle’s audio system.
  • Page 254 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select shuffle and repeat modes when playing a file. Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a Select a play mode.
  • Page 255: Song By Voice Tm (Sbv)

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By Voice (SBV) Song By Voice (SBV) Use SBV to search for and play music from your USB flash drive or iPod using voice 1Song By Voice (SBV) commands. Setting options: • On (factory default): Song By Voice commands ■...
  • Page 256 uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By Voice (SBV) ■ Searching for music using SBV 1Searching for music using SBV 1. Set the Song by Voice setting to On. Song By Voice Commands List 2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Music 2 Song By Voice Commands P.
  • Page 257 uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By Voice (SBV) ■ 1Phonetic Modification Phonetic Modification Song by Voice Phonetic Modification function is Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV not available when Song by Voice is set to Off. to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when searching for music on the USB flash drive or iPod.
  • Page 258 uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By Voice (SBV) 8. Select the item to modify (e.g., Artist). The list of the selected item appears on the screen. 9. Select an entry to modify. The pop-up menu appears on the screen. To listen to the current phonetic modification, select Play.
  • Page 259: Playing Pandora

    2 Phone Setup P. 339 2 USB Ports P. 201 To find out if your phone is compatible with this feature, visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call 1-888-528-7876. To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app Driver Information must first be installed on your phone.
  • Page 260 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora® ■ 1Pandora® Menu Pandora® Menu Available operating functions vary on software You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio versions. Some functions may not be available on the system. The available items are: vehicle’s audio system.
  • Page 261: Playing A Usb Flash Drive

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive Playing a USB Flash Drive Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA, or AAC format. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode. 2 USB Ports P.
  • Page 262 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1Playing a USB Flash Drive How to Select a File from the Music Search List Use the recommended USB flash drives. 1. Select and select Music Search. 2 General Information on the Audio System 2.
  • Page 263 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive ■ 1How to Select a Play Mode How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file. Scan ■ Scan Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the 1.
  • Page 264: Playing Bluetooth® Audio

    This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s audio capabilities are compatible. To check if your phone is compatible, visit Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/. 2 Phone Setup P. 339 It may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.
  • Page 265 uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio ■ 1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating connected to the system.
  • Page 266: Hondalink

    HondaLink® can be accessed even without a Wi-Fi connection. ■ Places Displays restaurants, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to the found locations via the navigation. ■ Vehicle Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.
  • Page 267 System Basic OperationuHondaLink® ■ Messages from Honda Displays helpful and important information from Honda. ■ Weather Displays a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location you want. You can change the ZIP Code at any time. ■ To Set Up to Connect HondaLink® Service Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink®...
  • Page 268 uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink® ■ To link with HondaLink® You can see the Connection Guide screen after launching HondaLink®. If you do not need this guide, select check-box and select...
  • Page 269 System Basic OperationuHondaLink® ■ Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips You can check the messages that are received quickly in the shortcut operation. 1. A message appears and notifies you of a new message on the header area.
  • Page 270 uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink® 3. From the top of the screen, swipe down to see the messages. 4. Select a new message to open.
  • Page 271: Wi-Fi Connection

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection Wi-Fi Connection You can connect the Display Audio to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.
  • Page 272 uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection ■ 1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made) Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made) iPhone users Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode. You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-Fi connection again after you boot your phone.
  • Page 273: Siri® Eyes Free

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuSiri® Eyes Free Siri® Eyes Free You can talk to Siri using the (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your 1Siri® Eyes Free iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. 2 Phone Setup P.
  • Page 274: Apple Carplay Tm

    Apple CarPlay operation. 2 USB Ports P. 201 To directly access the Apple CarPlay phone function, : Select the Honda press Phone on the home screen. While connected icon to go back to to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple the Home screen CarPlay.
  • Page 275 CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services. Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or ■...
  • Page 276 uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlay ■ 1Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri Below are examples of questions and commands for Press and hold the talk button to activate Siri. Siri. • What movies are playing today? •...
  • Page 277: Android Auto

    uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto Android Auto When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A USB 1Android Auto port, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, To use Android Auto, you need to download the you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps Android Auto app from Google Play to your smartphone.
  • Page 278 Android Auto functionality and services. Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior...
  • Page 279 uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto Music and audio Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto. To switch between music apps, press this icon. Go back to the Home Screen. Voice Operate Android Auto with your voice. ■...
  • Page 280 Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto with your voice. voice recognition: • Reply to text. • Call my wife. • Navigate to Honda. • Play my music. • Send a text message to my wife. • Call flower shop.
  • Page 281: Audio Error Messages

    Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Error Message Solution Appears when there is a problem with the audio system.
  • Page 282 uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive Error Message Solution iPod Appears when the iPod is empty. USB flash drive No Data Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash drive.
  • Page 283 Error MessagesuPandora® Pandora® If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Error Message Solution Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the device To begin listening, select a station from the Stations list.
  • Page 284 Error MessagesuAndroid/Apps Android/Apps If an error occurs while using the audio system or apps, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Error Message Solution Unfortunately, **** has Error has occurred within app, select OK on the screen to close the app.
  • Page 285: General Information On The Audio System

    General Information on the Audio System SiriusXM® Radio Service ■ 1Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio Contact Information for SiriusXM® Radio: 1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID on SiriusXM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/ the screen, select Channel 0.
  • Page 286 The signal is too weak in the current location. Check Antenna: There is a problem with the SiriusXM® antenna. Contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Check Tuner: There is a problem with the SiriusXM® tuner. Contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 287 uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ■ 1iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility This system may not work with all software versions of these devices. Model iPod (5th generation) iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
  • Page 288 1. SOFTWARE. This AGREEMENT grants you a non-exclusive, limited, and revocable license to use the SOFTWARE and SERVICES solely (a) as installed on your VEHICLE by HONDA, (b) as updated on your Vehicle by HONDA, you (but only as and when directed by HONDA), or a DEALER and (c) as permitted under the terms of this AGREEMENT.
  • Page 289 To the extent such software is provided under terms that differ from the applicable free or open-source licenses, those terms are offered by HONDA alone.
  • Page 290 SOFTWARE or SERVICES or any of the content or other material within the SOFTWARE or SERVICES, including without limitation, HONDA or PROVIDER names, logos, or any other trademarks of HONDA or PROVIDERS or used in association with the SOFTWARE or any SERVICES, except as required to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in accordance with this AGREEMENT, any applicable PROVIDER TERMS, and the DOCUMENTATION;...
  • Page 291 C. SOFTWARE Operation 1. HONDA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to and use of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES if you are found to be in violation of this AGREEMENT or as reasonably deemed necessary by HONDA.
  • Page 292 6. SOFTWARE Updates. The SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be updated when your VEHICLE is serviced by a DEALER or remotely, over-the- air, by HONDA from time to time; such updates may occur with or without further notice or your future consent. The SOFTWARE may be updated at HONDA’s discretion and for any purpose including, without limitation, to patch or otherwise improve the SOFTWARE or...
  • Page 293 It is your responsibility to monitor any speech recognition functions included in the system and address any errors. Neither HONDA nor PROVIDERS will be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process.
  • Page 294 (c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVICES is at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthorized access to or use of any personal or other information. All information uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and...
  • Page 295 Any decision or action taken by you on the basis of information or content provided via the application is at your sole discretion and risk. HONDA and PROVIDERS are not responsible or liable for any such decision, or for the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or availability of any content or information displayed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the SOFTWARE or SERVICES.
  • Page 296 If HONDA or PROVIDERS are found liable to you for any reason, you agree that the aggregate liability of all these parties to you for any claim is limited to ten U.S.
  • Page 297 Vehicle, required for data transmission or receipt. HONDA does not guarantee that the SOFTWARE, SERVICES, or any portion thereof will be available at all times or in all areas. You acknowledge and agree that HONDA is not responsible for performance degradation, interruption or delays.
  • Page 298 SOFTWARE or SERVICES (or any portion thereof), with or without notice to you, and you agree that HONDA shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES.
  • Page 299 If unenforceability allows arbitration as a class action, then this provision is entirely unenforceable. YOU may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at Honda Financial Services, P.O.
  • Page 300 uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuLegal Information on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto ■ OWNER’S MANUAL LICENSE/LIABILITY STATEMENTS USE OF APPLE CARPLAY IS SUBJECT TO YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE CARPLAY TERMS OF USE, WHICH ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE APPLE iOS TERMS OF USE.
  • Page 301 TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR...
  • Page 302 uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuAbout Open Source Licenses About Open Source Licenses To see the open source license information, follow these steps. 1. Select 2. Select Settings. 3. Select System. 4. Select the Others tab. 5. Select Detail Information. 6.
  • Page 303 uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuLicense information License information ■ For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Neural Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 304: Customized Features

