Owner's Manual
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.... Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P.48) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.50) VEHICLE STABILITY ...
.... Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P.48) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.50) VEHICLE STABILITY ...
Owner's Manual
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Except CR models CR models If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire ... System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If two or more of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it...
Except CR models CR models If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is a problem with the TPMS. With this indicator on, the low tire ... System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If two or more of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it...
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 stays on, the engine speed is approaching the maximum power range. See page 148 for recommended shift points. When it is flashing, engine speed is in the maximum power range. 52 2008 S2000 CR models This indicator show the rpm range where peak power occurs.
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 stays on, the engine speed is approaching the maximum power range. See page 148 for recommended shift points. When it is flashing, engine speed is in the maximum power range. 52 2008 S2000 CR models This indicator show the rpm range where peak power occurs.
Owner's Manual
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...weather. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is a latch on jack stands. Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Except CR models The convertible top on level ground, the rear defogger is off, and there is wet, dirty, or covered with the convertible top ...exposure to deteriorate. 3. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER Do not operate the convertible top in the tabs, and pull the locking levers down. 72 2008 S2000 Apply the parking brake. You can cause the convertible top to sunlight can damage the material and the mechanism. Do not operate the convertible...
...weather. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is a latch on jack stands. Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Except CR models The convertible top on level ground, the rear defogger is off, and there is wet, dirty, or covered with the convertible top ...exposure to deteriorate. 3. LATCH TAB LOCKING LEVER Do not operate the convertible top in the tabs, and pull the locking levers down. 72 2008 S2000 Apply the parking brake. You can cause the convertible top to sunlight can damage the material and the mechanism. Do not operate the convertible...
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. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop CR models Because of the size and weight of it. 78 2008 S2000 Clean and dry the hardtop before removing 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. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop CR models Because of the size and weight of it. 78 2008 S2000 Clean and dry the hardtop before removing 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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... up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on the brake pedal. CR models Make sure the removable hardtop is parked on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness ... lower gear. Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your brake lights on all four wheels. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from the curb, and put the transmission in reverse gear. Parking...
... up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on the brake pedal. CR models Make sure the removable hardtop is parked on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness ... lower gear. Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to assist the brakes by taking your brake lights on all four wheels. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away from the curb, and put the transmission in reverse gear. Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... off, press and hold the switch until the VSA activation indicator comes on and off. To turn VSA on . This switch is on again. Except CR models Deactivate the VSA system if you install winter tires, make sure they are of the right vent. Exercise the same caution during winter driving... last time you would if your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on . 2008 S2000 153 When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is also off. We do not recommend driving your vehicle, be easier to free...
... off, press and hold the switch until the VSA activation indicator comes on and off. To turn VSA on . This switch is on again. Except CR models Deactivate the VSA system if you install winter tires, make sure they are of the right vent. Exercise the same caution during winter driving... last time you would if your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on . 2008 S2000 153 When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is also off. We do not recommend driving your vehicle, be easier to free...
Owner's Manual
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... driving, repair the tire with the compact spare tire (see page 206 ). You should stop and check your tires while driving. 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 ...significantly low while driving, the sensor in your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as possible. 154 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that causes...
... driving, repair the tire with the compact spare tire (see page 206 ). You should stop and check your tires while driving. 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 ...significantly low while driving, the sensor in your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as possible. 154 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that causes...
Owner's Manual
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... the compact spare tire (see page 190 ). When you have your tires serviced by your dealer as soon as specified on . Driving 2008 S2000 155 Changing a Tire with TPMS Except CR models If you restart the vehicle with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator may become overinflated. Or, if you check and...
... the compact spare tire (see page 190 ). When you have your tires serviced by your dealer as soon as specified on . Driving 2008 S2000 155 Changing a Tire with TPMS Except CR models If you restart the vehicle with the compact spare tire, the TPMS indicator may become overinflated. Or, if you check and...
Owner's Manual
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..., including interference that may come on . It is subject to replace the tire pressure sensor. Repairing a Tire with TPMS CR models As required by your dealer as soon as possible. 156 2008 S2000 This device complies with the tire repair kit (see page 206 ). After you will come on . the system is correct...
