1995 Honda Prelude Owners Manual

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for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207 or call 1-800-782-4356. Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact thier authorized Honda dealer. By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. 61SS003 61SS003EL 61SS030 31SS0630 Main MenuTable of ContentsstAuthorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car. Body Repair Manual: This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. These Publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery On returns a restocking fee may be applied against the original order. P. O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 1-800-782-4356 Main MenuTable of ContentsstAirbag (SRS)...................................... 9 Air Cleaner..................................... 154 Air Conditioning............................... 74 Maintenance............................... 162 Usage............................................. 72 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 72 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 164 Alcohol and Drugs........................... 24 Alcohol in Gasoline.......................... 98 Antenna, Cleaning......................... 178 Antifreeze....................................... 140 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Description................................. 216 Indicator Light..................... 34, 119 Operation.................................... 118 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock............................................... 50 Appearance Care........................... 181 Ashtray.............................................. 66 Audio System................................... 79 Automatic Speed Control................ 46 Automatic Transmission............... 113 Capacity, Fluid........................... 215 Checking Fluid Level................ 149 Shifting........................................ 113 Shift Lever Positions................. 113 Index Shift Lock Release..................... 116 Battery Charging System Light............... 33 Jump Starting............................. 197 Maintenance............................... 157 Specifications............................. 215 Before Driving................................. 97 Belts, Seat........................................... 5 Body Repair.................................... 187 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 118 Break-in, New Linings................. 98 Fluid............................................ 151 Light, Burned-out...................... 174 Parking.......................................... 63 System Indicator.......................... 33 Wear Indicators......................... 117 Brakes, ABS Description................................. 216 Operation.................................... 118 System Indicator.................. 34, 119 CONTINUED Accessories Installation.................................. 105 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 50 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 149 Brake Fluid................................. 151 Clutch Fluid................................ 153 Engine Coolant........................... 144 Engine Oil................................... 138 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 150 Power Steering Fluid................. 153 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 148 Additional Safety Information........ 16 Door Locks................................... 16 Driving with Pets......................... 17 Seat-back Position........................ 16 Storing Cargo Safely................... 17 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 140 Adjustments Mirrors.......................................... 61 Seats.............................................. 53 Steering Wheel............................ 45 Main MenustIndex Braking System.............................. 117 Break-in, New Car........................... 98 Brightness Control, Instruments.................................. 43 Brights, Headlights......................... 42 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 174 Brake Lights............................... 174 Front Parking Lights................. 170 Front Side Marker Lights......... 171 Headlights.................................. 169 High-mount Brake Light.......... 173 License Plate Lights.................. 176 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 175 Specifications............................. 215 Turn Signal Lights..................... 172 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 169 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 198 Capacities Chart............................. 214 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 25 Cargo, Loading............................... 106 Cassette Player Care............................................... 94 Operation...................................... 87 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii Certification Label......................... 212 Chains............................................. 168 Change Oil How to......................................... 141 When to....................................... 132 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 191 Changing Engine Coolant............. 146 Charging System Indicator.... 33, 202 Check Engine Light................ 34, 203 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 149 Battery Condition...................... 157 Brake Fluid................................. 151 Clutch Fluid................................ 153 Drive Belts.................................. 163 Engine Coolant........................... 144 Engine Oil................................... 138 Fuses........................................... 205 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 150 Power Steering Fluid................. 153 Checklist, Before Driving............. 108 Child Safety...................................... 18 Cigarette Lighter............................. 65 Cleaner, Air.................................... 154 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..................... 183 Antenna....................................... 182 Carpeting.................................... 185 Exterior....................................... 182 Fabric.......................................... 185 Interior........................................ 185 Leather........................................ 185 Seat Belts.................................... 185 Vinyl............................................ 185 Washing...................................... 182 Waxing........................................ 183 Windows..................................... 186 CLEAN Light................................... 94 Clock, Setting the............................ 64 Clutch Fluid.................................... 153 CO in the Exhaust......................... 221 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 110 Compact Spare............................... 190 Consumer Information.................. 227 Controls, Instruments and.............. 29 Coolant Adding......................................... 144 Checking..................................... 144 Proper Solution.......................... 144 Main MenustIndex Temperature Gauge.................... 40 Corrosion Protection..................... 186 Crankcase Emission Control System......................................... 221 Cruise Control Operation............... 46 Customer Relations Office........... 227 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 30 Daytime Running Lights................. 42 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 197 Defects, Reporting Safety............... 26 Defogger, Rear Window................. 58 Defrosting the Windows................. 78 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 150 Dimensions..................................... 214 Dimming the Headlights................ 42 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 149 Engine Oil................................... 138 Directional Signals........................... 43 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 210 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 117 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 143 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 51 Power Door Locks....................... 51 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 219 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 111 Drive Belts...................................... 163 Driving............................................ 107 Economy..................................... 104 In Bad Weather.......................... 120 In Foreign Countries................... 99 Economy, Fuel............................... 104 Emergencies on the Road............. 189 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 197 Changing a Flat Tire................. 191 Charging System Indicator...... 202 Check Engine Light.................. 