2008 Honda S2000 Owners Manual

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........................ ............................. ................. Index Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights Headlights Side Turn Signal Lights Specifications Turn Signal Lights ......................... .......................... ................................. ........... ............................ .................... .............................. Bulbs, Halogen . 179 . 183 . 179 . 182 . 235 . 181 . 179 ............. ............................ ............. .................... Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Cargo, How to Carry CAUTION, Explanation of CD Care CD Changer CD Changer Error Messages CD Player Error Messages CD Player Certification Label Chains, Tires Changing a Flat Tire ......................................... ................................... ..... ......... ....................................... ........................ ................................. .................... . 234 . 41 . 138 . iii . 117 . 116 . 121 . 120 . 114 . 232 . 194 . 201 CONTINUED 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２６　０９：３５：０２　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２５９ Index Changing Oil ... How to When to ........................................ ...................................... Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Child Safety Booster Seats Child Seats Important Safety Reminders Larger Children Risk with Airbags Small Children . 171 . 161 . 46, 218 . 145 ............ . 29 ..................................... . 38 .............................. . 34 ................................... . 32 ..... . 37 .......................... . 30 ....................... . 33 ............................. . 34 ....................................... . 184 ....................... . 56 ................................................. . 178 ................................... . 242 ........................ . 146 ............ . 200 ...................... . 248 ............... . 43 ............. . 72 .............................. Convertible Top Cover ............... . 74 .. Lowering the Convertible Top . 72 . 77 Maintenance ................................ ..... Raising the Convertible Top . 76 Child Seats Cleaning Seat Belts Clock Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Tire Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Convertible Top ＊ II Wind Deflector ............................ . 75 Coolant Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge ........................................ .................................... ......................... ................... . 173 . 132 . 173 . 55 Crankcase Emission Control System Cruise Control Indicator Cruise Control Operation Cup Holder Customer Service Office ........................................ ................ ............ ...................................... ............. . 242 . 47 . 124 . 90 . 248 ............... ................................... DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard Dashboard Lower Pocket Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights .............. ................ . iii . 3, 44 . 92 . 59 Indicator ....................................... ................................. ......... ................ ........ Dead Battery Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Defrosting the Windows Differential Fluid . 48 . 214 . 250 . 61 . 99, 103 . 177 .......................... ＊ Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick .................................... ............... Engine Oil .................................. .......................... ........ ..................... ................... Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Do Not Tow a Trailer Doors . 234 . 59 . 131 . 59 . 150 . 173 . 153 Locking and Unlocking Monitor Indicator Power Door Locks .............. ....................... ...................... ........ . 65 . 47 . 65 . 236 ＊ DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, Manual Transmission ............................. Driver and Passenger Safety Driving ........................................... .................................... ........................ .................. Driving Guidelines Dust and Pollen Filter Economy . 147 . 5 . 143 . 133 . 144 . 185 ........... Economy, Fuel .............................. . 133 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２６　０９：３５：０９　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６０ Index Emergencies . 199 . 214 Battery, Jump Starting . 220 Brake System Indicator . 201 Changing a Flat Tire . 218 Charging System Indicator Checking the Fuses . 223 Closing the Convertible Top . 221 Hazard Warning Flashers . 60 . 214 Jump Starting Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 218 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 210 . 215 Overheated Engine Towing . 228 . 88 . 60 . 228 . 66 . 242 . 245 .................................. ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ... ......... ............................ ..... ... .................. ....................................... ........................... ...................... ...................... ............ ....................... ............. Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emergency Trunk Opener Emissions Controls Emissions Testing, State Engine Adding Engine Coolant Coolant Temperature Gauge If It Won’t Start Malfunction Indicator . 173 ............ .... . 55 . 212 ......................... Lamp ................................ Oil Life Indicator ....................... . 47, 219 . 161 Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Start Button Starting . 46, 218 . 170 . 215 . 234 . 148 . 146 . 146 Ethanol in Gasoline . 128 Evaporative Emission Controls . 242 Exhaust Fumes . 41 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........ .............. ............................... ............................ ............................ ............................... ....................................... ...................... ... ............................... Belts by ........................................ . 14 ............................ Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filters ........................................... .................... . 97, 101 . 95 . 129 Dust and Pollen Oil ......................... ............................................... ............. ................... ................... Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Flat Tire, Repairing a Fluids . 185 . 171 . 60 . 201 . 206 Brake .......................................... . 178 Four-way Flashers Fuel Clutch Manual Transmission Windshield Washer ......................................... .............. .................. .......................... ................................................. ...................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ............................... ........................ ............................... .............. ..................... Fill Door and Cap Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Refueling Fuel Economy Fuel Station Procedures Fuses, Checking the . 178 . 176 . 175 . 60 . 128 . 129 . 54 . 49 . 128 . 128 . 129 . 133 . 129 . 223 Gas Mileage, Improving Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling ............... ......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ . 133 . 128 . 54 . 49 . 128 . 129 CONTINUED III 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：００：４６　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６１ Index Gauges . 53 Engine Coolant Temperature . 55 Fuel . 54 ............................................. ... ............................................... Gearshift Lever Positions Manual Transmission Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................. (GVWR) .............. . 148 . 139, 234 . 179 . 78 . 79 . 84 . 86 . 86 . 75 . 60 Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hardtop, Removable Installation Removal Storing Washing Wind Deflecter ............. ....................... ................................... ....................................... .......................................... ....................................... ............................ .............. Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights High Beam Indicator Reminder Tone Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on ........................................ ............ .................. ........................... ........ ................................... Heating ..................................... . 179 . 59 . 49 . 59 . 199 . 59 . 96, 100 IV Heating and Cooling System . 96, 100 . 59 High Beam Lever . 130 Hood, Opening the . 57 Horn Hydraulic Clutch . 178 ............................ ....................... .................................................. ........................... Identification Number, Vehicle ....................................... . 232 Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System .............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators . 62 . 64 . 243 . 63 . 6 . 47 .............. System) ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................ Charging System Cruise Control Door-open DRL(Daytime Running ............................. .................................... . 46, 220 . 46, 220 . 47 . 47 Lights) ...................................... . 48 EPS (Electrical Power .................................. ................................... ........ ...................................... Steering) High Beam Key (Immobilizer System) Low Fuel Low Oil Pressure Low Tire Pressure Maintenance Required Malfunction Indicator . 48 . 49 . 49 . 49 . 46, 218 . 51, 240 . 50 ................ .............. ............... Lamp ................................ .................................. ....................................... ............................................... ........................... .................................. Peak Power Seat Belt SRS TPMS System Trunk-open Turn Signal and Hazard . 47, 219 . 52 . 46 . 47 . 240 . 47 Warning Recommended Pressures Indicators, Instrument Panel Inflation, Proper Tire ................................... . 48 .. VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50 . 46 ......... . 189 ................... . 190 ........ ................................... . 87 . 190 ............................. . 34 .................... . 45 ............................ ........ . 60 Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：００：５４　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６２ Interior Lights Introduction ................................. ........................................ . 92 . i Jacking Up the Vehicle Jack, Tire Jump Starting ................ ....................................... ................................ . 202 . 201 . 214 Keys .................................................. . 62 Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights ....................... ................. .................. . 232 . 59 . 12, 17 Bulb Replacement Turn Signal .................... .................................. .................................... ...... Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks . 179 . 59 . 139 . 64 Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door ....... ............................ . 64 . 129 Power Door Trunk ................................. ........................................... ........................ ......................... Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator ... Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 65 . 65 . 132 . 49 . 46, 218 . 234 . 138 ... ........... Maintenance .................................. ........................................ ......................... Minder Minder Indicator Owner’s Maintenance . 159 . 160 . 50 Safety Checks ................................... .......................................... . 167 . 160 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 225 Manual Transmission . 147 . 176 Manual Transmission Fluid . 