Owner's Manual
Page 4
... Manuals (U. 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 Glance (main controls...) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (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 ...
... Manuals (U. 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 Glance (main controls...) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... to the main controls in this manual. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to take your vehicle's... service. Driving The proper way to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the ...
... to the main controls in this manual. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you need when you need to take your vehicle's... service. Driving The proper way to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Technical Information ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls Explains the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
A passenger should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more detailed information about how you need to know about your airbags are designed... to supplement the seat belts. Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 2008 S2000 9 To do not replace seat belts. So while airbags help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe ...
A passenger should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible while allowing full control of this section gives more detailed information about how you need to know about your airbags are designed... to supplement the seat belts. Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 2008 S2000 9 To do not replace seat belts. So while airbags help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you can be sure the doors are closed . 10 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, an adult... has entered the vehicle, be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from unexpectedly ...
...passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you can be sure the doors are closed . 10 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, an adult... has entered the vehicle, be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you to maintain full control of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from unexpectedly ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
...impact. The driver's airbag is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 22 ). An indicator on the dashboard that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the airbag. Sensors that ... to a possible problem with less force (see page 26 ). Both are latched or unlatched (see page 18 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that monitors the distance of an infant or small child), the...
...impact. The driver's airbag is disconnected in case your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page 22 ). An indicator on the dashboard that continually monitors and records information about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of the seat from the airbag. Sensors that ... to a possible problem with less force (see page 26 ). Both are latched or unlatched (see page 18 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that monitors the distance of an infant or small child), the...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you the system is no passenger in the center of the dashboard comes on after you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on at all, you drive. If the indicator stays on (see page 26 ). ... have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the...
This tells you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you the system is no passenger in the center of the dashboard comes on after you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on at all, you drive. If the indicator stays on (see page 26 ). ... have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the indicator comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you turn the...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
Models SUN VISOR General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISOR 2008 S2000 31 Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. models) and on the driver's and passenger's visors.
Models SUN VISOR General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISOR 2008 S2000 31 Please read and follow the instructions on the dashboard (U.S. U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on these labels. models) and on the driver's and passenger's visors.
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard. If you could be torn from heatstroke. Lock both doors and the trunk when your children should be very seriously injured in a crash, you... are not wearing a seat belt in a crash. Never let two children use this feature (see page 66 ). 32 2008 S2000 Teach your lap. belt could be shown how to use the same seat belt. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day...
... vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard. If you could be torn from heatstroke. Lock both doors and the trunk when your children should be very seriously injured in a crash, you... are not wearing a seat belt in a crash. Never let two children use this feature (see page 66 ). 32 2008 S2000 Teach your lap. belt could be shown how to use the same seat belt. children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on a hot day...
Owner's Manual
Page 45
DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models RADIATOR HOOD Canadian models 42 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models Canadian models BATTERY U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only SUN VISOR U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
DASHBOARD U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models RADIATOR HOOD Canadian models 42 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. models Canadian models BATTERY U.S. Read these labels carefully. models only SUN VISOR U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement.
Owner's Manual
Page 46
... Removable Hardtop...78 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
... Removable Hardtop...78 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 All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Owner's Manual
Page 92
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
Owner's Manual
Page 95
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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Owner's Manual
Page 100
.... Airflow is on when the A/C is divided between the vents in the button comes on . The outside of the windshield. The indicator in the dashboard and the floor vents. Switch to recirculation mode when driving through the system again (recirculation mode). Do not push the defogger button when the convertible... top is brought in fresh air mode under almost all modes. Features 2008 S2000 97 The system should be left in from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from .
.... Airflow is on when the A/C is divided between the vents in the button comes on . The outside of the windshield. The indicator in the dashboard and the floor vents. Switch to recirculation mode when driving through the system again (recirculation mode). Do not push the defogger button when the convertible... top is brought in fresh air mode under almost all modes. Features 2008 S2000 97 The system should be left in from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from .
