Owner's Manual
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... care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use , how to break-in your new Acura, and how to take your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Driving ...103 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 1996 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these...
... care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Driver and Passenger Safety ...3 Proper use , how to break-in your new Acura, and how to take your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Driving ...103 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 1996 Prelude Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these...
Owner's Manual
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... satisfaction and will give you will learn about your vehicle's many safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Prelude was a wise investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to your rights and responsibilities. One of the...
... satisfaction and will give you will learn about your vehicle's many safety features, and how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is to enhance the enjoyment of a 1996 Honda Prelude was a wise investment. Maintaining your vehicle according to your rights and responsibilities. One of the...
Owner's Manual
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Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in the dashboard for the driver and another in a crash. The airbags will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to restrain your seat belts will immediately deflate. Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). After inflating, the airbags will help keep the head...
Emergency backup power in case your car's electrical system is disconnected in the dashboard for the driver and another in a crash. The airbags will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to restrain your seat belts will immediately deflate. Sensors that continually monitors the sensors, control unit, airbag activators, and all related wiring when the ignition is ON (II). After inflating, the airbags will help keep the head...
Owner's Manual
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...will not be legally "drunk." Time is never drink and drive. The safest thing you sober. If you know you have no choice but to shuttling people who will keep them from a friend? Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . Even prescription and .... Find alternative transportation. Drive them . You must be done if you see friends trying to sober up the process. Traffic conditions change rapidly. If you plan ahead. Driver and Passenger Safety These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your judgment and reaction time get behind the wheel after drinking...
...will not be legally "drunk." Time is never drink and drive. The safest thing you sober. If you know you have no choice but to shuttling people who will keep them from a friend? Things like coffee or a cold shower don't speed up . Even prescription and .... Find alternative transportation. Drive them . You must be done if you see friends trying to sober up the process. Traffic conditions change rapidly. If you plan ahead. Driver and Passenger Safety These laws define how much alcohol it takes in your judgment and reaction time get behind the wheel after drinking...
Owner's Manual
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... Wheel...39 Headlights...40 Daytime Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Steering Wheel Adjustment...43 Steering Wheel Controls ...44 Cruise Control...44 Keys and Locks...47 Keys...47 Ignition Switch...48 Door Locks...49 Power Door Locks...49 Trunk...50 Seat Adjustments...51 Rear Seat Access...52 Additional Driver's Seat Adjustments...53 Seat Heaters...54 Folding Rear Seat...55 Hazard Warning...56 Rear Window Defogger...56 Power Windows...57 Sunroof...58 Mirrors...59 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...60 Parking Brake...
... Wheel...39 Headlights...40 Daytime Running Lights...40 Instrument Panel Brightness...41 Turn Signals...41 Windshield Wipers...42 Windshield Washers...42 Steering Wheel Adjustment...43 Steering Wheel Controls ...44 Cruise Control...44 Keys and Locks...47 Keys...47 Ignition Switch...48 Door Locks...49 Power Door Locks...49 Trunk...50 Seat Adjustments...51 Rear Seat Access...52 Additional Driver's Seat Adjustments...53 Seat Heaters...54 Folding Rear Seat...55 Hazard Warning...56 Rear Window Defogger...56 Power Windows...57 Sunroof...58 Mirrors...59 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...60 Parking Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... or right turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal light blinks when you are signalling. Have your brake lights repaired right away. BRAKE LAMP A burned out brake light is burned out (see page 166). Instruments and Controls When you turn . If this light comes on with the high beam headlights. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it indicates a brake light does not work. Replace the bulb as...
... or right turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal light blinks when you are signalling. Have your brake lights repaired right away. BRAKE LAMP A burned out brake light is burned out (see page 166). Instruments and Controls When you turn . If this light comes on with the high beam headlights. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it indicates a brake light does not work. Replace the bulb as...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door with the key in this position only to lose control. If your car has an automatic transmission, it must push the key in Park. ON (II) - START (III) - Use this position. The ignition switch is the normal key position when driving. This can cause you turn the steering wheel to turn the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. When you to start the engine. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - All features and accessories...
... driver's door with the key in this position only to lose control. If your car has an automatic transmission, it must push the key in Park. ON (II) - START (III) - Use this position. The ignition switch is the normal key position when driving. This can cause you turn the steering wheel to turn the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. When you to start the engine. It has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I ) - All features and accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... the window to lower the driver's window. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position you want . MAIN SWITCH DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The driver's door has a master power window control panel. Close the window by pushing the switch up briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. Each door has a switch that controls its window. The window automatically...
