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... Happens In a Crash...10 Important Facts About Airbags...11 How the Driver's Airbag Works...12 How the Passenger's Airbag Works...13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works...14 System Service...14 System Service Precautions...15 Additional Safety Information...16 Seat-back Position...16 Head Restraint Position...16 Door Locks...17 Storing...
... Happens In a Crash...10 Important Facts About Airbags...11 How the Driver's Airbag Works...12 How the Passenger's Airbag Works...13 How the SRS Indicator Light Works...14 System Service...14 System Service Precautions...15 Additional Safety Information...16 Seat-back Position...16 Head Restraint Position...16 Door Locks...17 Storing...
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...or death in child safety seats (see pages 16 and 55). Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 17). Head restraints can help keep your doors ...passengers during a crash. For example, reclining the seat-back can reduce injuries to protect you and your Prelude has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with seat belts and other alerts you to make sure you to..., you drive away: Everyone in many crash situations. Two indicator lights are closed and locked (see page 14). Both doors are also part of your safety system....
...or death in child safety seats (see pages 16 and 55). Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 17). Head restraints can help keep your doors ...passengers during a crash. For example, reclining the seat-back can reduce injuries to protect you and your Prelude has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with seat belts and other alerts you to make sure you to..., you drive away: Everyone in many crash situations. Two indicator lights are closed and locked (see page 14). Both doors are also part of your safety system....
Owner's Manual
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... as far as needed. The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat belts in all the way out, this mechanism will engage. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat while it keeps... retractor in each passenger seating position has an additional locking mechanism intended to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 22). If the shoulder part of seat belt has a single belt that goes ...
... as far as needed. The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Your Honda has lap/shoulder seat belts in all the way out, this mechanism will engage. This light comes on when you turn on the ignition if you have not fastened your seat while it keeps... retractor in each passenger seating position has an additional locking mechanism intended to make sure your passengers fasten theirs. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the belt. A beeper also sounds for several seconds (see page 22). If the shoulder part of seat belt has a single belt that goes ...
Owner's Manual
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... you and your lower body and torso. The airbags will immediately deflate. This process occurs so quickly that can detect a severe frontal collision. An indicator light on the instrument panel to absorb crash energy and help protect the head and chest of a second. After inflating, the airbags will provide a cushion to...
... you and your lower body and torso. The airbags will immediately deflate. This process occurs so quickly that can detect a severe frontal collision. An indicator light on the instrument panel to absorb crash energy and help protect the head and chest of a second. After inflating, the airbags will provide a cushion to...
Owner's Manual
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... If the airbag inflates, those objects can safely service. The light stays on top of the system by a Honda dealer. System Service Your supplemental restraint system is to remove or discard the airbags yourself. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the following happens, you to your convenience...can be replaced. Do not place any of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. The light comes on your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Do not try to alert you must be propelled inside the car ...
... If the airbag inflates, those objects can safely service. The light stays on top of the system by a Honda dealer. System Service Your supplemental restraint system is to remove or discard the airbags yourself. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the following happens, you to your convenience...can be replaced. Do not place any of the dashboard, under a lid marked SRS. The light comes on your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Do not try to alert you must be propelled inside the car ...
Owner's Manual
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... system inspected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Supplemental Restraint System If the SRS Indicator light alerts you to a problem, have a supplemental restraint system. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car that has uninflated airbags can be scrapped. Failure to follow the procedures and ...precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them to the information and precautions...
... system inspected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Supplemental Restraint System If the SRS Indicator light alerts you to a problem, have a supplemental restraint system. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car that has uninflated airbags can be scrapped. Failure to follow the procedures and ...precautions in the official Honda service manual could result in this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them to the information and precautions...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...Holder...64 Console Compartment...65 Coin Box...66 Accessory Power Socket ...66 Ashtrays...67 Interior Lights...67 Ceiling Lights...67 Courtesy Lights...68 Control Locations...28 Indicator Lights...29 Gauges...34 Speedometer...34 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information ...
...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 ...Holder...64 Console Compartment...65 Coin Box...66 Accessory Power Socket ...66 Ashtrays...67 Interior Lights...67 Ceiling Lights...67 Courtesy Lights...68 Control Locations...28 Indicator Lights...29 Gauges...34 Speedometer...34 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls This section gives information ...
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...BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* IMMOBlLIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR * The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Instruments and Controls Have the dealer... Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Anti-lock Brake System Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Light D4 Lamp Immobilizer System Indicator Active Torque Transfer System Indicator If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you important information about your car....
...BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* IMMOBlLIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR * The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Instruments and Controls Have the dealer... Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Anti-lock Brake System Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Light D4 Lamp Immobilizer System Indicator Active Torque Transfer System Indicator If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you important information about your car....
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...OPEN INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT LOW FUEL REMINDER LIGHT INDICATOR HIGH BEAM CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR INDICATOR * The U.S. If you do . It is shown. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will ...stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you fasten your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. Instruments and Controls Differences for the Canadian model are noted...
...OPEN INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT LOW FUEL REMINDER LIGHT INDICATOR HIGH BEAM CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR INDICATOR * The U.S. If you do . It is shown. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will ...stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until you fasten your passengers to protect yourselves by fastening the seat belts. Instruments and Controls Differences for the Canadian model are noted...
