1990 HONDA PRELUDE Owners Manual

Safety Indicator Lights

Headlight Motor Warning Light

The headlight motor warning light will come on if either headlight motor malfunctions during operation, causing it to lock for three or
more seconds. See page 123 for manual operation.
Door and Trunk Lid Warning Lights
If a door or the trunk lid is open when the ignition is switched on,
the appropriate indicator will light, and stay lit, until the door or
trunk lid is closed.

Brake Lamp Warning Light

If a brake light does not work, the BRAKE LAMP indicator will
go on when you push the brake pedal with the ignition on; the indicator will stay on until you have the temp repaired or replaced.Have the brake lights checked as soon as possible.
It is dangerous to drive your car with a problem in either the brake
electrical or hydraulic system; have your dealer check both systems if you suspect brake trouble.
Checking the Safety Indicator Lights
The headlight motor, door, trunk lid and brake lamp warning lights should come on for about two seconds when the ignition switch is
turned on. If they don't, have the system checked by a Honda dealer.
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Tilt Steering
The steering wheel position can be adjusted to suit driver preference.

1.Pull toward you and hold the
lever at the bottom left of the
steering column, and adjust the
steering wheel to the desired position.
2. To lock the steering wheel, hold it in the desired position
and release the lever. TILT STEERING
ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

Do not adjust the steering wheel position while driving. After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is
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Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger
Windshield Wipers
Switch the wipers to INT for

intermittent operation; LO for low
speed operation; and HI for high
speed operation.
In fog or very light rain, push the
lever down to the MIST position for
temporary high speed operation of
the wipers. The wipers will return
to the "rest" position and the motor will shut off as soon as you
release the lever.
Washer Pull the wiper switch lever toward
you to turn on the washer.
Check the washer fluid regularly,
especially during bad weather or
whenever the washer has been in
frequent use. The float in the neck of reservoir indicates the fluid level.
Push down

PULL

WINDSHIELD WASHER
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:

2.51(2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)

FLOAT

WASHER FLUID
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CAUTION:
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer; it will
damage the paint. Do not use a vinegar/water combination in the windshield
washer; it will damage the pump.
Prolonged operation of the washer without fluid may damage
the pump.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defrosters
before using the washer. This will help prevent icing which could
seriously impair visibility.
Rear Window Defogger Push the switch to turn the
defogger on or off. The indicator will light when the defogger is on.

The defogger will turn off
automatically 24 minutes after itis turned on.

CAUTION:

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Mirrors

Rearview Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best
visibility. Be sure to adjust mirrors before you start.
The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night positionreduces glare from the headlights
of vehicles behind you. Flip the
small tab on the bottom of the mirror forward or backward to
select day or night position.
(2.0
S,2.0
Si)

The outside mirror can be
adjusted by moving the knob
located on each door.
Power Mirrors (Si)With the ignition switch in the "II" position, move the main switch
to L (for driver's side) or R (for passenger's side), then use the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror to the correct angle. After
the mirrors have been adjusted, return the main switch to the center (off) position.
NOTE:Be sure to adjust mirror angles before you start driving.
DAY/NIGHT

ADJUSTMENT
TAB

KNOB

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Lights

FIRST
STOP

Turn Signals

Push the turn signal lever down to
signal a left turn, and up for a right

turn. The indicator and
appropriate signal lights will blink.
The lever will return automatically
to its original position when the
steering wheel is returned to

straight ahead.
For lane changing, you can signal by pushing the lever part way up
or down (to the first stop) and holding it there; the lever will return
to its original position when you release it. If either turn signal
indicator lights up but does not blink, blinks faster than usual, or
does not light up at all, check for a burned out bulb or fuse.
FIRST POSITION
Turn
SECOND
POSITION

Headlights

Turn the light switch to the first position ( ) for taillights, side

marker lights, position lights,

license plate lights, and

instrument panel lights. Turn to the second position ( ) to raise

and add the headlights.

When the switch is returned from the second to the first position,
the headlights will go off but will not retract; they retract when the light switch is turned to OFF.
If the driver's door is opened when the light switch is turned to
either "on" position, a chime will sound to remind you to turn off
your lights.
If you wish to raise or retract the headlights when the light switch is
off (to use them as a passing signal for example), you may do so bypushing the headlight motor switch, located on the left side of the
instrument panel; see page 32 for instructions on its use.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the headlight switch or headlight motor switch if
anyone's hands are near the headlights. FIRST
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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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Lights (cont'd)

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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