Owner's Manual
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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 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.
Owner's Manual
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... the booster meets federal safety standards and that you intend A child may continue using a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to use a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back... tall enough to check current laws in this height should use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without a booster seat. 38 2008 S2000
... the booster meets federal safety standards and that you intend A child may continue using a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to use a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle's or booster's seat-back... tall enough to check current laws in this height should use a booster seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits them properly without a booster seat. 38 2008 S2000
Owner's Manual
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...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...57 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...58 Turn Signal and Headlights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 Hazard Warning Button ...60 Rear Window Defogger ...61 Keys and Locks ...62 Immobilizer System...63 Ignition Switch ...64 Power Door Locks ...65 Trunk...Accessory Power Socket ...90 Console Compartments ...91 Audio Panel ...91 Dashboard Lower Pocket ...92 Interior Light ...92 Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 43 All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and...
...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...57 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...58 Turn Signal and Headlights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 Hazard Warning Button ...60 Rear Window Defogger ...61 Keys and Locks ...62 Immobilizer System...63 Ignition Switch ...64 Power Door Locks ...65 Trunk...Accessory Power Socket ...90 Console Compartments ...91 Audio Panel ...91 Dashboard Lower Pocket ...92 Interior Light ...92 Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 43 All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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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. If equipped. 2008 S2000 57
Owner's Manual
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... lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Adjust the brightness to full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button. This causes all four outside turn on . Push the button to return...
... lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Adjust the brightness to full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button. This causes all four outside turn on . Push the button to return...
Owner's Manual
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SEL button. ''A. It stores the frequencies of the audio system (see page 60 ). This restores the presets you originally set. When the level reaches the center, you will see a ''0'' displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot ...-side strength of the sound. TRE Adjusts the treble in the preset buttons. SEL'' flashes in about 5 seconds. You will see a ''C'' in the sound. 106 2008 S2000 SEL (auto select) button. The system will return to the audio display in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for that preset...
SEL button. ''A. It stores the frequencies of the audio system (see page 60 ). This restores the presets you originally set. When the level reaches the center, you will see a ''0'' displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot ...-side strength of the sound. TRE Adjusts the treble in the preset buttons. SEL'' flashes in about 5 seconds. You will see a ''C'' in the sound. 106 2008 S2000 SEL (auto select) button. The system will return to the audio display in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for that preset...
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CONTINUED 2008 S2000 161 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and ...53 ). Based on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51 % 50 % 41 % 40 % 31 % 30 % 21 % 20 % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 ...% 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY Maintenance To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to ...
CONTINUED 2008 S2000 161 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life and ...53 ). Based on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51 % 50 % 41 % 40 % 31 % 30 % 21 % 20 % 16 % 15 % 11 % 10 % 6 % 5% 1% 0% Displayed Engine Oil Life (%) 100 ...% 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY Maintenance To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to ...
Owner's Manual
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... your tires, see fabric or cord. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the tread or side of the tire. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Rear: Except CR models Tire Size 245/40R17 91W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) INDICATOR...
... your tires, see fabric or cord. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the tread or side of the tire. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Rear: Except CR models Tire Size 245/40R17 91W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) INDICATOR...
Owner's Manual
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... should be mounted on either rear wheel position; Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed to be inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not mount the compact spare tire on a regular wheel, and... the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 The spare tire is the same make and model. The low tire pressure indicator comes on and stays on another vehicle unless it back on...
... should be mounted on either rear wheel position; Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed to be inflated to: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Follow these precautions: Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not mount the compact spare tire on a regular wheel, and... the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 The spare tire is the same make and model. The low tire pressure indicator comes on and stays on another vehicle unless it back on...
Owner's Manual
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... the LOCK (0) position. 12.Remove the sealant bottle hose from the tire valve, then reinstall the tire valve cap. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2008 S2000 209 Turn the air pump switch ON. If the air pressure exceeds 32 psi, push the deflate button until the air pressure gauge shows 0 psi.... Do not use the air pump for the first few minutes, then the pressure will show 40 to 60 psi for more than 15 minutes, or the pump may overheat. 11.Turn the ignition switch to 32 psi, then turn the air pump switch...
... the LOCK (0) position. 12.Remove the sealant bottle hose from the tire valve, then reinstall the tire valve cap. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2008 S2000 209 Turn the air pump switch ON. If the air pressure exceeds 32 psi, push the deflate button until the air pressure gauge shows 0 psi.... Do not use the air pump for the first few minutes, then the pressure will show 40 to 60 psi for more than 15 minutes, or the pump may overheat. 11.Turn the ignition switch to 32 psi, then turn the air pump switch...
Owner's Manual
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.../40R17 91W 1 255/40R17 94W 2 T125/70D16 96M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 1 : Except CR models 2 : CR models 2008 S2000 235 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlights Battery Capacity High Low Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal...
.../40R17 91W 1 255/40R17 94W 2 T125/70D16 96M 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 1 : Except CR models 2 : CR models 2008 S2000 235 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlights Battery Capacity High Low Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal...
Owner's Manual
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Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 246 2008 S2000 Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 30 minutes. Then drive in 6th. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine ... conditions, drive for at least 20 minutes. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9.
Do not use the cruise control. If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see your dealer. 246 2008 S2000 Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for 30 minutes. Then drive in 6th. Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine ... conditions, drive for at least 20 minutes. Main Menu Table Of Contents Emissions Testing 7. this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9.