... the window to lower the driver's window. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to the position you want . MAIN SWITCH DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The driver's door has a master power window control panel. Close the window by pushing the switch up briefly. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. Each door has a switch that controls its window. The window automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... amount of the trailer and everything loaded in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to change the tongue load. As a rule of the cargo toward the front and 40% toward the rear. Driving Start by , other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces your car's rear axle and reduces traction. The total weight of weight the trailer puts on the hitch when it is...
... amount of the trailer and everything loaded in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to change the tongue load. As a rule of the cargo toward the front and 40% toward the rear. Driving Start by , other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces your car's rear axle and reduces traction. The total weight of weight the trailer puts on the hitch when it is...
Owner's Manual
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... tow your car. Hook up the trailer and see how much it can seriously affect the handling. If you are thinking of getting a trailer that have a gross weight of all lights on the ground. Make sure the chain crosses under the tongue so it will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. Do not let it becomes unhitched. Check the condition and air pressure...
... tow your car. Hook up the trailer and see how much it can seriously affect the handling. If you are thinking of getting a trailer that have a gross weight of all lights on the ground. Make sure the chain crosses under the tongue so it will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard. Do not let it becomes unhitched. Check the condition and air pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... Synthetic Oil...134 Additives...134 Oil and Filter Changes...135 Cooling System...138 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...138 Adding Engine Coolant...138 Replacing Engine Coolant...140 Windshield Washers...142 Transmission Fluid...143 Automatic Transmission...143 5-speed Manual Transmission...144 Brake and Clutch Fluid...145 Brake System...145 Anti-lock Brake System...146 Clutch System...147 Power Steering...147 Air Cleaner...148 Fuel Filter...149 Spark Plugs...149 Replacement...149 Specification...151 Battery...151 Windshield Wipers...154 Air Conditioning...156 Drive Belts...157 Tires...157...
... Synthetic Oil...134 Additives...134 Oil and Filter Changes...135 Cooling System...138 Checking the Engine Coolant Level...138 Adding Engine Coolant...138 Replacing Engine Coolant...140 Windshield Washers...142 Transmission Fluid...143 Automatic Transmission...143 5-speed Manual Transmission...144 Brake and Clutch Fluid...145 Brake System...145 Anti-lock Brake System...146 Clutch System...147 Power Steering...147 Air Cleaner...148 Fuel Filter...149 Spark Plugs...149 Replacement...149 Specification...151 Battery...151 Windshield Wipers...154 Air Conditioning...156 Drive Belts...157 Tires...157...
Owner's Manual
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... rating (see page 94). Select the schedule for "Normal Conditions." This puts excess stress on one or more of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. The load limit is shown on the label on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit. Always use your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of several kilometers (miles). Drive...
... rating (see page 94). Select the schedule for "Normal Conditions." This puts excess stress on one or more of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. The load limit is shown on the label on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit. Always use your car as scheduled to the time and mileage periods on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of several kilometers (miles). Drive...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you will disable itself. If your car's electronic controls. The next time you turn on manual transmission models, make sure to place the cable securely in the clamp in the frequency display. Except S model The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. Maintenance Clean the battery terminals with baking soda and water. Use the Preset buttons to kill or seriously...
.... If you will disable itself. If your car's electronic controls. The next time you turn on manual transmission models, make sure to place the cable securely in the clamp in the frequency display. Except S model The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. Maintenance Clean the battery terminals with baking soda and water. Use the Preset buttons to kill or seriously...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheels. Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it should do not touch the windshield. It is being stored indoors). Maintenance Support the front wiper blade arms with a "breathable" car cover, one window open slightly (if the car is best to get your car indoors if at all door and trunk seals. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Leave the parking brake off the ground.
... the rear wheels. Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it should do not touch the windshield. It is being stored indoors). Maintenance Support the front wiper blade arms with a "breathable" car cover, one window open slightly (if the car is best to get your car indoors if at all door and trunk seals. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc. Leave the parking brake off the ground.
Owner's Manual
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... a truck. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Follow the above procedure exactly. The other two tires remain on the back of transporting your Honda. If due to damage, your car must be seriously damaged if this method of the Unexpected NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your car by flat-bed, it should be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission...
... a truck. Automatic Transmission: Release the parking brake. Follow the above procedure exactly. The other two tires remain on the back of transporting your Honda. If due to damage, your car must be seriously damaged if this method of the Unexpected NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your car by flat-bed, it should be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...Care...175 Ashtray...64 Audio System...78 Automatic Speed Control...44 Automatic Transmission...108 Capacity, Fluid...209 Checking Fluid Level...145 Shifting...108 Shift Lever Positions...108 Shift Lock Release...111 Accessories Installation...101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...146 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Windshield Washer Fluid...142 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...16 Driving with Pets...17 Seat-back Position...16 Storing...
