. 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
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
. 152
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
. 185
. 171
. 60
. 201
. 206
Index
Fluids
Four-way Flashers Fuel
Brake 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
. 178
. 176
. 175
. 60
. 128
. 129
. 54
. 49
. 128
. 128
. 129
. 133
. 129
. 223
Gas Mileage, Improving
...............
. 133
CONTINUED
III
2009 S2000 Index
Gasoline Gauge Low Fuel Indicator Octane Requirement Tank, Refueling
. 128
. 54
. 49
. 128
. 129
. 53
Engine Coolant Temperature . 55
Fuel
. 54
......................................... ........................................... ..................... ................ ........................ ............................................. ... ...............................................
Gauges
Gearshift Lever Positions Manual Transmission
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR)
..............
. 148
. 140, 234
Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hardtop, Removable
Installation Removal Storing Washing Wind Deflector
............. ....................... ................................... ....................................... .......................................... ....................................... ............................ ..............
Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Daytime Running Lights
........................................ ............
. 179
. 78
. 79
. 83
. 86
. 86
. 75
. 60
. 179
. 59
IV
.................. ........................... ........ ...................................
High Beam Indicator Reminder Tone Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on
. 49
. 59
. 179
. 59
.....................................
Heating
. 96, 100
Heating and Cooling System . 96, 100
. 59
High Beam Lever
. 130
Hood, Opening the
Horn
. 57
. 178
Hydraulic Clutch
............................ ....................... .................................................. ...........................
Identification Number,
Vehicle
.......................................
. 232
Ignition Keys Switch Timing Control System
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ .........
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators
. 62
. 64
. 243
. 63
. 6
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) Brake (Parking and Brake ............................ ................
Charging System
System)
. 46, 220
. 46, 218
..............
. 47
Cruise Control Door-open DRL(Daytime Running
............................. ....................................
. 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
...................................
. 48
VSA (Vehicle Stability
Assist)
Indicators, Instrument Panel Inflation, Proper Tire
...................................... ......... ................... ........
Recommended Pressures
. 50
. 46
. 189
. 190
2009 S2000 Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Interior Lights Introduction
................................... ............................. .................... ............................ ........ .................................
........................................
. 87
. 190
. 34
. 45
. 60
. 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
.................... ..................................
. 179
. 59
Load Limits LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
.................................... ......
. 139
. 64
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Power Door Trunk
....... ............................ ................................. ........................................... ........................ .........................
Low Coolant Level Low Fuel Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Lubricant Specifications Chart Luggage, Storing (Cargo)
. 64
. 129
. 65
. 65
. 132
. 49
. 46, 218
. 234
. 138
... ...........
Maintenance
.................................. ........................................ .........................
Minder Minder Indicator Owner’s Maintenance
. 159
. 161
. 50
Safety
Checks
................................... ..........................................
. 167
. 160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 219
. 147
Manual Transmission
. 176
Manual Transmission Fluid
. 53
Meters, Gauges
Methanol in Gasoline
. 128
................... ........ ............................... ...................
Index
Mirrors, Adjusting Modifying Your Vehicle
.......................... ...............
. 87
. 137
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
ON (Ignition Key Position)
...................................... ...........
. 171
. 64
CONTINUED
2009 S2000 Index
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
....................................
. 242
.........................
Opening the Trunk
. 65
..............................
Outside Mirrors
. 87
....
Outside Temperature Indicator
. 55
. 215
Overheating, Engine
....................
. 167
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
....
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels
. 128
. 60
. 149
. 88
Indicator
Panel Brightness Control .............. Parking ........................................... Parking Brake ................................. Parking Brake and Brake System ..................................... ................................. ..................... ............................. ................................... .......................... .................. .............................. ......... ........................
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
. 220
. 59
. 52
. 243
. 185
. 65
. 90
. 70
. 14
. 145
VI
Protecting Adults and Teens
. 10
Additional Safety Precautions . 15
. 14
Advice for Pregnant Women
. 29
. 29
. 37
. 33
......... ... ..... ........................ ..................... ....... .........