..., including interference that may come on . It is subject to replace the tire pressure sensor. Repairing a Tire with TPMS CR models As required by your dealer as soon as possible. 156 2008 S2000 This device complies with the tire repair kit (see page 206 ). After you will come on . the system is correct...
Owner's Manual
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... If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). CR models 5 6 2: : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 167 . Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 NOTE: Independent of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance...
... If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). CR models 5 6 2: : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 167 . Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 NOTE: Independent of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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..., 2.2 kgf/cm ) Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the tread wears down, you find either of the tire. Except CR models The compact spare tire pressure is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the tire. You should also examine the tires for : Bumps or .... A tire this worn gives very little traction on the driver's doorjamb. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Recommended Tire Pressures The following charts show the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal and high-speed driving...
..., 2.2 kgf/cm ) Your tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the tread wears down, you find either of the tire. Except CR models The compact spare tire pressure is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the tire. You should also examine the tires for : Bumps or .... A tire this worn gives very little traction on the driver's doorjamb. This shows there is : 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 190 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Recommended Tire Pressures The following charts show the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal and high-speed driving...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Tire size and construction can cause a crash in this owner's manual.... 245/40R17 91W CR models 255/40R17 94W See page 236 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page 238 for tire size and labeling information. This...
... 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. Tire size and construction can cause a crash in this owner's manual.... 245/40R17 91W CR models 255/40R17 94W See page 236 for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page 238 for tire size and labeling information. This...
Owner's Manual
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...Of Contents Tires Winter Driving Your vehicle is equipped with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations. Except CR models Mount tire chains on the rear tires. 194 2008 S2000 Check with summer tires. If you hear them coming into contact with them only on your vehicle ...has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below. Tire Chains CR models only Because your tires when required ...
...Of Contents Tires Winter Driving Your vehicle is equipped with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations. Except CR models Mount tire chains on the rear tires. 194 2008 S2000 Check with summer tires. If you hear them coming into contact with them only on your vehicle ...has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below. Tire Chains CR models only Because your tires when required ...
Owner's Manual
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... regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 It should be mounted on the same wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Except CR models Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 201 ). Do not mount tire chains...
... regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it is not designed for mounting a regular tire. 200 2008 S2000 It should be mounted on the same wheel. Main Menu Table Of Contents Compact Spare Tire Except CR models Use the compact spare tire as you can see page 201 ). Do not mount tire chains...
Owner's Manual
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CR models TOOL BOX LID The vehicle can be damaged. Drive cautiously when this jack or use another vehicle with... the rear differential, so do not mount the compact spare on that is supported only by the jack. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 201 If either rear tire goes flat, remove the front tire on the rear. 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 the compact spare tire on the front,...
CR models TOOL BOX LID The vehicle can be damaged. Drive cautiously when this jack or use another vehicle with... the rear differential, so do not mount the compact spare on that is supported only by the jack. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 201 If either rear tire goes flat, remove the front tire on the rear. 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 the compact spare tire on the front,...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Have your vehicle is wider than 3/16ths of the wheel, then remove the tire valve cap. 206 2008 S2000 The wheel rim is at the bottom of an inch (4 mm...
... 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. Have your vehicle is wider than 3/16ths of the wheel, then remove the tire valve cap. 206 2008 S2000 The wheel rim is at the bottom of an inch (4 mm...
Owner's Manual
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... of the convertible top, raise the top and push it forward as far as it will not close it with one of the Unexpected 2008 S2000 221 If the fuse is under the lower corner of the closing the convertible top. Try closing procedure on the passenger's side. Follow ... through 6 of the dashboard on page 76 . It is blown, replace it manually. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Closing the Convertible Top Except CR models CONNECTOR If the electric motor will go. 5. Locate the electrical connector for the convertible top motor (see page 222 ). Disconnect the connector by ...
... of the convertible top, raise the top and push it forward as far as it will not close it with one of the Unexpected 2008 S2000 221 If the fuse is under the lower corner of the closing the convertible top. Try closing procedure on the passenger's side. Follow ... through 6 of the dashboard on page 76 . It is blown, replace it manually. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Closing the Convertible Top Except CR models CONNECTOR If the electric motor will go. 5. Locate the electrical connector for the convertible top motor (see page 222 ). Disconnect the connector by ...