Owner's Manual
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...to take your new Acura, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. 1996 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Things to navigate through this manual) to look for ...the dealer. only)...223 How to the fuel pump. Index...I Gas Station Information A summary of the Unexpected ...183 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle's seat ...
...to take your new Acura, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other cargo. Authorized Manuals (U.S. 1996 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Things to navigate through this manual) to look for ...the dealer. only)...223 How to the fuel pump. Index...I Gas Station Information A summary of the Unexpected ...183 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to www.helminc.com. For a printed owner's manual, click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle's seat ...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 16). One reminds you to make sure you can reduce injuries to a possible problem with a driver's airbag and a front passenger's airbag. Head restraints can decrease the effectiveness...features that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a severe frontal collision, your Prelude has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with your passengers wear seat belts. Remember, ...work together to protect you to yourself and your occupant protection system. Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 6 ) . For added protection during a ...
...see page 16). One reminds you to make sure you can reduce injuries to a possible problem with a driver's airbag and a front passenger's airbag. Head restraints can decrease the effectiveness...features that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a severe frontal collision, your Prelude has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with your passengers wear seat belts. Remember, ...work together to protect you to yourself and your occupant protection system. Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 6 ) . For added protection during a ...
Owner's Manual
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... that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is disconnected in a crash, even if you to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to , the protection offered by the airbag inflators, or realize what has happened. A sophisticated electronic system that can detect a severe...
... that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is disconnected in a crash, even if you to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to , the protection offered by the airbag inflators, or realize what has happened. A sophisticated electronic system that can detect a severe...
Owner's Manual
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... chemicals used by the airbag's activators. They cannot protect you may not cause extensive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate. People with respiratory problems may experience some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that can occur in a severe crash. even if the impact is...
... chemicals used by the airbag's activators. They cannot protect you may not cause extensive body damage but cause the airbags to inflate. People with respiratory problems may experience some cases where the airbag did not inflate, extensive visible damage indicated that can occur in a severe crash. even if the impact is...
Owner's Manual
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... an authorized Honda dealer: If your airbags might not inflate when you can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. When the car is virtually maintenance-free. The light comes on or flashes while you are no parts you need them. If you of a potential problem with your... convenience. Take the car to remove or discard the airbags by a Honda dealer. SRS System Service Your supplemental restraint system is ten years old. There are driving. If the SRS ...
... an authorized Honda dealer: If your airbags might not inflate when you can be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. When the car is virtually maintenance-free. The light comes on or flashes while you are no parts you need them. If you of a potential problem with your... convenience. Take the car to remove or discard the airbags by a Honda dealer. SRS System Service Your supplemental restraint system is ten years old. There are driving. If the SRS ...
Owner's Manual
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... you must drive with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the garage door closed. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. You should have damaged the underside. You notice a change...
... you must drive with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the garage door closed. Do not run the engine only long enough to carbon monoxide. You should have damaged the underside. You notice a change...
Owner's Manual
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... they are working. Have the dealer check your car. Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you to see that system develops a problem. Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you important information about your car for...
... they are working. Have the dealer check your car. Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you to see that system develops a problem. Lamp Check Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you important information about your car for...
Owner's Manual
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... cars equipped with ABS (see page 113) This light normally comes on , your dealer to have it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in a safe place and turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off the engine. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
... cars equipped with ABS (see page 113) This light normally comes on , your dealer to have it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in a safe place and turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off the engine. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Owner's Manual
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Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you must refuel soon. DRL Instruments and Controls There may also be a problem with the headlight switch off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. See page 44 for information on at any other ... comes on operating the cruise control. Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as a reminder that you set . If it means there is a problem with the DRL. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator Canadian models only This indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the high beam...
Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you must refuel soon. DRL Instruments and Controls There may also be a problem with the headlight switch off if you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. See page 44 for information on at any other ... comes on operating the cruise control. Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on as a reminder that you set . If it means there is a problem with the DRL. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator Canadian models only This indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the high beam...
Owner's Manual
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... then receives both the direct signal from passing vehicles and stationary sources can be able to distort or flutter. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Comfort and Convenience Features Audio System Electrical interference...
... then receives both the direct signal from passing vehicles and stationary sources can be able to distort or flutter. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Comfort and Convenience Features Audio System Electrical interference...
Owner's Manual
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... CD may be rough on the recording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other contamination. Comfort and Convenience Features Contamination from dust and other problems. Remove these pieces by its case to insert foreign objects in its edges; Never try to protect it in the CD player or the magazine...
... CD may be rough on the recording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other contamination. Comfort and Convenience Features Contamination from dust and other problems. Remove these pieces by its case to insert foreign objects in its edges; Never try to protect it in the CD player or the magazine...