53 Meters, Gauges . 128 Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting . 87 . 137 Modifying Your Vehicle ................... ........ ............................... ................... .......................... ............... Index New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification .................. ..................... ................... ............... . 128 . 148 . i . 232 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 128 . 53 Odometer Odometer, Trip . 53 Oil ... ......................................... ............................... Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ...................... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity . 171 . 161 . 131 . 46, 218 Chart ...................................... ........... . 171 . 64 ON (Ignition Key Position) Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Opening the Trunk Outside Mirrors .................................... ......................... .............................. . 242 . 65 . 87 CONTINUED 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２６　０９：３５：１７　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６３ Index .... Outside Temperature Indicator . 55 . 215 Overheating, Engine .................... . 167 Owner’s Maintenance Checks .... ......................... Oxygenated Fuels . 128 Indicator . 60 . 149 . 88 Panel Brightness Control .............. Parking ........................................... Parking Brake ................................. Parking Brake and Brake System ..................................... ................................. ..................... ............................. ................................... .......................... .................. .............................. ......... ........................ ......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... . 220 . 59 . 52 . 243 . 185 . 65 . 90 . 70 . 14 . 145 . 10 Additional Safety Precautions . 15 . 14 Advice for Pregnant Women . 29 . 29 Parking Lights Peak Power Indicator PGM-FI System Pollen Filter Power Door Locks Power Socket Location Power Windows Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts Preparing to Drive Protecting Adults and Teens Protecting Children General Guidelines VI Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children ....... ......... . 37 . 33 ................... ................... ............. ................. Radiator Overheating . 215 Radio/CD Sound System . 104 Radio Theft Protection . 123 Readiness Codes . 219, 245 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 183 . 87 Rear View Mirror . 61 Rear Window Defogger Reclining the Seat-backs . 69 Recommended Shift Speeds . 148 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .. ............................ ................. ................ ....... Towing Refueling Reminder Indicators Remote Transmitter Removable Hardtop ....................................... ........................................ ....................... ....................... ........................ ................................... ....................................... .......................................... ....................................... ............................ . 228 . 129 . 45 . 67 . 78 . 79 . 84 . 86 . 86 . 75 Installation Removal Storing Washing Wind Deflector Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades .............. ................ .......................................... ................................ .................................... ........................................... ............................. Replacing Seat Belts After a . 185 . 171 . 222 . 179 . 168 . 192 . 186 Crash ............................................ .......... Reporting Safety Defects Reserve Tank, Engine ＊ . 18 . 250 Coolant ............................... Restraint, Child Reverse Lockout Rotation, Tire ............................... ........................... ................................ . 132, 173 . 29 . 148 . 191 ＊ Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features .................................. ......... ................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. .............................. Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages . 8, 16 . 250 . 7 . 9 . 8 . 42 . iii Airbags Seat Belts 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：０１：０４　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６４ Index . 8, 16 . 16 . 14 Seat Belts ..................................... Additional Information Advice for Pregnant Women Automatic Seat Belt ............... ..... Tensioners ............................... ..................................... ...................... ................................ Cleaning Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Indicator and . 18 . 184 . 17 . 18 Beeper ................................ System Components Use During Pregnancy ................... ............... ........................ ............................... Seats, Adjusting the Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedures Setting the Clock Shifting ................... ........................... ......... ............................ . 16, 46 . 16 . 14 . 69 . 232 . 167, 168 . 251 . 129 . 56 ＊ Manual Transmission Side Turn Signal, Bulb .............. . 147 Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System .............................. ............................... ..................................... ................................ . 182 . 59 . 194 . 104 Spare Tire Inflating Specifications Spark Plugs Specifications Speed Control Speed Limiter SRS, Additional Information . 190 . 235 . 234 . 234 . 124 . 148 . 20 Additional Safety Precautions . 28 . 27 Airbag Service Airbag System Components . 20 How the SRS Indicator ...................................... ............................ .................................... ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... ... ............................. ...... Works ....................................... . 