Starting The Engine - Honda 1991 Prelude Owner's Manual

Before Starting
Manual Transmission:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Push the clutch pedal all the way in (see NOTE below).
3. Shift the transmission to neutral.
NOTE:
On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the engine will
not crank unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Automatic Transmission:
1. Make sure the shift lever is in Park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake and the foot brake.

Starting the Engine

NOTE:
When starting in cold weather, keep all unnecessary electrical
circuits off (lights, defogger, etc.) for the best battery output.
Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait
10 seconds before going to the next step.
1 .With your foot off the accelerator start the engine by turning the
key to the III position.
2. If the engine won't start within 15 seconds or starts but fails to
continue to run, push the accelerator pedal halfway, and hold it
there while cranking the engine. Once the engine starts, release
the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
3. If it doesn't start within 15 seconds, push the accelerator pedal
down to the floor and hold it there while cranking in order to clear
flooding. Try step 2 again.
Starting the Engine
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