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20 A − − 70 A 60 A

Rear Window Defogger Not used Not used EPS Air Pump

(AUXILIARY FUSE BOX)

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If Your Car Gets Stuck

If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page

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For very short distances, such as freeing the car, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchors in the front and rear bumpers.

2.

3.

To use the towing hook:

1.

Remove the cover from the bumper.

Remove the towing hook, hook extension, and wheel wrench from the tool box.

Using the wheel wrench, fasten the extension into the bolt hole in the anchor.

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If Your Car Gets Stuck

4.

Screw the towing hook into the extension and tighten it securely by hand.

To avoid damage to your car, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.

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Emergency Towing

If your car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization that provides roadside assistance. Never tow your car behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

There are three popular types of professional towing equipment.

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The operator

Flat-bedEquipment loads your vehicle on the back of a This is the only way your truck. S2000 should be transported. When you contact the towing agency, inform them that you have an S2000
and that a flat-bed is required.

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The tow

WheelLiftEquipment truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two tires remain on the ground. Because the S2000 sits so low, the body could come in contact with the ground and be damaged. towing is unacceptable.

This method of

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Emergency Towing

− The tow

Sling-typeEquipment truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car’s suspension and body can be seriously damaged. This method of towing is unacceptable.

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Technical Information

The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of your Honda, and the locations of the identification numbers. It also includes information you should know about your vehicle’s tires and emissions control systems.

Identification Numbers Specifications DOT Tire Quality Grading

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Treadwear Traction Temperature

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Oxygenated Fuels ......................... Driving in Foreign Countries ...... Emissions Controls ....................... The Clean Air Act ..................... Crankcase Emissions Control .................................... Evaporative Emissions Control .................................... ... ....................

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Exhaust Emissions Controls . 257
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PGM-FI System Ignition Timing Control

System

System

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System

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Secondary Air Injection

System

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Three Way Catalytic

Converter

Replacement Parts

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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
.. ................ State Emission Testing . 259

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Identification Numbers

Your car has several identifying numbers located in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard. You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side. It is also on the Certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also provided in bar code on the Certification label.

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CERTIFICATION LABEL

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The Engine Number is stamped on the left front corner of the engine block.

The Transmission Number is on a label underneath the transmission.

TRANSMISSION NUMBER

Identification Numbers

ENGINE NUMBER

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162.0 in (4,115 mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 94.5 in (2,400 mm) 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 59.4 in (1,510 mm)

See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC

VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.31 in (87.0 x 84.0 mm)

121.8 cu-in (1,997 cm )

11.0 : 1

See the spark plug maintenance section, page 180 .

Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant

Engine oil

Manual transmission fluid Differential oil Windshield washer reservoir

Change ＊ Total Change ＊

Including filter Without filter

Total Change Total

13.2 US gal (50 )

1.72 US gal (6.5 ) 2.01 US gal (7.6 )

5.1 US qt (4.8 ) 4.8 US qt (4.5 ) 5.9 US qt (5.6 ) 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) 1.7 US qt (1.6 )

Change Total U.S. Cars Canadian Cars

0.78 US qt (0.74 ) 0.81 US qt (0.77 ) 2.7 US qt (2.6 ) 4.4 US qt (4.2 )

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1 :

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2 :

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

Specifications

Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track

Front Rear

Weights Gross vehicle weight rating

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs

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Lights Headlights

High Low

Daytime running lights Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/Taillights Side marker lights

Front Rear

Back-up lights License plate light Interior light Trunk light Side turn signal lights

Air conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type

12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V

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55 W 35 W 55 W(H1) 21 W 21 W 21 W/5 W 5 W 5 W 21 W 5 W 5 W 5 W 5 W

HFC-134a (R-134a) −

19.4 21.2 oz (550 600 g)

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SP-10

Battery Capacity

Fuses Under-hood

Interior

Alignment Toe

Camber

Caster

Tires Size

Pressure

Front Rear Front Rear Front

Front Rear Spare Tire Front Rear Spare Tire

Specifications

12 V

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36 AH/5 HR

See page 242 or the fuse box cover. See page 241 or the fuse label attached to the inside of the fuse box door under the dashboard.

0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.24 in (6.0 mm)

in

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0°30’ 1°30’ 6°

205/55R16 89W 225/50R16 92W T125/70D16 96M

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one- half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and the maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

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AA, A, B, C

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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A, B, C

Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Oxygenated Fuels

Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.

Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump.

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The following are the U.S. EPA and Canadian CGSB approved percentages of oxygenates:

ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’

(methyl or wood

METHANOL alcohol) Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel that contains methanol. Methanol can corrode metal parts in the fuel system, and also damage plastic and rubber components. This damage would not be covered by your warranties.

(Methyl Tertiary Butyl

MTBE Ether) You may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under warranty.

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Driving in Foreign Countries

If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available, be aware that using leaded gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor- mance and fuel mileage, and damage its emissions controls. It will no longer comply with U.S. and Canadian emissions regulations, and will be illegal to operate in North America. To bring your car back into compliance will require the replace- ment of several components, such as the oxygen sensors and the three way catalytic converter. These re- placements are not covered under warranty.

