Honda PRELUDE Owner's Manual page 118

Four Wheel Steering, Driving in Bad Weather
At very slow speeds, the rear wheels
steer in the opposite direction to the
front wheels. This helps in
maneuvers such as parallel parking
and U-turns.
At higher speeds, the rear wheels
first steer in the same direction as
the front wheels. This aids with
changing lanes. As you turn the
steering wheel more, the rear wheels
return to straight ahead and then
steer in the opposite direction to the
front wheels. This gives improved
handling when going around curves
at highway speeds.
Driving
The rear wheels return to the
straight ahead position when you
turn off the engine. They also return
to straight ahead if you sit still for
more than two minutes with the
engine running. They return to
steering mode as soon as you move
the steering wheel or start to drive
away.
The 4WS system is self-checking. If
it detects a problem anywhere in the
system, it turns on the 4WS indicator
on the instrument panel (see page
35) and points the rear wheels
straight ahead. Your car will then
drive like a conventional car without
4WS.
Driving in Bad Weather
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.