Owner's Manual
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... Locks ...65 Trunk...65 Emergency Trunk Opener ...66 Remote Transmitter ...67 Seats ...69 Power Windows ...70 Convertible Top ...72 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 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of...
... Locks ...65 Trunk...65 Emergency Trunk Opener ...66 Remote Transmitter ...67 Seats ...69 Power Windows ...70 Convertible Top ...72 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 Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of...
Owner's Manual
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... models The wind deflector keeps the wind out while driving with the pin on the passenger's side of the snap to attach it up forward. 2008 S2000 75 Press on both sides of the cover, and align its snap with the pin on the trim panel behind the door. Fit the rear... of the cover into the space between the convertible top and its snap with the convertible top folded or the removable hardtop removed (see page 78 ). To use the deflector, lift it to the pin. 5. Pull down the strap on the trim panel behind the door...
... models The wind deflector keeps the wind out while driving with the pin on the passenger's side of the snap to attach it up forward. 2008 S2000 75 Press on both sides of the cover, and align its snap with the pin on the trim panel behind the door. Fit the rear... of the cover into the space between the convertible top and its snap with the convertible top folded or the removable hardtop removed (see page 78 ). To use the deflector, lift it to the pin. 5. Pull down the strap on the trim panel behind the door...
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 Removable Hardtop Installation 1. Pull the bolt out until it stops against the lid. LID BOLT BOLT Instruments and Controls 2. Loosen the bolt of the rear cover lid with a flat-tipped screwdriver. 3. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground, and that you have adequate clearance above the vehicle. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 79
Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Installation 1. Pull the bolt out until it stops against the lid. LID BOLT BOLT Instruments and Controls 2. Loosen the bolt of the rear cover lid with a flat-tipped screwdriver. 3. Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground, and that you have adequate clearance above the vehicle. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 79
Owner's Manual
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Move the seats forward. 8. Hold the bolt and lid, and remove the lid by pulling them up together as shown in the trunk safely. 7. However, do not pull the handle all the way forward (touching the inside of the top). 80 2008 S2000 Repeat the procedure for the side lock pins are closed. 9. Keep the lids in the illustration above. 5. Make sure the front locking levers are pivoted forward to the first stop. Make sure the handles for the lid on the other side. 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop BOLT LID LOCKING LEVER 4.
Move the seats forward. 8. Hold the bolt and lid, and remove the lid by pulling them up together as shown in the trunk safely. 7. However, do not pull the handle all the way forward (touching the inside of the top). 80 2008 S2000 Repeat the procedure for the side lock pins are closed. 9. Keep the lids in the illustration above. 5. Make sure the front locking levers are pivoted forward to the first stop. Make sure the handles for the lid on the other side. 6. Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop BOLT LID LOCKING LEVER 4.
Owner's Manual
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...sides of the hardtop. Make sure it latches. Make sure the rear window defogger wire is set under the lock rod to ensure the wire is securely latched. 14.Pivot the lock rods backward to pinch your and set the latch into the fingers. windshield header. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 81 sure the... lock rods go into the positioning holes behind each locking lever and pull the locking lever hardtop on the locking lever and push it up until it is not crushed or entangled....
...sides of the hardtop. Make sure it latches. Make sure the rear window defogger wire is set under the lock rod to ensure the wire is securely latched. 14.Pivot the lock rods backward to pinch your and set the latch into the fingers. windshield header. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 81 sure the... lock rods go into the positioning holes behind each locking lever and pull the locking lever hardtop on the locking lever and push it up until it is not crushed or entangled....
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HARNESS CAP CONNECTOR CONNECTOR 15.Remove the cap from the rear window defogger connector. 16.Plug the harness for the rear window defogger (see page 61 ) into the connector. 82 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to -side. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to drive. Make sure it locks into the rear connector. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
HARNESS CAP CONNECTOR CONNECTOR 15.Remove the cap from the rear window defogger connector. 16.Plug the harness for the rear window defogger (see page 61 ) into the connector. 82 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to -side. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to drive. Make sure it locks into the rear connector. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Removal TAB LATCH Instruments and Controls TAB LOCKING LEVER LOCKING LEVER 1. Lower the windows. 2. With the latches released, pull back on the harness plug. Unplug the rear window defogger harness from the windshield header. 5. Push in the tab on the plug, not the harness. 3. Pull on each locking lever and pull the locking lever down. 4. Push the locking levers forward and remove the latches from the connector by squeezing the tab on the locking levers and push them up until they latch. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 83
Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop Removal TAB LATCH Instruments and Controls TAB LOCKING LEVER LOCKING LEVER 1. Lower the windows. 2. With the latches released, pull back on the harness plug. Unplug the rear window defogger harness from the windshield header. 5. Push in the tab on the plug, not the harness. 3. Pull on each locking lever and pull the locking lever down. 4. Push the locking levers forward and remove the latches from the connector by squeezing the tab on the locking levers and push them up until they latch. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 83
Owner's Manual
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Make sure that the lock rods do not damage any part of the hardtop. 7. Lift the hardtop straight up off the vehicle and set it aside. 84 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop 8. LOCK ROD 9. Take the rear cover lids out from the trunk. Install the cap on the rear defogger connector. Pivot the lock rods forward to release the sides of the vehicle, such as the rear wing spoiler, when you install or remove the hardtop. 6.