    Customized Features Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features. 1Customized Features When you customize setting, make sure that the ■ How to customize vehicle is at a complete stop and is selected. While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the power mode in ON, select , and To customize other features, select Settings.
  • Page 305 uuCustomized Featuresu ■ Customization flow Clock Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Select Settings. Wallpaper Clock Type Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone Manual Time Zone Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format Clock Display Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset HondaLink Diagnostic & Location Data Others Info Screen Preference Info...
  • Page 306 uuCustomized Featuresu Camera Rear Camera Fixed Guideline Dynamic Guideline LaneWatch Show with Turn Signal Display Time after Turn Signal Off Reference Line Bluetooth On/Off Status Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Bluetooth Bluetooth Device List Edit Pairing Code Wi-Fi Wi-Fi On/Off Status Wi-Fi Device List Wi-Fi Information Smartphone Apple CarPlay...
  • Page 307 uuCustomized Featuresu Tune Start SportsFlash Setup Traffic & Weather Setup Multiple Channel Mix Preset Bluetooth Bluetooth Device List Other Cover Art Audio Source Pop-Up Default Home Screen Edit Order System Home Menu Icon Position Configuration of Instrument Panel Display Settings Brightness Display Contrast...
  • Page 308 uuCustomized Featuresu Sound/Beep Guidance Volume Text Message Volume Voice Recog. Volume Meter Volume - List Reading Meter Volume - Alphabetic Reading Verbal Reminder Beep Volume Voice Recog. One Press Voice Operation Voice Prompt Voice Recog. Volume Song by Voice Song by Voice Phonetic Modification Phonebook Phonetic Modification Automatic Phone Sync...
  • Page 309 uuCustomized Featuresu Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Clock Type Wallpaper Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone Manual Time Zone Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format Clock Display Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset Others Language Voice Command Tips Remember Last Screen Memory Refresh Refresh Time Adjustment Change Skin Factory Data Reset...
  • Page 310 uuCustomized Featuresu TPMS Calibration Cancel Vehicle Calibrate Driver Assist System Setup Forward Collision Warning Distance ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep Road Departure Mitigation Setting Meter Setup Adjust Outside Temp. Display “Trip A” Reset Timing “Trip B” Reset Timing Adjust Alarm Volume Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turn By Turn Auto Display...
  • Page 311 uuCustomized Featuresu Keyless Access Setup Door Unlock Mode Keyless Access Light Flash Keyless Access Beep Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming Time Headlight Auto Off Timer Auto Light Sensitivity Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON Door/Window Setup Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Key and Remote Unlock Mode...
  • Page 312 uuCustomized Featuresu ■ List of customizable options Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Clock/ Clock Wallpaper Type Wallpaper Clock Type Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone Clock Manual Time Zone Clock on P. 311 Info Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format Clock Display Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset...
  • Page 313 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Analog/Digital Clock/ Clock Changes the clock display type. Small Digital/Off Wallpaper Type ● Changes the wallpaper type. Blank/Galaxy Clock Wallpaper Imports an image file for a new wallpaper. ● Metallic/Time Zone Type Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.
  • Page 314 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Diagnostic & Location HondaLink Turns HondaLink® on and off. /Off Data Selects the top menu when the Info is selected. Info Info Top- A brief menu pops up. Info Top/Info ● Others Info Screen Preference Info Menu- A full menu pops up.
  • Page 315 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the Fixed Guideline /Off rear camera monitor. 2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 445 Rear Selects whether the guidelines adjust to the Dynamic Guideline /Off Camera movement of the steering wheel.
  • Page 316 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Bluetooth On/Off Status Changes the Bluetooth® status. /Off Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a Bluetooth Device List — paired phone. Bluetooth 2 Phone Setup P. 339 Edits a pairing code. Edit Pairing Code Random/Fixed 2 To change the pairing code setting P.
  • Page 317 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or Bluetooth Device List — disconnects a paired phone. 2 Phone Setup P. 339 Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry. Edit Speed Dial —...
  • Page 318 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the audio system automatically HD Radio Mode switches to the digital radio waves or receives the Auto /Analog Only FM/AM mode analog waves only. FM/AM RDS INFO Turns on and off the RDS information. /Off Turns on and off, starts the song from the Tune Start...
  • Page 319 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a Bluetooth® mode Bluetooth Device List — paired phone. Bluetooth 2 Phone Setup P. 339 iPod or USB mode Turns the cover art display on and off. /Off [Your selected media] Cover Art...
  • Page 320 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the brightness of the audio/information Brightness — screen. Display Changes the contrast of the audio/information Contrast — Settings screen. Display Changes the black level of the audio/information Black Level — screen.
  • Page 321 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Voice Recog. Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 01~06 Meter Volume - List Changes the list reading volume. 01~06 Reading Sound/ Meter Volume - Beep Changes the alphabetic reading volume. 01~06 Alphabetic Reading Verbal Reminder...
  • Page 322 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Clock/ Clock Wallpaper Type Wallpaper Clock Type Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone Clock on P. 311 Info Manual Time Zone System Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format Clock Display Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset English (United Others...
  • Page 323 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Alerts you when manual control of the system is Voice Command Tips disabled to prevent distraction while driving. /Off Only voice commands are available. Selects whether the device remembers the last Remember Last Screen On/Off screen.
  • Page 324 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the length of time the climate control Never/5 Seconds/10 Climate Screen Timeout display stays on when you press the CLIMATE Seconds button. Seconds Others System Displays the details of the head unit and Detail Information operating system information.
  • Page 325 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Adjust Outside Temp. Adjusts the temperature reading by a few -5°F ~ ±0°F ~ +5°F Display degrees. Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, When Refueled/IGN “Trip A” Reset Timing average fuel economy A, average speed A, and Off/Manually Reset elapsed time A.
  • Page 326 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Driving Turns the driving position memory system on and Position Memory Position Link /Off off. Setup Changes which doors unlock when you grab the Driver Door Only Door Unlock Mode driver’s door handle. All Doors Vehicle Keyless...
  • Page 327 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group 15seconds/ Interior Light Dimming Changes the length of time the interior lights stay 30seconds Time on after you close the doors. 60seconds 0seconds/ Changes the length of time the exterior lights 15seconds Headlight Auto Off Timer stay on after you close the driver’s door.
  • Page 328 uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group With Vehicle Used to change the setting for when the doors Auto Door Lock Speed /Shift from P/ automatically lock. All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens /All Doors Changes the setting for when the doors unlock Auto Door Unlock When Shifted to automatically.
  • Page 329 uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings Defaulting All the Settings Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults. 1Defaulting All the Settings 1. Select When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset 2. Select Settings. all settings to default and delete all personal data. 3.
  • Page 330: Homelink® Universal Transceiver

