1998 HONDA PRELUDE trunk release

Control Locations

DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
(P.72) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.85)

MIRROR

CONTROLS
(P.83)

POWER

WINDOW

SWITCHES
(P.80)

FUEL FILL

DOOR RELEASE

(P.121) HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.92)

AUDIO SYSTEM

(P.100)

TRUNK RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.73) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE

(P.122)

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Indicator Lights

Trunk-open Indicator

This light comes on if the trunk lid is not closed tightly.
Door-open Indicator
This light comes on if either door is not closed tightly.
High Beam Indicator
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 60 forinformation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 60). Low Fuel Indicator
This indicator is located in the fuel gauge. It comes on as a reminderthat you must refuel soon. "Daytime Running
Lights" Indicator

Canadian models only

This indicator lights when you turn the ignition to ON (II) with the
headlight switch off and the parkingbrake set. It should go off if you turnon the headlights or release the
parking brake. If it comes on at any
other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
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D
R
L

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Keys and Locks
Keys

Your vehicle comes with two kinds of keys: a master key and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
Ignition

Doors

Trunk Trunk release handle
Rear seat trunk access
Glove box The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
rear seat trunk access and the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility.
You should have received a key number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them. Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi- ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.
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LEARNING

KEY

(Red)

MASTER

KEY

(Black)

VALET

KEY

(Gray)

KEY

NUMBER

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Keys and Locks

Lockout Prevention

If you forget and leave the key in the
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention
will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With the driver's door open
and the key in the ignition, both
master door lock switches are
disabled.

However, if the driver's door is not open, the master door lock switches
are not disabled. Pushing the switch
down on the open passenger's door
will lock both doors. If you try to lock an open driver'sdoor by pushing in the lock tab, the
tabs on both doors pop out. Pushing
in the lock tab on the passenger's door only locks that door.
Trunk

You can open the trunk in two ways:
Pull the trunk release handle to
the left of the driver's seat. Use the master key to open the
trunk lock. The valet key does not
work in this lock.
To close the trunk, press down on

the trunk lid.

See page 129 for cargo loading and

weight limit information. Keep the

trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from

getting into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard on page 47.

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TRUNK RELEASE
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Keys and Locks
To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someoneelse, lock the trunk release handle
with the master key and give the other person the valet key. Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
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Folding Rear Seat

The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released from inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.
To fold down the seat-back frominside the vehicle, insert the master
key in the lock on the rear shelf.
Turn the key clockwise, pull down the top of the seat-back, then release
the key. To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under therear shelf.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it firmly against the rear shelf. Makesure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.

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MASTER KEY

RELEASE

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Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows

Make sure both rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear
seat-back whenever the seat-back is
in its upright position.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are tied down.
Loose items can fly if you have to
brake hard. See Carrying Cargo on
page 128.
Never drive with the seat-back
folded down and the trunk lid open.
See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
page 47. Power Windows
Your vehicle's windows are electri- cally-powered. Turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II) to raise or lower
any window.
Each door has a switch that controls
its window. To open the window,
push the switch down and hold it.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the switch and holding it.
The driver's armrest has a masterpower window control panel. To
open the passenger's window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
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DRIVER'S WINDOW

SWITCH

MAIN

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Parking

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. The indicator on the instrument panel shows that
the parking brake is not fully
released; it does not indicate that the
parking brake is firmly set. Make sure the parking brake is set firmly
or your vehicle may roll if it is
parked on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission — making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the curb. If you have a manual transmission,
put it in first gear.
If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn
the front wheels toward the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving away. Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Parking Tips
Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn off the lights. Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on

fire.

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