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Honda Prelude (2000 year). Instruction - part 16

Changing a Flat Tire

6. The jack is behind a cover in the

left fender. Remove the cover by
turning the handle clockwise, then
pulling on the cover.

7. Turn the jack's end bracket

counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.

8. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

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HANDLE

COVER

WHEEL WRENCH

JACK

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9. Locate the jacking point nearest

the tire you need to change. It is
pointed to by a mark molded
into the underside of the body.
Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.

10. Use the extension and wheel

wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.

11. Remove the wheel nuts and flat

tire. Temporarily place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside

surface of the wheel facing up.

You could scratch the wheel if you
put it face down.

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JACKING

POINT

WHEEL

WRENCH

EXTENSION

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12. Before mounting the spare tire,

wipe any dirt off the mounting

surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully, it may be hot from
driving.

13. Put on the spare tire. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight,

then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.

14. Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

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15. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

8 0 l b f . f t ( 1 0 8 N . m , 1 1 k g f . m )

16. Remove the center cap before

storing the flat tire in the trunk

well.

17. Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.

18. Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.

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WING BOLT

SPACER

CONE

CENTER CAP

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Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won't Start

19. Secure the flat tire by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.

20. Store the jack in its holder. Turn

the jack's end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tool kit.

21. Store the center cap in the trunk.

Make sure it does not get scratch-
ed or damaged.

22. Lower the trunk floor, then close

the trunk lid.

Type SH only

If you mount the compact spare on
either front or rear tire, it may cause
the ATTS indicator light in the
instrument panel to come on due to
the difference in tire diameter. The
light will go out when the proper tire
is installed.

If Your Engine Won't Start
Diagnosing why your engine won't
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almost

nothing. The engine's starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor

operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning

faster than normal, but the engine

does not start up and run.

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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could

seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

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If Your Engine Won't Start

Nothing Happens or the Starter

Motor Operates Very Slowly

When you turn the ignition switch to

START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:

Your car has the Immobilizer

System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page

A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system

indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly.

Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,

the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check

their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don't light at all,
the battery is discharged. See

Jump Starting on page

244

Turn the ignition switch to START

(III). If the headlights do not dim,

check the condition of the fuses. If
the fuses are OK, there is proba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. (See

Emergency Towing on page

258

If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections

(see page

198

). You can then try

jump starting the car from a booster

battery (see page

244

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If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting

The Starter Operates Normally

In this case, the starter motor's
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when yon turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to

Starting the

Engine on page

141

Do you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.

The low fuel level warning light

may not be working, so you were
not reminded to fill the tank.

There may be an electrical

problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses

(see page

254

If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See

Emergency

Towing on page

258

Jump Starting

If your car's battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.

You cannot start a Honda with an

automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.

To jump start your car, follow these

directions closely:

1. Open the hood and check the

physical condition of the battery

(see page

198

). In very cold

weather, check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy

or like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.

Attempting to jump start with a frozen

battery can cause it to rupture.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A / C , stereo system,
lights, etc.

Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.

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A battery can explode if you do

not follow the correct procedure,

seriously injuring anyone
nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away

from the battery.

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3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive ( + ) terminal on the
booster battery. Connect the other
end to the positive ( + ) terminal
on your Honda's battery.

4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative ( — ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this

jumper cable to any other part of

the engine.

5. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, have an assistant start

that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

6. Start your car. If the starter motor

still operates slowly, check the

jumper cable connections to make

sure they have good metal-to-
metal contact.

7. Once your car is running, discon-

nect the negative cable from your
car, then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable from
your car, then the booster battery.

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If Your Engine Overheats

The pointer of your car's tempera-

ture gauge should stay in the mid-
range under most conditions. It may
go higher if you are driving up a long
steep hill on a very hot day. If it
climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason.

Driving with the temperature gauge

pointer at the red mark can cause

serious damage to your engine.