    HomeLink® Universal Transceiver The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three 1HomeLink® Universal Transceiver remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage home security systems. door opener, confirm that the opener has an external entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic ■...
  • Page 331 uuHomeLink® Universal TransceiveruTraining HomeLink Training HomeLink If it is necessary to erase a previously entered learned code: • Press and hold the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to step 1.
  • Page 332 uuHomeLink® Universal TransceiveruTraining HomeLink ■ 1Training HomeLink Training a Button Retraining a Button 1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the If you want to retrain a programmed button for a HomeLink button you want to program.
  • Page 333: Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

    Using HFL phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities, visit ■ HFL Buttons automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call 1- 888-528-7876. To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status Buttons Microphone setting must be On. If there is an active connection to...
  • Page 334 (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any command, or cancel a command. use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under (Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal. license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 335 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL ■ 1HFL Status Display HFL Status Display The information that appears on the audio/ The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call. information screen varies between phone models. Bluetooth Indicator You can change the system language. Battery Level Status Appears when your phone is 2 How to customize P.
  • Page 336 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus HFL Menus The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL. 1HFL Menus To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth- ■ Phone Settings screen compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 337 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus (Existing entry list) Edit Edit a previously stored speed dial number. Edit Speed Dial ● Change a name. ● Change a number. ● Create or delete a voice tag. Delete Delete a previously stored speed dial number. Enter a phone number to store as a speed New Entry Manual Input...
  • Page 338 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus Enable Text/Email Turn the text/e-mail message function on and off. Text/Email Select Account Select a mail or text message account. New Message Notification Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new text/e-mail message. Default Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone settings group as default.
  • Page 339 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ Phone Menu screen 1. Select 2. Select Phone. 3. Select Dial the selected number in the speed dial list. (Existing entry list) Speed Dial Enter a phone number to store as a speed New Entry Manual Input dial number.
  • Page 340 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus Phonebook Display the paired phone’s phonebook. Redial the last number dialed. Redial Dial Enter a phone number to dial. Call History Display the last outgoing, incoming and missed calls. Display the last outgoing calls. Dialed Received Display the last incoming calls. Missed Display the last missed calls.
  • Page 341 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Phone Setup Phone Setup Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to ■ To pair a cell phone (when there is no the system before you can make and receive hands- phone paired to the system) free calls. 1.
  • Page 342 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To change the currently paired phone 1To change the currently paired phone 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. If no other phones are found or paired when trying to 2 Phone Settings screen P. 334 switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the 2.
  • Page 343 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To delete a paired phone 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. 2 Phone Settings screen P. 334 2. Select Bluetooth Device List. 3. Select a phone you want to delete. 4. Select Delete. 5. A confirmation message appears on the screen.
  • Page 344 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options To use the text/e-mail message function, it may be ■ To turn on or off the text/e-mail necessary to set up on your phone. message function 1.
  • Page 345 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Ring Tone Ring Tone Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers. You can change the ring tone setting. Mobile Phone: For certain connected phones, the 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. ring tone stored in the phone sounds from the 2 Phone Settings screen P.
  • Page 346 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History When you select a name from the list in the cellular ■ When Automatic Phone Sync is set to phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored When your phone is paired, the contents of its for that name.
  • Page 347 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Speed Dial Speed Dial When a voice tag is stored, press the button to Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone. call the number using the voice tag. Say the voice tag To store a speed dial number: name.
  • Page 348 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed 1Speed Dial dial number Avoid using duplicate voice tags. 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. Avoid using “home” as a voice tag. It is easier for the system to recognize a longer name. 2 Phone Settings screen P.
  • Page 349 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To edit a speed dial 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. 2 Phone Settings screen P. 334 2. Select Edit Speed Dial. 3. Select an existing speed dial entry. From the pop-up menu, select Edit. 4.
  • Page 350 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Phonebook Phonetic Modification Phonebook Phonetic Modification You can store up to 20 phonetic modification items. Add phonetic modifications or a new voice tag to the phone’s contact name so that it is easier for HFL to recognize voice commands. ■...
  • Page 351 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus 7. Select New Voice Tag. 8. Select a contact name you want to add to. The pop-up menu appears on the screen. 9. Select Modify. 10. Using Record or the button, follow the prompts to complete the voice tag. 11.
  • Page 352 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To modify a voice tag 1Phonebook Phonetic Modification 1. Select You can only modify or delete contact names for the 2. Select Settings. currently connected phone. 3. Select System. 4. Select the Voice Recog. tab. 5. Select Phonebook Phonetic Modification.
  • Page 353 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To delete a modified voice tag 1. Select 2. Select Settings. 3. Select System. 4. Select the Voice Recog. tab. 5. Select Phonebook Phonetic Modification. 6. Select the phone you want to delete phonetic modification. 7. Select a contact name you want to delete. The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 354 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To delete all modified voice tags 1. Select 2. Select Settings. 3. Select System. 4. Select the Voice Recog. tab. 5. Select Phonebook Phonetic Modification. 6. Select the phone you want to delete phonetic modification. The contact name list appears. 7.
  • Page 355 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using the imported 1To make a call using the imported phonebook phonebook You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number 1. Go to the Phone Menu screen. using voice commands. 2 Speed Dial P. 345 2 Phone Menu screen P.
  • Page 356 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To make a call using redial 1. Go to the Phone Menu screen. 2 Phone Menu screen P. 337 2. Select Redial. Dialing starts automatically. ■ To make a call using the Call History 1To make a call using the Call History Call history is stored by All, Dialed, The call history displays the last 20 all, dialed, Received, and Missed.
  • Page 357 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Call Receiving a Call Call Waiting When there is an incoming call, an audible Press the button to put the current call on hold to notification sounds (if activated) and the answer the incoming call. Incoming call screen appears.
  • Page 358 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Receiving a Text/E-mail Message Receiving a Text/E-mail Message The system does not display any received messages HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most while you are driving. You can only hear them read recently received messages on a linked cell phone.
  • Page 359 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Selecting a Mail Account Selecting a Mail Account You can also select a mail account from the folder list If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to screen or the message list screen.
  • Page 360 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ 1Displaying Messages Displaying Messages icon appears next to an unread message. ■ Displaying text messages Message List 1. Go to the Phone Menu screen. If you delete a message on the phone, the message is 2 Phone Menu screen P. 337 also deleted in the system.
  • Page 361 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ Displaying e-mail messages Folder List 1. Go to the Phone Menu screen. 2 Phone Menu screen P. 337 2. Select Text/Email. Select Select Account if necessary. 3. Select a folder. 4. Select a message. The e-mail message is displayed. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud.
  • Page 362 You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages. Message sent appears on the screen Only certain phones receive and send messages when when the reply message was successfully paired and connected. For a list of compatible sent. phones, visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call 1-888-528-7876.
  • Page 363 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ Making a call to a sender 1. Go to the text message screen. 2. Select Dial. Continued...
  • Page 364 If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it repeatedly tries until it succeeds. Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental regulation.
  • Page 365 uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus ■ To enable notification 1To enable notification 1. Go to the Phone Settings screen. Setting options: 2 Phone Settings screen P. 334 • On: Notification is available. • 2. Select the Phone tab, then HondaLink Off: Disable the feature. Assist.
  • Page 367: Driving