203 Checking the Fuses................... 206 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 201 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 203 Manually Closing Sunroof........ 204 Overheated Engine................... 199 Emergency Brake............................ 63 Emergency Flashers....................... 58 Emission Controls......................... 221 Engine Belts............................................. 163 Check Light.......................... 34, 203 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 34, 203 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 33, 201 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 139 Overheating................................ 199 Specifications............................. 214 Ethanol in Gasoline ......................... 99 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 221 Exhaust Fumes................................ 25 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by........................................... 8 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 182 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 185 Fan, Interior...................................... 74 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Fan, Radiator.................................... 27 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 71 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 100 Filters Fuel.............................................. 155 Oil................................................ 141 First Gear, Shifting........................ 111 5-speed Manual Transmission, Checking Fluid Level................ 150 Shifting the................................. 111 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 58 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 191 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 149 Brake........................................... 151 Clutch.......................................... 153 Manual Transmission............... 150 Power Steering........................... 153 Windshield Washer................... 148 FM Stereo Radio Reception...................................... 81 Folding Rear Seat............................ 57 Foreign Countries, Driving in........ 99 Four-way Flashers........................... 58 Four Wheel Steering (4WS) Description................................. 217 Indicator Light............................. 35 Operation.................................... 119 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 210 Fuel.................................................... 98 Fill Door and Cap....................... 100 Filter............................................ 155 Gauge............................................ 38 Octane Requirement................... 98 Oxygenated.................................. 98 Tank, Filling the......................... 100 Fuses, Checking the...................... 205 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 104 Gasohol............................................. 98 Gasoline............................................ 98 Filter............................................ 155 Gauge............................................ 40 Octane Requirement................... 98 Tank, Filling the......................... 100 Gas Station Procedures................. 100 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 40 Fuel................................................ 40 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 113 5-speed Manual Transmission.................... 111 Glass Cleaning............................... 186 Glove Box......................................... 64 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 169 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 58 Headlights Daytime Running Lights............. 42 High Beam Indicator................... 36 High Beams, Turning on............ 42 Low Beams, Turning on............. 42 Reminder Chime.......................... 42 Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 169 Turning on.................................... 42 Heating and Cooling........................ 72 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 110 High-Low Beam Switch.................. 42 Hood, Opening the........................ 101 Main MenustHorn................................................... 49 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 144 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 153 Hydroplaning.................................. 121 Identification Number, Vehicle........................................ 212 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 210 Ignition Keys............................................... 49 Switch............................................ 50 Timing Control System............. 222 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 31 Infant Restraint................................ 19 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 164 Inside Mirror.................................... 61 Inspection, Tire.............................. 165 Instrument Panel............................. 30 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 43 Interior Cleaning............................ 185 Interior Lights.................................. 68 Introduction......................................... i Index Jacking up the Car......................... 193 Jack, Tire........................................ 191 Jump Starting................................. 197 Keys................................................... 49 Fuel Fill Door............................. 100 Glove Box..................................... 64 Power Door.................................. 51 Trunk............................................ 52 Low Coolant Level......................... 144 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 111 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 33, 201 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 214 Luggage.......................................... 106 Label, Certification........................ 212 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 43 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 25 Lighter, Cigarette............................ 65 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 169 Indicator........................................ 31 Parking.......................................... 42 Turn Signal................................... 43 Loading Cargo................................ 106 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 50 Maintenance................................... 127 Periodic Items............................ 136 Record................................. 134 - 135 Schedule.............................. 130 - 133 Manual Transmission.................... 111 Manual Transmission Fluid......... 150 Maximum Shift Speeds......... 112, 115 Meters, Gauges................................ 38 Methanol in Gasoline...................... 98 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 61 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Neutral Gear Position.................... 114 New Vehicle Break-in ..................... 98 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 111 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 212 Occupant Protection System............ 4 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...... 98 Odometer.......................................... 38 Odometer, Trip................................ 38 Oil Change, How to......................... 141 Change, When to....................... 132 Checking Engine....................... 138 Pressure Indicator....................... 33 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 140 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50 Opening the Hood......................... 101 Opening the Trunk.......................... 52 Operation in Foreign Countries..... 99 Outside Mirrors............................... 62 Overheating, Engine..................... 199 Panel Brightness Control............... 43 Park Gear Position......................... 114 Parking Brake.................................. 63 Parking Lights.................................. 42 Parking Over Things that Burn... 223 PGM-FI System.............................. 222 Polishing and Waxing................... 183 Power Door Locks................................... 51 Mirrors.......................................... 62 Steering....................................... 153 Windows....................................... 59 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts............ 8 Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 6 Radiator Overheating.................... 199 Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 79 Rear End Towing........................... 210 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 174 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 57 Rear View Mirror............................. 61 Rear Window Defogger.................. 