25 How Your Airbags Work ......................................... SRS Indicator Start Button Starting the Engine ............................. ................................... ....................... . 22 . 25, 47 . 146 . 146 In Cold Weather at High Altitude .................................. ................ .............. ........ With a Dead Battery State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel . 146 . 214 . 245 . 215 Anti-theft Column Lock Stereo Sound System ............. ................... . 64 . 104 Storing Your Vehicle .................... Stuck Vehicle ................................ Summer Tires ............................... Supplemental Restraint System . 197 . 228 . 194 Servicing .................................. SRS Indicator System Components ......................... ................... .................................. Synthetic Oil . 27 . 25, 47 . 20 . 171 Taillights, Changing Bulbs .......... . 183 Taking Care of the Unexpected . 199 Technical Descriptions DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Three Way Catalytic ＊ .... ..... . 236 . 242 Converter . 244 ............................... . 55 ....................... Temperature Gauge . 18 ................... Tensioners, Seat Belts Theft Protection, Radio ................ . 123 .. Three Way Catalytic Converter . 244 . 56 Time, Setting the ............................ .................................... Tire Chains . 194 CONTINUED VII 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２６　０９：３５：２５　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６５ Index (TPMS) . 201 . 238 Tire Repair Kit Tires Low Tire Pressure Indicator TPMS Indicator Tire, How to Change a Flat ......... Tire Labeling ................................. Tire Pressure Monitoring System .................................. ... ........................ .............................. ............................................... .............................. ................................... ........................................ Air Pressure Balancing Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare Tire DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Repairing Replacing Rotation, Do not Snow Specifications Summer Tire Wear ................. .... ...................................... .................................. .................................... ................................... ........................ ........................................... ............................ ............................. ........................................... ................... . 154 . 154 . 155 . 206 . 188 . 190 . 191 . 194 . 190, 192 . 200 . 236 . 189 . 190 . 206 . 193 . 192 . 194 . 235 . 194 . 190 . 201 ................. Tools, Tire Changing Towing ＊ A Trailer, Do Not ...................... . 153 VIII Emergency Wrecker Trailer, Do Not Tow a Transmission ................ .................. . 228 . 153 Checking Fluid Level, Manual ......................... ........................... .............. Transmission Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Manual . 176 . 176 . 233 Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk Transmission ......................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ ................................. ............. .................................... Emergency Trunk Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator Turn Signals . 147 . 236 . 53 . 65 . 66 . 65 . 47 . 59 Unexpected, Taking Care of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 199 .......................................... .. . 236 . 128 ........................ ....... . 173 ＊ Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ................. ...................... .... . 139 . 234 . 232 System VSA System Indicator VSA Activation Indicator VSA Off Switch .................................... ................ ........... ......................... ............................. Vehicle Storage Ventilation VIN Viscosity, Oil ............................... ................................................. .................................. . 152 . 50 . 50 . 153 . 197 . 98, 102 . 232 . 171 WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield ............ ......... .................. . iii . 42 . 249 ＊ Wheels Checking the Fluid Level Operation ........ ..................................... ........................................... ............ .............................. Alignment and Balance Wrench, Nut . 175 . 58 . 188 . 192 . 202 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：０１：１３　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６６ . 99, 101 . 70 .... . 58 . 99, 103 . 58 ....................... Wind Deflector Windows, Operating the Power Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers ....................................... ............................. ....................................... Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing ....................... ..................................... .................................... ..... . 186 . 58 . 193 . 228 ＊ : U.S. only Index IX 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：０１：１５　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６７ 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：０１：１７　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６８ 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１８：０１：３２　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０２６９ Service Information Summary 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 ) 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 ). 170 Oil change capacity (including filter): 5.1 US qt (4.8 ) Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 176 ). Capacity: 1.7 US qt (1.6 ) Differential Fluid: SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil. API service classified GL5 or GL6 only (see page 177 ). Fluid change capacity: 0.78 US qt (0.74 ) 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 178 ). 2008 S2000 ０７／０７／２５　１７：２７：０２　３１Ｓ２Ａ６８０　０００１ 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. 2008 S2000

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2008 Honda S2000 Owners Manual