Your car can overheat for several

reasons, such as lack of coolant or a
mechanical problem. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.
In either case, you should take
immediate action.

1. Safely pull to the side of the road.

Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.

Turn off the heating and cooling

system and all other accessories.

Turn on the hazard warning

indicators.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine.

3. If you do not see steam or spray,

leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading

(climbing a long, steep hill on a

hot clay with the A / C running, for
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.

4. If the temperature gauge stays at

the red mark, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more signs

of steam or spray, then open the

hood.

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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

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If Your Engine Overheats

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,

such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see

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258

7. If you don't find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page

131

). If the level is below the

M I N mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.

8. If there was no coolant in the

reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, before check-
ing the radiator.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.

10. Start the engine and set the

temperature control lever to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.

Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.

11. Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See

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258

12. If the temperature stays normal,

check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.

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Removing the radiator cap

while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

This indicator should light when the

ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
after the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low for a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should

take immediate action.

Running the engine with low oil

pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off

the engine as soon as yon can safely get
the car stopped.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine. Turn on the hazard

warning indicators.

2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open

the hood and check the oil level

(see page

130

). Although oil level

and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the

level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page

181

4. Start the engine and watch the oil

pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn off the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired before you can
continue driving. (See

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258

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Charging System Indicator

This indicator should come on when

the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out after the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine

is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.

Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear
clefogger, cruise control, etc. Try not
to use other electrically-operated
controls such as the power windows.
Keep the engine running and take
extra care not to stall it. Starting the
engine will discharge the battery
rapidly.

By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.

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CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates one of the
engine's emissions control systems

may have a problem. Even though

you may feel no difference in your

car's performance, it can reduce

your fuel economy and cause your

car to put out excessive emissions.
Continued operation may cause
serious damage.

If you have recently refueled your
car, the cause of this indicator
coming on could be a loose or
missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap
and tighten it until it clicks several
times. Replace the fuel fill cap if it is
missing. Tightening the cap will not
make the indicator turn off
immediately; it takes three driving
trips.

If the indicator remains on past three
driving trips, or the fuel cap was not
loose or missing, have the car
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible. Drive moderately until the
dealer has inspected the problem.

Avoid full-throttle acceleration and

driving at high speed.

You should also have the dealer

inspect your car if this indicator
comes on repeatedly, even though it
may turn off as you continue driving.

If you keep driving with the
malfunction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your car's emissions controls
and engine. Those repairs may not be
covered by your car's warranties.

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

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Brake System Indicator

The Brake System indicator light

comes on when you turn the ignition
ON (II). If the parking brake is not
set, it goes off after you start the
engine. If the parking brake is set, it

goes off when you fully release the
parking brake with the engine
running.

If it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with the car's

brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low fluid level in the

brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it feels
normal. If it does, check the brake
fluid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page

193

). If the

fluid level is low, take the car to your

dealer and have the brake system
inspected for leaks or worn brake
pads.

However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because of the
brake system's dual-circuit design, a
problem in one part of the system

will still give you braking at two
wheels. You will feel the brake pedal
go down much farther before the car
begins to slow down, and you will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.

Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road

when it is safe. Because of the

longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car. You

should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible. (See

Emergency

Towing on page

258

If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.

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Closing the Moonroof

If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof, do the following:

1. Check the fuse for the moonroof

motor (see page

254

). If the fuse

is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the moonroof. If the

new fuse blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually.

3. Get the sunroof wrench out of the

tool kit in the trunk.

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to

remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.

5. Insert the moonroof wrench into

the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
fully closed.

6. Remove the wrench. Replace the

round plug.

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SOCKET

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Fuses

All the electrical circuits in your car

have fuses to protect them from a

short circuit or overload. These

fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

The under-hood fuse box is located

in the back of the engine compart-
ment on the passenger's side. To

open it, push the tab as shown.

The interior fuse box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver's side.
To open it, turn the knob as shown.

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TAB

INTERIOR

KNOB

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