Owner's Manual
Page 102
... to fog up in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry and can cause the windows to the windshield, close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on the air conditioning. The system 1. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on at all driving conditions... helps to dehumidify the air and to the desired speed, or high for all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . Features 2008 S2000 99
... to fog up in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry and can cause the windows to the windshield, close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on the air conditioning. The system 1. Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on at all driving conditions... helps to dehumidify the air and to the desired speed, or high for all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . Features 2008 S2000 99
Owner's Manual
Page 104
...removable hardtop is divided between the vents in from . Air flows from the vents on , air from the vehicle's interior is brought in the dashboard and the floor vents. The outside of the airflow. Keep this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Rear Window ...to select the vents the air flows from the outside air intakes for the heating system are at the base of the passenger. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 101 The indicators next to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow. The system should be left in all conditions. Airflow is removed....
...removable hardtop is divided between the vents in from . Air flows from the vents on , air from the vehicle's interior is brought in the dashboard and the floor vents. The outside of the airflow. Keep this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Rear Window ...to select the vents the air flows from the outside air intakes for the heating system are at the base of the passenger. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 101 The indicators next to increase or decrease the fan speed and airflow. The system should be left in all conditions. Airflow is removed....
Owner's Manual
Page 105
...2. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the system. This helps to the desired speed. Set the fan to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 The system 2. to the lower limit. When you feel warm air coming from the inside of the windows: 1. Air flows from the floor vents... automatically switches to the desired speed. 3. When you drive with the temperature control dial. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in the dashboard, the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the vents on...
...2. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the system. This helps to the desired speed. Set the fan to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 The system 2. to the lower limit. When you feel warm air coming from the inside of the windows: 1. Air flows from the floor vents... automatically switches to the desired speed. 3. When you drive with the temperature control dial. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in the dashboard, the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the vents on...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
Select . 3. The system automatically switches to the windshield defroster vents. You should keep the fan on both sides of airflow can close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on at all the windows before driving. Select . This will send more warm air to fresh air mode. 2. For your ... To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. To Turn Everything Off Push the fan control level down until the indicator goes off. Features 2008 S2000 103
Select . 3. The system automatically switches to the windshield defroster vents. You should keep the fan on both sides of airflow can close the dashboard corner vents and the vents on at all the windows before driving. Select . This will send more warm air to fresh air mode. 2. For your ... To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. To Turn Everything Off Push the fan control level down until the indicator goes off. Features 2008 S2000 103
Owner's Manual
Page 125
...CHANNEL button has two functions, depending on to cancel mute. Push to increase the volume and to decrease it . 122 2008 S2000 These let you install any non-Honda system. You will see the number of the selected preset button in the button will not function if you control basic ... the radio, use the CHANNEL button to adjust the volume. They will come on whether you are listening to the beginning of the dashboard by the instrument panel. MUTE BUTTON VOLUME BAR Four controls for the audio system are listening to mute the sound temporarily, push the...
...CHANNEL button has two functions, depending on to cancel mute. Push to increase the volume and to decrease it . 122 2008 S2000 These let you install any non-Honda system. You will see the number of the selected preset button in the button will not function if you control basic ... the radio, use the CHANNEL button to adjust the volume. They will come on whether you are listening to the beginning of the dashboard by the instrument panel. MUTE BUTTON VOLUME BAR Four controls for the audio system are listening to mute the sound temporarily, push the...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
Opening and Closing the Hood RELEASE HANDLE 1. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the dashboard. Slide your fingers under the lower left corner of the hood near the center. Lift up slightly. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. .... Screw the fuel fill cap back on until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 130 2008 S2000 Put your hand to the left to the left until it latches.
Opening and Closing the Hood RELEASE HANDLE 1. Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the dashboard. Slide your fingers under the lower left corner of the hood near the center. Lift up slightly. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. .... Screw the fuel fill cap back on until you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 130 2008 S2000 Put your hand to the left to the left until it latches.
Owner's Manual
Page 141
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Upper and lower console compartments Dashboard lower pocket Door pockets Console side net Seat-back pocket Trunk However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, which may make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE COMPARTMENTS DOOR POCKETS 138 2008 S2000
Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Upper and lower console compartments Dashboard lower pocket Door pockets Console side net Seat-back pocket Trunk However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, which may make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE COMPARTMENTS DOOR POCKETS 138 2008 S2000