    Driving This chapter discusses driving and refueling. Before Driving Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Braking Driving Preparation ......366 Speed Follow ......... 391 Brake System ........427 Maximum Load Limit......369 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 408 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 433 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Towing a Trailer...
  • Page 368: Before Driving Driving Preparation

    Before Driving Driving Preparation Check the following items before you start driving. ■ 1Exterior Checks Exterior Checks NOTICE • Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
  • Page 369 Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. at an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer or by 2 Maximum Load Limit P. 369 a qualified technician.
  • Page 370 • Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the vehicle, and go off soon after. Always have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated. 2 Indicators P. 88...
  • Page 371: Maximum Load Limit

    uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit Maximum Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the 1Maximum Load Limit Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s WARNING doorjamb. Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability Label Example and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
  • Page 372 uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being 1Maximum Load Limit loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the Towing a Trailer: available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
  • Page 373: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information. 2 Emergency Towing P.
  • Page 374: When Driving

    Store the vehicle in a garage or take another measure to insure that temperature of the fuel cell and High Voltage battery does not fall below this temperature. If necessary, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Brake Pedal Cell dealer.
  • Page 375 uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power 3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal, 1Turning on the Power press the POWER button while depressing The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from the brake pedal. theft. 4. Check the READY indicator. If an improperly coded device is used, the power system does not activate.
  • Page 376 uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power ■ 1Starting to Drive Starting to Drive You can also release the parking brake by pressing 1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, check that the READY indicator is on, the electric parking brake switch while depressing the then put the transmission into D .
  • Page 377: Precautions While Driving

    uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving Precautions While Driving ■ 1Precautions While Driving In Rain NOTICE Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the power Do not select a shift button while pressing the system or driveline, or cause electrical component failure. accelerator pedal.
  • Page 378: Transmission

    (and acceleration) performance. Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks, and contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced.
  • Page 379: Shifting

    uuWhen DrivinguShifting Shifting Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs. 1Shifting WARNING ■ Shift button positions The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park is engaged. Park Used when parking, before turning off or A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash starting the power system resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 380 uuWhen DrivinguShifting ■ P (parking) button 1Shifting The gear position changes to P when you The beeper sounds and the message appears on the Button press the P button while the vehicle is driver information interface when you depress the parked with the power mode in ON.
  • Page 381 Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission Press the button. checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible. Press back the button. The beeper sounds once when you change to Press the button.
  • Page 382 uuWhen DrivinguShifting ■ When opening the driver’s door 1When opening the driver’s door If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position While the system is designed to automatically change automatically changes to the gear position to under the described •...
  • Page 383 uuWhen DrivinguShifting ■ If you want to keep the transmission in N position [car wash mode] 1If you want to keep the transmission in position [car wash With the power system on: mode] 1. Depress the brake pedal. To keep the vehicle in position, you can also 2.
  • Page 384 uuWhen DrivinguShifting ■ Restrictions on selecting a gear position You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash. When the 1. Under these 2. If you try to change to the 3. The gear position How to change the transmission is in: circumstances:...
  • Page 385: Sport Mode

    uuWhen DrivinguSPORT Mode SPORT Mode SPORT Mode Indicator SPORT Button To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button. The SPORT mode delivers increased handling agility and responsiveness. This mode is suitable for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads. The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
  • Page 386: Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

    uuWhen DrivinguAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Alerts pedestrians when the vehicle transmission is in a position other than P and is traveling at speeds of 22 mph (36 km/h) or less.
  • Page 387: Front Sensor Camera

    After replacing the windshield, have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer recalibrate the camera. the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do Proper calibration of the camera is necessary for the not allow it to cover the camera housing.
  • Page 388 Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the windshield. If the message does not disappear after you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 389: Road Departure Mitigation (Rdm) System

    uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle 1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway Important Safety Reminder altogether.
  • Page 390 uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ 1How the System Activates How the System Activates The RDM system may automatically shut off and the The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the indicator comes and stays on. following conditions are met: 2 Indicators P.
  • Page 391 uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ RDM Conditions and Limitations The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. ■ Environmental conditions • Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.). •...
  • Page 392 uuWhen DrivinguRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ Roadway conditions • Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast). • Driving on a road with temporary lane markings. • Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.
  • Page 393: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) With Low Braking Speed Follow

    uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow 1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle WARNING detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate Improper use of ACC with Low Speed and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the Follow can lead to a crash.
  • Page 394 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ How to activate the system 1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with How to use Low Speed Follow and the Lane Keeping Assist ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel, and System (LKAS) are either turned on or off.
  • Page 395 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ To Set the Vehicle Speed −/SET Button On when ACC with Low Speed Follow Press and release begins When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the pedal and press the −/SET button when you reach the desired speed.
  • Page 396 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts Set Vehicle Interval operating, the vehicle icon, interval bars and set speed appear on the driver information interface. When you use ACC with Low Speed Follow, Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric Power Steering system) is activated.
  • Page 397 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ 1When in Operation When in Operation If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if ■ There is a vehicle ahead another vehicle is detected cutting in front of you, a ACC with Low Speed Follow monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with beeper sounds, a message appears on the driver Low Speed Follow range.
  • Page 398 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ There is no vehicle ahead 1When in Operation Your vehicle maintains the set speed without WARNING having to keep your foot on the brake or accelerator pedal. Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped If there previously was a vehicle detected while the ACC with Low Speed Follow ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at...
  • Page 399 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow range and slows to a stop Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The Stopped message appears on the driver information interface and the head-up display.
  • Page 400 MAIN • When the front grille is dirty. button and take your vehicle to an authorized Honda • The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications. Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 401 1ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations • A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda • The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.
  • Page 402 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ 1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed To Adjust the Vehicle Speed If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or −/SET button on the than your increased set speed, ACC with Low Speed steering wheel.
  • Page 403 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ To Set or Change Following-Interval Press the (interval) button to change the ACC with Low Speed Follow following- interval. Each time you press the button, the following- interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of you) setting cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short following- intervals.
  • Page 404 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your reference. When the Set Speed is: Following-interval 50 mph (80 km/h) 65 mph (104 km/h) 83 feet 100 feet...
  • Page 405 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Resuming the prior set speed: After you have To cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow, do any CANCEL canceled ACC with Low Speed Follow, you can of the following: Button resume the prior set speed while it is still displayed.
  • Page 406 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ Automatic cancellation 1Automatic cancellation The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface and Even though ACC with Low Speed Follow has been the head-up display when ACC with Low Speed Follow is automatically canceled. automatically canceled, you can still resume the prior Any of these conditions may cause the ACC with Low Speed Follow to automatically set speed.
  • Page 407 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ 1To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control Always be aware which mode you are in. When you Press and hold the (interval) button for one are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist...
  • Page 408 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ To Adjust the Vehicle Speed Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you keep the RES/+ or –/SET button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you release it.
  • Page 409 uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Resuming the prior set speed: To cancel cruise control, do any of the following: After cruise control has been canceled, you can still • Press the CANCEL button. resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+ •...
  • Page 410: Lane Keeping Assist System (Lkas)

    uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane. Important Safety Reminders The LKAS is for your convenience only.
  • Page 411 uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ 1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keep Support Function When it fails to detect lanes, the system will Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane, when the vehicle temporarily be canceled.
  • Page 412 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. • The vehicle speed is between 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h). • You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
  • Page 413 uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane while driving. The dotted outer lines change to solid ones once the system starts operating after detecting the left and right lane markings. ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC with Low...
  • Page 414 uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ The system operation is suspended if you: • Set the wipers to continuous operation. Turning the wipers off resumes the LKAS. • Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the wipers operate continuously. When the LKAS is suspended, The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop the lane lines on the driver...
  • Page 415 uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ The LKAS may automatically be canceled when: • The camera temperature gets extremely high or low. • The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including the windshield, gets dirty. •...
  • Page 416 uuWhen DrivinguLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ Roadway conditions • Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast). • Driving on a road with temporary lane markings. • Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.
  • Page 417: Tm (Vsa®), Aka

    You may also notice some noise from the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately. hydraulic brake system. You will also see the VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations indicator blink.
  • Page 418 uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ■ 1Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control VSA® On and Off (ESC), System This button is on the driver side control panel. VSA® OFF Indicator In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets To partially disable VSA®...
  • Page 419: Agile Handling Assist

    uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist Agile Handling Assist Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the 1Agile Handling Assist steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in cornering.
  • Page 420: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle 1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each The system does not monitor the tires when driving wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are at low speed.
  • Page 421 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. We recommend that the tires be replaced with the same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for details.
  • Page 422: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - Required Federal Explanation

    uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
  • Page 423 uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 424: High Voltage Battery

    Excessive heat can also damage the battery. On hot, sunny days, try to avoid parking your vehicle under direct sunlight. If the High Voltage battery becomes fully discharged or damaged and you are unable to start the FC system as a result, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 425: Fc System In Extreme Cold-Weather Conditions

    uuWhen DrivinguFC System in Extreme Cold-weather Conditions FC System in Extreme Cold-weather Conditions 1FC System in Extreme Cold-weather Conditions CAUTION When the power system operates stopping process or freezing prevention process while parked in cold weather, a puddle of The FC system may behave differently on cold days. It may operate a special process discharged water may form on the ground to improve start-up performance and durability.
  • Page 426 uuWhen DrivinguFC System in Extreme Cold-weather Conditions On cold days, you may get sprayed with exhaust water if standing behind the vehicle 1FC System in Extreme Cold-weather Conditions when: It may take a longer time to start in very cold •...
  • Page 427: Lanewatch Tm

    uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatch LaneWatch LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear 1LaneWatch areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to WARNING the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to of the passenger door mirror.
  • Page 428 Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer • The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is severely impacted, resulting in changing the camera angle.
  • Page 429: Braking

    Braking Brake System ■ 1Brake System Parking Brake When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the whirring sound from the motor compartment. This is parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it. because the brake system is in operation, and it is ■...
  • Page 430 uuBrakinguBrake System ■ To release 1Parking Brake The power mode must be in ON in order to In the following situations, the parking brake release the electric parking brake. automatically operates. • 1. Depress the brake pedal. When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.
  • Page 431 uuBrakinguBrake System ■ To release automatically 1Parking Brake Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake. If the parking brake cannot be released Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle automatically, release it manually. facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
  • Page 432 Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. If you hear only an occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply the brake pedal, this...
  • Page 433 uuBrakinguBrake System ■ 1Automatic Brake Hold Automatic Brake Hold WARNING Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at Activating the automatic brake hold system traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
  • Page 434 uuBrakinguBrake System ■ The system automatically cancels when: 1Automatic Brake Hold • You depress the brake pedal and change to P or While the system is activated, you can turn off the • You engage the parking brake. power system or park the vehicle through the same procedure as you normally do.
  • Page 435: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    ABS will not be operating. Have You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as Fuel Cell dealer immediately.
  • Page 436: Brake Assist System

    uuBrakinguBrake Assist System Brake Assist System Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress the brake pedal hard during emergency braking. ■ Brake assist system operation Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
  • Page 437: Collision Mitigation Braking System

    uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS is designed to alert you when a Important Safety Reminder potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help...
  • Page 438 uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ When the system activates 1When the system activates The camera in the CMBS is also designed to detect The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and pedestrians. stops if the collision is avoided. However, this pedestrian detection feature may not Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of...
  • Page 439 uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ Collision Alert Stages The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS may not go through all of the stages before initiating the last stage. CMBS Distance between vehicles The sensor detects a Audible &...
  • Page 440 uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ 1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS CMBS On and Off The CMBS may automatically shut off, and the Press and hold the button until the beeper CMBS indicator will come and stay on under certain sounds to switch the system on or off.
  • Page 441 CMBS functions. off button and take your vehicle to an CMBS authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 385 ■ Environmental conditions • Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
  • Page 442 uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ Vehicle conditions • Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted. • The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc. • The inside of the windshield is fogged. •...
  • Page 443 uuBrakinguCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only • When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by side. • Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.
  • Page 444 ■ On a curve Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer if you find any unusual When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming behavior of the system (e.g., the warning message vehicle is right in front of you.
  • Page 445: Parking Your Vehicle

    Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped 1. Depress the brake pedal firmly. 1Parking Your Vehicle 2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly, WARNING but fully. 3. Change the gear position to The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 4.
  • Page 446 uuParking Your VehicleuWhen Stopped Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an 1When Stopped incline. In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from...
  • Page 447: Multi-View Rear Camera

    Multi-View Rear Camera About Your Multi-View Rear Camera The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display 1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath ■...
  • Page 448 uuMulti-View Rear CamerauAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display. Touch the appropriate icon to switch the mode. : Wide view mode : Normal view mode : Top down view mode • If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into •...
  • Page 449: Refueling

