2001 Honda S2000 Owners Manual

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A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the car to you Warranty and Customer Relations stMain MenuTable of ContentsU.S. Zone Office Map Western Zone P.O. Box 2260 700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90501-1490 (310)781-4565 Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186 12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii) South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 332-6250 Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301)990-2020 Southeastern Zone P.O. Box 1606 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30009-1606 (770) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (860)623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Northeastern Zone 115 Gaither Drive Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054 (856) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 Warranty and Customer Relations The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. stMain MenuTable of ContentsCanada Zone Office Map Warranty and Customer Relations CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416)287-4776 tMain MenuTable of ContentssWarranty Coverages U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: New Car Limited Warranty — covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your car's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2001 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your car for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2001 Warranty Manual that came with your car. Warranty and Customer Relations stMain MenuTable of ContentsReporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Warranty and Customer Relations tMain MenuTable of ContentssPurchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your car can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, 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 their 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. 61S2A01 61S2A01EL 61S2A30 31S2A610 stMain MenuTable of ContentsAuthorized 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 tMain MenuTable of ContentssAccessories Installation.................................. 122 Accessory Power Socket................ 82 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)....................................... 61 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 158 Airbag (SRS)...................................... 9 Air Cleaner Element...................... 172 Air Conditioning............................... 86 Maintenance............................... 182 Usage........................................... 86 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 88 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 185 Alarm, Anti-theft............................ 114 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 250 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 206 Antifreeze....................................... 161 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light.................... 45, 139 Operation.................................... 137 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 60 Anti-theft System........................... 114 Appearance Care........................... 203 Audio Panel....................................... 82 Audio System................................... 94 Automatic Car Washes................. 204 Automatic Speed Control................ 55 Back-up Lamp Replacement......... 198 Battery Charging System Indicator........................... 44, 229 Jump Starting............................. 222 Maintenance............................... 177 Specifications............................. 247 Before Driving............................... 115 Belts, Seat......................................... 8 Beverage Holder.............................. 82 Body Repair.................................... 211 Brakes............................................. 136 Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 137 Break-in, New Linings .............. 116 Bulb Replacement..................... 198 Fluid............................................ 170 Parking.......................................... 81 System Indicator.......................... 44 Wear Indicators, Disc ............... 136 Braking System.............................. 136 Index Break-in, New Car......................... 116 Brightness Control, Instruments... 52 Brights, Headlights......................... 51 Bulb Replacement.......................... 194 Back-up Lights........................... 198 Brake Lights............................... 198 Headlights.................................. 194 License Plate Lights.................. 200 Side Marker Lights ................... 196 Specifications............................. 247 Turn Signal Lights..................... 196 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 194 Capacities Chart............................. 246 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 39 Cargo, Carrying............................. 124 CAUTION, Explanation of............ ii CD Changer.................................... 108 Certification Label......................... 244 Chains............................................. 191 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Changing Oil How to......................................... 159 When to....................................... 146 Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 215 Changing Engine Coolant............. 163 Charging System Indicator ... 44, 229 Check Engine Eight............... 45, 230 Checklist, Before Driving............. 130 Child Safety.................................... 19 Child Seats........................................ 22 Cleaner, Air.................................... 172 Cleaning.......................................... 203 Aluminum Wheels..................... 206 Carpeting.................................... 207 Exterior....................................... 204 Floor Mats.................................. 207 Interior........................................ 207 Leather........................................ 208 Seat Belts................................. 208 Vinyl............................................ 208 Windows..................................... 209 Clutch Fluid.................................... 171 CO in the Exhaust......................... 252 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 132 Compact Spare Tire....................... 214 Controls, Instruments and.............. 41 Covertible Top................................. 72 Convertible Top Cover................ 77 Eowering the Convertible Top... 72 Maintenance................................. 78 Raising the Covertible Top......... 75 Coolant Adding......................................... 161 Checking..................................... 120 Proper Solution.......................... 161 Temperature Gauge.................... 47 Corrosion Protection..................... 209 Crankcase Emission Control System....................................... 252 Cruise Control Operation............... 55 Customer Relations Information................................. 258 Dipstick Engine Oil................................... 119 Directional Signals.......................... 53 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 136 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 160 Do Not Tow aTrailer.................... 141 Doors Eocking and Unlocking............... 62 Monitor Eight............................... 45 Power Door Locks....................... 62 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 248 Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 134 Driving............................................ 129 Economy..................................... 121 In Bad Weather.......................... 140 In Foreign Countries................. 251 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 42 Daytime Running Eights................ 52 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 262 Defrosting the Windows................ 91 Dimensions..................................... 246 Dimming the Headlights ................ 51 Economy, Fuel............................... 121 Emergencies on the Road............. 213 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 222 Changing a Flat Tire................. 215 Charging System Indicator ...... 