bulb HONDA PRELUDE 2000 Owner's Manual (in English)

Indicato
r Lights

U.S .


Anti-lock Brak e
Syste m (ABS )
Indicato r
This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned toSTART (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
the ABS. If this happens, take the
car to your dealer to have it checked.
With the light on, your car still has normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete information, see

page 156.
Activ
e Torqu e Transfe r
Syste m (ATTS ) Indicato r
Type SH only

This indicator normally comes o
n for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II).
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Active
Torque Transfer System (ATTS). If this happens, take the car to yourdealer to have it checked. With the
indicator on, your car will corner
normally, but you will not have active
torque transfer. Tur
n Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 218). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the outside of the car should flash.
Instrument s an d Control s

Canad
a

AB S

ATTS

Maintenanc
e

This section explains why it is important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 279 for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your Honda

dealer.
Maintenance Safety....................... 168
Important Safety Precautions ..169
Maintenance Schedule.................. 170
Required Maintenance Record.... 177 Owner Maintenance Checks........ 17
9

Fluid Locations............................... 180

Engine Oil.......................................

181

Adding Oil...................................
181

Recommended Oil.....................
181

Synthetic Oil............................... 182

Additives.....................................182
Changing
the Oil and Filter...... 183
Cooling System.............................. 185 Adding Engine Coolant............. 185Replacing Engine Coolant........ 187
Windshield Washers..................... 190
Transmission Fluid........................ 19

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Automatic Transmission.......................... 19

1

5-speed ManualTransmission.......................... 192
Brake an
d Clutch Fluid................. 193
Brake System............................. 193 Clutch System............................ 194
Power Steering............................... 194
Air Cleaner Element...................... 195
Hood Latch.....................................

196

Spark Plugs.....................................
196

Replacement...............................
196

Specifications.............................
198

Battery............................................
198

Wiper Blades.................................. 200
Air Conditionin g
System............... 202
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 203 Drive Belts...................................... 204
Timing Belt..................................... 204
Tires................................................ 205

Inflation.......................................205

Inspection................................... 206
Maintenance............................... 20

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Tire Rotation.............................. 208
Replacing Tire s
and Wheels .... 208
Wheels and Tires....................... 209
Winter Driving...........................209
Snow Tires.............................. 210

Tire Chains............................. 210
Lights..............................................

211

Headlight Aimimg..................... 213
Replacing Bulbs........................ .
214
Storing Your Car............................ 225
Maintenance

Light
s

Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your
car's visibility and the ability tosignal your intentions to other
drivers.
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Maintenanc e

PARKIN
G LIGH T
HEADLIGHT LO W BEA M
SID E MARKE R LIGH T
HEADLIGH
T HIG H BEA M
TUR N SIGNA L

Light
s

Check the following:
Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals Back-up lights
Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)

If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible. Refer to the chart on page 265 to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. TAILLIGHT/BRAK
E LIGH T
HIGH-MOUN
T BRAK E LIGH T

TAILLIGH T
BACK-U P LIGH T
SID E MARKE R LIGH T
TURN SIGNA L

LICENSE PLAT E LIGH T

Maintenanc e

Light
s

HORIZONTA L ADJUSTMEN T

6. If either indicator is not aligned with its "0" mark as described, anadjustment can be made using a
Phillips-head screwdriver to
realign it with the "0" mark. Please
refer to the illustrations.
VERTICA
L ADJUSTMEN T

7. If you cannot get an indicator to align, have your Honda dealer
inspect the vehicle for body

damage or suspension problems.
Replacin
g a Headligh t Bul b

Your car has two bulbs on each side, four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
The headlight bulbs in your car are H1 headlight bulbs for longer life.
We recommend the use of Genuine Honda parts for replacing a
headlight bulb.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot

when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch

on the glass can cause the bulb to

overheat and shatter.

Maintenanc e
NOTIC
E

Light
s

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing theconnector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight off.
3. Remove the rubber weather sealby pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down wire from its slot. Pivot it out ofthe way and remove the bulb. 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in theirslots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place and clip the end into
the slot.
6. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly.Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked "TOP."
7. Push the electrical connector onto the tabs of the new bulb. Makesure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Maintenance

BUL
B
HOLD -
DOW N
WIR E
WEATHE R SEA L
CONNECTO R

Light
s
Replacin g a Parkin g Ligh t Bul b
1. Open the hood. The front parking light is next to the headlight bulb.

If you need to change a bulb on

the passenger's side, remove the

radiator reserve tank by pulling it out of its holder.
2. Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

5. Turn on the parking lights to
make sure the new bulb works.

6. (Passenger's side)
Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

Maintenanc e

Light
s

Replacin g a Fron t Sid e Marke r
Ligh t Bul b
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the side marker assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the side marker assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket from the side
marker assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the
side marker assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Test the side marker to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Put the side marker assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on
the side marker assembly fits into
the bumper slot. Tighten themounting screw.
Maintenance

SCRE
W
BUL
B

SOCKE T

FRON T SID E MARKE R ASSEMBL Y

Light
s

Replacin g a Fron t Tur n Signa l
Ligh t Bul b
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the turn signal assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the turn signal assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket from the turn
signal assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the
turn signal assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Put the turn signal assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on
the turn signal assembly fits into
the bumper slot. Tighten the
mounting screw.

Maintenanc e

SCRE
W
TUR
N SIGNA L ASSEMBL Y

BUL B

SOCKE T

Light
s

Replacin g Rea r Bulb s
1. Open the trunk.
2. Undo the fastener on the side of the trunk lining by pushing on thecenter of the fastener's head until
it pops in. Pull the lining back. 3. Determine which of the five bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, turnsignal light, side marker light,
back-up light, or taillight.
4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

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Maintenanc e