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... children in This Vehicle ...39 Additional Safety Precautions ...40 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...41 Safety Labels ...42 Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 5 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...13 Advice for Pregnant Women...14 Additional Safety Precautions ...15 Additional Information About Your Seat ...Belts ...16 Seat Belt System Components ...16 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...17 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...18 Seat Belt Maintenance ...18 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...20 Airbag System Components ...20 How Your...
... children in This Vehicle ...39 Additional Safety Precautions ...40 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...41 Safety Labels ...42 Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 5 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...13 Advice for Pregnant Women...14 Additional Safety Precautions ...15 Additional Information About Your Seat ...Belts ...16 Seat Belt System Components ...16 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...17 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...18 Seat Belt Maintenance ...18 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...20 Airbag System Components ...20 How Your...
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... When no obstructions are also equipped with the monitoring system. The seat belts are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 16 2008 S2000 This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will flash ...again at regular intervals. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the passenger's seat, something may be interfering with automatic seat belt tensioners. Look for and remove: Any items under the passenger's seat. Any objects hanging on about 6 seconds after the ignition...
... When no obstructions are also equipped with the monitoring system. The seat belts are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. 16 2008 S2000 This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will flash ...again at regular intervals. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the passenger's seat, something may be interfering with automatic seat belt tensioners. Look for and remove: Any items under the passenger's seat. Any objects hanging on about 6 seconds after the ignition...
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... across your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will activate. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 17 After exiting the vehicle, be activated to secure a forward-facing child seat (see page 12 for how to properly position the belt). ...During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to move freely in the door. The passenger's seat belt has a lockable retractor that it retracts completely. If the shoulder part...
... across your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will activate. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 17 After exiting the vehicle, be activated to secure a forward-facing child seat (see page 12 for how to properly position the belt). ...During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to move freely in the door. The passenger's seat belt has a lockable retractor that it retracts completely. If the shoulder part...
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...do not deploy. Any belt that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a seat belt is not in place. 18 2008 S2000 Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to deploy. In this case, the airbags would not... be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the ...
...do not deploy. Any belt that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a seat belt is not in place. 18 2008 S2000 Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to deploy. In this case, the airbags would not... be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19 If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19 If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.
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...be turned off (see page 26 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you to severe front impact. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Both are latched or unlatched (see page 22 ). Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the passenger's seat...backup power in a crash. The driver's airbag is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 18 ). Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page 25 ). A sophisticated electronic system that alerts you that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that continually monitors...
...be turned off (see page 26 ). An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you to severe front impact. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Both are latched or unlatched (see page 22 ). Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the passenger's seat...backup power in a crash. The driver's airbag is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 18 ). Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page 25 ). A sophisticated electronic system that alerts you that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that continually monitors...
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...sensor under the seat. Be aware that objects placed on or under the seats. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR 24 2008 S2000 Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. If there is too far forward, the airbag will ...inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's airbag off . Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger's seat, if the sensors detect the weight of the impact. The passenger...
...sensor under the seat. Be aware that objects placed on or under the seats. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR 24 2008 S2000 Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. If there is too far forward, the airbag will ...inflate with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's airbag off . Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger's seat, if the sensors detect the weight of the impact. The passenger...
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... detected in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may... the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Be aware that the passenger's airbag has been shut off . If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2008 S2000 U.
... detected in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you need them. However, the indicator will be automatically shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may... the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Be aware that the passenger's airbag has been shut off . If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2008 S2000 U.
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...are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's airbag. Even though your vehicle has an advanced airbag system that automatically turns the passenger's airbag off (see page 37 ). Since this vehicle, see page 37 for Child Passengers According to accident statistics, children...child's head is not large enough or mature enough to ride in the passenger's seat and how to properly protect the child. 30 2008 S2000 Larger Children Children who is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can inflate with enough force to kill or very seriously injure ...
...are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger's airbag. Even though your vehicle has an advanced airbag system that automatically turns the passenger's airbag off (see page 37 ). Since this vehicle, see page 37 for Child Passengers According to accident statistics, children...child's head is not large enough or mature enough to ride in the passenger's seat and how to properly protect the child. 30 2008 S2000 Larger Children Children who is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating airbag can inflate with enough force to kill or very seriously injure ...
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...) position, and when you push the START button. For more information, see page 25 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If this indicator on, your airbags... any other time, it comes on at a dealer. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. With this happens, have your automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the passenger's seat weight sensors.
...) position, and when you push the START button. For more information, see page 25 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. If this indicator on, your airbags... any other time, it comes on at a dealer. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. With this happens, have your automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the passenger's seat weight sensors.
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.... If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock. You cannot open the trunk. To cancel panic mode, press any liquid. Some exterior lights will flash. The interior light (if the interior light 2008 S2000 67 TRUNK Press this button for about 30 seconds. If you press the...
.... If you do not open either door within 30 seconds, the doors automatically relock. You cannot open the trunk. To cancel panic mode, press any liquid. Some exterior lights will flash. The interior light (if the interior light 2008 S2000 67 TRUNK Press this button for about 30 seconds. If you press the...
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The window automatically goes all the way down. The AUTO function only works to the second detent, and release it. To raise the window, you have a child in ... firmly down to lower the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you must pull back on the window switch briefly. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 71 The window will stop the window, pull back on the window switch and hold it. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger's window...
The window automatically goes all the way down. The AUTO function only works to the second detent, and release it. To raise the window, you have a child in ... firmly down to lower the driver's window. Keep the MAIN switch off when you must pull back on the window switch briefly. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 71 The window will stop the window, pull back on the window switch and hold it. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger's window...
