Owner's Manual
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Only on CR models. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL ...
Only on CR models. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL ...
Owner's Manual
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... 154 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Refer to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 Except CR models CR models If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 228 ). Take the vehicle...
... 154 for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Refer to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 Except CR models CR models If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 228 ). Take the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Peak Power Indicator PEAK POWER INDICATOR When the tachometer reading reaches the red zone, this indicator goes out and the red zone starts flashing. When it is flashing, engine speed is in the maximum power range. 52 2008 S2000 When it stays on, the engine speed is approaching the maximum power range. CR models This indicator show the rpm range where peak power occurs. See page 148 for recommended shift points.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Peak Power Indicator PEAK POWER INDICATOR When the tachometer reading reaches the red zone, this indicator goes out and the red zone starts flashing. When it is flashing, engine speed is in the maximum power range. 52 2008 S2000 When it stays on, the engine speed is approaching the maximum power range. CR models This indicator show the rpm range where peak power occurs. See page 148 for recommended shift points.
Owner's Manual
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... off, and there is advisable to the ON (II) position. Park your vehicle in the tabs, and pull the locking levers down. 72 2008 S2000 Extended exposure to protect the vehicle from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of your vehicle lowers and raises electrically. Push in the shade whenever...Apply the parking brake. Do not operate the top if it is parked on jack stands. Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Except CR models The convertible top on your valuables. Turn the ignition switch to raise the top whenever you park the vehicle. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER ...
... off, and there is advisable to the ON (II) position. Park your vehicle in the tabs, and pull the locking levers down. 72 2008 S2000 Extended exposure to protect the vehicle from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of your vehicle lowers and raises electrically. Push in the shade whenever...Apply the parking brake. Do not operate the top if it is parked on jack stands. Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Except CR models The convertible top on your valuables. Turn the ignition switch to raise the top whenever you park the vehicle. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER ...
Owner's Manual
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Store it in your garage or other protected area, and do not stack items on top of the removable hardtop, it is recommended that you have someone help you remove and install it. Clean and dry the hardtop before removing it . 78 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop CR models Because of the size and weight of it .
Store it in your garage or other protected area, and do not stack items on top of the removable hardtop, it is recommended that you have someone help you remove and install it. Clean and dry the hardtop before removing it . 78 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop CR models Because of the size and weight of it .
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Except S2000 CR model RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MODE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL 96 2008 S2000
Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Except S2000 CR model RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MODE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL 96 2008 S2000
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents and Heating S2000 CR models RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MODE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL 100 2008 S2000
Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents and Heating S2000 CR models RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON MODE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL 100 2008 S2000
Owner's Manual
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...on fire. Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. Parking Tips Except CR models materials. Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your brake lights on all four wheels. Never park ...hard. Make sure the convertible top and the windows are closed . The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 In addition, fuel economy can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Make sure the parking brake is fully released before driving away.
...on fire. Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. Parking Tips Except CR models materials. Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your brake lights on all four wheels. Never park ...hard. Make sure the convertible top and the windows are closed . The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 In addition, fuel economy can overheat or damage the rear brakes. Make sure the parking brake is fully released before driving away.
Owner's Manual
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... In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to malfunction. VSA is on. 2008 S2000 153 You should only attempt to free your vehicle with VSA. To turn VSA on and off the last time you drove the vehicle. Except... CR models Deactivate the VSA system if you need to drive with your vehicle. This switch is at the left side of the same size and ...
... In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to malfunction. VSA is on. 2008 S2000 153 You should only attempt to free your vehicle with VSA. To turn VSA on and off the last time you drove the vehicle. Except... CR models Deactivate the VSA system if you need to drive with your vehicle. This switch is at the left side of the same size and ...
Owner's Manual
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...to continue driving, replace the tire with the tire repair kit (see page 200 ). If you think you can lead to tire failure. CR models If the tire is flat, or if the tire pressure is too low to continue driving, repair the tire with the compact spare tire...tires is significantly underinflated. If the air pressure of your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as possible. 154 2008 S2000 Except CR models Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly,...
...to continue driving, replace the tire with the tire repair kit (see page 200 ). If you think you can lead to tire failure. CR models If the tire is flat, or if the tire pressure is too low to continue driving, repair the tire with the compact spare tire...tires is significantly underinflated. If the air pressure of your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as possible. 154 2008 S2000 Except CR models Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can safely drive a short distance to a service station, proceed slowly,...
Owner's Manual
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... System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator comes on and stays on if the tires are overinflated. When you restart the vehicle with TPMS Except CR models If you have your tires serviced by your dealer as soon as specified on . You must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Or...system will shut off and no longer monitor tire pressures. Changing a Tire with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator may become overinflated. Driving 2008 S2000 155 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, ...
... System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator comes on and stays on if the tires are overinflated. When you restart the vehicle with TPMS Except CR models If you have your tires serviced by your dealer as soon as specified on . You must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Or...system will shut off and no longer monitor tire pressures. Changing a Tire with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator may become overinflated. Driving 2008 S2000 155 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, ...
Owner's Manual
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...flat tire repaired by the FCC: This device complies with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator comes on . This is equipped with TPMS CR models As required by the dealer as soon as possible. Repairing a Tire with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve ... indicator will go off . Never use TPMS specific wheels. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your dealer as soon as possible. 156 2008 S2000 This is not monitoring the spare tire pressure. the system is normal; the system is recommended that may come on . Repair the flat ...
...flat tire repaired by the FCC: This device complies with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator comes on . This is equipped with TPMS CR models As required by the dealer as soon as possible. Repairing a Tire with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve ... indicator will go off . Never use TPMS specific wheels. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your dealer as soon as possible. 156 2008 S2000 This is not monitoring the spare tire pressure. the system is normal; the system is recommended that may come on . Repair the flat ...
