1990 HONDA PRELUDE fog light

Instrument Panel
TURN SIGNAL/ LIGHT SWITCH/
DIMMER SWITCH
SUNROOFSWITCH
HEADLIGHT

MOTOR
SWITCH PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB HAZARD WARNING
LIGHT SWITCH
FOG LAMP
SWITCH REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

SWITCH
DIGITAL
CLOCK

CENTER

VENTS

CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH

FUSE BOX COIN BOX
HORN
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGESHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(AUTOMATIC)
ODOMETER TRIP METER
TRIP METERRESET BUTTON SAFETY
INDICATOR
LIGHT

COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
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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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Windshield Wipers/Washer/Defogger (cont'd)

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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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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Starting the Engine
Before Starting
Manual Transmission:

1 . Apply the parking brake.
2 . Push the clutch pedal all the way in (see NOTE below).
3 . Shift the transmission to neutral.

NOTE:

On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will
not crank unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Automatic Transmission: 1. Make sure the shift lever is in Park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake and the foot brake.
Starting a Cold Engine(2.0 S)
NOTE:

When starting in cold weather, keep all unnecessary electrical

circuits off (lights, defogger, etc.) for the best battery output.

1. Above 32°F(0°C) Push the accelerator to the floor 1 time and slowly release it.
Below 32°F(0°C)
Push the accelerator to the floor 2 or 3 times and slowly

release it.

Below 0°F(-18°C)
Push the accelerator to the floor 3 or 4 times and slowly

release it.

DO NOT pump while cranking.
2. With your foot OFF the accelerator, crank the engine until it starts and runs. (It may require more than 5 seconds of cranking.)

NOTE:
If the engine won't start, push the accelerator pedal down 1 more
time and slowly release it, then start the engine.Repeat once more if necessary,
If the engine still won't start, push the accelerator down about halfway; hold it there and crank the engine until it starts. Once the
engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the enginewarms up.If the engine doesn't start within 15 seconds of cranking, turn the
key off
and wait 10 seconds before trying again.
3. If the outside temperature is below freezing, or if your car has not been driven for several days, warm up the engine for a few
minutes before driving.
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Starting the Engine (cont'd)
Starting a Warm Engine (2.0 S)
Start it without pushing the accelerator down. If it won't start, push
the accelerator pedal about halfway and hold it there while cranking the engine until it starts. It may take 20 to 30 seconds of cranking. DO NOT pump the accelerator.
Once the engine starts, release the accelerator gradually as the

engine speeds up.

Starting the Engine (2.0 Si,Si) NOTE: When starting in cold weather, keep all unnecessary electrical

circuits off (lights, defogger, etc.) for the best battery output.

Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait
10 seconds before going to the next step.
1. With YOUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR start the engine by turning the key to the III position.
2. If the engine won't start within 15 seconds or starts but fails to continue to run, push the accelerator pedal halfway, and hold it
there while cranking the engine. Once the engine starts, release
the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
3. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking in order to clear
flooding. Try step 2 again.
Cold Weather at High Altitude Starting (2.0 Si,Si) NOTE: When starting in cold weather, keep all unnecessary electrical

circuits off (lights, defogger, etc.) for the best battery output.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait
10 seconds before going to the next step.
1. When starting in cold weather at high altitude (above 8,000 feet), push the accelerator pedal about halfway and hold it there while
cranking the engine. Once the engine starts, release the
accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
2. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal down to the floor and hold it there while cranking in order to clear
flooding. Try step 1 again.

NOTE:

If the outside temperature is below freezing, or if your car has not
been driven for several days, warm up the engine for a few minutes
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Index
(cont'd)
Air Conditioner

Operation.....................................
43

Service.......................................108

Air Filte
r ...........................................95
Air Pressure, Tires........................105
Aluminum Alloy Wheels...............111
Antifreeze ..................See
"Radiator coolant"
Anti Lock Brakes(ALB) ..................18 ALB Warning Light .....................
24

ALB Fluid
.....................................
99
Anti-theft Steering

Column Lock

System.........................................58

Appearance Care .........................
110

Ashtrays..........................................38
Audio System
.................................
47
Automatic Transmission

Driving Technique ......................68

Fluid.............................................87
Operation....................................67

Shift Lever

Position
Indicator .................................
21 Battery
Charging System Warning

Light.......................................23

Jump Starting ...........................119 Maintenance .............................100

Specification ........................... 126

Beeper System Fasten Seat Belt Beeper ............13
Key Reminder .............................58

Light Reminder Chime ................30

Belts,Seat...............See "Seat Belts"
Brake Lamp Warning Light.............25
Brakes Brake Failure Warning Light .......................................23
Brake Fluid...................................99
Brake System Design .................98
Brake Wear .................................98
Brake Wear Indicators................98

Parking Brake ..............................39

Parking Brake Warning Light .......................................23
Break-in Period ..................................2

Bulb

Replacement.............................103
Specification .............................126
Buzzer ............See "Beeper System"
Capacities......................................125

Care and Cleaning.........................110

Catalytic Converter .....................134
Certification Label ........................127

Chains,Tires ................................. 106

Child Restraint System ..................14
Cigarette Lighter .............................38

Clock................................................37

COMPACT Spare Tire .................114Coolant Temperature Gauge .........20
Cooling(with A/C) ...........................44 Cooling System ...............................88
Crankcase Emission ControlSystem ..........................................
130
Cruise Control
Opeartion...................................
35Indicator .....................................22
Defogger.........................................28
Defroster .........................................45

Dimmer Switch, Headlights...........31
Doors
Locks............................................3

Warning Light ............................25
Emergency
Changing Flat Tire ...................116

Hazard Warning System ..........33If the Retractable Headlights do not operate ...................123

If the Sunroof Won't
Close .....................................54
If Your Car Gets Stuck ...........122
Jump Starting .........................119Towing.....................................121Warning and
Indicator

Lights....................................21
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Keys
Door Locks ..................................3
Glove box ..................................39
Trunk Lid Lock ............................4
Ignition ........................................58

Key Reminder Beeper...............58Keys.............................................3
Lap/Shoulder Belts
................................Se
e "Seat Belts"

Light

Bulb Replacement...................103
Fuse Replacement ..................101
Light Reminder
Chime ..............30

Operation.................................30

Warning and Indicator Light
......................................................21
Locks

Fuel Filler Door ..........................56
Doors..........................................3

Glove Bo
x ..................................39

Trunk Lid......................................4

Anti-theft Steering

Column

Lock.......................................58

Lumbar Support,Driver's .................7
Maintenace Schedule
and

Records......................................76

Manual Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds
....................................................66

Oil........................................86
Recommended Shift
Speeds

....................................................66

Shifting.....................................65

Meters Gauges.......See
"Gauges"
Mirrors Power Mirrors ...........................29
Rear View Mirrors ....................29 Numbers, Identification................ 127

Octane Rating,
Gasoline

.......................................... See "Fuel"
Odometer ........................................20Oil

Engine Oil ...................................83

Fluid Locations ..........................82Transmission Oil/Fluid ..............86Oil Pressure Warning Light.......22
Power Steering Fluid ................97
Operation In
Foreign Countries

..........................................................56

Panel Brightness Control ...............33
Parking Brake.................................
39

Power

Mirrors .......................................29
Steering .....................................
97

Windows................................40

PGM-FI System............................131
Pressures, Tire Inflation...............105
Preventive Service.......................

112
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Radiator Coolant .............................88

Radio ................................................47

Rear View Mirrors ..........................29
Rear Window Defogger ..................28
Reminder Lights
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