1990 HONDA PRELUDE seats

Seats

Front Seat

Adjust the seat position by pulling up on the adjustment lever under
the front edge of the seat cushion, and sliding the seat to the
desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in position by moving it back and forth.

ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
RELEASE LEVER
The angle of the seat-back can be changed by pulling up on the lever
at the outside edge of the seat and leaning forward or back. Release
the lever and let the seat lock into place when it reaches the desired
angle.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passenger are
sitting up straight and well back in each seat.
Minor Adjustment of Driver's Seat-back Angle (Si)

For minor
adjustment of the driver's
seat-back angle, move the lever at
the lower left side of the seat-back forward or backward.

Do not adjust the driver's seat while the car is moving; the seat

could move suddenly, causing loss of vehicle control.
To reduce the risk of sliding under the seat belts in a collision,

the seat-backs should be reclined no more than is necessary for

comfort.

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To Get In/Out of Rear Seat
For easier access to or from the rear seat, pull up the angle
adjustment lever on each front seat or the lever on the inside edge
of the passenger seat-back to swing the seat-back forward.
Seat-back Angle Memory (Si)
The driver's seat is equipped witha "memory" button to allow the

seat-back to
return to its

previously set angle.

Push the "memory" button

before pulling the angle adjust-
ment lever up for rear seat access.
MEMORY BUTTON
Store any luggage or cargo in the trunk. If you are carrying more items than will fit in the trunk, use the floor space between the
front and rear seats.
Do not store any items on the shelf behind the rear seat; they
may become dangerous projectiles in a collision.
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Head Restraints
The head restraints are designed to help reduce injuries due to whiplash. They are located at the top of each front seat-back and
have several height positions. They can be adjusted by pulling up to
the recommended position. To lower them, slide the button next to
the restraint's height bar, while pushing the restraint down.
Adjust so the top of the restraint is approximately level with the
tops of your ears. That relative position may reduce injury due to whiplash in an accident.If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, fabric repair, etc.)pull the restraint up to its highest position, then slide the button
while pulling the restraint out.
To reinstall, reverse the above procedure.

Slide
Head Restraint Angle (Si)

The angle
of the head restraint
can be adjusted by pulling it
forward or pushing it back.
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Sunroof (cont'd)
If the Sunroof Won't Close
The sunroof can be closed manually, if the control switch will not close it. 1. Remove the round plug near the rear center of the headliner,
2. Insert the sunroof wrench (from the tool bag) into the socket.
3. Turn the wrench counterclock- wise until the roof closes and
seats into its locked position.

4. Replace the plug.

CAUTION:

Do not put weight on the sunroof or force it open or closed, you
may damage the mechanism.

Maintenance
Periodically pour a little water down the front corner drain holes to
make sure they are not plugged. If they are free, water should drop
on the ground behind each front wheel.
Remove plug

SOCKET

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Spark Plug Replacement

Replace plugs one at a time, so you don't get the wires mixed up. 1. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, then remove and discard the old
plug.

3. Check the gap of the new spark plugs before installation.
Plug gap should be:

1.1 mm (0.04 in)

4. Thread the new spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
5. After the plug seats against the cylinder head, tighten 1/2 turn with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
6. Reinstall the spark plug cap.
CAUTION:
The spark plugs must be securely tightened, but not overtightened.A plug that's too loose can get very hot and possibly damage the
engine; one that's too tight could damage the threads in thecylinder head.
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Index (cont'd)

Replacement

Air Filter .....................................94
Bulbs........................................ 103

Engine Oil ...................................84

Fuel Filter ...................................96
Fuses .......................................101Oil Filter
......................................84

Radiator Coolant .......................90
Spark Plugs...............................92

Tires.........................................107
Wiper Blades .............................93Retractable Headlights I
f the Retractable Headlights
do not operate ...................123
Rust Prevention.........................111
Safety Items ...................................63
Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Beeper ..................................... .21

Seat Belts
Anchor Points ...........................16
Buckling the FrontSeat Belts .............................10
Buckling the Rear Seat Belts............................12
Child Restraint......................14

Cleaning .....................................17

Warning Light and Warning Beeper ...................13
Inspection ..................................17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................10
Pregnant Women ......................16
Reminder Light ..........................20
Replacement .............................17
Seats
Driver's Lumbar Support ...........7
Driver's Side Support..............7
Front Seat ....................................5

Head Restraints ...........................8

Shift Lever Position Indicator........20
Shifting

Automatic..................................67
5-Speed......................................65

Spare Tire

Changing a Flat Tire................116

COMPACT Spare Tire ...........114
Specifications .........................125
Spark Plugs...................................92
Specifications...............................125Speedometer ..................................
20

Starting the Engine .........................61

Steering Anti-theft Column Lock ...........
58Four Wheel Steering............59
Power Steerin g
.........................97
Tilt Steering ........................26
Stereo Sound System
Operation...................................47

Stuck Car ..............................122
Sunroof

If the Sunroof Won't

Close .....................................54

Maintenance...........................54
Operation ........................ 53

Sunshade.......................................
53

Tachometer.............................20

Temperature Gauge
,
Coolant

....................................................20

Thermostat...................................90
Tilt Steering.....................................26
Tire
Air Pressure ............................105

Balancing ................................106

Chains...................................106
Changing a Fla
t Tire................118

COMPACT Spare .................114
DOT Tir
e
Quality Grades........128
Inflation Pressures ..................105

Requirement ..................................128

Rotation ...................................
106

Snow Tires ........................ 105

Spare Tire................................114

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

To Get In/Out of Rear Seat..............6
Tools ..............................................
116

Towing...........................................121
Towing a Traile
r ..............................
71
Transmission

Identification
Number............127

Oil/Fluid......................................86

Shifting the Automatic.............67

Shifting the Manual...................65

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