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... Fluid ...178 Parking ...88 System Design ...150 System Indicator ...46, 226 Wear Indicators ...150 Braking System...149 Break-in, New Vehicle ...128 Brightness Control, Instruments ...60 Brights, Headlights ...59 Bulb Replacement...179 Back-up Lights ...183 Headlights ...179 Side Turn Signal Lights ...182 Specifications ...235 Turn Signal Lights ...181 Bulbs, Halogen... CD Changer Error Messages ...121 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Player...114 Certification Label ...232 Chains, Tires ...194 Changing a Flat Tire ...201 INDEX CONTINUED 2008 S2000 I
... Fluid ...178 Parking ...88 System Design ...150 System Indicator ...46, 226 Wear Indicators ...150 Braking System...149 Break-in, New Vehicle ...128 Brightness Control, Instruments ...60 Brights, Headlights ...59 Bulb Replacement...179 Back-up Lights ...183 Headlights ...179 Side Turn Signal Lights ...182 Specifications ...235 Turn Signal Lights ...181 Bulbs, Halogen... CD Changer Error Messages ...121 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Player...114 Certification Label ...232 Chains, Tires ...194 Changing a Flat Tire ...201 INDEX CONTINUED 2008 S2000 I
Owner's Manual
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...Closing the Convertible Top ...221 Hazard Warning Flashers ...60 Jump Starting ...214 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...218 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ... ...215 Towing ...228 Emergency Brake ...88 Emergency Flashers ...60 Emergency Towing ...228 Emergency Trunk Opener ...66 Emissions Controls...Clutch ...178 Manual Transmission ...176 Windshield Washer ...175 Four-way Flashers ...60 Fuel ...128 Fill Door and Cap...129 Gauge ...54 Low Fuel ... Fuel Tank ...129 Filters Dust and Pollen ...185 Oil ...171 Flashers, Hazard Warning...60 Flat Tire, Changing a ...201 Flat Tire, Repairing a ...206 Fluids Brake ...178...
...Closing the Convertible Top ...221 Hazard Warning Flashers ...60 Jump Starting ...214 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...218 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ... ...215 Towing ...228 Emergency Brake ...88 Emergency Flashers ...60 Emergency Towing ...228 Emergency Trunk Opener ...66 Emissions Controls...Clutch ...178 Manual Transmission ...176 Windshield Washer ...175 Four-way Flashers ...60 Fuel ...128 Fill Door and Cap...129 Gauge ...54 Low Fuel ... Fuel Tank ...129 Filters Dust and Pollen ...185 Oil ...171 Flashers, Hazard Warning...60 Flat Tire, Changing a ...201 Flat Tire, Repairing a ...206 Fluids Brake ...178...
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...Recommended Pressures ...190 Inside Mirror ...87 Inspection, Tire ...190 Installing a Child Seat ...34 Instrument Panel ...45 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 I Identification Number, Vehicle ...232 Ignition Keys...62 Switch ...64 Timing Control System ...243 Immobilizer System...63 Important Safety Precautions ...6 ......179 Hardtop, Removable ...78 Installation ...79 Removal ...84 Storing ...86 Washing ...86 Wind Deflecter...75 Hazard Warning Flashers...60 Headlights Aiming ...179 Daytime Running Lights...59 High Beam Indicator ...49 Reminder Tone ...59 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...199 Turning ...
...Recommended Pressures ...190 Inside Mirror ...87 Inspection, Tire ...190 Installing a Child Seat ...34 Instrument Panel ...45 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 I Identification Number, Vehicle ...232 Ignition Keys...62 Switch ...64 Timing Control System ...243 Immobilizer System...63 Important Safety Precautions ...6 ......179 Hardtop, Removable ...78 Installation ...79 Removal ...84 Storing ...86 Washing ...86 Wind Deflecter...75 Hazard Warning Flashers...60 Headlights Aiming ...179 Daytime Running Lights...59 High Beam Indicator ...49 Reminder Tone ...59 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ...199 Turning ...
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... Refueling ...129 Reminder Indicators ...45 Remote Transmitter ...67 Removable Hardtop...78 Installation ...79 Removal ...84 Storing ...86 Washing ...86 Wind Deflector...75 P Panel Brightness Control ...60 Parking ...149 Parking Brake ...88 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...220 Parking Lights...59 Peak Power Indicator ...52 PGM-FI System...243 Pollen Filter... ...29 General Guidelines ...29 S Safety Belts...8, 16 Safety Defects, Reporting ...250 Safety Features ...7 Airbags ...9 Seat Belts ...8 Safety Labels, Location of ...42 Safety Messages ...iii VI 2008 S2000
... Refueling ...129 Reminder Indicators ...45 Remote Transmitter ...67 Removable Hardtop...78 Installation ...79 Removal ...84 Storing ...86 Washing ...86 Wind Deflector...75 P Panel Brightness Control ...60 Parking ...149 Parking Brake ...88 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ...220 Parking Lights...59 Peak Power Indicator ...52 PGM-FI System...243 Pollen Filter... ...29 General Guidelines ...29 S Safety Belts...8, 16 Safety Defects, Reporting ...250 Safety Features ...7 Airbags ...9 Seat Belts ...8 Safety Labels, Location of ...42 Safety Messages ...iii VI 2008 S2000