229 Checking the Fuses................... 235 tMain MenusClosing the Convertible Top.... 233 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 228 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 230 Overheated Engine................... 225 Emergency Brake............................ 81 Emergency Flashers....................... 80 Emergency Trunk Opener............. 67 Emissions Controls........................ 252 Emissions Testing, State .............. 255 Engine Check Engine Light............45, 230 Compartment, Checking in the.......................................118 Coolant........................................ 120 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 47 Drive Belt.................................... 184 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................ 45, 230 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 44, 228 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 157 Overheating................................ 225 Specifications............................. 246 Speed Limiter............................. 134 Starting........................................ 131 Engine Cover, Opening the.......... 118 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 250 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 252 Exhaust Fumes................................ 39 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 17 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 204 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 208 Fan, Interior...................................... 86 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 85 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 117 Filters Oil................................................159 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 80 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 215 Fluids Brake...........................................170 Clutch..........................................171 Manual Transmission............... 168 Windshield Washer................... 167 FM Stereo Radio Reception......... 103 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 251 Four-way Flashers........................... 80 Index Fuel..................................................116 Fill Door and Cap....................... 117 Gauge............................................ 48 Octane Requirement................. 116 Oxygenated................................ 250 Reserve Indicator......................... 46 Tank, Filling the......................... 117 Fuel Mileage, Improving............... 121 Fuel Station Procedures ............... 117 Fuses, Checking the...................... 235 Gasohol........................................... 250 Gasoline.......................................... 116 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 46 Gauge............................................ 48 Octane Requirement................. 116 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 250 Tank, Filling the......................... 117 CONTINUED tMain MenusIndex Gauges.............................................. 47 Engine Coolant Temperature .... 47 Fuel................................................ 48 Speedometer................................ 47 Tachometer.................................. 47 Gearshift Lever Positions 6-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 133 Glass Cleaning............................... 209 Ignition Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 194 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 80 Headlights Daytime Running Lights............. 52 High Beam Indicator................... 46 Reminder Tone............................ 51 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 194 Turning on.................................... 51 Heating and Cooling System.......... 86 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 132 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 51 High Speed, Shifting at................. 134 Hood Latch..................................... 174 Hood, Opening the ........................ 118 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 171 Hydroplaning.................................. 141 Jump Starting................................. 222 Identification Number, Vehicle........................................ 244 Keys............................................. 58 Switch............................................ 60 Timing Control System............. 253 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel............................................ 43 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 185 Inside Mirror.................................... 80 Inspection, Tire.............................. 187 Instrument Panel............................. 42 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 52 Interior Cleaning............................ 207 Interior Lights.................................. 83 Introduction......................................... i Jacking Up the Car........................ 216 Jack, Tire........................................ 215 Keys................................................... 58 Label, Certification........................ 244 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 53 Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 33 Leather, Cleaning.......................... 208 Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 194 Indicator........................................ 43 Turn Signal................................. 196 Loading Cargo................................ 124 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 60 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 60 Fuel Fill Door............................. 117 Power Door.................................. 62 Trunk............................................ 66 Low Coolant Level......................... 120 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 134 Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 46 tMain MenusLow Oil Pressure Indicator... 44, 228 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 246 Luggage.......................................... 124 Maintenance................................... 143 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 155 Record......................................... 153 Schedule..................................... 146 Maintenance Required Indicator... 49 Malfunction Indicator Lamp. 45, 230 Manual Transmission.................... 133 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 168 Meters, Gauges................................ 47 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 250 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 80 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 116 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 134 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 116 Odometer.......................................... 48 Odometer, Trip................................ 48 Oil Change, How to ......................... 159 Change, When to....................... 146 Checking Engine....................... 119 Pressure Indicator............... 44, 228 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 158 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 61 Opening the Trunk.......................... 66 Operation in Foreign Countries... 251 Outside Mirrors............................... 80 Overheating, Engine..................... 225 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 250 Paint Touch-up............................... 206 Panel Brightness Control............... 52 Parking Brake.................................. 81 Parking Lights.................................. 51 PGM-FI System.............................. 253 Index Polishing and Waxing................... 205 Power Door Locks................................... 62 Engine, Specifications............... 246 Mirrors.......................................... 80 Windows....................................... 70 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17 Protecting Adults............................. 12 Additional Safety Precautions.... 18 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Protecting Children......................... 19 Protecting Larger Children........ 