1990 HONDA PRELUDE trunk

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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Keys and Locks (cont'd)

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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Seats (cont'd)
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.
Weight limits shown on the label on the edge of the driver's door must be observed. The total weight of passengers and
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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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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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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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Engine Exhaust Gas Warning
A properly maintained car is your best protection against exhaust
gas entering the passenger compartment. The exhaust system should be thoroughly inspected by acompetent mechanic whenever:

The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.
The exhaust system or the rear or underside of the car is

damaged.

Avoid breathing exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, which is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause loss of
consciousness and eventual death. If you suspect that exhaust gas is entering the passenger compartment, have the cause
determined and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. Do not drive with the trunk lid open. An open trunk may draw
exhaust gases into the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open, drive only with all the windows
wide open.
Do not run the engine in confined areas, such as garages, any
longer than necessary to move the car in or out. If you must sit in a parked car with the engine running for more
than a short time, adjust the heating/ventilation system as
follows:
1. Push the
and buttons on.
2. Set the temperature lever for best comfort.
3.Turn the fan to the highest speed.

NOTE:

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