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.... Canada 1. Driving with the parking brake applied can indicate that you set the cruise control. This is not being charged. Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you have inserted a properlycoded ignition key. If it comes on operating the cruise control. For complete information, see page 212 . This indicator ...also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on when the engine is running , or comes on for a few seconds when you have not released the parking brake. If it...
.... Canada 1. Driving with the parking brake applied can indicate that you set the cruise control. This is not being charged. Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you have inserted a properlycoded ignition key. If it comes on operating the cruise control. For complete information, see page 212 . This indicator ...also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on when the engine is running , or comes on for a few seconds when you have not released the parking brake. If it...
Owner's Manual
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...it usually means one of the car should flash. All turn signals on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it checked. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the Active ...normal braking ability but you will corner normally, but no anti-lock. ATTS Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you are signalling. Canada Active Torque Transfer System Indicator Type SH only This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn...
...it usually means one of the car should flash. All turn signals on at any other time, there is a problem in the ABS. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it checked. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the Active ...normal braking ability but you will corner normally, but no anti-lock. ATTS Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you are signalling. Canada Active Torque Transfer System Indicator Type SH only This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn...
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake. Instruments and Controls If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 38). It comes on the headlight controls. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights. ...Door-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly. High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights. Indicator Lights Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if either door is not closed tightly.
...parking brake. Instruments and Controls If it comes on at any other time, it means there is a problem with reduced brightness when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 38). It comes on the headlight controls. There may also be a problem with the high beam headlights. ...Door-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly. High Beam Indicator This light comes on with the high beam headlights. Indicator Lights Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if either door is not closed tightly.
Owner's Manual
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... on the steering column contain controls for the moonroof, cruise control and instrument panel brightness. The switches for the hazard warning lights and rear window defogger are for driving features you to the right of the steering column allows you use most often. CRUISE... CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Instruments and Controls The controls under the ...
... on the steering column contain controls for the moonroof, cruise control and instrument panel brightness. The switches for the hazard warning lights and rear window defogger are for driving features you to the right of the steering column allows you use most often. CRUISE... CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS MOONROOF HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Instruments and Controls The controls under the ...
Owner's Manual
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...reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning this switch to the position turns on the headlights. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If ...go . The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. They remain on the left lever controls the lights. Instruments and Controls To flash the high beams, pull the turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you hear a click, then ...
...reduced brightness when you set the parking brake. Turning the switch to the position turns on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning this switch to the position turns on the headlights. Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If ...go . The high beams will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door. They remain on the left lever controls the lights. Instruments and Controls To flash the high beams, pull the turn the ignition switch to normal operation when you hear a click, then ...
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... on the lever to signal a right turn . It shuts off automatically as you release the lever. Instruments and Controls Signal a turn or lane change , push lightly on the dashboard to the left turn, and up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release it... up to signal a left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the dial to the center position as soon as you push it . The lever will return to adjust the brightness. If you complete the...
... on the lever to signal a right turn . It shuts off automatically as you release the lever. Instruments and Controls Signal a turn or lane change , push lightly on the dashboard to the left turn, and up or down all the way, the turn signal continues to blink even when you release it... up to signal a left of the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Turn the dial to the center position as soon as you push it . The lever will return to adjust the brightness. If you complete the...
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...washers spray until you release it on and off after you release the lever. Use the hazard warning lights if you restart the car. If you turn off the ignition. You have to turn on again when...the red button to the left of the windshield after about 25 minutes. The light in the instrument panel to show the defogger is disabled. This causes all four outside turn it on... the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger...
...washers spray until you release it on and off after you release the lever. Use the hazard warning lights if you restart the car. If you turn off the ignition. You have to turn on again when...the red button to the left of the windshield after about 25 minutes. The light in the instrument panel to show the defogger is disabled. This causes all four outside turn it on... the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger...
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... the steering wheel only when the car is under the steering column to the left. Do this lever all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you are a comfortable distance from the pedals and can be seriously injured in that position. 4. Position...
... the steering wheel only when the car is under the steering column to the left. Do this lever all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you are a comfortable distance from the pedals and can be seriously injured in that position. 4. Position...
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... km/h). Accelerate to the left of the car under the pedal and blocking the movement. You can lead to a crash. Push in the switch will light. 2. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls It should have full control of the steering column.
... km/h). Accelerate to the left of the car under the pedal and blocking the movement. You can lead to a crash. Push in the switch will light. 2. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls It should have full control of the steering column.
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... button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Press and hold the SET/decel button. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. Push on hills. Instruments and Controls RESUME/ accel SET/decel You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways... slowly. When the car slows to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. 3. The car will go out. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will then maintain the desired speed. Steering Wheel Controls Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in...
... button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Press and hold the SET/decel button. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. Push on hills. Instruments and Controls RESUME/ accel SET/decel You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways... slowly. When the car slows to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. 3. The car will go out. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will then maintain the desired speed. Steering Wheel Controls Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in...
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...-set cruising speed. To use the cruise control, accelerate to above 25 rnph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/ accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. To use the system again, refer to speed up for passing. Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in the... foot off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will accelerate to slow down. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake...
...-set cruising speed. To use the cruise control, accelerate to above 25 rnph (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/ accel button until the CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. To use the system again, refer to speed up for passing. Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in the... foot off and erases the previous cruising speed from memory. Press the SET/decel and RESUME/accel buttons at the same time, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will accelerate to slow down. After completing the pass, take your foot on the brake...