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Emissions Controls

The burning of gasoline in your car’s engine produces several byproducts. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon monoxide does not contribute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas.

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The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 152

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In Canada, Honda vehicles comply

with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured.

Crankcase Emissions Control System Your car has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from

the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned.

Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving.

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IgnitionTimingControlSystem This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced.

SecondaryAirInjectionSystem During engine warm-up, air is pumped into the exhaust to reduce emissions when the engine is cold.

ThreeWayCatalyticConverter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen (N ), and water vapor.

Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include four systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control, Secondary Air Injection System, and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These four systems work together to control the engine’s combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems.

PGM-FISystem The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions.

Emissions Controls

Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your car. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion.

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery The Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn into the engine and burned off.

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Have your car diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

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Three Way Catalytic Converter

The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.

The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car’s three way catalytic converter.

Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.

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Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state emissions test shortly after the battery has been disconnected or gone dead, it may not pass the test. This is because of certain ‘‘readiness codes’’ that must be set in the on- board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.

If the testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must get the vehicle re-tested within the next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for re-testing by doing the following.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly, but not completely, full (around 3/4).

Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more.

Make sure the ambient temperature is between 20° and 95°F.

State Emissions Testing

Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.

Keep the vehicle in Neutral. Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (approximately 3
minutes).

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State Emissions Testing

Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in 5th. Do not use the cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90
seconds).

Then drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal.

If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your Honda dealer.

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Warranty and Customer Relations

Customer Relations

Information

Warranty Coverages Reporting Safety Defects

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Authorized Manuals

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Customer Relations Information

Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Office.

U.S. Owners:

American Honda Motor Co. Honda Consumer Affairs

Department

Mail stop 500-2N-7D 1919 Torrance Blvd

Torrance, CA 90501-2746

telephone: (800) 993-1009

Canadian Owners: CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE 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

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In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Bella International P.O. Box 190816

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816

(787) 250-4318

When you call or write, please give us this information:

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Vehicle Identification Number (see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties:

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NewCarLimitedWarranty your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.

covers

EmissionsControlSystemsDefects WarrantyandEmissions PerformanceWarranty − warranties cover your car’s emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information.

these two

OriginalEquipmentBatteryLimited Warranty to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery.

this warranty gives up

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Warranty Coverages

a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle.

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ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.

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all exterior body panels are

RustPerforationLimitedWarranty − covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit.

AccessoryLimitedWarranty − 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.

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covers all genuine

ReplacementPartsLimited Warranty Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship.

ReplacementMufflerLifetime provides LimitedWarranty coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the car.

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Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2003 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 infor- mation is in a separate booklet.

Canadian Owners Please refer to the 2003 Warranty Manual that came with your car.

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Reporting 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.

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Owner’s Manual 2003 Honda S2000
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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.

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Accessories

Installation

................................. ...............

. 126
. 82

Accessory Power Socket ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)

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....................................... ....................

Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS) Air Cleaner Element Air Conditioning Maintenance Usage

..................... .............................. .............................. ............................................ ......................... ....................... ........................... ....................... ....... ......................................

Air Outlets (Vents) Air Pressure, Tires Alarm, Anti-theft Alcohol in Gasoline Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning Antifreeze Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

. 61
. 162
. 9
. 176
. 86
. 186
. 86
. 88
. 189
. 114
. 254
. 210
. 165

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Indicator Light Operation

. 47, 143
. 141
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 60
. 114
Anti-theft System Appearance Care . 207
. 82
Audio Panel

.......................... .......................... ......................................

Audio System Automatic Speed Control

.................................. .............

. 94
. 115

........

. 202

Back-up Lamp Replacement Battery

Charging System

Indicator

...........................

............................ .............................. ............................ ..............................

Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Beverage Holder Body Repair Brakes

.......................................... ............................. ................................... ............................................ ........... ............. .................... ........................................... .........................................

Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators, Disc

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Braking System Break-in, New Car

.............. ............................. ........................

. 46, 233
. 226
. 181
. 251
. 119
. 8
. 82
. 215
. 140
. 141
. 120
. 202
. 174
. 81
. 46, 236
. 140
. 140
. 120

Index

.. Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
. 53
Brights, Headlights ........................ . 198
Bulb Replacement ......................... . 202
Back-up Lights .......................... . 202
Brake Lights .............................. ................................. Headlights . 198
. 204
License Plate Lights ................. . 200
Side Marker Lights .................. . 251
Specifications ............................ . 200
.................... Turn Signal Lights .............................. . 198

Bulbs, Halogen

............................ ............. ............................

Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo, Carrying CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player Certification Label Chains

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. 250
. 40
. 128
. ii . 108
. 105
. 248
. 195

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Index

Changing Oil

How to When to

... ...............

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Changing a Flat Tire Changing Engine Coolant Charging System Indicator Check Engine Light Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Child Seats Cleaner, Air Cleaning

............ ..................................... ....................................... ................................... ......................................... .................... ................................... ...................................... ................................. ....................................... ....................................... ................................... ........................................... .................................... ................................... ........................ ............ ...................... .............

