Owner's Manual
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... to the dealer. Driving ...107 The proper way to navigate through this reference. Things to look for if your vehicle to use dashboard and steering column controls. Technical Information ...223 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 1997 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...27 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to...
... to the dealer. Driving ...107 The proper way to navigate through this reference. Things to look for if your vehicle to use dashboard and steering column controls. Technical Information ...223 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. 1997 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...27 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to...
Owner's Manual
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Several warranties protect your Honda. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it preserves your new Honda is to read this manual, you read this manual. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to keep this manual helps to your new Honda. Introduction Congratulations ! One of the best...
Several warranties protect your Honda. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it preserves your new Honda is to read this manual, you read this manual. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in servicing the many systems unique to keep this manual helps to your new Honda. Introduction Congratulations ! One of the best...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger. An indicator light on the instrument panel to instantly inflate the airbags. The airbags will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to alert you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. The entire process, from striking the interior of serious injury or death in case your lower body and torso. Sensors that you ever have airbags. Emergency backup power in a crash...
... passenger. An indicator light on the instrument panel to instantly inflate the airbags. The airbags will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to alert you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. The entire process, from striking the interior of serious injury or death in case your lower body and torso. Sensors that you ever have airbags. Emergency backup power in a crash...
Owner's Manual
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... ride with every drink- If you . Traffic conditions change rapidly. Driver and Passenger Safety Many communities have no choice but to drive, stop them yourself or arrange other transportation. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your judgment and reaction time get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to get worse with a friend who have...
... ride with every drink- If you . Traffic conditions change rapidly. Driver and Passenger Safety Many communities have no choice but to drive, stop them yourself or arrange other transportation. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your judgment and reaction time get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to get worse with a friend who have...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip Meter...34 Fuel Gauge...35 Temperature Gauge...35 Maintenance Required Indicator...36 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...37 Headlights...38 Daytime Running Lights...38 Instrument Panel Brightness...39 Turn Signals...39 Windshield Wipers...40 Windshield Washers...41 Hazard Warning...41 Rear Window Defogger...41 Steering Wheel Adjustment...42 Steering Wheel Controls...43 Cruise Control...43 Keys and Locks...46 Keys...46 Learning Key...47 Immobilizer System...47 Ignition Switch...48 Power Door Locks...50 Lockout Prevention...51 Trunk...51 Glove Box ...52 Seat Adjustments...53 Front...
... Trip Meter...34 Fuel Gauge...35 Temperature Gauge...35 Maintenance Required Indicator...36 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...37 Headlights...38 Daytime Running Lights...38 Instrument Panel Brightness...39 Turn Signals...39 Windshield Wipers...40 Windshield Washers...41 Hazard Warning...41 Rear Window Defogger...41 Steering Wheel Adjustment...42 Steering Wheel Controls...43 Cruise Control...43 Keys and Locks...46 Keys...46 Learning Key...47 Immobilizer System...47 Ignition Switch...48 Power Door Locks...50 Lockout Prevention...51 Trunk...51 Glove Box ...52 Seat Adjustments...53 Front...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. If this light comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 182 ). Instruments and Controls ATTS Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. U.S. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS). If this happens, take the car to your car...
... Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. If this light comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 182 ). Instruments and Controls ATTS Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. U.S. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS). If this happens, take the car to your car...
Owner's Manual
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... learning key to start . CONTINUED Instruments and Controls You should contact your Honda dealer. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for the engine to start your vehicle's engine, it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle from theft. Store the learning key with your car...
... learning key to start . CONTINUED Instruments and Controls You should contact your Honda dealer. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the Immobilizer System indicator should come on for the engine to start your vehicle's engine, it means the system does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your vehicle from theft. Store the learning key with your car...
Owner's Manual
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... steering column. Operation is on the right side of the FCC rules. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III) Instruments and Controls As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may make your Honda dealer. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is subject to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the following two conditions...
... steering column. Operation is on the right side of the FCC rules. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I) ON (II) START (III) Instruments and Controls As required by the party responsible for compliance could result that may make your Honda dealer. Ignition Switch The ignition switch is subject to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the following two conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Instruments and Controls To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and holding it . Make sure your children are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower any window. Each door...
... driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To close the window, pull back on a child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Instruments and Controls To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and holding it . Make sure your children are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower any window. Each door...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition ON (II) again before you must turn off the ignition. To raise the window, you can raise or lower the windows. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. The window automatically goes all the way down . Power Windows The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The windows will stop the window from...
