1992 HONDA PRELUDE tire size

The Braking System, Four Wheel Steering

The ABS is self-checking. If
anything goes wrong, the ABS indi-
cator on the instrument panel
comes on (see page 34 ). This means
the Anti-lock function of the brak-
ing system has shut down. The
brakes still work like a convention-
al system, providing normal stop- ping ability. You should have the
dealer inspect your car as soon as

possible.
The ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. When re-
placing tires, use the same size
originally supplied with the car.
Tire size and construction can
affect wheel speed and may cause
the system to work inconsistently.
A car with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop on loose or
uneven surfaces than an equivalent
car without Anti-lock. The ABS
cannot make up for road conditions
or bad judgment. It is still yourresponsibility to drive at reasonable
speeds for weather and
traffic
conditions, and to leave a margin of

safety.

For a technical description of the
Anti-lock brake system hardware,
refer to page 208 . Four Wheel Steering

The Si 4WS and SR 4WS models

feature an electronically controlled

system that steers the rear wheels

as you steer the front wheels.

It uses the car's speed, angle of the

front wheels, and the rate that you

turn the steering wheel to steer the

rear wheels in the appropriate
direction and angle.

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Tires

Replacing Tires

The tires that came with your Honda were selected to match the
performance capabilities of the car
and provide the best combination of
handling, ride comfort, and long life.
You should replace them with
radial tires of the same size, load
range, and speed rating. Mixing
radial and bias-ply or bias-belted tires on your car can reduce its
braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.
It is best to replace all four tires at
the same time. If that is not possi-
ble or necessary, then replace the two front tires or the two rear tires
as a pair. Replacing just one tire
can seriously affect your car's han-

dling.

If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure you use the same wheel
that originally came on your Honda.
Replacement wheels are available
at your Honda dealer. Wheels and Tires

Wheel:
(US: S, Canada: S)
14 x 5.5 JJ

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)
15
x
6.5 JJ

Tire:
(US: S, Canada: S)

185/70R14 87H

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)
205/55R15 87V

DOT Tire Quality Grading

(US Cars)

The tires on your car meet all U.S.
Federal Safety Requirements. All
tires are also graded for treadwear,

traction, and temperature perform-
ance according to Department of

Transportation (DOT) standards.

The following explains these

gradings.
Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a compara-

tive rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under con-

trolled conditions on a specified

government test course. For exam-

ple, a tire graded 150 would wear

one and one half (1-1/2) times as

well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative per-

formance of tires depends upon the

actual conditions of their use, how-

ever, and may depart significantly

from the norm due to variations in

driving habits, service practices

and differences in road character-

istics and climate.

CONTINUED

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Tires

Winter Driving

Tires that are marked "M+S" or "All Season" on the sidewall have
an all-weather tread design. They should be suitable for most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed for optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequateperformance in winter driving.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under certain conditions. Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load
range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your car's handling in all
weather conditions. Keep in mind
the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as
your car's original-equipment tires.
You should drive cautiously even
when the roads are clear. Check
with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
Tire Chains Mount snow chains on your car
when warranted by driving condi-
tions or required by local laws.
Make sure the chains are the cor-
rect size for your tires. Install them
only on the front tires. If metal
chains are used, they must be SAE
class"S". Cable type traction de-
vices can also be used. When installing chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with chains installed.
If you hear the chains contacting
the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make
contact, slow down until it stops.
Remove the chains as soon as you
begin driving on cleared roads.
Chains of the wrong size or that are
improperly installed can damage
your car's brake lines, suspension,
body, and wheels. Stop driving if
you hear the chains hitting any part

of
the car.
Maintenance

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Compact Spare Tire

Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use this
spare tire as a temporary replace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back
on your car as soon as you can.
Check the inflation of the compact
spare tire every time you check the
other tires. It should be inflated to: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Follow these precautions whenever

you are using the compact spare

tire:

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances. This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
faces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on

this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the

compact spare.

The wheel
of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to fit
your car. Do not use your spare
tire on another car unless it is the
same make and model. The compact spare tire has a
shorter tread life than a regular
tire. Replace it when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same
size and design tire, mounted on
the same wheel. The compact spare
tire is not designed to be mounted
on a regular wheel, and the com- pact wheel is not designed for
mounting a regular tire.

Taking Care of the Unexpected
INDICATOR

LOCATION

MARK

TREAD WEARINDICATOR

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Gas Station Information

Gasoline:
(US: S
, Canada: S)

UNLEADED gasoline

Pump octane of 86 or higher

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)
Premium UNLEADED gasoline
Pump octane of 91 or higher
Gas Tank Capacity:

60 l
(15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil:
API SG grade "Energy Conserving II" oil

SAE 5W-30 viscosity

Engine Oil Capacity:

including filter
(US: S, Canada: S)

3.8 l (4.0 US qt, 3.3 Im
p qt)

(US: Si,
Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)

4.3 l (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Im
p qt)
without filter

(US
: S, Canada: S)

3.5 l (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Im
p qt)

(US: Si,
Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)

4.0 l (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Im
p qt)
Tire Pressure
(measured cold):
(US: S, Canada: S)
205 kPa (2.1 kg/cm2, 30 psi)

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)

220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2 , 32 psi)

Spare Tire Pressure:
415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): (US: S, Canada: S)

185/70R14 87H

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)
205/55R15 87V

Spare Tire:
(US: S, Canada: S)
T125/70D15

(US: Si, Si 4WS, Canada: SR, SR 4WS)

T135/80D15

Other Tire Information:
See label
on the driver's door jamb5 Speed Transmission Oil:

SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity

API SF or SG grade recommended

Capacity:

1.9 l (2.0 US qt,1.7 Imp qt)

Automatic

Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON ®
II type Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF)

Capacity:

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