Owner's Manual
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... authorized manuals or go to the fuel pump. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ...261 A summary of your car to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. 2003 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...43 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to handle them. Maintenance ...147 The Maintenance Schedule shows...
... authorized manuals or go to the fuel pump. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ...261 A summary of your car to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. 2003 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Instruments and Controls ...43 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to handle them. Maintenance ...147 The Maintenance Schedule shows...
Owner's Manual
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... read this manual. Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in your car so you understand the coverages and are certain you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. Your Honda dealer is intended to your S2000, other...
... read this manual. Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this owner's manual in your car so you understand the coverages and are certain you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this manual helps to keep in mind that is preceded by a symbol. Your Honda dealer is intended to your S2000, other...
Owner's Manual
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... the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15 spreads the forces of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults 4.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to remove any slack from the...
... the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15 spreads the forces of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults 4.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to remove any slack from the...
Owner's Manual
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...Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...52 Headlights ...53 Daytime Running Lights...54 Instrument Panel Brightness ...54 Turn Signals ...55 Windshield Wipers ...55 Windshield Washers ...56 Rear Window Defogger ...57 Keys and Locks ...58 Keys...58 Immobilizer System...59 Ignition Switch ...60 Power Door Locks ...62 Remote Transmitter ...63 Trunk ...66 Emergency Trunk Opener ...67 Console Compartments ...68 Seat Adjustments ...69 Power Windows ...70 Convertible Top ...72 Lowering the Convertible Top ...72 Raising the Convertible Top ...75 Convertible Top Cover ...77 Maintenance ...78 Hazard Warning...
...Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...52 Headlights ...53 Daytime Running Lights...54 Instrument Panel Brightness ...54 Turn Signals ...55 Windshield Wipers ...55 Windshield Washers ...56 Rear Window Defogger ...57 Keys and Locks ...58 Keys...58 Immobilizer System...59 Ignition Switch ...60 Power Door Locks ...62 Remote Transmitter ...63 Trunk ...66 Emergency Trunk Opener ...67 Console Compartments ...68 Seat Adjustments ...69 Power Windows ...70 Convertible Top ...72 Lowering the Convertible Top ...72 Raising the Convertible Top ...75 Convertible Top Cover ...77 Maintenance ...78 Hazard Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... beam headlights. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). It will not start (see that you set . If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it is a problem with the high beam headlights. It should flash. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake.
... beam headlights. Replace the bulb as soon as a reminder that you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). It will not start (see that you set . If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it is a problem with the high beam headlights. It should flash. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other keys away from your car undriveable. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to start . Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch from...
... the engine to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0). Electrical problems could result that may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other keys away from your car undriveable. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to start . Use a plastic or leather key fob, not metal. A properlycoded master or valet key must be used , the engine's fuel system is near the ignition switch when you turn the ignition switch from...
Owner's Manual
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... want. Release the switch when the window gets to stop. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down and hold it . 70 Instruments and Controls PASSENGER'S WINDOW SWITCH Each door has a switch that controls its window. Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. To open the window, push the switch down until the window reaches the desired position. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.
... want. Release the switch when the window gets to stop. To open the passenger's window, push down on the switch and hold it down and hold it . 70 Instruments and Controls PASSENGER'S WINDOW SWITCH Each door has a switch that controls its window. Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. To open the window, push the switch down until the window reaches the desired position. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either window.
Owner's Manual
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... snow. Turn the ignition switch to protect the car from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of the convertible top. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is enough clearance above the top. You can cause the convertible top to deteriorate. 1. Before operating the convertible top, make sure the car is parked on each side. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER 3. Extended exposure to...
... snow. Turn the ignition switch to protect the car from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of the convertible top. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is enough clearance above the top. You can cause the convertible top to deteriorate. 1. Before operating the convertible top, make sure the car is parked on each side. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER 3. Extended exposure to...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes to show the system is now activated. Press and release the SET/decel button on to slow down hills. Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel...
... instrument panel comes on the accelerator pedal. Each time you are going down a hill, use the brakes to show the system is now activated. Press and release the SET/decel button on to slow down hills. Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be a problem with temperature changes. Consult your hand to Neutral and set the parking brake. If you feel the hood latch handle. Screw the fuel fill cap back on (see page 178 ). Opening the Hood RELEASE HANDLE 122 Before Driving Standing in front of the car, put your fingers under the lower...
... lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be a problem with temperature changes. Consult your hand to Neutral and set the parking brake. If you feel the hood latch handle. Screw the fuel fill cap back on (see page 178 ). Opening the Hood RELEASE HANDLE 122 Before Driving Standing in front of the car, put your fingers under the lower...
Owner's Manual
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...160 Engine Oil ...161 Adding Oil...161 Recommended Oil ...161 Synthetic Oil ...162 Additives ...162 Changing the Oil and Filter ...163 Cooling System ...165 Adding Engine Coolant ...165 Replacing Engine Coolant ...167 Windshield Washers ...171 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid ...172 Differential Fluid ...173 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...174 Brake System ...174 Clutch System ...175 Air Cleaner Element ...176 Hood Latch ...178 Spark Plugs ...178 Replacement ...178 Specifications ...180 Battery ...181 Wiper Blades ...184 Air Conditioning System ...186 Dust and Pollen Filter ...187 Drive Belt ...188...
...160 Engine Oil ...161 Adding Oil...161 Recommended Oil ...161 Synthetic Oil ...162 Additives ...162 Changing the Oil and Filter ...163 Cooling System ...165 Adding Engine Coolant ...165 Replacing Engine Coolant ...167 Windshield Washers ...171 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid ...172 Differential Fluid ...173 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...174 Brake System ...174 Clutch System ...175 Air Cleaner Element ...176 Hood Latch ...178 Spark Plugs ...178 Replacement ...178 Specifications ...180 Battery ...181 Wiper Blades ...184 Air Conditioning System ...186 Dust and Pollen Filter ...187 Drive Belt ...188...
Owner's Manual
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..., steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections 152 Maintenance Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid Replace rear differential fluid Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Check tire...
..., steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections 152 Maintenance Replace engine oil Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid Replace rear differential fluid Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter Check tire...
Owner's Manual
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... items in A, B, C. Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). Inspect fuel lines and connections. Replace rear differential fluid. Maintenance 153 Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A, B. Replace spark plugs. Check tire inflation and condition. Inspect front and rear brakes. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage). Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do items in A. Do items in A. Do items in A. Replace engine coolant, then replace every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). U.S. Do items...
... items in A, B, C. Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). Inspect fuel lines and connections. Replace rear differential fluid. Maintenance 153 Do items in A, B, C. Do items in A, B. Replace spark plugs. Check tire inflation and condition. Inspect front and rear brakes. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage). Maintenance Schedule for leaks. Do items in A. Do items in A. Do items in A. Replace engine coolant, then replace every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). U.S. Do items...
Owner's Manual
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months Replace engine oil and oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Use normal schedule except in mountainous conditions. Driving in dusty conditions Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid Replace rear differential fluid Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches Check tire inflation and condition 15 24 12 30 45 60 75 90 105 48 72 96 120 144 168 24 36 48 ...
months Replace engine oil and oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Replace air cleaner element Use normal schedule except in mountainous conditions. Driving in dusty conditions Inspect valve clearance Replace spark plugs Inspect drive belt Inspect idle speed Replace engine coolant Replace transmission fluid Replace rear differential fluid Inspect front and rear brakes Replace brake fluid Check parking brake adjustment Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches Check tire inflation and condition 15 24 12 30 45 60 75 90 105 48 72 96 120 144 168 24 36 48 ...
Owner's Manual
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... items in A, B, C, D, E as required for leaks. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect suspension components. Inspect driveshaft boots. Lubricate all lights. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage). Inspect exhaust system. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Replace dust and pollen filter 1. Replace transmission fluid. Note: Check engine oil and coolant at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
... items in A, B, C, D, E as required for leaks. Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots. Inspect suspension components. Inspect driveshaft boots. Lubricate all lights. Check all fluid levels, condition of mileage). Inspect exhaust system. Inspect fuel lines and connections. Replace dust and pollen filter 1. Replace transmission fluid. Note: Check engine oil and coolant at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
Owner's Manual
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... the tires are completely dry. Change the engine oil and filter (see page 152 ). The replacements called for storage. Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. If possible, run the engine for 12 months or longer, have your car indoors. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats...
... the tires are completely dry. Change the engine oil and filter (see page 152 ). The replacements called for storage. Put the transmission in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. If possible, run the engine for 12 months or longer, have your car indoors. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats...
