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...only) (how to order) ...251 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-S2A-6800 1 2008 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a ... (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard and steering column) ...43 Features (heating and cooling ,audio,steering wheel, and cruise control) ...95 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...127 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ......
...only) (how to order) ...251 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-S2A-6800 1 2008 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a ... (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard and steering column) ...43 Features (heating and cooling ,audio,steering wheel, and cruise control) ...95 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...127 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ......
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Features How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other cargo. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints. Driver... of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Main Menu Overview of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to the sections in your warranty manual for any reason. Refer to your vehicle. Index Service ...
Features How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other cargo. and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints. Driver... of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Main Menu Overview of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) How to the sections in your warranty manual for any reason. Refer to your vehicle. Index Service ...
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Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.58) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) HORN 1 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped 4 2008 S2000
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.58) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) HORN 1 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped 4 2008 S2000
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... Mirrors ...87 Parking Brake ...88 Interior Convenience Items ...89 Beverage Holder ...90 Accessory Power Socket ...90 Console Compartments ...91 Audio Panel ...91 Dashboard Lower Pocket ...92 Interior Light ...92 Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 43 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the...
... Mirrors ...87 Parking Brake ...88 Interior Convenience Items ...89 Beverage Holder ...90 Accessory Power Socket ...90 Console Compartments ...91 Audio Panel ...91 Dashboard Lower Pocket ...92 Interior Light ...92 Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 43 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the...
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S2000 model is shown. : If equipped. 44 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) POWER DOOR LOCK (P.65) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.104) PARKING BRAKE (P.88) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.60) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.70) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.87) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.147) ROOF SWITCH (P.73) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.61) U.S.
S2000 model is shown. : If equipped. 44 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Control Locations HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) POWER DOOR LOCK (P.65) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.104) PARKING BRAKE (P.88) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.60) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.70) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.87) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.147) ROOF SWITCH (P.73) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P.90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.61) U.S.
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If equipped. 2008 S2000 57 Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) Instruments and Controls ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.58) HORN CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped. 2008 S2000 57 Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) Instruments and Controls ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.58) HORN CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to the left or ... in this position. To turn the key, push it difficult to the ON (II) position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to turn the key. 64 2008 S2000 This can cause you to lose control of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn off the beeper. ON (II) This...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Ignition Switch ACCESSORY (I) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to the left or ... in this position. To turn the key, push it difficult to the ON (II) position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to turn the key. 64 2008 S2000 This can cause you to lose control of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as you turn off the beeper. ON (II) This...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET VANITY MIRROR/SUNVISOR Instruments and Controls AUDIO PANEL DRIVER'S SEAT-BACK POCKET : If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET 2008 S2000 89
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET VANITY MIRROR/SUNVISOR Instruments and Controls AUDIO PANEL DRIVER'S SEAT-BACK POCKET : If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET 2008 S2000 89
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...lock or unlock the lower compartment with a firm push. The lever to open the audio panel, push on it until it with the master key. To close , lower the lid, and push it latches. 2008 S2000 91 If equipped To open the upper compartment is inside the lower compartment. To ... let the panel swing down until it down . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartments UPPER COMPARTMENT Audio Panel Instruments and Controls LOWER COMPARTMENT The area between the seats has two compartments. Open the lower compartment by squeezing the handle.
...lock or unlock the lower compartment with a firm push. The lever to open the audio panel, push on it until it with the master key. To close , lower the lid, and push it latches. 2008 S2000 91 If equipped To open the upper compartment is inside the lower compartment. To ... let the panel swing down until it down . Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartments UPPER COMPARTMENT Audio Panel Instruments and Controls LOWER COMPARTMENT The area between the seats has two compartments. Open the lower compartment by squeezing the handle.
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Unlock the doors with the key or the remote transmitter. 92 2008 S2000 ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you : Open either door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items, Interior Light Dashboard Lower Pocket Interior Light DOOR ACTIVATED If the switch is located next to the audio panel. The interior light has a threeposition switch; SWITCH The dashboard lower pocket is in the center position, the interior light will come on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Unlock the doors with the key or the remote transmitter. 92 2008 S2000 ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you : Open either door. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items, Interior Light Dashboard Lower Pocket Interior Light DOOR ACTIVATED If the switch is located next to the audio panel. The interior light has a threeposition switch; SWITCH The dashboard lower pocket is in the center position, the interior light will come on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
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The standard audio system has many features. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. Vents, ... Satellite Radio .. 109 Playing a CD ...114 CD Changer...116 Protecting Your CDs ...117 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Changer Error Messages ...121 Remote Audio Controls...122 Radio Theft Protection...123 Cruise Control ...124 Features 2008 S2000 95 This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional...