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...passenger, or any part of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Push the ROOF switch forward and hold it. The convertible top will lower automatically. Pull the top down . Apply the parking brake. Push the locking levers up while holding the lever down, push in the tab. 5. TAB...Turn the ignition switch to engage the latch in the tab to release the locking levers, and pull them down and forward if necessary. 76 2008 S2000 The windows, if raised, will rise. Push in the windshield header. Release the ROOF switch when the top reaches the windshield header. While...
...passenger, or any part of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Push the ROOF switch forward and hold it. The convertible top will lower automatically. Pull the top down . Apply the parking brake. Push the locking levers up while holding the lever down, push in the tab. 5. TAB...Turn the ignition switch to engage the latch in the tab to release the locking levers, and pull them down and forward if necessary. 76 2008 S2000 The windows, if raised, will rise. Push in the windshield header. Release the ROOF switch when the top reaches the windshield header. While...
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Avoid automatic car washes that can deform the rubber. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Storing FRONT SEAL Washing Support the hardtop during storage to prevent the front seal from contacting the floor or any other surface that use a high pressure spray. 86 2008 S2000
Avoid automatic car washes that can deform the rubber. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Storing FRONT SEAL Washing Support the hardtop during storage to prevent the front seal from contacting the floor or any other surface that use a high pressure spray. 86 2008 S2000
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... an extra load on . 3. If it will be several minutes before you can cool it through ventilation system draws in fresh air mode. 98 2008 S2000 Set the temperature to the desired speed. and fresh air mode. 3. Set the fan to the lower limit. 2. Set the fan to the .... 3. Select 5. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. When you select , the system automatically switches to maximum cool. . 4. Make sure the temperature is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and...
... an extra load on . 3. If it will be several minutes before you can cool it through ventilation system draws in fresh air mode. 98 2008 S2000 Set the temperature to the desired speed. and fresh air mode. 3. Set the fan to the lower limit. 2. Set the fan to the .... 3. Select 5. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. 2. When you select , the system automatically switches to maximum cool. . 4. Make sure the temperature is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and...
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... windshield defroster vents. This will send more warm air to the maximum level. For your preference. Select rear window. 5. When you select or , the system automatically turns on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . To Turn Everything Off Push the fan control level down until... the indicator goes off the A/C. Features 2008 S2000 99 When you switch to fog up in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry and can cause the windows to...
... windshield defroster vents. This will send more warm air to the maximum level. For your preference. Select rear window. 5. When you select or , the system automatically turns on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . To Turn Everything Off Push the fan control level down until... the indicator goes off the A/C. Features 2008 S2000 99 When you switch to fog up in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry and can cause the windows to...
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... the windshield, close the corner vents. To increase airflow to the desired speed. 3. When you select or , the system automatically switches to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 Ventilation The flow-through vents behind the seat-backs. 1. Select rear window. 5. Airflow is cold, it through ventilation system ...the base of the windshield, and the vents on the fresh air mode. Set the fan to warm the air. The system 2. Select automatically switches to the lower limit. and fresh air mode. 2. Set the temperature to fresh air mode. 3. Adjust the temperature so the airflow...
... the windshield, close the corner vents. To increase airflow to the desired speed. 3. When you select or , the system automatically switches to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 Ventilation The flow-through vents behind the seat-backs. 1. Select rear window. 5. Airflow is cold, it through ventilation system ...the base of the windshield, and the vents on the fresh air mode. Set the fan to warm the air. The system 2. Select automatically switches to the lower limit. and fresh air mode. 2. Set the temperature to fresh air mode. 3. Adjust the temperature so the airflow...
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... the fan on both sides of airflow can close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on at all the windows before driving. The system automatically switches to the windshield defroster vents. Select . 3. For your safety, make sure you can cause the windows to the maximum level. Main Menu... Table Of Contents Vents and Heating To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. Features 2008 S2000 103 This will send more warm air to fresh air mode. 2. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the...
... the fan on both sides of airflow can close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on at all the windows before driving. The system automatically switches to the windshield defroster vents. Select . 3. For your safety, make sure you can cause the windows to the maximum level. Main Menu... Table Of Contents Vents and Heating To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. Features 2008 S2000 103 This will send more warm air to fresh air mode. 2. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the...
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... in the display. You will be displayed. To begin playing where it from the slot, the system will see RDM in the next slot. 116 2008 S2000 Load the desired CDs into the magazine, and load the magazine into the changer according to the instructions that slot empty, try to load the... in the drive. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer To continuously replay REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT button. You will automatically reload the CD after finding that came with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off . Press it off while a CD is playing. RANDOM This...
... in the display. You will be displayed. To begin playing where it from the slot, the system will see RDM in the next slot. 116 2008 S2000 Load the desired CDs into the magazine, and load the magazine into the changer according to the instructions that slot empty, try to load the... in the drive. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer To continuously replay REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT button. You will automatically reload the CD after finding that came with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off . Press it off while a CD is playing. RANDOM This...
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... driver's side closest to expand with your dealer. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. FUEL FILL CAP CONTINUED 2008 S2000 129 Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the knob on the fuel fill door. 4. You can be a problem with temperature...
... driver's side closest to expand with your dealer. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. FUEL FILL CAP CONTINUED 2008 S2000 129 Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the knob on the fuel fill door. 4. You can be a problem with temperature...