fog light HONDA PRELUDE 2000 Owner's Manual (in English)

Your Ca r a t a Glanc e

CRUIS E

CONTRO L

(P .
67 ) INSTRUMEN
T
PANE
L

BRIGHTNES S

(P .
63 ) HAZAR
D WARNIN G

LIGHT S

(P .
65 ) WINDSHIEL
D
WIPERS/WASHER S

(P .
64 )
MOONROO F

(P .
87 )
HEADLIGHTS/
TUR N SIGNAL S

(P .
62 )
TIL
T

ADJUSTMEN T

(P .
66 )
HOR
N

BUTTON S REA
R WINDO W

DEFOGGE R

(P .
65 )

Instrument
s an d Control s
This section gives information about the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53

Gauges.............................................. 58
Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer..................................
58
Odometer...................................... 58

Trip Meter.................................... 58

Fuel Gauge...................................
59

Temperature Gauge.................... 59
Maintenance Required
Indicator...................................

60
Controls Near the Steering

Wheel........................................
61

Headlights....................................
62
Daytime Running Lights............. 62
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 63
Windshield Wipers...................... 64
Windshield Washers................... 65
Hazard Warning........................... 65
Rear Window Defogger.............. 65
Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 66
Steeling Wheel Controls................ 67
Cruise Control.............................. 67
Keys and Locks................................ 70
Keys............................................... 70
Learning Key................................ 71
Immobilizer System..................... 71
Ignition Switch............................. 73
Power Door Locks.......................74
Lockout Prevention..................... 75
Remote Transmitter ...................
. 75

Trunk...........................................

78
Glove Box..................................... 79
Seat Adjustments............................ .
80
Front Seat Adjustments.............. 80
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment............................... 81

Rear Seat Access......................... 81

Head Restraints........................... 82
Seat Heaters..................................... 83

Folding Rear Seat............................ 84
Power Windows............................... 85

Moonroof.......................................... 87

Mirrors..............................................

88
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 8
8

Parking Brake.................................. 89

Digital Clock..................................... 90

Beverage Holder..............................
91
Console Compartment.................... 92
Coin Box.......................................... .
93
Accessory Power Socket................ 93

Ashtrays............................................ 94
Interior Lights.................................. 94
Ceiling Lights............................... 94

Courtesy Lights........................... 95
Instrument s an d Control s

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l

The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls under the left air vent are for the moonroof, cruise control
and instrument panel brightness.
The switches for the hazard warning lights and rear window defogger are
to the right of the steering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
Instruments an d Control s
WINDSHIEL
D
WIPERS/WASHER S
(P . 64 )

CRUIS
E

CONTRO L

(P .
67 ) INSTRUMEN
T PANE L

BRIGHTNES S

(P . 63 )
HAZAR
D WARNIN G

LIGHT S

(P . 65 )
REAR WINDO W

DEFOGGER
(P . 65 )

HOR
N
BUTTON S

TILT

ADJUSTMEN
T
(P . 66 )

HEADLIGHTS
/

TUR N SIGNAL S
(P . 62 )
MOONROO
F
(P . 87 )

Controls
Nea r th e Steering Whee l

Windshiel d Washer s
To clea
n the
windshield, pull back on
the wiper control lever. The washers spray until you release the lever.
The wipers run at low speed while
you're pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the
windshield after you release it. Hazar
d Warnin g
Push the red button to the left of the
clock to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. Rea
r Windo w Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The light in the
button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, thedefogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the car.
Instrument s an d Control s
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Controls Nea r th e Steerin g Wheel
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side
to side. Steerin
g Whee l Adjustmen t
See page 17 for important safety
information about how to properly
position the steering wheel.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward:
1. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest,
not toward your face. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel
gauges and the indicator lights.
3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Instrument s an d Control s
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
car and be seriously injured in a
crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the car is stopped.

Mirrors
, Parkin g Brake

Available on all Canadian models

The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost. With the ignitionswitch ON (II), turn on the heaters
by pressing the button. The light in
the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Parkin
g Brak e
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page 55).

Instruments an d Control s
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes

and axles.

HEATE
D MIRRO R

BUTTO N
PARKIN
G BRAK E LEVE R NOTIC
E

Heatin
g an d Coolin g

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the

interior dry and comfortable, and

keep the windows clear for best

visibility.

Wha t Eac h Contro l Doe s
Fan Control Leve r
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the fan's speed, which
increases air flow.
Temperatur e Contro l Leve r

Sliding this lever to the right

increases the temperature of the air

flow.

