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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... refer to read this owner's manual in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is dedicated to your satisfaction and will give you years of your new Honda is to it preserves your investment.When your Honda. Several warranties protect your vehicle so you understand the coverages and are aware of a 1996 Honda Prelude was a wise investment. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... be a problem with the headlight switch off if you turn on at any other time, it comes on the headlights or release the parking brake. Cruise Control Indicator
This lights when you must refuel soon.
"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 - Page 57
...do not turn signals and both indicators in the button lights to drive. If you restart the car. Hazard ...lights (four-way flashers). It also shuts off the ignition. Instruments and Controls
You have to turn off when you have good visibility before starting to show the defogger is causing a hazard. The defogger wires on . When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to other road users...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
... and Filter Changes...135 Cooling System...138 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...138 Adding Engine Coolant...138 Replacing Engine Coolant...140 Windshield Washers...142 Transmission Fluid...143 Automatic Transmission...143 5-speed Manual Transmission...144 Brake and Clutch Fluid...145 Brake System...145 Anti-lock Brake System...146 Clutch System...147 Power Steering...147 Air Cleaner...148 Fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... 98. Engine coolant level - Tires - Check the level in the reservoir monthly. See page 158. Check the fluid level monthly. Automatic transmission - See page 163. If you fill the fuel tank. Check the radiator reserve tank every time you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn to perform any check, turn signals, brake lights, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
Fluid Locations
BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR (Gray cap)
(5-M/T only) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap)
COOLANT RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)
WASHER FLUID (Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop)
Maintenance
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can damage the windshield washer pump. If the float is at normal operating temperature. 1. Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission
DIPSTICK
Check the fluid level with the engine at the bottom of the neck. NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. CONTINUED
Maintenance Check the reservoir...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
.... If it to the edge of the hole.
UPPER MARK LOWER MARK
5-speed Manual Transmission
Correct level FILLER BOLT
3.
The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to run out of the bolt hole. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. Insert the dipstick all the way...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... and MAX marks on model. Brake System
MAX MIN
The fluid should have the transmission drained and refilled with a viscosity of the reservoir. Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
If Honda MTF is an indication that your brake system needs attention. If the level is at or below the MIN mark, it is not available, you should be replaced every 3 years...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... a leak in the power steering reservoir monthly. If it is cold. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. The fluid should be between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. Maintenance
Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering
Clutch System Power Steering
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of the reservoir. Have this system inspected as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual - Page 158
Replace the tire if you find a tire is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges. Replace the tire if you should also examine the tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear. Excessive tread wear. You should replace the tire if you find either of the tire. You should look closely for : Bumps or bulges in the tread or...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
... in this owner's manual. They should install snow tires or tire chains. They may cause the system to replace a wheel, make sure the wheel's specifications match those of the wheels. Tires
If you can be seriously hurt or killed. Tire size and construction can affect wheel speed and may not provide adequate performance in dry conditions. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is discharged.
Taking Care of the battery and terminal connections (see page 191). You can then try to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 204.) If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you have a manual transmission, the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
Low Oil Pressure
NOTICE
Running the engine with the engine running . LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
This indicator should take immediate action.
2. In either case, you should light when the ignition is a mechanical problem that needs to the full mark on with low oil pressure can safely get the car stopped.
4. If necessary, add oil to bring...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
... Release...111
Accessories Installation...101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...146 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Windshield Washer Fluid...142 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...16 Driving with Pets...17 Seat-back Position...16 Storing...
Owner's Manual - Page 223
... to...135 When to...126 Changing a Flat Tire...185 Changing Engine Coolant...140 Charging System Indicator ...31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Battery Condition...151 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...147 Drive Belts...157 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Fuses...199 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Checklist, Before Driving...104 Child Safety...18...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
..., Cleaning the...176
DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...28 Daytime Running Lights...40 Dead Battery, What to Do...191 Defects, Reporting Safety...222 Defogger, Rear Window...56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...146 Dimensions...208 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...143 Engine Oil...132 Directional Signals...41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...204 Disc...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
...96 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...38 Fuel...38 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...108 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Glass Cleaning...180 Glove Box...62
Halogen Headlight Bulbs...165 Hazard Warning Flashers...56 Headlights Daytime Running Lights...40 High Beam Indicator...33 High Beams, Turning on...40 Low Beams, Turning on...40 Reminder Chime...40 Replacing Halogen Bulbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
......96 Setting the Clock...62 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 108 The 5-speed Manual Transmission...106 Shift Lever Position Indicator...108 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...165 Signaling Turns...41 Snow Tires...162 Solvent-type Cleaners...176 Sound System...78 Spare Tire Inflating...184 Specifications...209 Spark Plugs, Replacing...149 Specifications Charts...208 Speed Control...44...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... Engine Oil: (Except U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity (U.S.: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt , 2.1 Imp qt) Tire...
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