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
................................ ....................
. 262
. 263
(U.S. Vehicles)
Authorized Manuals
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. 265
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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:
248
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:
−
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
−
Warranty Coverages
a seat SeatBeltLimitedWarranty belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle.
−
ReplacementBatteryLimited provides prorated Warranty coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
−
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.
−
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.
−
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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Accessories
Installation
................................. ...............
. 126
. 82
Accessory Power Socket ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)
.....................................
....................................... ....................
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
....................
...................................
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
.................
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
................................... ....................................... ........................ ............................................
. 250
. 40
. 128
. ii
. 108
. 105
. 248
. 195
..............
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Index
Changing Oil
How to When to
... ...............
........................................ ...................................... .................... ............
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
II
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
........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... ....................
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
.............................. ............ ............. ................ ..... ..................
. 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
............................................... ............. ...................
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
............................................. ... ............................................... ............................... .................................
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
. 128
. 60
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk
. 60
. 121
. 62
. 66
Low Coolant Level
. 124
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 138
....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ ...
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.........................
Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage
... .........................................
. 48
. 46, 232
. 250
. 128
Maintenance
.................................. ... ........................................ ....................................
. 147
Owner Maintenance Checks . 159
. 157
Record
Schedule
. 150
Maintenance Required Indicator . 51
..
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 234
. 137
Manual Transmission
. 172
Manual Transmission Fluid
Meters, Gauges
. 49
. 254
Methanol in Gasoline
Mirrors, Adjusting
. 80
................... ........ ............................... ................... ..........................
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
. 50
Odometer
Odometer, Trip
. 51
Oil
... ......................................... ...............................
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 163
. 150
. 123
. 46, 232
Chart
. 162
. 61
ON (Ignition Key Position)
Opening the Trunk
. 66
Operation in Foreign Countries . 255
Outside Mirrors
. 80
. 229
Overheating, Engine
Oxygenated Fuels
. 254
...................................... ........... ......................... .. .............................. .................... .........................
New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
.................. .....................
.................. ...............
. 120
. 138
. ii
. 248
Paint Touch-up Panel Brightness Control Parking Brake Parking Lights PGM-FI System
.............................. .............. ................................. ................................. .............................
. 210
. 54
. 81
. 53
. 257
Index
..................
. 209
Polishing and Waxing Power
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Protecting Adults
Door Locks Engine, Specifications Mirrors Windows
. 62
. 250
. 80
. 70
. 17
. 12
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
. 17
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 18
. 29
. 26
.................................. .............. ......................................... ...................................... ......... ............................ ... ..... ........................ ....... .........
Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children
................... .......................
. 229
Radiator Overheating
. 94
Radio Sound System
Readiness Codes
. 235, 259
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 202
. 80
Rear View Mirror
. 69
Reclining the Seat-backs
Recommended Shift Speeds
. 138
.. ............................ ................ .......
...................
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Index
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
Towing
....................................... ............................. .......................
Reminder Lights Remote Transmitter Replacement Information
. 245
. 45
. 63
Air Cleaner Engine Coolant Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Spark Plugs Tires Wiper Blades
................................ .......................... ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ................................ ........................................... .............................
. 176
. 167
. 163
. 239
. 198
. 150
. 178
. 193
. 184
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
Restraint, Child Rotation, Tire
............................................ ............................... ................................
. 34
. 19
. 192
........................................
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages
............ ............. ...............................
. 8
. 264
. 41
. ii
VI
Seat Belts
Additional Information Advice for Pregnant Women Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and Beeper System Components Use During Pregnancy
........................................... ............... ..... ..................................... ...................... ................................ ...... ................... ............... ........................ ............................... ........................... ............................. .........
Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Shifting
. 8
. 33
. 17
. 212
. 33
. 34
. 46
. 33
. 17
. 69
. 248
. 150
. 265
. 121
The 6-speed Manual
Transmission
.........................
. 137
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in
Signaling Turns 6-speed Manual Transmission
......................... ...............................
. 200
. 55
Checking Fluid Level Shifting the
............... ................................ ..................................... ................... ..................................
Snow Tires Solvent-type Cleaners Sound System
. 172
. 137
. 195
. 208
. 94
Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
Spark Plugs, Replacing Specifications Charts Speed Control Speedometer SRS, Additional Information
. 218
. 251
. 178
. 250
. 115
. 49
. 36
Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the Automatic Seat Belt
...................................... ............................ ................ .................... ................................ ................................... .......... ...
Tensioners Work
....................
. 34
. 38
. 36
. 36
. 39
. 38, 47
. 135
How the SRS Indicator
Works
How Your Airbags Work SRS Components SRS Service
....................................... ........... ........................ ..................................
SRS Indicator Light Starting the Engine
.................. .......................
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude
.................................. ................ .............. ........
With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel
. 136
. 226
. 259
. 229
Anti-theft Column Lock
Stereo Sound System
............. .....................
. 60
. 94
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Index
Storing Your Car ........................... Stuck Car ....................................... Supplemental Restraint System
. 206
. 243
......................................
Servicing SRS Indicator Tensioners, Seat Belts
.........................
. 39
. 38, 47
. 34
...............
.....................................
Tachometer
. 49
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in
. 202
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 217
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic
...... ..... .....................
. 252
. 256
. 254
Converter
. 258
...............................
. 49
Temperature Gauge
.......................
. 34
Tensioners, Seat Belts
...................
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 258
. 195
Tire Chains
....................................
. 219
Tire, How to Change a Flat
.........
. 189
...............................................
Tires
..............................
. 189
. 192
...................................
Air Pressure Balancing
Checking Wear Compact Spare Tire DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications
......................... ................. ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ...................
. 191
. 218
. 252
. 189
. 191
. 193
. 192
. 195
. 251
. 219
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer, Do Not Emergency Wrecker Trailer, Do Not Tow a Transmission
...................... ................ ..................
. 145
. 245
. 145
Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed .......... ........................... ..............
Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the 6-speed Manual
. 172
. 172
. 248
Transmission
Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk
......................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ .................................
Emergency Trunk Opener Opening the
. 137
. 252
. 51
. 66
. 67
. 66
Open Monitor Light
................... ....................................
Turn Signals
. 47
. 55
Underside, Cleaning Unexpected, Taking Care
.....................
. 213
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......................................... .... ........................ ..................... .......
. 217
. 252
. 120
. 211
. 164
Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Vinyl Cleaning Viscosity, Oil
...................... .... ............................. ........................................ ................................................. ............................... ..................................
. 250
. 248
. 206
. 88
. 248
. 212
. 162
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WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............. ......... ....................
. ii
. 41
. 263
Checking the Fluid Level Operation
Washing Waxing and Polishing Wheels
........ ..................................... ......................................... .................. ........................................... ............ ...... ......................................
Alignment and Balance Cleaning Aluminum Alloys Wrench Windows
. 171
. 56
. 208
. 209
. 194
. 192
. 210
. 219
Cleaning Operating the Power
..................................... ..................
. 213
. 70
Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
..................................... ..................................... .......................................
. 213
. 91
. 56
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ..................................... .................................... .....
. 184
. 55
. 191
. 245
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Premium unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page
).
161
Oil change capacity (including filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8 )
6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
172
).
Capacity:
1.6 US qt (1.5 )
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Spare Tire Pressure: Front:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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
174
).
Main MenuTable of Contents2003 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii
Your Car at a Glance ......................................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................43
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................85
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................119
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...........................................................................................................................................................133
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................147
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care.........................................................................................................................................207
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................217
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................247
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................261
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................265
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the S2000. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
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Congratulations on your selection of the 2003 Honda S2000. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and