HONDA PRELUDE 1998 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 1998, Model line: PRELUDE, Model: HONDA PRELUDE 1998Pages: 278, PDF Size: 2.61 MB
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Index
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 221Carpeting.................................... 222
Exterior....................................... 220
Fabric.......................................... 222
Interior........................................ 222
Seat Belts....................................223
Vinyl............................................ 222
Windows..................................... 223
Clock, Setting the ............................ 85
Clutch Fluid.................................... 186
Coin Box........................................... 88
CO in the Exhaust......................... 261
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 133
Compact Spare............................... 228
Consumer Information*................ 266
Controls, Instruments and.............. 49
Coolant
Adding......................................... 177
Checking..................................... 124
Proper Solution.......................... 177
Replacing.................................... 179
Temperature Gauge.................... 57
Corrosion Protection..................... 224
Courtesy Lights............................... 90
Crankcase Emission Control
System......................................... 261
Cruise Control Operation............... 65
Customer Relations Office........... 266
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 50
Daytime Running Lights................. 60
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 236
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 270
Defog and Defrost........................... 98
Defogger, Rear Window................. 63
DEXRON ®
III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 183
Dimensions..................................... 254
Dimming the Headlights ................ 60
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 183
Engine Oil................................... 123
Directional Signals........................... 61
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 250
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 145
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 176 Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 72
Power Door Locks....................... 72
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 257
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 134
Drive Belts...................................... 190
Driving............................................ 131
Economy..................................... 125
In Bad Weather.......................... 150
In Foreign Countries................. 260
Economy, Fuel............................... 125
Emergencies on the Road............. 227 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 236
Brake System Indicator............ 243Changing a Flat Tire................. 229
Charging System Indicator ...... 241
Checking the Fuses................... 245
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 240
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 242
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 243
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Emergency Brake............................ 84
Emergency Flashers....................... 63
Emission Controls......................... 261
Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 53, 242
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 53, 240
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 173
Overheating................................ 238
Specifications............................. 254
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 259
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 261
Exhaust Fumes................................ 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by.........................................17
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 220
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 222
Fan, Interior...................................... 92
Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 91
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 121 Filters
Air................................................187
Oil................................................175
First Gear, Shifting........................ 142 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 184
Shifting the................................. 134
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 63
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 229
Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 183
Brake...........................................185
Clutch..........................................186
Manual Transmission............... 184
Power Steering........................... 186
Windshield Washer................... 182
FM Stereo Radio
Reception.................................... 105
Folding Rear Seat............................ 79
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 260 Four-way Flashers........................... 63
Front End, Towing by
Emergency Wrecker................. 250
Fuel..................................................120
Fill Door and Cap....................... 121
Gauge............................................ 57
Octane Requirement................. 120
Oxygenated................................ 259
Reserve Indicator......................... 55
Tank, Filling the......................... 121
Fuses, Checking the...................... 245
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 125
Gasohol........................................... 259
Gasoline.......................................... 120 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 55
Gauge............................................ 57Octane Requirement................. 120
Tank, Filling the......................... 121
Gas Station Procedures................. 121
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 57
Fuel................................................57
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 137
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 134
Glass Cleaning............................... 223
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 206
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 63
Headlights
Aiming......................................... 205
Daytime Running Lights............. 60
High Beam Indicator................... 60
High Beams, Turning on............ 60
Low Beams, Turning on ............. 60
Reminder Chime.......................... 60
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 206
Turning on.................................... 60
Head Restraints............................... 77
Heating and Cooling........................ 92
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 133
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 60
High-mount Brake Light............... 213
Hood, Opening the ........................ 122
Horn................................................... 59
Hot Coolant, Warning About........ 177
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 186
Hydroplaning.................................. 151 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 252
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 250
Ignition Keys............................................... 68
Switch............................................ 70
Timing Control System............. 262
Immobilizer System......................... 69
Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 51
Infant Restraint................................ 19 Inflation, Proper Tire ....................
197
High Speed
Driving................... 257
Normal Driving.......................... 198
Inside Mirror.................................... 83
Inspection, Tire.............................. 198
Instrument Panel............................. 50
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 61
Interior Cleaning............................ 222
Interior Lights.................................. 89
Introduction.........................................
i
Jacking up
the Car......................... 231
Jack, Tire........................................ 230
Jump Starting................................. 236
Keys................................................... 68
Label, Certification........................ 252
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 61
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 40Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 47
Learning Key.................................... 69
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 206
Indicator........................................ 51
Parking.......................................... 60
Turn Signal................................... 61
Loading Cargo................................ 128
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 71
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Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 71
Fuel Fill Door............................. 121
Glove Box.....................................74
Power Door.................................. 72
Trunk............................................
73
Low Coolant
Level......................... 124
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 134
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 55
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 53, 240
Lubricant Specifications Chart........................................... 254
Luggage.......................................... 128
Maintenance................................... 159 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 171
Record................................. 169 - 170
Required Indicator....................... 58
Schedule............................. 162 -
168
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp ... 53,
242
Manual Transmission.....................