Ai r Conditionin g (A/C ) Butto n
This button turns the air condi- tioning ON and OFF. The indicatorin the button lights when the A/C is

on.
Rea
r Windo w Defogge r Butto n
This button turns the rear window defogger on and off (see page 65). Recirculatio
n Butto n
This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car's interior is sentthrough the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,air is brought in from outside the car (Fresh Air mode).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s MOD
E BUTTON SREAR WINDO W
DEFOGGE R BUTTO NRECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N

TEMPERATUR E

CONTRO L LEVE R
FA
N CONTRO L

LEVE R
AI
R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N

Drivin
g in Ba d Weathe r

Rain, fog, and snow conditions re-
quire a different driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well- maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control should not be used in these condi-
tions. Drivin
g Techniqu e — Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to react, even in conditions that mayseem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-

cation of the brakes can cause loss of

control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious for the first few miles (kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can forget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain after a long dry spell. After
months of dry weather, the first
rains bring oil to the surface of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Visibilit
y — Being able to see

clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important in all weather conditions. This is
more difficult in bad weather. To beseen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers frequently. Keep the wind-shield washer reservoir full of the
proper fluid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
from fogging up on the inside (see

page 104).

Drivin g

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Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 229
Carpeting.................................... 230
Exterior....................................... 228
Fabric.......................................... 230
Interior........................................ 230
Seat Belts.................................... 23
1

Vinyl............................................ 230
Windows..................................... 231

Clock, Settin
g the ............................ 90

Clutch Fluid.................................... 194
Coin Box........................................... 93
CO in the Exhaust......................... 270
Cold Weather, Starting in.............

141

Compact Spare............................... 236
Consumer Information*................
274
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51

Coolant
Adding......................................... 185

Checking.....................................

131

Proper Solution.......................... 185
Replacing.................................... 187
Temperatur
e Gauge.................... 59
Corrosion Protection..................... 232
Courtesy Lights............................... 95 Crankcase Emission Control

System.........................................270

Cruise Control Operation............... 67
Customer Relations Office........... 274
DANGER, Explanation of.................

ii

Dashboard........................................ 52
Daytime Running Lights................
. 62
Dead Battery, What to Do............ 244
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 278 Defog and Defrost......................... 104
Defogger, Rear Window................. 65
DEXRON ®
III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 19

1

Dimensions..................................... 264
Dimming the Headlights................
62
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 19

1

Engine Oil...................................130
Directional Signals...........................
63
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 258
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 153
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 184 Doors
Locking and Unlocking............... 7

4

Power Door Locks....................... 7
4

DOT Tire Quality Grading...........
266

Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Transmission.............................. 14 2

Driv
e Belts...................................... 204

Driving............................................ 139

Economy..................................... 132
In Bad Weather.......................... 158
In Foreign Countries................. 269

Economy, Fuel............................... 132

Emergencies on the Road............. 235 Batteiy, Jump Starting.............. 244
Brake System Indicator............ 251Changing a Flat Tire................. 237
Charging System Indicator ...... 249
Checking the Fuses................... 254
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 248
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 250
Manually Closing Moonroof .... 252

Overheated Engine................... 246

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Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 19
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19
Protecting Children......................... 21 Protecting Infants........................ 29
Protecting Larger Children........ 37
Protecting Small Children.......... 33
Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 40
Radiator Overheating.................... 246 Radio/CD Sound System.............. 106
Rear End Towing........................... 258
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 219

Rear Seat Access ............................. 81

Rear Seat, Folding........................... 84

Rear View Mirror............................. 88
Rear Window Defogger.................. 65
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 80
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 143
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Remote Transmitter........................ 75
Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 195
Coolant........................................ 187

Engine Oil and Filter................. 183

Fuses...........................................254

Light Bulbs................................. 214

Schedule..................................... 170

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

Timing Belt................................. 204

Tires............................................ 208
Wiper Blades.............................. 200

Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash.............................................44

Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 131

Restraint, Child................................ 21

Reverse Gear Position................... 146

Rotation, Tire................................. 208

Safety Belts......................................... 8
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9Door Locks................................... 1
1

Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................
8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................

ii

Seat Belt, Additional Information..
4
2
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Seat Belts............................................8
Cleaning...................................... 231
Maintenance................................. 44
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 54
System Components.................... 42
Tether Attachment Points.......... 40
Use During Pregnancy................ 19
Seat Heaters..................................... 83
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 80
Sequential SportShift Mode ......... 147
Serial Number................................ 262
Service Intervals............................ 172

Service Manual* ............................ 279
Service Station Procedures .......... 127
Setting the Clock............................. 90
Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 144
The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 142
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 144
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