1990 HONDA PRELUDE key

Keys and Locks
VALET KEY

MASTER KEY

Keys

Your car is supplied with a master
key that fits the ignition and all locks,
and a valet key that fits the ignition
and doors but not the trunk, rear
seat trunk access or glove box.
The valet key is provided for times
when you must leave the key with a parking attendant or repair person,
but still want to keep valuables
safely locked-up.
Write down the numbers stamped on both keys and keep the information in your wallet or purse in case you ever need to have
duplicates made. Both the master and valet keys are double-edged, so you can insert them in the locks with either side up.

Door Locks

You can lock the doors by pushing the tabs forward.
The doors must be unlocked before you can open them. The passenger door can be locked when open, and will stay locked when
you close it; the driver's door cannot be locked when open unless
you hold the door handle open. Both doors can be locked and
unlocked from the outside with the key.
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Lock

Unlock
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Power Door Locks (Si with 4WS)

Both doors can be locked or unlocked simultaneously from the
inside using the master door lock switch.
In addition, the passenger door will lock automatically when the lock
tab on the driver's door is pushed forward or the driver's door is locked with the key.
MASTER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH

Trunk Lid
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up the lever at the outside of the driver's seat.
To open the trunk lid from outside, put the master key in the lock and turn clockwise. The trunk lid opener lever is lockable with the
master key.
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving, to keep poisonous
carbon monoxide exhaust fumes out of the interior; prolongedexposure can cause unconsciousness that may lead to death. Weight limits shown on the label on the edge of the driver's
door must be observed. The total weight of passengers and
cargo must not exceed the total weight limit on the label.
Unlock
OPEN

MASTER KEY
MASTER

KEY
Pull up
Lock

TRUNK LID
Lock
Unlock

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Trunk Access from Rear Seat
The rear seat-back can be opened by turning the lock on the rear
shelf with the master key and pulling down with the strap at the top
of the seat-back. This allows passenger access to the trunk and makes it possible to carry long objects inside the car.
The rear seat-back can also be released from inside the trunk by

pulling the release.

When closing the rear seat trunk access, push the seat-back firmly into place, then pull on the strap to make sure it is secure.
Passengers or pets must not sit on the folded portion of the rear
seat. Make sure any luggage or cargo within the trunk, or extending
through the rear seat trunk access is secured. Make sure the seat-back latches engage securely when the
seat-back is returned to its normal position.

RELEASE

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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

Pull up

CLIP
SUPPORT ROD
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Repeat Button (REPEAT)
Push the REPEAT button (indicator on) to return to the beginning of
a song or section of programming and repeat its play. Push the
button again (indicator off) to cancel the repeat function and resume
normal play. DOLBY
®
Noise Reduction ( )
Push in when playing tapes recorded in Dolby (the Dolby NR Indicator will light). Push again (out) when playing tapes not recorded
in Dolby. Use of the wrong setting will affect high frequency

response.

NOTE:

The Dolby NR circuit will not operate during radio reception.Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "Dolby" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Skip Button
The circuit senses silent passages between songs or programs on a
tape. Push upward to automatically advance to the beginning of the next song, or downward return to the beginning of the song just
played.

NOTE:

Tapes that contain short silent passages between songs, a high level
of noise between songs, or silent passages within a song may not be

suitable for this function.
Metal Indicator (METAL)
Most metal or CrO2 cassettes are coded with slots on their back
edge. If such a cassette is inserted, the player will detect the slots and automatically switch to the proper equalization for full
enjoyment of metal/CrO2 tapes. The indicator light will go on when
coded cassettes are played.
Eject

Push this button to stop and eject the tape.
Ignition Key-OFF Eject: The cassette being played will be
automatically ejected when the ignition or the unit is turned off.
NOTE:

When one side of the tape ends, "Auto-Reverse" will automatically begin playing the other side, therefore, you must push the ejectbutton to stop or remove the tape.

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Ignition Switch
The combined ignition switch/anti-theft lock is located on the right side of the steering column and has four positions:
0-LOCK position: The key can be removed or inserted in thisposition. To remove the key, push it in at position I, then turn it to
0 and pull it out. When the key is removed, the steering column

will lock.

NOTE:

On cars equipped with automatic transmissions, the transmission
must be in Park before pushing and turning the key to the O-LOCK position.
Never turn the ignition switch to the lock position or remove the
key while the car is in motion; the steering wheel can lock causing
a loss of directional control, and an accident could result. I-ACCESSORY position: In this position, the accessory circuit is

on, but the ignition circuit is off.
If the key is difficult to turn from the 0 to the I position, turn the

steering wheel slightly to relieve pressure on the lock.
II-ON position: This Is the normal running position.
III-START position: The starter will engage when the key is
turned to this position.
To remind you to remove the ignition key when leaving your car, a beeper will sound if the key is still in the ignition when you open the
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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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