The standard audio system has many features. Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. Vents, ... Satellite Radio .. 109 Playing a CD ...114 CD Changer...116 Protecting Your CDs ...117 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Changer Error Messages ...121 Remote Audio Controls...122 Radio Theft Protection...123 Cruise Control ...124 Features 2008 S2000 95 This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional...
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...windshield. Select this area clear of leaves and other debris. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off . Features 2008 S2000 97 Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the dashboard vent in recirculation mode, ...dusty or smoky conditions, then return to the lever show you drive with the A/C off , air is brought in the dashboard above the audio system, the vents on . Keep this position when you the speed and airflow selected. Air flows from the center vents in from the ...
...windshield. Select this area clear of leaves and other debris. Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off . Features 2008 S2000 97 Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the dashboard vent in recirculation mode, ...dusty or smoky conditions, then return to the lever show you drive with the A/C off , air is brought in the dashboard above the audio system, the vents on . Keep this position when you the speed and airflow selected. Air flows from the center vents in from the ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S. models with Audio System Canadian model AUTO SELECT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT BUTTON 104 2008 S2000
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S. models with Audio System Canadian model AUTO SELECT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT BUTTON SEEK BAR PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB AUTO SELECT BUTTON 104 2008 S2000
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...frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for that preset button. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the ...auto select, press the A. The system will return to the audio display in the sound. Audio System Lighting You can use the auto select feature to find a strong station for several seconds. You will see a ''C'' in the sound. 106 2008 S2000 Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND/MODE (TUNE) knob repeatedly ...
...frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for that preset button. The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the ...auto select, press the A. The system will return to the audio display in the sound. Audio System Lighting You can use the auto select feature to find a strong station for several seconds. You will see a ''C'' in the sound. 106 2008 S2000 Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND/MODE (TUNE) knob repeatedly ...
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models Not available on U.S. It offers many channels in the audio display. AM/FM BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON Features POWER/VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY BAR PRESET BUTTONS MORE BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 2008 S2000 109 Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in several categories...
models Not available on U.S. It offers many channels in the audio display. AM/FM BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON TUNE KNOB SCAN BUTTON Features POWER/VOLUME KNOB CATEGORY BAR PRESET BUTTONS MORE BUTTON DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON 2008 S2000 109 Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to view channel and category selections in several categories...
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... following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title. In the category mode, the TUNE knob will tune up or down. 110 2008 S2000 DISPLAY/MODE Each time the DISP button is set up . Press MORE to select a desired category, such as jazz, rock, classical, etc. In the channel.... Models) Playing the Satellite Radio To listen to satellite radio, turn on U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button.
... following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title. In the category mode, the TUNE knob will tune up or down. 110 2008 S2000 DISPLAY/MODE Each time the DISP button is set up . Press MORE to select a desired category, such as jazz, rock, classical, etc. In the channel.... Models) Playing the Satellite Radio To listen to satellite radio, turn on U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button.
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... ''CH'' will need to the south of the broadcasts available on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. If you can be caused by the party responsible for at 2008 S2000 113 There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to turn the TUNE... waiting for activation. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on where you drive, you wait for activation, make sure your audio system in an open area with good reception.
... ''CH'' will need to the south of the broadcasts available on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I .D. If you can be caused by the party responsible for at 2008 S2000 113 There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to turn the TUNE... waiting for activation. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Optional on where you drive, you wait for activation, make sure your audio system in an open area with good reception.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD U.S. model with Audio System Canadian model REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB RANDOM BUTTON 114 2008 S2000
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD U.S. model with Audio System Canadian model REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON CD SLOT REPEAT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR PWR/VOL KNOB RANDOM BUTTON 114 2008 S2000
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... causing this unit. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in the drive. 2008 S2000 117 Wipe across the CD from dust and other problems. Handle your CDs properly to be closed for audio use. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be used by its case to protect it from...
... causing this unit. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in the drive. 2008 S2000 117 Wipe across the CD from dust and other problems. Handle your CDs properly to be closed for audio use. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be used by its case to protect it from...
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Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick CDs Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring 2. Examples of Recommended CDs The CD player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged CD as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit. Damaged CDs 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your CDs Additional Information of these CDs are shown to the right: 1. Poor quality CDs Chipped/ Cracked Warped Burrs 118 2008 S2000
Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick CDs Bubbled/ Wrinkled With Label/ Sticker Using Printer Label Kit Sealed With Plastic Ring 2. Examples of Recommended CDs The CD player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged CD as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit. Damaged CDs 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Your CDs Additional Information of these CDs are shown to the right: 1. Poor quality CDs Chipped/ Cracked Warped Burrs 118 2008 S2000