... you turn the ignition ON (II) again before you must turn off the ignition. To raise the window, you can raise or lower the windows. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. The window automatically goes all the way down . Power Windows The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - The windows will stop the window from...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem in Park before shifting into Park. Driving Automatic Transmission Park (P) - Move the shift lever to the right to shift out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of the Park position. To shift to a complete stop before you have your car's battery is stopped, press the brake pedal and slowly shift to Neutral then...
... a problem in Park before shifting into Park. Driving Automatic Transmission Park (P) - Move the shift lever to the right to shift out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of the Park position. To shift to a complete stop before you have your car's battery is stopped, press the brake pedal and slowly shift to Neutral then...
Owner's Manual
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... TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (WHITE/BLACK) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector in the car. Since the lighting and wiring can seriously affect the handling. Low tire pressure can be required between the car and trailer for various brands of all lights on the car and trailer are working properly. A converter may be different for the lights to work correctly. Driving Check the condition and air pressure of trailers...
... TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/BLUE) RIGHT TURN SIGNAL (GREEN/YELLOW) BRAKE LIGHT (WHITE/BLACK) TAILLIGHT (RED/BLACK) Your car has a trailer lighting connector in the car. Since the lighting and wiring can seriously affect the handling. Low tire pressure can be required between the car and trailer for various brands of all lights on the car and trailer are working properly. A converter may be different for the lights to work correctly. Driving Check the condition and air pressure of trailers...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil...146 Adding Oil...146 Recommended Oil...146 Synthetic Oil...147 Additives...147 Changing the Oil and Filter...148 Cooling System...150 Adding Engine Coolant...150 Replacing Engine Coolant...152 Windshield Washers...155 Transmission Fluid...156 Automatic Transmission...156 5-speed Manual Transmission...157 Brake and Clutch Fluid...158 Brake Fluid...158 Brake System...158 Clutch System...159 Power Steering...159 Air Cleaner Element...160 Spark Plugs...161 Replacement...161 Specifications...163 Battery...163 Windshield Wipers...166 Air Conditioning System...168 Drive Belts...169 Timing Belt...
... Oil...146 Adding Oil...146 Recommended Oil...146 Synthetic Oil...147 Additives...147 Changing the Oil and Filter...148 Cooling System...150 Adding Engine Coolant...150 Replacing Engine Coolant...152 Windshield Washers...155 Transmission Fluid...156 Automatic Transmission...156 5-speed Manual Transmission...157 Brake and Clutch Fluid...158 Brake Fluid...158 Brake System...158 Clutch System...159 Power Steering...159 Air Cleaner Element...160 Spark Plugs...161 Replacement...161 Specifications...163 Battery...163 Windshield Wipers...166 Air Conditioning System...168 Drive Belts...169 Timing Belt...
Owner's Manual
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Change the engine oil and filter (see page 140). Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Also, apply a car body wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. If possible, store your car indoors. Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as you take it for storage. If you store your car for 12 months or...
Change the engine oil and filter (see page 140). Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Also, apply a car body wax to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. If possible, store your car indoors. Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as you take it for storage. If you store your car for 12 months or...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels off the engine. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. The bumpers are three popular methods of towing a car: Flat-bed Equipment - These hooks go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. truck uses two pivoting arms that go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that provides roadside assistance. Shift the transmission to tow the car...
... wheels off the engine. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will cause serious damage. The bumpers are three popular methods of towing a car: Flat-bed Equipment - These hooks go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. truck uses two pivoting arms that go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that provides roadside assistance. Shift the transmission to tow the car...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator.. 112 Shift Lever Positions...113 Shift Lock Release...119 Accessories Installation...105 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...49 Accessory Power Socket...66 Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) Indicator...32, 125 Operation...125 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...156 Brake Fluid...158 Clutch Fluid...159 Engine Coolant...150 Engine Oil...146 Manual Transmission Fluid...157 Power Steering Fluid...159 Windshield Washer Fluid...155 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...17 Driving with Pets...17 Head Restraint Position...16 Seat-back Position...16 Battery Charging System...
... Indicator.. 112 Shift Lever Positions...113 Shift Lock Release...119 Accessories Installation...105 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...49 Accessory Power Socket...66 Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) Indicator...32, 125 Operation...125 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...156 Brake Fluid...158 Clutch Fluid...159 Engine Coolant...150 Engine Oil...146 Manual Transmission Fluid...157 Power Steering Fluid...159 Windshield Washer Fluid...155 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...17 Driving with Pets...17 Head Restraint Position...16 Seat-back Position...16 Battery Charging System...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan, Interior...70 Features, Comfort and Convenience...69 Filling the Fuel Tank...100 Filters Air...160 Oil...148 First Gear, Shifting...118 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...157 Shifting the...110 Flashers, Hazard Warning...41 Flat Tire, Changing a...201 Fluids Automatic Transmission...156 Brake...158 Clutch...159 Gas Mileage, Improving...104 Gasohol...99 Gasoline...98 Fuel Reserve Indicator...33 Gauge...35 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...178 Hazard Warning Flashers...41 Headlights Aiming...176 Daytime Running Lights...38 High Beam Indicator...33 High Beams, Turning...