134
Manual Transmission
Fluid .......... 184
Maximum Allowable Shift
Speeds................................. 135, 142
Meters, Gauges................................ 56
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 259
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 83
Moonroof.......................................... 82
Closing Manually....................... 244
Operation...................................... 82
Neutral Gear Position.................... 139
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 120
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 135
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i Numbers, Identification................ 252
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 120Odometer.......................................... 56
Odometer, Trip................................ 56
Oil Change, How to ......................... 175
Change, When to....................... 164
Checking Engine....................... 123
Pressure Indicator............... 53, 240 Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 174
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 71
Opening the Hood ......................... 122
Opening the Trunk.......................... 73
Operation in Foreign Countries... 260 Outside Mirrors............................... 83
Overheating, Engine..................... 238
Panel Brightness Control............... 61
Park Gear Position......................... 138 Parking............................................ 144
Parking Brake.................................. 84
Parking Lights.................................. 60
Parking Over Things that Burn... 144
PGM-FI System.............................. 262
Polishing and Waxing ................... 221
Power
Door Locks................................... 72
Mirrors.......................................... 83
Steering.......................................186
Windows....................................... 80
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Protecting Adults............................. 10
Additional Safety Precautions.... 17
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17
Protecting Children......................... 19
Protecting Infants........................ 27
Protecting Larger Children........ 35
Protecting Small Children.......... 31
Using Child Seats with Tethers......................................38
Radiator Overheating.................... 238
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 100
Rear End Towing........................... 250
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 211
Rear Seat Access ............................. 76
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 79
Rear View Mirror............................. 83
Rear Window Defogger.................. 63
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 75
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 135
Reminder Lights.............................. 51
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 187
Coolant........................................ 179 Engine Oil and Filter................. 175
Fuses...........................................245
Light Bulbs................................. 206
Schedule..................................... 164
SparkPlugs................................. 188
Timing Belt................................. 196 Tires............................................ 200
Wiper Blades.............................. 193
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash.............................................42
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 124
Restraint, Child................................ 19
Reverse Gear Position................... 138
Rotation, Tire................................. 200
Safety Belts......................................... 5
Safety Features.................................. 5
Airbags.......................................... 43Door Locks..................................... 9
Head Restraints............................. 8
Seat Belts........................................ 6
Seats & Seat-Backs........................ 8
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 48
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 40
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 42
Seat Belt System Components... 40
Seat Belts............................................ 6
Cleaning...................................... 223
Maintenance................................. 42
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 52
System Components.................... 40
Tether Attachment Points.......... 38
Use During Pregnancy................ 17
Seat Heaters..................................... 78
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 75
Sequential SportShift Mode......... 139
Serial Number................................ 252
Service Intervals............................ 164
Service Manual* ............................ 271
Service Station Procedures .......... 121
Setting the Clock............................. 85
Shifting
The Automatic Transmission .. 137
The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 134
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 136
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Shift Lock Release......................... 143
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 209
Signaling Turns................................ 61
Snow Tires...................................... 202
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 220
Sound System................................. 100
Spare Tire
Inflating.......................................228
Specifications............................. 255
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 188
Specifications Charts ............ 254, 255
Speed Control................................... 65
Speedometer.................................... 56
SRS, Additional Information........... 43 Additional Safety Precautions.... 46How Your Airbags Work............ 43How Your SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 45
SRS Components......................... 43
SRS Service................................... 45
SRS Indicator.............................. 45, 53
START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 71
Starting the Engine........................ 133 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 133 With a Dead Battery ................. 236
Steam Coming from Engine......... 238
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 64
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 71
Stereo Sound System.................... 100
Storing Your Car............................ 217
Supplemental Restraint System..... 43
Servicing....................................... 45
SRS Indicator.......................... 45, 53
Synthetic Oil................................... 174
Tachometer...................................... 56 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 211
Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 227
Tape Player..................................... 113
Technical Descriptions Emission Control Systems........ 261
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 263
Tire Information........................ 256
Temperature Gauge........................ 57
Tether Attachment Points.............. 38 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 263
Time, Setting the ............................. 85
Timing Belt..................................... 196
Tire Chains..................................... 202
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 229
Tires................................................ 197
Air Pressure............................... 197Checking Wear.......................... 198
Compact Spare........................... 228
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 257
Inflation....................................... 197
Inspection................................... 198
Maintenance............................... 199
Replacing.................................... 200 Rotating....................................... 200
Snow............................................202
Specifications............................. 255
Tire Chains................................. 202 Technical Information.............. 256
Winter Driving........................... 201
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 229
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Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,Automatic............................... 183
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual....................................184
Fluid Selection............................ 183
Identification Number............... 253
Shifting the Automatic.............. 136
Shifting the Manual................... 134
Treadwear...................................... 257
Trip Meter........................................ 56
Trunk................................................. 73
Opening the..................................
73
Open Monitor
Light.................... 55
Turn Signals..................................... 61
Underside, Cleaning...................... 224
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 227
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 257
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 120
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 222
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 176 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 129
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 254
Vehicle Identification Number..... 252
Vehicle Storage.............................. 217
Ventilation.........................................95
VIN..................................................252
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 222
Viscosity, Oil................................... 174
Warning Beepers
Headlights on............................... 60
Key in Ignition.............................. 71
Seat Belts........................................ 6
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 48 Warranty Coverages*................... 269
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 182
Operation...................................... 63
Washing.......................................... 220
Waxing and Polishing................... 221
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 64
Alignment and Balance............. 199
Compact Spare........................... 228
Wrench.......................................230
Windows Cleaning...................................... 223
Operating the Power................... 80
Rear, Defogger............................ 63
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 62
Defroster...................................... 98
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 193
Operation...................................... 62
Worn Tires..................................... 198
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 250
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Premium Unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
15.9 US gal (60l,13.2 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page 173).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8 l,4.2 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid
preferred, or a DEXRON ®
III ATF
as temporary replacement (see page 183).
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporaryreplacement (see page 184).
Capacity (including differential):
Type SH
2.2 US qt (2 .
1 l,1.8lmpqt)
Except Type SH
2.0 US qt (1.9 l,1.7lmpqt)
Power Steering Fluid:
Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 186).
Brake Fluid:
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluidpreferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporaryreplacement (see page 185).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2)
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