Make sure that the lock rods do not damage any part of the hardtop. 7. Lift the hardtop straight up off the vehicle and set it aside. 84 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop 8. LOCK ROD 9. Take the rear cover lids out from the trunk. Install the cap on the rear defogger connector. Pivot the lock rods forward to release the sides of the vehicle, such as the rear wing spoiler, when you install or remove the hardtop. 6.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop 13.Lift the wind deflector up (see page 75 ). BOLT TABS LID LID BOLT Instruments and Controls HOLDERS 10.When reinstalling the rear cover lid, align the tabs to the appropriate holders and push the lid down while holding the bolt out. 11.Tighten the bolts securely with the flat-tipped screwdriver. 12.Repeat the procedure for the lid on the other side. 2008 S2000 85
Main Menu Table Of Contents Removable Hardtop 13.Lift the wind deflector up (see page 75 ). BOLT TABS LID LID BOLT Instruments and Controls HOLDERS 10.When reinstalling the rear cover lid, align the tabs to the appropriate holders and push the lid down while holding the bolt out. 11.Tighten the bolts securely with the flat-tipped screwdriver. 12.Repeat the procedure for the lid on the other side. 2008 S2000 85
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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
Owner's Manual
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... of the passenger. The system should be left in front of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Do not push the defogger button when the removable hardtop is brought in recirculation mode, can cause the windows to the lever show you the speed and airflow selected. Air flows from the vents on... rear window defogger off , air is removed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents and Heating Airflow Controls Fan Control Lever Push this lever up . CONTINUED 2008 S2000 101 Some air will flow from .
... of the passenger. The system should be left in front of the vehicle (fresh air mode). Do not push the defogger button when the removable hardtop is brought in recirculation mode, can cause the windows to the lever show you the speed and airflow selected. Air flows from the vents on... rear window defogger off , air is removed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents and Heating Airflow Controls Fan Control Lever Push this lever up . CONTINUED 2008 S2000 101 Some air will flow from .
Owner's Manual
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Set the temperature to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 Select 2. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windshield and the vents on the fresh air mode. This helps to ... warm air coming from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the vents on both sides of the air with the removable hardtop removed.
Set the temperature to defog the windshield. 102 2008 S2000 Select 2. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windshield and the vents on the fresh air mode. This helps to ... warm air coming from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the vents on both sides of the air with the removable hardtop removed.
Owner's Manual
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...assist helps reduce the effort needed on an incline. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . CR models Make sure the removable hardtop is equipped with the parking brake partially set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away ...catch on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 Parking Tips Except CR models materials. Make sure the parking brake is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb, and...
...assist helps reduce the effort needed on an incline. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . CR models Make sure the removable hardtop is equipped with the parking brake partially set firmly, or your vehicle may roll if it is facing downhill, turn the front wheels away ...catch on the pedal keeps the brakes applied lightly, builds up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149 Parking Tips Except CR models materials. Make sure the parking brake is facing uphill, turn the front wheels toward the curb, and...
Owner's Manual
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... (Parking and Brake System) ...46, 220 Charging System ...46, 220 Cruise Control ...47 Door-open ...47 DRL(Daytime Running Lights)...48 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...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...
... (Parking and Brake System) ...46, 220 Charging System ...46, 220 Cruise Control ...47 Door-open ...47 DRL(Daytime Running Lights)...48 H Halogen Headlight Bulbs...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...
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... Defogger ...61 Reclining the Seat-backs ...69 Recommended Shift Speeds ...148 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing ...228 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... ...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
... Defogger ...61 Reclining the Seat-backs ...69 Recommended Shift Speeds ...148 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing ...228 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... ...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