Owner's Manual
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... air cleaner element If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the differential fluid changed every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). CR models 5 6 2: : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 167 . NOTE: Independent of the maintenance messages in higher...differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 Maintenance Minder 3 4 2 1: If the message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more frequently than 12 months after the display is reset, change the ...
... air cleaner element If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the differential fluid changed every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). CR models 5 6 2: : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 167 . NOTE: Independent of the maintenance messages in higher...differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 Maintenance Minder 3 4 2 1: If the message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more frequently than 12 months after the display is reset, change the ...
Owner's Manual
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... tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Rear: Except CR models Tire Size 245/40R17 91W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS CR models Tire Size 255/40R17 94W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ... fabric or cord. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 You should replace the tire if you find either of tread left on the tire. Excessive tread wear. Except CR models The compact spare tire pressure is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of these conditions. Tire...
... tire if you will see three or more tread wear indicators. TREAD WEAR INDICATORS Rear: Except CR models Tire Size 245/40R17 91W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS CR models Tire Size 255/40R17 94W Cold Tire Pressure 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ... fabric or cord. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 You should replace the tire if you find either of tread left on the tire. Excessive tread wear. Except CR models The compact spare tire pressure is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of these conditions. Tire...
Owner's Manual
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...Also be seriously hurt or killed. Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Front: 17 x 7 J Rear: 17 x 8 1/2 J Tires: Front: 215/45R17 87W Rear: Except CR models Installing improper tires on that the wheel's specifications match those of the wheels. When replacing tires, use the size and type of tires recommended... in which you can be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that tire. Maintenance 2008 S2000 193 Tire size and construction can affect handling and stability. If you do not, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work on your...
...Also be seriously hurt or killed. Wheel and Tire Specifications Wheels: Front: 17 x 7 J Rear: 17 x 8 1/2 J Tires: Front: 215/45R17 87W Rear: Except CR models Installing improper tires on that the wheel's specifications match those of the wheels. When replacing tires, use the size and type of tires recommended... in which you can be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that tire. Maintenance 2008 S2000 193 Tire size and construction can affect handling and stability. If you do not, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work on your...
Owner's Manual
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... roads may be lower than your tires when required by local laws under certain conditions. Mount snow tires on the rear tires. 194 2008 S2000 Drive slowly with them coming into contact with the body or chassis, stop and investigate. If you can. They may be required by...tires or tire chains. Install them only on all four wheels. Tire Chains CR models only Because your dealer. Except CR models Mount tire chains on snow tires, consult your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below. Check with summer tires. Be aware...
... roads may be lower than your tires when required by local laws under certain conditions. Mount snow tires on the rear tires. 194 2008 S2000 Drive slowly with them coming into contact with the body or chassis, stop and investigate. If you can. They may be required by...tires or tire chains. Install them only on all four wheels. Tire Chains CR models only Because your dealer. Except CR models Mount tire chains on snow tires, consult your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below. Check with summer tires. Be aware...
Owner's Manual
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... size and design tire, mounted on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Except CR models Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 201 ). Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire...
... size and design tire, mounted on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Except CR models Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 201 ). Check the inflation pressure of the compact spare tire...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Except CR models If you have a flat tire while driving, stop that same side, mount ... take the jack, the wheel nut wrench, and the extension out of a flat tire (see page 206 ). 1. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 201 If either rear tire goes flat, remove the front tire on that is available for changing a tire exactly, and never... vehicle. Open the trunk. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you change it is mounted on the rear. CR models TOOL BOX LID The vehicle can be damaged. The compact spare tire is equipped with your passenger get ...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Except CR models If you have a flat tire while driving, stop that same side, mount ... take the jack, the wheel nut wrench, and the extension out of a flat tire (see page 206 ). 1. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 201 If either rear tire goes flat, remove the front tire on that is available for changing a tire exactly, and never... vehicle. Open the trunk. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you change it is mounted on the rear. CR models TOOL BOX LID The vehicle can be damaged. The compact spare tire is equipped with your passenger get ...
Owner's Manual
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...do not attempt to repair the tire. The wheel rim is smaller than 3/16ths of the wheel, then remove the tire valve cap. 206 2008 S2000 If you to temporarily repair a flat tire under the following instructions. Position the vehicle so the tire valve on the flat tire is equipped ...) and within the tread. Main Menu Table Of Contents Repairing a Flat Tire How to Use the Tire Repair Kit CR models only To reduce weight, your vehicle towed to a Honda service center. The puncture is located within the tire tread, proceed with the following conditions: Only one tire is wider...
...do not attempt to repair the tire. The wheel rim is smaller than 3/16ths of the wheel, then remove the tire valve cap. 206 2008 S2000 If you to temporarily repair a flat tire under the following instructions. Position the vehicle so the tire valve on the flat tire is equipped ...) and within the tread. Main Menu Table Of Contents Repairing a Flat Tire How to Use the Tire Repair Kit CR models only To reduce weight, your vehicle towed to a Honda service center. The puncture is located within the tire tread, proceed with the following conditions: Only one tire is wider...
Owner's Manual
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... the fuse for the convertible top motor. Taking Care of the dashboard on page 76 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Closing the Convertible Top Except CR models CONNECTOR If the electric motor will go. 5. If the fuse is under the lower corner of the Unexpected...
... the fuse for the convertible top motor. Taking Care of the dashboard on page 76 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Closing the Convertible Top Except CR models CONNECTOR If the electric motor will go. 5. If the fuse is under the lower corner of the Unexpected...