warning light HONDA PRELUDE 1990 Owners Manual

Seat Belts

Your Honda is provided with seat belts to minimize the chance ofinjury to yourself and your passengers in a sudden stop or accident.
For precautions on using seat belts for children, babies and pregnantwomen, see pages 14 through 16.
Seat belts are most effective when the driver and passengers are
sitting up straight and well back in the seat.
In the event of a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could
be seriously or fatally injured. Make sure you and all your passengers ALWAYS put on the seat belts before driving away.
CAUTION:
Be careful the seat belts are not damaged by catching or
entangling in the door or seat mechanism.
Wearing the Front Seat Belts The automatic ("passive") lap/shoulder belt system with emergency locking retractors are designed to lock only during a sudden stop or
impact. Otherwise, they allow you some freedom of movement in
the seat.
NOTE:
The motion-sensing lock mechanisms for the front belts are located in the doors, therefore, if you open the door too quickly, the belt
may lock and the door cannot be opened further. If this happens,
close the door and open it again more slowly.
1. Enter the car and close the door completely. If the door is not closed completely, the belt will not function properly, the warning
light on the instrument panel will come on and the beeper will
sound when the ignition switch is in the ON position. See page

13
Never drive the car with the doors ajar. The doors must be closed
completely for the front seat belts to function properly.
2. Move the seat a comfortable distance from the steering wheel, sit as straight up as possible and well back in the seat.
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Do not wear the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or
out of position. Such use could increase the chance and amount of injury in an accident.
Never use one belt for more than one person, child or adult.
Comfort clips sold on the open market are not recommended
since they could impair the function and safety of the belts.
Front Seat Belt Warning Light and Warning Beeper
There are four warning lights in the car. Two of them are in the
instrument panel and the other two lights are in the ceiling behind
the rearview mirror. Each warning light will go on for about two seconds, when the ignition switch is turned on.
WARNING LIGHT
WARNING LIGHT
Warning Light indicators Either Door Open — The warning light will come on if either
door is open. The beeper will sound for approximately six seconds while the light is ON. Confirm which door is open and close the door
completely. If either door is opened while the car is being driven, the
beeper and all four warning lights will come on. Stop the car immediately and close whichever door is open. The warning light

should go off.

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PASSENGER'S BELT UNLATCHED
DRIVER'S BELT UNLATCHED
EITHER DOOR OPEN
DRIVER'S BELT
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Driver's Belt Unlatched — The warning lights will come on if
the driver's seat belt is not latched. The beeper will sound for approximately six seconds while the light is ON, Relatch the belt;
the light should go off.
Front Passenger's Belt Unlatched — The warning light will
come on if the passenger's belt is not securely latched, the beeper
will sound for approximately six seconds. Relatch the belt; the light

should go off.

If the lights and beeper do not function at all or if they come on
even with the belts latched and doors fully closed, it indicates a
malfunction in the seat belt system. In the event of a collision,
severe personal injury could result. The system should be checked immediately by an authorized Honda dealer.
Child Restraint
Children riding in the car should be restrained to minimize the risk ofinjury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics provided to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front
seat Larger children should use one of the seat belts provided. For smaller children, we strongly recommend the use of a
commercially available child restraint system that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) because it offers the most protection against injury. All states now have laws which require
that small children must be seated in a child passenger seat restraint system. Check local laws.
Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits
your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the
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Instrument Panel
TURN SIGNAL/ LIGHT SWITCH/
DIMMER SWITCH
SUNROOFSWITCH
HEADLIGHT

MOTOR
SWITCH PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB HAZARD WARNING
LIGHT SWITCH
FOG LAMP
SWITCH REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER

SWITCH
DIGITAL
CLOCK

CENTER

VENTS

CRUISE
CONTROL
MASTER
SWITCH

FUSE BOX COIN BOX
HORN
BUTTON WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
SWITCH LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
HEATING/
COOLING
CONTROL
PANEL
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
FUEL GAUGESHIFT LEVER
POSITION
INDICATOR
(AUTOMATIC)
ODOMETER TRIP METER
TRIP METERRESET BUTTON SAFETY
INDICATOR
LIGHT

COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
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Warning and Indicator Lights

Shift Lever Position indicator (Automatic Transmission only) A lighted indicator between the fuel and coolant temperature
gauges shows which gear you have selected.
NOTE:
The S3 indicator light in the instrument panel also serves a second
function, if the light flashes while driving (in any gear range) it indicates a possible malfunction in the transmission; avoid rapid
acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights
When the turn signal lever is pushed for left or right turns, the appropriate green indicator arrow on the instrument panel will blink
along with the signal. Turning on the hazard warning switch willmake all turn signals and both arrows blink (see page 33).