...Care...175 Ashtray...64 Audio System...78 Automatic Speed Control...44 Automatic Transmission...108 Capacity, Fluid...209 Checking Fluid Level...145 Shifting...108 Shift Lever Positions...108 Shift Lock Release...111 Accessories Installation...101 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...146 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Windshield Washer Fluid...142 Additional Safety Information...16 Door Locks...16 Driving with Pets...17 Seat-back Position...16 Storing...
Owner's Manual
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...185 Changing Engine Coolant...140 Charging System Indicator ...31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Battery Condition...151 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...147 Drive Belts...157 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Fuses...199 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Checklist, Before Driving...104 Child Safety...18 Cigarette Lighter...63 Cleaner, Air...148 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...177 Antenna...176 Carpeting...178 Exterior...176 Fabric...178 Interior...178 Leather...179 Seat Belts...179 Vinyl...179 Washing...176 Waxing...177 Windows...180 CLEAN Light...86...
...185 Changing Engine Coolant...140 Charging System Indicator ...31, 196 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...143 Battery Condition...151 Brake Fluid...145 Clutch Fluid...147 Drive Belts...157 Engine Coolant...138 Engine Oil...132 Fuses...199 Manual Transmission Fluid ...144 Power Steering Fluid...147 Checklist, Before Driving...104 Child Safety...18 Cigarette Lighter...63 Cleaner, Air...148 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels...177 Antenna...176 Carpeting...178 Exterior...176 Fabric...178 Interior...178 Leather...179 Seat Belts...179 Vinyl...179 Washing...176 Waxing...177 Windows...180 CLEAN Light...86...
Owner's Manual
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... Evaporative Emission Controls...214 Exhaust Fumes...25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...9 Exterior, Cleaning the...176 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...28 Daytime Running Lights...40 Dead Battery, What to Do...191 Defects, Reporting Safety...222 Defogger, Rear Window...56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...146 Dimensions...208 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...143 Engine Oil...132 Directional Signals...41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...204 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...
... Evaporative Emission Controls...214 Exhaust Fumes...25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by...9 Exterior, Cleaning the...176 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...28 Daytime Running Lights...40 Dead Battery, What to Do...191 Defects, Reporting Safety...222 Defogger, Rear Window...56 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid...146 Dimensions...208 Dimming the Headlights...40 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...143 Engine Oil...132 Directional Signals...41 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...204 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...
Owner's Manual
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......146 Shifting the...107 Flashers, Hazard Warning...56 Flat Tire, Changing a...185 Fluids Automatic Transmission...143 Brake...145 Clutch...147 Manual Transmission...144 Power Steering...147 Windshield Washer...142 FM Stereo Radio Reception...82 Folding Rear Seat...55 Foreign Countries, Driving in...95 Four-way Flashers...56 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...204 Fuel...94 Fill Door and Cap...96 Filter...149 Gauge...36 Octane Requirement...94 Oxygenated...94 Tank, Filling the...96 Fuses, Checking the...199 Gas Mileage...
......146 Shifting the...107 Flashers, Hazard Warning...56 Flat Tire, Changing a...185 Fluids Automatic Transmission...143 Brake...145 Clutch...147 Manual Transmission...144 Power Steering...147 Windshield Washer...142 FM Stereo Radio Reception...82 Folding Rear Seat...55 Foreign Countries, Driving in...95 Four-way Flashers...56 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker...204 Fuel...94 Fill Door and Cap...96 Filter...149 Gauge...36 Octane Requirement...94 Oxygenated...94 Tank, Filling the...96 Fuses, Checking the...199 Gas Mileage...
Owner's Manual
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... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...165 Signaling Turns...41 Snow Tires...162 Solvent-type Cleaners...176 Sound System...78 Spare Tire Inflating...184 Specifications...209 Spark Plugs, Replacing...149 Specifications Charts...208 Speed Control...44 Speedometer...36 SRS Indicator...14, 32 START (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Starting the Engine...105 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...105 With a Dead Battery ...191 Steam Coming from Engine...193 Steering Wheel Adjustment...43 Anti-theft Column Lock...48 Stereo...
... Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in...165 Signaling Turns...41 Snow Tires...162 Solvent-type Cleaners...176 Sound System...78 Spare Tire Inflating...184 Specifications...209 Spark Plugs, Replacing...149 Specifications Charts...208 Speed Control...44 Speedometer...36 SRS Indicator...14, 32 START (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Starting the Engine...105 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...105 With a Dead Battery ...191 Steam Coming from Engine...193 Steering Wheel Adjustment...43 Anti-theft Column Lock...48 Stereo...