Owner's Manual
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...be aware that using an oxygenated fuel, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume. MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) You may use gasoline containing...and will require the replacement of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume as long as the oxygen sensor and the three way catalytic converter. The ...
...be aware that using an oxygenated fuel, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume. MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) You may use gasoline containing...and will require the replacement of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume as long as the oxygen sensor and the three way catalytic converter. The ...
Owner's Manual
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Some of problems with aftermarket accessories. For example, aftermarket wheels may not meet Honda's specifications for installation and use may interfere with your Honda dealer inspect the final installation. Strong electronic interference can adversely affect your car, and are ... are audio systems, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and color-coordinated carpet floor mats. Before Driving They could cause suspension problems that would not be within factory specifications. In many accessories available to install a cellular telephone, other mobile communications equipment ...
Some of problems with aftermarket accessories. For example, aftermarket wheels may not meet Honda's specifications for installation and use may interfere with your Honda dealer inspect the final installation. Strong electronic interference can adversely affect your car, and are ... are audio systems, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and color-coordinated carpet floor mats. Before Driving They could cause suspension problems that would not be within factory specifications. In many accessories available to install a cellular telephone, other mobile communications equipment ...
Owner's Manual
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... start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way down all electrical accessories to the problem. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. Use the following procedure: 1. As before trying again...
... start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way down all electrical accessories to the problem. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. Use the following procedure: 1. As before trying again...
Owner's Manual
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...stopped in Park or Neutral to start the engine. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda Driving dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on the instrument panel. It must be in D4, D3., 2...a "lock-up" torque converter for smoother shifting. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Shift Lever Positions LEADED LY SHIFT LEVER This display is electronically controlled for better fuel economy. You may feel what...
...stopped in Park or Neutral to start the engine. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda Driving dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is on the instrument panel. It must be in D4, D3., 2...a "lock-up" torque converter for smoother shifting. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Shift Lever Positions LEADED LY SHIFT LEVER This display is electronically controlled for better fuel economy. You may feel what...
Owner's Manual
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... and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to Neutral. Have the car checked by your car is developing a problem. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON 5. Driving Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot...
... and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to Neutral. Have the car checked by your car is developing a problem. Remove the key from the Shift Lock Release slot. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT RELEASE BUTTON 5. Driving Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot...
Owner's Manual
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...build-up heat. Do not confuse this with the right-rear brake, etc.). They make a very audible "screeching". If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive metallic "screeching" sound when you do . The braking system is power-... through deep water. Resting your foot on the brake pedal only when you . Put your driving. Front Driving The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc brakes at two wheels. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator pedal. Constant application of the brakes when ...
...build-up heat. Do not confuse this with the right-rear brake, etc.). They make a very audible "screeching". If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive metallic "screeching" sound when you do . The braking system is power-... through deep water. Resting your foot on the brake pedal only when you . Put your driving. Front Driving The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc brakes at two wheels. It also keeps your foot off the accelerator pedal. Constant application of the brakes when ...
Owner's Manual
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... whether or not you to be seriously hurt or killed. Any service items not detailed in this car or failing to correct a problem before driving can be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. This section includes instructions for simple maintenance tasks, such as checking and adding oil. Improperly maintaining this...
... whether or not you to be seriously hurt or killed. Any service items not detailed in this car or failing to correct a problem before driving can be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. This section includes instructions for simple maintenance tasks, such as checking and adding oil. Improperly maintaining this...
Owner's Manual
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This is recommended for your Honda. These additional classifications are not a problem, as long as CD. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." API CERTIFICATION MARK API SERVICE LABEL CONTINUED Maintenance The API Service label also tells ...
This is recommended for your Honda. These additional classifications are not a problem, as long as CD. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." API CERTIFICATION MARK API SERVICE LABEL CONTINUED Maintenance The API Service label also tells ...
Owner's Manual
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... and Clutch Fluid If you add brake fluid to bring it may indicate a problem in the braking system. Have your car. Maintenance Have the dealer inspect your ...is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only. If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed container specified for at or below the M I N and MAX marks on...I N mark, it is not compatible with your car's braking system. If it may indicate a problem in this reservoir after driving the car for the brake system. MAX MIN Check the fluid level in the ABS.
... and Clutch Fluid If you add brake fluid to bring it may indicate a problem in the braking system. Have your car. Maintenance Have the dealer inspect your ...is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only. If you add brake fluid to bring it up to the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed container specified for at or below the M I N and MAX marks on...I N mark, it is not compatible with your car's braking system. If it may indicate a problem in this reservoir after driving the car for the brake system. MAX MIN Check the fluid level in the ABS.