Aluminum Wheels Carpeting Exterior Floor Mats Interior Leather Seat Belts Vinyl Windows Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Tire Controls, Instruments and

. 163
. 150
. 219
. 167
. 46, 233
. 47, 234
. 134
. 18
. 22
. 176
. 207
. 210
. 211
. 208
. 211
. 211
. 212
. 212
. 212
. 213
. 175
. 256
. 136
. 218
. 43

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Covertible Top

. 72
................................ Convertible Top Cover ............... . 77
.. Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
. 78
Maintenance ................................ ........ Raising the Covertible Top . 75

Coolant

Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge

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Corrosion Protection Crankcase Emission Control

. 165
. 124
. 165
. 49
. 213

System

........................................ ............

Cruise Control Operation Customer Relations

. 256
. 115

Information

................................

. 262

DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defrosting the Windows Dimensions Dimming the Headlights

................ ....................................... ................ ............ ................ .................................... ...............

. ii . 44
. 54
. 264
. 91
. 250
. 53

Dipstick

Engine Oil

.................................. .......................... ........ ..................... ...................

Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Do Not Tow a Trailer Doors

Locking and Unlocking Monitor Light Power Door Locks

.............. .............................. ...................... ..........

DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 6-speed Manual

. 123
. 55
. 140
. 164
. 145

. 62
. 47
. 62
. 252

Driving

Transmission

............................. ........................................... .................................... ......................... ................

Economy In Bad Weather In Foreign Countries

. 138
. 133
. 125
. 144
. 255

Economy, Fuel Emergencies on the Road Battery, Jump Starting Changing a Flat Tire Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses

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. 125
. 217
. 226
. 219
. 233
. 239

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Index

Closing the Convertible Top . 237
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 232
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 234
. 229
Overheated Engine . 81
. 80
. 67
. 256
. 259

... ..... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ............ ....................... .............

Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine

Check Engine Light Compartment, Checking

...........

. 47, 234

in the Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge Drive Belt Malfunction Indicator

. 122
...................................... . 124
....................................... .... . 49
................................... . 188

Lamp

Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting

................................ ........ .............. ............................... ............................ ............................ ....................................... ......... ......................

Engine Cover, Opening the Ethanol in Gasoline

. 47, 234
. 46, 232
. 161
. 229
. 250
. 138
. 135
. 122
. 254

Evaporative Emission Controls . 256
Exhaust Fumes . 40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

... ...............................

Belts by

Exterior, Cleaning the

........................................ ..................

. 17
. 208

Fabric, Cleaning Fan, Interior Features, Comfort and

............................ .....................................

. 212
. 86

Convenience

Filling the Fuel Tank Filters Oil

................................ ....................

. 85
. 121

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Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids

. 163
. 80
. 219

Brake Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washer

.......................................... ......................................... .............. .................. ........ ..... ..........................

FM Stereo Radio Reception Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers

. 174
. 175
. 172
. 171
. 103
. 255
. 80

Fuel

Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Reserve Indicator Tank, Filling the

................................................. ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ ........................ .............. .............. .....................

Fuel Mileage, Improving Fuel Station Procedures Fuses, Checking the

. 120
. 121
. 50
. 120
. 254
. 48
. 121
. 125
. 121
. 239

Gasohol Gasoline

.......................................... ......................................... ............... ........................................... ................ ..................... ........................

Fuel Reserve Indicator Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Fuels Tank, Filling the

. 254
. 120
. 48
. 50
. 120
. 254
. 121

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Index

Gauges

. 49
Engine Coolant Temperature . 49
. 50
Fuel . 49
Speedometer Tachometer . 49

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Gearshift Lever Positions

6-speed Manual Transmission

Glass Cleaning

......................... ..............................

. 137
. 213

Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights

............. ..............

. 198
. 80

Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Tone Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on

............ .................. ........................... ........ ................................... ......... ............. ................. ................ .................................... .......................

Heating and Cooling System High Altitude, Starting at High-Low Beam Switch High Speed, Shifting at Hood Latch Hood, Opening the

. 54
. 48
. 53
. 198
. 53
. 86
. 136
. 53
. 138
. 178
. 122

IV

Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning

........................... .................................

. 175
. 145

Identification Number,

Vehicle

.......................................

. 248

Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System

.............................................. ........................................... ............

. 58
. 60
. 257

Indicator Lights, Instrument

Panel

............................................. ................... ................................... ............................. ............................ ........ ........................... .................................

Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Cleaning Interior Lights Introduction

........................................

. 45
. 189
. 80
. 191
. 44
. 54
. 211
. 83
. i

Jacking Up the Car Jack, Tire

....................... .......................................

. 220
. 219

Jump Starting

................................

. 226

Keys

..................................................

. 58

Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Leather, Cleaning Lights

....................... ................. ........................ .........................

Bulb Replacement Indicator Turn Signal Loading Cargo LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks

.................... ....................................... .................................. ............................... ......

. 248
. 55
. 33
. 212

. 198
. 45
. 55