General Guidelines Protecting Larger Children Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children
...................
................... ............. .................
. 215
Radiator Overheating
. 104
Radio/CD Sound System
. 123
Radio Theft Protection
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
....................................... ........................................ ....................... ....................... ........................ ...................................
Installation
. 228
. 129
. 45
. 67
. 78
. 79
Removal Storing Washing Wind Deflector
....................................... .......................................... ....................................... ............................
. 83
. 86
. 86
. 75
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
. 192
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting
.................................. .........
. 8, 16
. 250
*
2009 S2000 . 7
. 9
. 8
. 42
. iii
. 8, 16
. 16
. 14
Safety Features
Airbags Seat Belts
................................. ........................................... ....................................... ............. ..............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages 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
..............
. 147
.............................. ............................... ..................................... ................................
. 182
. 59
. 194
. 104
Side Turn Signal, Bulb
Replacement Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System 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
.................................. ................
. 146
. 214
Index
State Emissions Testing Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel
.............. ........
. 245
. 215
Anti-theft Column Lock
............. Stereo Sound System ................... Storing Your Vehicle .................... Stuck Vehicle ................................ Summer Tires ............................... Supplemental Restraint System
. 64
. 104
. 198
. 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
Temperature Gauge
............................... .......................
. 244
. 55
CONTINUED
VII
2009 S2000 Index
(TPMS)
. 18
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts
Theft Protection, Radio
................
. 123
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 244
..
Time, Setting the
............................
. 56
. 194
....................................
Tire Chains
. 201
Tire, How to Change a Flat
.........
Tire Labeling
.................................
. 238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
...
........................
..............................
...............................................
..............................
...................................
........................................
Low Tire Pressure Indicator TPMS Indicator
Tire Repair Kit Tires
Air Pressure Balancing Chains Checking Wear Compact Spare Tire DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Repairing Replacing Rotation, Do not Snow Specifications
................. .... ...................................... .................................. .................................... ................................... ........................ ........................................... ............................
. 154
. 154
. 155
. 206
. 188
. 190
. 191
. 194
. 190, 192
. 200
. 236
. 189
. 190
. 206
. 192
. 192
. 194
. 235
.................
*
VIII
Summer Tire Wear
............................. ........................................... ...................
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer, Do Not Emergency Wrecker Trailer, Do Not Tow a Transmission
...................... ................ ..................
. 194
. 190
. 201
. 157
. 228
. 157
Checking Fluid Level, Manual ......................... ........................... ..............
Transmission Fluid Selection Identification Number Shifting the Manual
. 176
. 176
. 233
Transmission
Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk
......................... ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ ........ ................................. ............. ....................................
Emergency Trunk Opener Opening the Open Monitor Indicator
Turn Signals
. 147
. 236
. 53
. 65
. 66
. 65
. 47
. 59
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
..........................................
. 199
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Used Oil, How to Dispose of
..
. 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
. 198
. 98, 102
. 232
. 171
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages
............ ......... ..................
. iii
. 42
. 249
*
2009 S2000 . 175
. 58
. 188
. 192
. 202
. 75
. 70
Washer, Windshield
Wheels
Checking the Fluid Level Operation
........ ..................................... ........................................... ............ .............................. ................................ ....
Alignment and Balance Wrench, Nut Wind Deflector Windows, Operating the Power Windshield Cleaning Defroster Washers
....................................... ............................. .......................................
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....................... ..................................... .................................... .....
. 58
. 99, 102
. 58
. 186
. 58
. 193
. 228
*
: U.S. only
Index
IX
2009 S2000 2009 S2000 2009 S2000 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
170
detergent oil (see page
).
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
).
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 )
2009 S2000 Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY
STATE/PROVINCE
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME
ADDRESS
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NO.
STREET
ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
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.
2009 S2000