1990 HONDA PRELUDE lights

NOTE:

If the headlight motor switch is pushed in, the headlights will not
retract when the light switch is turned off.
If the headlights neither rise nor retract, they can be operated
manually; see page 123.

If you're driving in wet snow or freezing rain, keep the headlights
in the raised position by using the headlight motor switch; this
way,they can still be used if the headlight motors freeze. If the headlights have frozen in either the up or down position,
remove all ice before operating the headlight motors.
High Beam/Low Beam Switch
The headlights may be switched between low beam and high beamby pulling the turn signal lever
towards you until a click is felt. The blue high beam indicator light will be
on when the high beam is on.

Headlight Flasher

The headlights need not be turned on to use them as a passing signal in the daytime. First raise them with the headlight motor switch,
then lightly pull and release the light switch.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the headlight switch or headlight motor switch if
anyone's hands are near the headlights.

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Headlight Motor Switch
Push the headlight motor switch
to raise and/or retract the headlights while they are off. The

headlights should be raised in this
manner whenever you intend to
use them as a passing signal, or if

there is a possibility of the
headlight motors freezing.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the headlight motor switch if anyone's hands are
near the headlights.
NOTE:
The headlight motor switch will not retract the headlights if they
are already turned on.

If the headlights neither rise nor retract, they can be operated

manually; see page 123

If the headlights have frozen in either the up or down position,
remove all ice before operating the headlight motors.

Fog Lamp Switch (Si)
Push the switch to operate the

fog lamps.
The fog lamps will light only when

the headlights are on at low beam.

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Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only when your car is stopped underemergency or hazardous
conditions. To activate, push the hazard warning switch The
front and rear turn signals will
blink simultaneously and both indicator lights will flash. Push the switch again to turn the

system off.

Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either
of the two "ON" positions, the intensity of the instrument lights
can be adjusted by turning the panel brightness control dial.
Interior Light
The interior light has a three position switch. The light is off all
the time in the OFF position. In
the middle position, it goes on only when a door is opened. In theON position, it is on all the time.

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OFF

DOOR

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Keyhole tight (Si)
When the driver's door handle is pulled, the keyhole light goes

on. This is convenient for

finding the keyhole location in
the dark. The light goes out
after several seconds.
Ignition Switch Light (Si)
This light will illuminate the

switch for several seconds

after the driver's door is closed.
Trunk Light
The trunk compartment light
goes on when the trunk lid is opened. TRUNK
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Glove Box,Parking Brake and Hood
Glove Box
Open by pulling the handle.Close

with a firm push .The glove box
can be locked by using the master key; turn the key clockwise to
LOCK.

The glove box light will go on when the glove box door is

opened and the headlights are on.

Do not drive the car with the glove
box door open; it could cause injury
in an accident.
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up on the lever. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever; when fully released, the BRAKE warning light will go out.

Hood

To open, pull back on the handle under the left side of the dash.
The hood latch is spring-loaded, so the hood will pop up slightly. Release the safety catch under the front center of the hood by

pushing the handle up.

Lift the hood and prop it open with the support rod.
To close, take the support rod down, and return it to its clip , then lower the hood until it is approximately one foot from the closedposition, then let it drop. Be sure the hood is securely latched before
driving away. MASTER KEY

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What the Controls Do:

FUNCTION BUTTONS
AND INDICATOR LIGHTS RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AND INDICATOR LIGHT FRESH AIR BUTTON
AND INDICATOR LIGHT

FAN SWITCH

TEMPERATURE LEVER AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH
AND INDICATOR LIGHT COMPRESSOR LIGHT

Fan Switch

Turning the dial clockwise will increase the fan speed, and the fan
will circulate warm, cool, or outside air, depending on where the
temperature lever and function buttons are set.
Function Buttons

Push the appropriate button to direct air to and from the heater,
defroster and vents. Each function button has an indicator light that
comes on when the button is pushed in.
Air Conditioner Switch (optional on the 2.0 S and 2.0 Si models)
With the fan on, push the A/C switch to operate the air conditioner;
the indicator light will come on.
Push the switch again to turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE:
If the air conditioner compressor light comes on, turn off the A/C
switch (with the engine running) and turn it on again. If the light does
not come on again, the system is functioning normally, if the light
does come on again, turn off the A/C switch and do not use the
system until it can be checked by an authorized Honda dealer.
Temperature Lever Slide the lever from left to right to make air warmer when the
appropriate function is selected. and Recirculation
Fresh Air
When the
Buttons

button is pushed, the indicator light will go on and
outside air will be allowed to circulate inside the car.
When the outside air is shut off, and the air inside the car is recirculated. So,
when the heater or air conditioner is on and you want to warm up
or cool down the interior more quickly, or keep smoke or dust out
of the car without losing the heat or cool function, simply push the
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Stereo Sound System (cont'd)
(2.0 S/2.0 Si)
(Si)
NOTE:
When the headlights are on, the radio panel illumination is on, even if
the radio is turned off.
The panel lighting can be turned off by first pushing the BalanceControl button to its out position and then pulling it out slightly

further.
Fader Control
Balances sound between front and rear speakers.
Radio Operation AM/FM Band Selector
Push to select AM or FM band. The corresponding band indicator
will light. Manual Tuning
Push the button to tune to a lower frequency station.
Push the button to tune to a higher frequency station.
NOTE:

If you

hold either button in for more than half a second, the tuning
frequency will count up or down rapidly. Balance Control

Balances sound between left and right speakers.
Frequency

Display
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Seek Tuning
Each time you push this button up or down, the tuner will
automatically seek the next higher or lower frequency station. Preset Station Selection
1 .Select AM or FM band by depressing the Band Selector. Find the station you want by Manual Tuning or Seek Tuning.
Press and hold one of the Preset Buttons.
2. In a few seconds, a beep will sound and the light in the button will
3. come on. The station is now preset in the memory. You may preset 1 AM and 1 FM station per button.
(total, 6 of each on the 2.0 S and 2.0 Si models and 8 of each on
the Si model).
4. You can tune to a preset station by pushing its corresponding preset button.

NOTE: On the Si model

The Auto Preset button must be off before the Preset Station Selection can be used. Auto Select Button (Si only)
If you are visiting a new broadcast area, you can quickly enter into
memory the stronger stations in that area by simply pushing the
Auto Select Button. The radio will then automatically scan the AM
and FM bands and temporarily memorize up to eight stations in each.
With the Auto Select Button on, these stations can then be tuned by pushing the preset buttons. Manually-preset stations remainmemorized for use when you return to your normal broadcast area,
but are only selectable with the Auto Select Button off. Stereo indicator
This lights up when an FM broadcast in stereo is being received. It will flash when the signal strength diminishes. If it flashes, good
stereo reception cannot be expected. Stereo reception is available
only for FM stereo broadcasts, not for AM stereo broadcasts.

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