29 Protecting Small Children.......... 26 Radiator Overheating.................... 225 Radio Sound System........................ 94 Readiness Codes............................ 255 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 198 Rear View Mirror............................. 80 Reclining the Seat-backs................. 69 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 134 CONTINUED stMain MenuIndex Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing........................................ 241 Reminder Lights............................. 43 Remote Transmitter........................ 63 Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................. 172 Engine Coolant........................... 163 Engine Oil and Filter................. 159 Fuses........................................... 235 Eight Bulbs................................. 194 Schedule..................................... 146 Spark Plugs................................. 174 Tires............................................ 189 Wiper Blades.............................. 180 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash.............................................34 Restraint, Child................................ 19 Rotation, Tire................................. 188 Safety Belts....................................... 8 Safety Defects, Reporting............. 262 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 40 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts............................................ 8 Additional information................ 33 Advice for pregnant Women...... 17 Cleaning.................................... 208 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 33 Maintenance................................. 34 Reminder Eight and Beeper....... 44 System Components.................... 33 Use During Pregnancy................ 17 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 69 Serial Number................................ 244 Service Intervals............................ 146 Service Manual.............................. 263 Service Station Procedures .......... 117 Shifting The 6-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 133 Side Marker Eights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 196 Signaling Turns................................ 53 6-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level............... 168 Shifting the................................. 133 Snow Tires...................................... 191 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 204 Sound System................................... 94 Spare Tire Inflating.......................................214 Specifications............................. 247 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 174 Specifications Charts..................... 246 Speed Control.................................. 55 Speedometer.................................... 47 SRS, Additional Information........... 35 Additional Safety Precautions.... 38 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 37 How the SRS Indicator Works....................................... 37 How Your Airbags Work............ 35 SRS Components......................... 35 SRS Service................................... 38 SRS Indicator Light.................. 37, 45 Starting the Engine........................ 131 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 132 With a Dead Battery ................. 222 State Emissions Testing............... 255 Steam Coming from Engine......... 225 Steering Wheel Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 60 Stereo Sound System ...................... 94 tMain MenusStoring Your Car............................ 202 Stuck Car........................................ 239 Supplemental Restraint System Servicing....................................... 38 SRS Indicator..........................37, 45 Tensioners, Seat Belts................ 37 Tachometer...................................... 47 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 198 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 213 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 248 Emissions Control Systems...... 250 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 252 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 254 Temperature Gauge........................ 47 Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 37 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 254 Tire Chains..................................... 191 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 215 Tires................................................ 185 Air Pressure............................... 185 Balancing.................................... 188 Checking Wear.......................... 187 Compact Spare Tire .................. 214 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 248 Inflation....................................... 185 Inspection................................... 187 Replacing.................................... 189 Rotating....................................... 188 Snow............................................191 Specifications............................. 247 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 215 Towing A Trailer, Do Not....................... 141 Emergency Wrecker ................ 240 Trailer, Do Not Tow a................... 141 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed Manual Transmission........... 168 Fluid Selection............................ 168 Identification Number............... 244 Shifting the 6-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 133 Treadwear...................................... 248 Trip Meter........................................ 48 Trunk................................................. 66 Emergency Trunk Opener......... 67 Opening the ................................. 66 Index Open Monitor Light.................... 45 Turn Signals..................................... 53 Underside, Cleaning...................... 209 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 213 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 248 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 116 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 207 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 160 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246 Vehicle Identification Number..... 244 Vehicle Storage.............................. 202 Ventilation......................................... 88 VIN..................................................244 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 208 Viscosity, Oil................................... 158 CONTINUED tMain MenusIndex WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 40 Warranty Coverages..................... 261 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 167 Operation.................................... 54 Washing.......................................... 204 Waxing and Polishing................... 205 Wheels............................................ 189 Alignment and Balance............. 188 Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 206 Wrench....................................... 215 Windows Windshield Cleaning...................................... 209 Operating the Power................... 70 Cleaning...................................... 209 Defroster...................................... 91 Washers........................................ 54 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 180 Operation...................................... 53 Worn Tires..................................... 187 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241 tMain MenusService Information Summary Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 l ,11.0 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 10W-30 viscosity (see page 158). Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.1 US qt(4.8 l ,4.2 Imp qt) 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 168). Capacity: 1.6 US qt(1.5 l ,1.3 Imp qt) Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 170). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2) Spare Tire Pressure: Front: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) stMain Menu

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2001 Honda S2000 Owners Manual