    Refueling Fuel Information The hydrogen fuel receptacle is located on the passenger’s rear side of the vehicle. 1Refueling WARNING ■ Fuel requirement When refueling hydrogen gas, keep Compressed hydrogen gas sources of fire, such as a lit cigarette, away ■ Hydrogen supply pressure: 70 MPa (10,153 psig) (at 59°F [15°C]) from the vehicle.
  • Page 450: How To Refuel

    uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel How to Refuel 1. Stop the vehicle with the hydrogen station 1How to Refuel Hydrogen Fuel Lid dispenser on the left side of the vehicle. Release Button WARNING 2. Change the gear position to 3. Set the power mode to OFF. Hydrogen is flammable and explosive.
  • Page 451 uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel ■ 1How to Refuel How to Close the Dust Cap and the Fuel Lid NOTICE 1. Put the dust cap back on the hydrogen fuel receptacle. Do not touch the hydrogen fuel receptacle other than 2. Shut the hydrogen fuel lid by hand. when refueling.
  • Page 452: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Achieving fuel economy is dependent on several factors, including driving 1Improving Fuel Economy conditions, load weight, standby time, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Direct calculation is the recommended method to Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the rated fuel economy determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
  • Page 453: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter discusses basic maintenance. Before Performing Maintenance Refilling Window Washer Fluid..464 Tire Rotation........477 Inspection and Maintenance .... 452 Replacing Light Bulbs ....... 465 Winter Tires ........478 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Safety When Performing Maintenance ..453 12-Volt Battery .........
  • Page 454: Before Performing Maintenance

    Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. (Note, however, that service at an 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 457 authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect.) If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a ■...
  • Page 455: Safety When Performing Maintenance

    uuBefore Performing MaintenanceuSafety When Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. 1Safety When Performing Maintenance However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in WARNING performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.
  • Page 456: Parts And Fluids Used In Maintenance Service

    Performing MaintenanceuParts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the...
  • Page 457: Maintenance Minder Tm

    Maintenance Minder messages appear on the driver information interface every time you set the power mode to ON. The messages notify you when to bring your vehicle to an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for indicated maintenance services. To Use Maintenance Minder ■...
  • Page 458 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ Indicator, Warning Message and Maintenance Minder Information on the Driver Information Interface Indicator Warning Message Maintenance Minder Explanation Information Information Service Due Soon One or more of the service The remaining days will items are required in less than be counted down per —...
  • Page 459 uuMaintenance Minder uTo Use Maintenance Minder ■ 1Maintenance Service Items Maintenance Service Items • At each maintenance interval, check Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid level and top up (to “Max” fill line) System Message Maintenance Minder Message with “Fuel Cell Insulating Fluid - 20% prediluted Indicator formulation”...
  • Page 460 Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer reset the maintenance item code showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can for ion exchanger replacement as it is not possible to do this on your own.
  • Page 461: Maintenance Under The Hood

    Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood Brake Fluid (Black Cap) Washer Fluid (Black Cap) Inverter Coolant Expansion Tank Inverter Coolant 12-Volt Battery Reserve Tank...
  • Page 462: Opening The Hood

    uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood Opening the Hood 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 1Opening the Hood Hood Release Handle the parking brake. NOTICE 2. Pull the hood release handle under the Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
  • Page 463: Inverter Coolant

    1. Make sure the motor and radiator are cool. NOTICE 2. Check the amount of coolant in the reserve Genuine Honda inverter coolant is a 50/50 mixture of tank. antifreeze and water that can withstand freezing at If the coolant level is below the MIN temperatures as low as about –31°F (–35°C).
  • Page 464 uuMaintenance Under the HooduInverter Coolant ■ 1Inverter Coolant Radiator Do not add rust inhibitors or other additives to your 1. Make sure the motor and radiator are vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible cool. with the coolant or with the motor components. 2.
  • Page 465: Transmission Fluid

    Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid) Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other transmission fluids. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer check the fluid level and replace Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF if necessary.
  • Page 466: Refilling Window Washer Fluid

    uuMaintenance Under the HooduRefilling Window Washer Fluid Refilling Window Washer Fluid Check the amount of window washer fluid using the washer fluid level gauge on the 1Refilling Window Washer Fluid cap. NOTICE If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir. Do not use motor antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
  • Page 467: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Replacing Light Bulbs Headlights Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect 1Headlights and replace the light assembly. The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry...
  • Page 468 Taillights and back-up lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect and replace the light assembly. Rear License Plate Light Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect and replace the light assembly. High-Mount Brake Light High-mount brake light is LED type.
  • Page 469: Checking And Maintaining Wiper Blades

    Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades Checking Wiper Blades If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces of the blade may scratch the window glass. Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber 1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber 1.
  • Page 470 uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber 4. Press up on and hold the tab, then slide Wiper Arm the holder off the wiper arm. Holder 5. Pull the end of the wiper blade in the Wiper direction of the arrow in the image until it Blade is out of the holder’s end cap.
  • Page 471 uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber 7. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the way. Wiper Blade 8. Install the end of the wiper blade into the cap.
  • Page 472: Checking And Maintaining Tires

    • Remove any foreign objects and inspect for air leaks. driving. New tires and any that have been removed • Uneven tread wear. Have an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer check the and reinstalled should be properly balanced. wheel alignment.
  • Page 473: Tire And Loading Information Label

    uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Loading Information Label Tire and Loading Information Label The label attached to the driver’s doorjamb provides necessary tire and loading 1Tire and Loading Information Label information. The tire and loading information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb contains: The number of people your vehicle can carry.
  • Page 474 uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Labeling ■ 1Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT B97R FW6X 2209 The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all the example in the side column.
  • Page 475: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)

    uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
  • Page 476 uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ■ 1Traction Traction Warning: The traction grade The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. assigned to this tire is based on Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement straight-ahead braking traction tests, as measured under controlled conditions on specified and does not include acceleration,...
  • Page 477: Wear Indicators

    uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWear Indicators Wear Indicators The groove where the wear indicator is located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than Example of a Wear Indicator mark elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire. Worn out tires have poor traction on wet roads.
  • Page 478: Tire And Wheel Replacement

    uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Wheel Replacement Tire and Wheel Replacement Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and 1Tire and Wheel Replacement maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a WARNING different size or construction can cause certain vehicle systems such as the ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist...
  • Page 479: Tire Rotation

    uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire Rotation Tire Rotation Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages on the driver information 1Tire Rotation interface helps to distribute wear more evenly and increase tire life. Tires with directional tread patterns should only be rotated front to back (not from one side to the other). ■...
  • Page 480: Winter Tires

    If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be • Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension. aware that these tires are not designed for winter • Drive slowly. driving conditions. For more information, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 481: 12-Volt Battery

    Test Indicator Window seriously hurt you. will let you know. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell When conducting any battery dealer. maintenance, wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:...
  • Page 482 Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system. 112-Volt Battery Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last. When replacing the battery, the replacement must be of the same specifications. Consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for more information.
  • Page 483: Remote Transmitter Care

    An improperly disposed of battery can damage the scratching the smart entry remote. environment. Always confirm local regulations for 3. Make sure to replace the battery with the battery disposal. correct polarity. Replacement batteries are commercially available or at an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 484: Climate Control System Maintenance

    Please contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for replacement. The allerfree high retention deodorization filter...
  • Page 485: Cleaning

    Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth. cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside the vehicle. If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on electrical devices, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Opening Depending on their composition, chemicals and liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles, and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
  • Page 486 uuCleaninguInterior Care ■ 1Floor Mats Floor Mats If you use any floor mats that were not originally The front and rear floor mats hook over floor provided with your vehicle, make sure they are Unlock anchors, which keep them from sliding designed for your specific vehicle, fit correctly, and forward.
  • Page 487: Exterior Care

    uuCleaninguExterior Care Exterior Care Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it. ■...
  • Page 488 1Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts Ask an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer If you get inverter coolant or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may be stained about the correct coating material when you want to or the coating may peel.
  • Page 489 Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame surfaces. This also is not a malfunction. However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Continued...
  • Page 490 uuCleaninguExterior Care ■ 1Painting the Vehicle Painting the Vehicle Refer to the temperature notice label affixed to the driver’s doorjamb before painting the vehicle.
  • Page 491: Accessories And Modifications

    2 Fuses P. 520 • Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for assistance. If possible, have an authorized WARNING Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer inspect the final installation.
  • Page 492 The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.
  • Page 493: Handling The Unexpected

    Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. If a Tire Goes Flat Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire..492 If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Comes On or Blinks ....... 518 Handling of the Jack......
  • Page 494: If A Tire Goes Flat

    The kit should not be used in the following situations. use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station Instead, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer or a roadside assistance to have the for a more permanent repair.
  • Page 495 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ■ 1Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire Repair notification label and speed restriction label are applied to the side of temporary tire repair kit. Power Plug When making a temporary repair, carefully read the Instruction Manual...
  • Page 496 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 1. Pull the strap on the right side of the trunk and open the lid. Strap 2. Open the fastener and take the kit out of the trunk. 3. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near the flat tire, and away from traffic.
  • Page 497 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ■ 1Injecting Sealant and Air Injecting Sealant and Air CAUTION 1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve Valve Cap stem. Tire sealant contains substances that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or if contact is made with the eyes or skin.
  • Page 498 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory 1Injecting Sealant and Air power socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window. Do not use the compressor in garages, Do not plug any other electric devices warehouses or poorly ventilated places.
  • Page 499 Hose 10. Unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire See an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for a valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap. replacement sealant bottle and proper disposal of an 11. Press the pressure relief button until the empty bottle.
  • Page 500 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 12. Apply the repair notification label to the Repair Notification Label flat surface of the wheel. The wheel surface must be clean to ensure the label adheres properly. ■ Distributing the Sealant in the Tire 1.
  • Page 501 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 4. Recheck the air pressure using the sealant/ air hose on the compressor. 5. Turn the selector knob to AIR. Do not turn the air compressor on to check the pressure. 2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P.
  • Page 502 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire • Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less 1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire than 36 psi (250 kPa): WARNING Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches 36 psi Do not use the compressor in garages, (250 kPa).
  • Page 503 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ■ 1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire Inflating an Under-inflated Tire NOTICE You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire. Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit 1. Open the trunk floor lid. Sealant/Air Hose compressor for more than 15 minutes.
  • Page 504 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power 1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire socket. WARNING Be careful not to pinch the cord in a door or window. Do not use the compressor in garages, Do not plug any other electronic warehouses or poorly ventilated places.
  • Page 505 uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 12. Turn off the kit. Check the pressure gauge on the air compressor. If overinflated, press the pressure relief button. 13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power socket. 14. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire Pressure Relief Button valve stem.
  • Page 506: Handling Of The Jack

    Handling of the Jack Your vehicle has jacking points as shown. When replacing your tires, consult an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Jacking Points...
  • Page 507: Power System Won't Start

    Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. The interior lights come on normally. Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 527 Check the Security When the Security System Alarm indicator is blinking, the power System Alarm system cannot be turned on.
  • Page 508: If The Smart Entry Remote Battery Is Weak

    uuPower System Won’t StartuIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears on the driver information interface, and the POWER button flashes, and the power system won’t start, start the power system as follows: 1.
  • Page 509: Emergency Power System Off

    uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off Emergency Power System Off The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency 1Emergency Power System Off situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off, do either of the Do not press the button while driving unless it is following operations: absolutely necessary for the power system to be...
  • Page 510: If The 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

    If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead ■ 1If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power system, then open the hood. A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not 1.
  • Page 511 uuIf the 12-Volt Battery Is Deadu 4. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the power system mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the vehicle. 5. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine, and increase its rpm slightly.
  • Page 512 3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s 12-volt battery + terminal. 4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery + terminal. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 513: Overheating

    Overheating How to Handle Overheating If you notice any of the following signs, it is possible that the vehicle is overheating. 1How to Handle Overheating • The power system warning indicator has come on and the message Power WARNING System Problem. Stop Driving When Safe has appeared in the driver information interface.
  • Page 514 Never pour water or other commercial the power system, resume driving. coolants into the inverter coolant reserve If the message does not disappear, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell tank. Doing so will cause damage to the dealer. motor.
  • Page 515: If Hydrogen Gas Is Leaking

    Honda Clarity Fuel serious injured or killed. Keep flammable Cell dealer. materials and liquids away from the vehicle 2 Hydrogen Leak Indicator P.
  • Page 516 uuIf Hydrogen Gas is LeakinguHow to Handle Leaked Hydrogen Gas 1How to Handle Leaked Hydrogen Gas WARNING This gas is released toward the rear of the vehicle in a downward direction. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire from behind the vehicle as the exiting gas may ignite into a flame.
  • Page 517: Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

    Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged. rapidly discharge the battery. ■ What to do when the indicator comes on Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer for repairs.
  • Page 518: If The Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On Or Blinks

    What to do when the indicator comes on Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the power system, and turn on the power system again. If the indicator re-appears and stays on, immediately have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 519: If The Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On Or Blinks At The Same Time When The Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

    Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer immediately. checking the system. Prevents the vehicle from moving gear position to •...
  • Page 520: If The Low Tire Pressure/Tpms Indicator Comes On Or Blinks

    Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted. ■ What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on Have the tire inspected by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 521: If The Transmission System Indicator Blinks Along With The Warning Message

    ■ What to do when the indicator blinks • Immediately have your vehicle inspected by Call a professional towing service if you need to tow an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell your vehicle. dealer. 2 Emergency Towing P. 528 • Change the gear position to N after turning the power system on.
  • Page 522: Fuses