Headlight High Beam indicator Light

This blue indicator light will go on whenever the high beams are switched on (see page 31).
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light comes on for a couple of seconds each
time the ignition switch is turned on (see page 13).

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Warning and Indicator Lights (cont'd)

Oil Pressure Warning Light

A severe fluctuation in engine oil pressure will cause this light to
flash on and off. You should stop as soon as possible, check the oil level, and add oil if necessary.
The oil pressure warning light will come on, and remain on, if there is insufficient oil pressure or when the ignition switch is turned on
with the engine not running. If the light should stay on while driving,
get the car off the road as soon as you can, turn the engine off and
check the engine oil level (see page 83).
Even if the oil level is correct, the engine should be checked by a
Honda dealer before the car is driven again.

NOTE:

The oil pressure warning light will only light as a result of low oil pressure. It is not directly an oil level indicator.
CAUTION:
Running the engine while the oil pressure warning light is on
constantly may cause immediate and severe engine damage.
Cruise Control Indicator Light
When the cruise control system is on, this indicator light is on (see
page 35 and 36).

Fuel Reserve Warning Light

If the warning light glows, it means you should refuel, because the
tank contains less than:
10 l (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) CRUISE
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Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light comes on when there is a problem with the electrical charging system or when the ignition
switch is turned on with the engine not running. If the light comes
on while driving, stop the car and check to see if the alternator belt is loose or broken.
To check the belt tension, stop the engine and push with about 98N (22 Ib) of force on the middle of the belt as shown. The belt should
deflect about:
10
—
12 mm (0.4
—
0.5 in) If the engine has been running,
some engine components may
be hot enough to burn you. Keep hands away from the
radiator fan. The fan may start
automatically without warning
and run for up to 15 minutes,
even after the engine is turned
off.

NOTE:

If necessary, have the charging system checked by an authorized

Honda dealer.

Check Engine Warning Light
This light comes on for a couple of seconds each time the ignition is
turned on. It will also come on, and remain on, if there is a
malfunction in the emission control system. If the light comes on
while driving, avoid driving at high speed, and have the system checked by a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Parking Brake/Brake Failure Warning Light
Check the brake warning light every time you start the car.
With the parking brake set, the warning light should go on when the
ignition switch is turned to II or III, With the parking brake released,
the light should go on when the ignition switch is turned to III. If the light goes on at any other time, it means the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder reservoir is too low ; add fluid and have your dealer
check for leaks and brake pad wear immediately. See page 99. BRAKE

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Warning and indicator Lights (cont'd)
Anti Lock Brake Warning Light (Si with ALB)
The ALB (Anti Lock Brake) warning light will come on, and remain
on, if there is a malfunction in the ALB system or when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine not running, if the light comes
on while driving, stop the car at a safe place and shut off the engine, if the light does not go out or lights again while driving, have the
system checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE:
The light does not indicate a failure of the normal brake system.
The light only indicates a malfunction in the ALB system. In such acase, the ALB system is automatically shut down but normal
braking capability continues.
After jump-starting the car, there is a possibility that the ALB
warning light may come on due to insufficient battery voltage.
After the battery is sufficiently recharged and the engine is turned
off and restarted, the ALB warning light should indicate that the
ALB system is OK, by coming on for a few seconds each time the
engine is started. If the light remains on after recharging, have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
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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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Hazard Warning System
This system should be used only when your car is stopped underemergency or hazardous
conditions. To activate, push the hazard warning switch The
front and rear turn signals will
blink simultaneously and both indicator lights will flash. Push the switch again to turn the

system off.

Panel Brightness Control
When the light switch is in either
of the two "ON" positions, the intensity of the instrument lights
can be adjusted by turning the panel brightness control dial.
Interior Light
The interior light has a three position switch. The light is off all
the time in the OFF position. In
the middle position, it goes on only when a door is opened. In theON position, it is on all the time.

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ON

OFF

DOOR

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