58 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 54 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 111 Reminder Lights.............................. 31 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................. 154 Coolant........................................ 146 Engine Oil and Filter................. 141 Fuel Filter................................... 155 Fuses........................................... 205 Light Bulbs................................. 169 Schedule..................................... 130 Spark Plugs................................. 155 Tires............................................ 166 Wiper Blades.............................. 160 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash............................................... 8 Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 144 Restraint, Child................................ 18 Reverse Gear Position................... 114 Rotation, Tire................................. 166 Safety Belts......................................... 5 Main MenustSafety Defects, Reporting............... 26 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 27 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women........ 8 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 23 Cleaning...................................... 185 Frayed or Torn............................... 8 Maintenance................................... 8 Reminder Light and Beeper....... 33 Replacement................................... 8 System Components...................... 6 Tether Attachment Points.......... 22 Use During Pregnancy.................. 8 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 53 Serial Number................................ 212 Service Intervals............................ 132 Service Manual.............................. 231 Service Station Procedures.......... 100 Setting the Clock............................. 64 Shifting The Automatic Transmission.......................... 113 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 111 Shift Lever Position Indicator............................... 37, 113 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 171 Signaling Turns................................ 43 Snow Tires...................................... 168 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 182 Sound System................................... 79 Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 190 Specifications............................. 215 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 155 Specifications Charts..................... 214 Speed Control................................... 46 Speedometer.................................... 38 SRS Indicator.............................. 14, 34 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 50 Starting the Engine........................ 109 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 110 With a Dead Battery................. 197 Steam Coming from Engine......... 199 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 45 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 50 Stereo Sound System...................... 79 Index Storing Your Car............................ 179 Sunroof.............................................. 60 Closing Manually....................... 204 Operation...................................... 60 Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions..................... 15 Servicing....................................... 14 SRS Indicator.......................... 14, 34 System Components...................... 9 Tachometer...................................... 38 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 174 Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 189 Tape Player....................................... 87 Technical Descriptions Anti-lock Brake System............ 216 Emission Control Systems........ 221 Four Wheel Steering................. 217 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 223 Tire Information........................ 218 CONTINUED Main MenustIndex Temperature Gauge........................ 40 Tether Attachment Points.............. 22 Time, Setting the............................. 64 Tire Chains..................................... 168 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 191 Tires................................................ 163 Air Pressure............................... 164 Checking Wear.......................... 165 Compact Spare........................... 190 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 219 Inflation....................................... 164 Inspection................................... 165 Replacing.................................... 166 Rotating....................................... 166 Snow............................................ 168 Specifications............................. 215 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 191 Torn Seat Belts.................................. 8 Towing A Trailer...................................... 122 Emergency Wrecker................. 210 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 149 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 150 Fluid Selection............................ 150 Identification Number............... 212 Shifting the Automatic.............. 113 Shifting the Manual................... 111 Treadwear...................................... 219 Trip Meter........................................ 39 Trunk................................................. 52 Opening the.................................. 52 Open Monitor Light.................... 36 Turn Signals..................................... 43 Underside, Cleaning...................... 187 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 189 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 219 Unleaded Gasoline........................... 98 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 185 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 143 Vanity Mirror................................... 65 Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 106 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 214 Vehicle Identification Number..... 212 Vehicle Storage.............................. 179 Ventilation......................................... 75 VIN.................................................. 212 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 185 Viscosity, Oil................................... 140 Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 50 Seat Belts...................................... 33 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 27 Warranty Coverages..................... 226 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 148 Operation...................................... 44 Washing.......................................... 182 Waxing and Polishing................... 183 Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 45 Alignment and Balance............. 166 Compact Spare........................... 190 Wrench....................................... 192 Main MenustIndex Windows Cleaning...................................... 186 Operating the Power................... 59 Rear, Defogger............................ 58 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 44 Defroster...................................... 78 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 160 Operation...................................... 44 Worn Tires..................................... 165 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 210 Main MenustGas Station Information Gasoline: (S) (Except S) UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Premium UNLEADED Pump octane of 91 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity. 60 l (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal) 5-speed Manual Transmission Oil: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity API SF or SG grade recom- mended Capacity: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt,1.7 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity: 2.4 l (2.5 US qt,2.1 Imp qt) Recommended Engine Oil: (Except US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 5W-30 viscosity (US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil SAE 10W-30 viscosity Engine Oil Capacity: including filter (US: S, Canada: S) 3.8 l (4.0 USqt,3.3 Imp qt) (US: Si, Canada: SR, SR 4WS) 4.3 l (4.5 USqt,3.8 Imp qt) (US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) 4.8 l (5.1 US qt,4.2 Imp qt) without filter (US: S, Canada: S) 3.5 l (3.7 US qt,3.1 Imp qt) (US: Si, Canada: SR, SR 4WS) 4.0 l (4.2 US qt,3.5 Imp qt) (US: VTEC, Canada: SR-V) 4.5 (4.8 US qt,4.0 Imp qt) Tire Pressure (measured cold): (S) 205 kPa (2.1 kg/cm2, 30 psi) (Except S) 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi) Spare Tire Pressure: 415 kPa (4.15 kg/cm2, 60 psi) Tire Size (Front and Rear): (S) 185/70R1487H (Except S) 205/55R15 87V Spare Tire: (S) T115/70D14 (Except S) T135/80D15 Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door- jamb. 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1995 Honda Prelude Owners Manual