    Fuses Fuse Locations ■ If any electrical devices are not working, set Circuit protected and fuse rating Circuit Protected Amps the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 60 A Circuit Protected Amps and check to see if any applicable fuse is FUSE BOX MAIN 3 50 A BATTERY...
  • Page 523 Circuit Protected Amps shown. − − Replacement of motor compartment fuses FC WP 70 A should be done by an authorized Honda − − Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. SUB FUSE BOX 1 60 A Continued...
  • Page 524 uuFusesuFuse Locations ■ ■ Circuit protected and fuse rating Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box Circuit Protected Amps 7.5 A Circuit Protected Amps There are five fuse boxes on the driver’s 7.5 A 7.5 A side. IGFC3 7.5 A − − ■...
  • Page 525 uuFusesuFuse Locations ■ ■ Fuse Box B Circuit protected and fuse rating Located under the dashboard. Circuit Protected Amps Fuse Label IGB SRS − − Fuse locations are shown on the label on the under panel. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and label number.
  • Page 526 uuFusesuFuse Locations ■ ■ Fuse Box C Circuit protected and fuse rating Located under the fuse box A. Circuit Protected Amps Fuse Label IGFC2 15 A R H/L HI 7.5 A L H/L HI 7.5 A HORN 10 A SMALL 7.5 A ILLUMI 7.5 A...
  • Page 527 uuFusesuFuse Locations ■ ■ Fuse Box D Circuit protected and fuse rating Located on the left side of fuse box C. Circuit Protected Amps Fuse Label IGFC 1 15 A IGDTWP 20 A IGMG 7.5 A SMART 10 A Fuse locations are shown on the label on the under panel.
  • Page 528 − − − − − − − − − − AS P/SEAT REC 20 A AS P/SEAT SLI 20 A Replacement of fuses in the driver’s side outer panel should be done by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.
  • Page 529: Inspecting And Changing Fuses

    If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell amperage. dealer. 2 Fuse Locations P. 520 12-Volt Battery 3.
  • Page 530: Emergency Towing

    Do not use the hook on the rear of your vehicle for the towing of other vehicles or emergency removal of your vehicle. The hook may break. If your vehicle needs to be towed backward, contact an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer or a professional towing service. Hook...
  • Page 531: If You Cannot Unlock The Hydrogen Fuel Lid

    What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Hydrogen Fuel Lid After taking these steps, contact an authorized If you cannot unlock the hydrogen fuel lid, use the following procedure. Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer to have your vehicle 1. Open the trunk and remove the cover. checked.
  • Page 532: If You Cannot Open The Trunk

    If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure. After taking these steps, contact an authorized 1. Insert the built-in key into the cylinder and Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer to have your vehicle turn the key clockwise (as shown). checked.
  • Page 533: Information

    Information This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other information required by regulation. Specifications........532 Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor Number, and Transmission Number .. 534 Devices that Emit Radio Waves..535 Reporting Safety Defects....536 Warranty Coverages ......
  • Page 534: Specifications

    Specifications ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Specifications Fuel Light Bulbs Model CLARITY FUEL CELL Fuel requirement Compressed hydrogen gas Headlights (Low Beam) No. of Passengers: Hydrogen supply Headlights (High Beam) 70 MPa (10,153 psig) (at 59°F [15°C]) pressure Front Front Turn Signal Lights Hydrogen filling Approximately 11 lbs (5 kg) (at 70 MPa Rear...
  • Page 535 ■ ■ ■ Brake Fluid Inverter Coolant Tire Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Specified Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2 Size 235/45R18 94V Regular Ratio 50/50 with distilled water Pressure 36 (250 [2.5]) psi (kPa [kgf/cm 0.81 US gal (3.05 L) ■...
  • Page 536: Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (Vin), Motor Number, And Transmission Number

    Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor Number, and Transmission Number 1Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Motor Number, and Transmission Number Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located vehicle for warranty purposes, for licensing, and insuring your vehicle.
  • Page 537: Devices That Emit Radio Waves

    Devices that Emit Radio Waves Each radio frequency device installed in the vehicle conforms to the requirements and standards of the regulation listed below: As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
  • Page 538: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153);...
  • Page 539: Warranty Coverages

    Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered against rusting from the inside out for the specified time period, regardless of mileage. Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors.
  • Page 540 Coveragesu Replacement 12-Volt Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer. Replacement Exhaust Components Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage for as long as the purchaser of the exhaust components owns the vehicle.
  • Page 541 uuWarranty Coveragesu Under federal law, a manufacturer may deny warranty coverage and charge for repairs to a vehicle if it is discovered that an aftermarket or recycled part installed on the vehicle is defective or was installed incorrectly and caused damage to another part of the vehicle otherwise covered under warranty.
  • Page 542: Authorized Manuals

    ■ Service Express For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options. ■ For U.S. Owners Manuals can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by...
  • Page 543: Customer Service Information

    Customer Service Information Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals who should be able to deal 1Customer Service Information with any problems you may encounter with your vehicle. If, however, you are faced When you call or write, please give us the following...
  • Page 544 Pandora, and adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality. Pandora internet radio is a music service not affiliated with HONDA. More information is available at http:// www.pandora.com <http:// www.pandora.com/>. Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used...
  • Page 545: Index

    Index Index Numbers Synchronization Mode ......195 Home Screen........... 220 Using Automatic Climate Control .... 190 Limitations for Manual Operation .... 233 12-Volt Battery Charging System Air Pressure ........471, 533 Menu Customize........229 Indicator ........... 92 Airbags ............55 MP3/WMA/AAC........
  • Page 546 Bulb Replacement ........465 Selecting a Child Seat ....... 76 Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Using a Tether .......... 81 Battery Lights ............ 466 Childproof Door Locks ......146 12-Volt ............ 479 Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Cleaning the Exterior....... 485 12-Volt Battery Charging System Lights ............
  • Page 547 Dust and Pollen Filter ....... 482 Front Airbags (SRS)........58 Front Seat Heaters........188 Daytime Running Lights ......163 Front Seats ..........174 Dead Battery (12-Volt)......508 Adjusting ..........174 Defrosting the Windshield and Eco Assist® System ........24 Front Sensor Camera........ 385 Windows..........
  • Page 548 Displaying Messages ........ 358 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.... 328 Low Fuel ........... 92 HFL Buttons ..........331 Honda App License Agreement ....286 Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .... 96, 418, 420 HFL Menus ..........334 Honda Sensing® ........36 Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .. 90 HFL Status Display........
  • Page 549 Inverter Coolant........461 High Beam Indicator ........98 Remote Transmitter......... 481 Adding to the Radiator ......462 Interior ............ 180 Replacing Light Bulbs ......465 Adding to the Reserve Tank ....461 Light Switches ......... 160 Safety............453 Overheating..........511 Lights On Indicator ........
  • Page 550 Opening Puncture (Tire).......... 492 Trunk............530 Safe Driving..........43 Opening/Closing Safety Checklist .......... 47 Hood ............460 Safety Labels ..........85 Radiator ............ 462 Power Windows ........154 Safety Message ..........3 Radio (FM/AM) ......... 238 Trunk............148 Seat Belts ............ 48 Radio (SiriusXM®) ........
  • Page 551 Siri® Eyes Free........... 271 Chains ............. 478 Noise When Braking........41 SiriusXM® Radio ........242 Checking and Maintaining....... 470 Overheating ..........511 Smart Entry System ........137 Flat Tire (Puncture)........492 Power System Won’t Start....... 505 Snow Tires ..........478 Inspection..........
  • Page 552 Vehicle Monitoring System ......2 Switch............. 164 Vehicle Speed..........131 Windows (Opening and Closing) .... 154 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)....415 Windshield Off Button ..........416 Cleaning ......... 483, 486 Off Indicator ........95, 416 Defrosting/Defogging......194 System Indicator ........ 95, 415 Washer Fluid ...........
  • Page 555 31TRT640 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Owner’s Manual OM-14556 00X31-TRT-6400 © 2020 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.

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