snow chains HONDA PRELUDE 2000 Owner's Manual (in English)
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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
1
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
7
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
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Tire
s
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally supplied with the car. Tire size and
construction can affect wheel speed
and may cause the system to work in-
consistently.
If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure the wheel's specifications match those of the original wheel
that came on your car. Replacement
wheels are available at your Honda
dealer.
Wheel
s an d Tire s
Wheel:
16x6 1/2 JJ
Tire:
205/50R1687V
See page 266 for information about
DOT Tire Quality Grading.
Winte
r Drivin g
Tires that are marked "M
+ S" or
"All Season" on the sidewal
l have an
all-weather tread design. They should be suitable for most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed for optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequate performance in winter driving.For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should installsnow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under certain conditions.
CONTINUED
Maintenanc e
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Tire
s
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow
tires on all four wheels to balance
your car's handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind the traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your car's
original equipment tires. You shoulddrive cautiously even when the roads
are clear. Check with the tire dealer
for maximum speed recommenda-
tions.
Tire Chains
Mount traction devices (cable-type)
only when required by driving
conditions or local laws. Make sure
they are the correct size for your
tires. Install them only on the front
tires.
When installing traction devices, follow the manufacturer'sinstructions and mount them as
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
them installed. If you hear them coming in contact with the body or
chassis, stop and investigate. Make sure the traction devices are
installed tightly, and that they are
not contacting the brakes or
suspension.
Remove them as soon as you start
driving on cleared roads.
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your car's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the car.
Maintenanc e
NOTICE
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Compact Spar e Tir e
Your car has a compact spare tire
that takes up less space. Use thisspare tire as a temporary replace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on
your car as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road sur-
faces than the regular tire. Use greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare.
The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit
your car. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle unless it is
the same make and model. The compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular tire. Replaceit when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacementshould be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d INDICATO
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LOCATIO N
MAR K
TREA D WEA R
INDICATO R
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Inde
x
Shift Lock Release......................... 151
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 217
Signaling Turns................................
63
Snow Tires...................................... 210
Solvent-type Cleaners....................
228
Sound System................................. 106
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 236
Specifications............................. 265
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 196
Specifications Charts ...........
264, 265
Speed Control................................... 67
Speedometer....................................
58
SRS, Additional Information........... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 48How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47
HowYour Airbags Work............ 45
SRS Components......................... 45
SRS Service................................... 4
7
SRS Indicator.............................. 47, 55
START
(Ignition Key Position)..... 73
Starting the Engine........................ 141
In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 141 With a Dead Battery................. 244
Steam Coming from Engine......... 246
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 66
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 73
Stereo Sound System.................... 106
Storing Your Car............................ 225
Supplemental Restraint System..... 45
Servicing....................................... 47
SRS Indicator......................... 47, 55
Synthetic Oil................................... 182
Tachometer...................................... 58
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 219
Taking Care of the
Unexpected................................ 235
Tape Player..................................... 119
Technical Descriptions
Emission Control Systems........ 270
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 272
Temperature Gauge........................ 59
Tether Attachment Points.............. 40
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 272
Time, Setting the............................. 90
Timing Belt..................................... 204
Tire Chains..................................... 210
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 237
Tires................................................ 205
Air Pressure............................... 205Checking Wear.......................... 206
Compact Spare........................... 236
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 266
Inflation....................................... 205
Inspection................................... 206
Maintenance............................... 207
Replacing.................................... 208
Rotating....................................... 208
Snow............................................ 210
Specifications............................. 265
Tire Chains................................. 210
Winter Driving........................... 209
Tools,Tire Changing.................... 237
Towing
ATrailer...................................... 160
Emergency................................. 258