Owner's Manual
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... the Windows ...91 Dimensions ...250 Dimming the Headlights ...53 Economy, Fuel ...125 Emergencies on the Road...217 Battery, Jump Starting ...226 Changing a Flat Tire ...219 Charging System Indicator ...233 Checking the Fuses...239 Dipstick Engine Oil ...123 Directional Signals ...55 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...140 Disposal of Used Oil ...164 Do Not Tow a Trailer ...145 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...62 Monitor Light ...47 Power Door Locks ...62 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...252 Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Transmission ...138 Driving...
... the Windows ...91 Dimensions ...250 Dimming the Headlights ...53 Economy, Fuel ...125 Emergencies on the Road...217 Battery, Jump Starting ...226 Changing a Flat Tire ...219 Charging System Indicator ...233 Checking the Fuses...239 Dipstick Engine Oil ...123 Directional Signals ...55 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...140 Disposal of Used Oil ...164 Do Not Tow a Trailer ...145 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...62 Monitor Light ...47 Power Door Locks ...62 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...252 Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Transmission ...138 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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...60 Timing Control System ...257 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel ...45 Inflation, Proper Tire ...189 Inside Mirror ...80 Inspection, Tire ...191 Instrument Panel ...44 Instrument Panel Brightness ...54 Interior Cleaning ...211 Interior Lights ...83 Introduction ...i L Label, Certification ...248 Lane Change, Signaling ...55 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...33 Leather, Cleaning ...212 Lights Bulb Replacement ...198 Indicator ...45 Turn Signal ...55 Loading Cargo...128 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...60 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...60 Fuel Fill Door ...121 Power Door ...62 Trunk ...66 Low Coolant...
...60 Timing Control System ...257 Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel ...45 Inflation, Proper Tire ...189 Inside Mirror ...80 Inspection, Tire ...191 Instrument Panel ...44 Instrument Panel Brightness ...54 Interior Cleaning ...211 Interior Lights ...83 Introduction ...i L Label, Certification ...248 Lane Change, Signaling ...55 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...33 Leather, Cleaning ...212 Lights Bulb Replacement ...198 Indicator ...45 Turn Signal ...55 Loading Cargo...128 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...60 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...60 Fuel Fill Door ...121 Power Door ...62 Trunk ...66 Low Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Transmission...137 Manual Transmission Fluid ...172 Meters, Gauges ...49 Methanol in Gasoline ...254 Mirrors, Adjusting ...80 Polishing and Waxing ...209 Power Door Locks ...62 Engine, Specifications ...250 Mirrors ...80 Windows ...70 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...17 Protecting Adults ...12 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Protecting Children ...18 Protecting Larger Children ...29 Protecting Small Children ...26 R Radiator Overheating ...229 Radio Sound System ...94 Readiness Codes ...235, 259 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...
... Manual Transmission...137 Manual Transmission Fluid ...172 Meters, Gauges ...49 Methanol in Gasoline ...254 Mirrors, Adjusting ...80 Polishing and Waxing ...209 Power Door Locks ...62 Engine, Specifications ...250 Mirrors ...80 Windows ...70 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...17 Protecting Adults ...12 Additional Safety Precautions ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Protecting Children ...18 Protecting Larger Children ...29 Protecting Small Children ...26 R Radiator Overheating ...229 Radio Sound System ...94 Readiness Codes ...235, 259 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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Index Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing ...245 Reminder Lights ...45 Remote Transmitter ...63 Replacement Information Air Cleaner ...176 Engine Coolant...167 Engine Oil and Filter ...163 Fuses ...239 Light Bulbs ...198 Schedule ...150 Spark Plugs...178 Tires ...193 Wiper Blades ...184 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...34 Restraint, Child ...19 Rotation, Tire ...192 Seat Belts ...8 Additional Information ...33 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Cleaning ...212 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...33 Maintenance ...34 Reminder Light and Beeper ...46 System Components...33 Use During...
Index Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing ...245 Reminder Lights ...45 Remote Transmitter ...63 Replacement Information Air Cleaner ...176 Engine Coolant...167 Engine Oil and Filter ...163 Fuses ...239 Light Bulbs ...198 Schedule ...150 Spark Plugs...178 Tires ...193 Wiper Blades ...184 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...34 Restraint, Child ...19 Rotation, Tire ...192 Seat Belts ...8 Additional Information ...33 Advice for Pregnant Women...17 Cleaning ...212 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...33 Maintenance ...34 Reminder Light and Beeper ...46 System Components...33 Use During...