... Fan, Interior...70 Features, Comfort and Convenience...69 Filling the Fuel Tank...100 Filters Air...160 Oil...148 First Gear, Shifting...118 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level...157 Shifting the...110 Flashers, Hazard Warning...41 Flat Tire, Changing a...201 Fluids Automatic Transmission...156 Brake...158 Clutch...159 Gas Mileage, Improving...104 Gasohol...99 Gasoline...98 Fuel Reserve Indicator...33 Gauge...35 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...178 Hazard Warning Flashers...41 Headlights Aiming...176 Daytime Running Lights...38 High Beam Indicator...33 High Beams, Turning...
Owner's Manual
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... Beam Switch...38 High-mount Brake Light...185 Hood, Opening the...101 Horn...37 Hot Coolant, Warning About...150 Hydraulic Clutch...159 Hydroplaning...127 Inside Mirror...61 Inspection, Tire ...171 Instrument Panel...28 Instrument Panel Brightness...39 Interior Cleaning...194 Interior Lights...67 Introduction...i Lights Bulb Replacement...178 Indicator...29 Parking...38 Turn Signal...39 Loading Cargo...106 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...49 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...49 Fuel Fill Door...100 Glove Box...52 Power Door...50 Trunk...51 Low Coolant Level...103 Lower Gear...
... Beam Switch...38 High-mount Brake Light...185 Hood, Opening the...101 Horn...37 Hot Coolant, Warning About...150 Hydraulic Clutch...159 Hydroplaning...127 Inside Mirror...61 Inspection, Tire ...171 Instrument Panel...28 Instrument Panel Brightness...39 Interior Cleaning...194 Interior Lights...67 Introduction...i Lights Bulb Replacement...178 Indicator...29 Parking...38 Turn Signal...39 Loading Cargo...106 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)...49 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column...49 Fuel Fill Door...100 Glove Box...52 Power Door...50 Trunk...51 Low Coolant Level...103 Lower Gear...
Owner's Manual
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... (Ignition Key Position)...49 Opening the Hood...101 Opening the Trunk...51 Operation in Foreign Countries...99 Outside Mirrors...61 Overheating, Engine...210 Neutral Gear Position...115 New Vehicle Break-in ...98 Normal Shift Speeds...111 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...224 Panel Brightness Control...39 Park Gear Position...114 Parking...120 Parking Brake...62 Radiator Overheating...210 Radio/CD Sound System...78 Rear End Towing...221 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...183 Rear Seat Access ...54 Rear Seat, Folding...56 Rear View Mirror...61 Rear Window...
... (Ignition Key Position)...49 Opening the Hood...101 Opening the Trunk...51 Operation in Foreign Countries...99 Outside Mirrors...61 Overheating, Engine...210 Neutral Gear Position...115 New Vehicle Break-in ...98 Normal Shift Speeds...111 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...224 Panel Brightness Control...39 Park Gear Position...114 Parking...120 Parking Brake...62 Radiator Overheating...210 Radio/CD Sound System...78 Rear End Towing...221 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...183 Rear Seat Access ...54 Rear Seat, Folding...56 Rear View Mirror...61 Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... Air Cleaner Element...160 Coolant...152 Engine Oil and Filter...148 Fuses...216 Light Bulbs...178 Schedule...140 Spark Plugs...161 Timing Belt...169 Tires...173 Wiper Blades...166 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...9 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...103 Restraint, Child...18 Reverse Gear Position...114 Rotation, Tire...173 Child Seat Anchor Plate...22 Cleaning...195 Frayed or Torn...9 Maintenance...9 Reminder Light and Beeper...30 Replacement...9 System Components...6 Tether Attachment Points...22 Use During Pregnancy...9 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...7 Seats...
... Air Cleaner Element...160 Coolant...152 Engine Oil and Filter...148 Fuses...216 Light Bulbs...178 Schedule...140 Spark Plugs...161 Timing Belt...169 Tires...173 Wiper Blades...166 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash...9 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant ...103 Restraint, Child...18 Reverse Gear Position...114 Rotation, Tire...173 Child Seat Anchor Plate...22 Cleaning...195 Frayed or Torn...9 Maintenance...9 Reminder Light and Beeper...30 Replacement...9 System Components...6 Tether Attachment Points...22 Use During Pregnancy...9 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...7 Seats...