Owner's Manual
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If equipped 4 2008 S2000 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.58) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) HORN 1 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped 4 2008 S2000 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.58) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) HORN 1 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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...Indicator ...55 Maintenance Minder ...56 Clock ...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...57 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...58 Turn Signal and Headlights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 Hazard Warning Button ...60 Rear Window Defogger ...61 Keys and Locks ...62 Immobilizer System...63 Ignition...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 your...
...Indicator ...55 Maintenance Minder ...56 Clock ...56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...57 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...58 Turn Signal and Headlights...59 Instrument Panel Brightness ...60 Hazard Warning Button ...60 Rear Window Defogger ...61 Keys and Locks ...62 Immobilizer System...63 Ignition...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 your...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition to steer. Have your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. Driving with the power steering system continuously overheating can cause system damage. If the indicator does...
... indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition to steer. Have your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. Driving with the power steering system continuously overheating can cause system damage. If the indicator does...
Owner's Manual
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... the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. If it is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading does reach E. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 49 When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) of fuel remaining...
... the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. Low Fuel Indicator This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. If it is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading does reach E. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 49 When the indicator comes on, there is about 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) of fuel remaining...
Owner's Manual
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If equipped. 2008 S2000 57 Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) Instruments and Controls ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.58) HORN CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped. 2008 S2000 57 Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.59) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS 2 (P.122) CLOCK BUTTON (P.56) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.60) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.153) Instruments and Controls ENGINE START BUTTON (P.146) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.96, 100) 2 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.130) CRUISE BUTTON (P.124) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.58) HORN CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.124) 1: 2: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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...They remain on until you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you hear a click. The lever will come on with the switch. 2008 S2000 59 Headlights On Turning the switch to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced ...brightness when you turn the ignition switch to center when you open the driver's door. Headlights on the headlights. The high beams will hear a reminder ...
...They remain on until you set the parking brake. Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off , even if you hear a click. The lever will come on with the switch. 2008 S2000 59 Headlights On Turning the switch to normal operation when you turn them on with reduced ...brightness when you turn the ignition switch to center when you open the driver's door. Headlights on the headlights. The high beams will hear a reminder ...
Owner's Manual
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... brightness of the display in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on , you can switch the display to the or position. Both settings will remain at night, the...
... brightness of the display in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Adjust the brightness to the desired level with the headlight switch off, and also with the headlight switch on , you can switch the display to the or position. Both settings will remain at night, the...
Owner's Manual
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This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you finish, move the mirror right, left, up, or down. 2008 S2000 87 Move the selector switch to keep your settings. When you . The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition ...
This turns the adjustment switch off ) position. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you finish, move the mirror right, left, up, or down. 2008 S2000 87 Move the selector switch to keep your settings. When you . The inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Turn the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 178 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 167 See page 132 . Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. Owner...
... by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 178 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 167 See page 132 . Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... should be required. Replacing a Headlight Bulb The low beam headlight bulbs are used for the high beam headlight bulbs. If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Maintenance CONTINUED 2008 S2000 179 Adjustment should not attempt to... overheat and shatter. If you touch the glass, clean it with the light switch off and the key removed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when...
... should be required. Replacing a Headlight Bulb The low beam headlight bulbs are used for the high beam headlight bulbs. If you regularly carry heavy items in the circuit even with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth. Maintenance CONTINUED 2008 S2000 179 Adjustment should not attempt to... overheat and shatter. If you touch the glass, clean it with the light switch off and the key removed. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when...
Owner's Manual
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...Reinstall the coolant reserve tank. 180 2008 S2000 Pull the bulb straight out of its holder by looking through the headlight lens. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. The pins on the headlights to unlock the tab, then slide... correctly by pulling it straight up. 2. If you need to change the high beam headlight bulb on the tab. 4. Unclip the end of the bulb should fit in the holes in ...place, and clip the end into the headlight assembly. Install the rubber seal over the back of the way, and remove the bulb socket....
...Reinstall the coolant reserve tank. 180 2008 S2000 Pull the bulb straight out of its holder by looking through the headlight lens. Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. The pins on the headlights to unlock the tab, then slide... correctly by pulling it straight up. 2. If you need to change the high beam headlight bulb on the tab. 4. Unclip the end of the bulb should fit in the holes in ...place, and clip the end into the headlight assembly. Install the rubber seal over the back of the way, and remove the bulb socket....
Owner's Manual
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Remove the socket from the inner fender. 3. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Put the inner fender cover in the socket. 7. Install the three holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on the driver's side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right...left. 2. Install the new bulb in place. Turn on the passenger's side, turn the steering wheel to remove the three holding clips. Maintenance 2008 S2000 181 If you are changing the bulb on the lights to lock it one-quarter turn off the engine. Pull the inner fender cover back...
Remove the socket from the inner fender. 3. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Put the inner fender cover in the socket. 7. Install the three holding clips from the headlight assembly by pushing on the driver's side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right...left. 2. Install the new bulb in place. Turn on the passenger's side, turn the steering wheel to remove the three holding clips. Maintenance 2008 S2000 181 If you are changing the bulb on the lights to lock it one-quarter turn off the engine. Pull the inner fender cover back...
Owner's Manual
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...the floor or the starter will need a qualified mechanic to determine the problem. (See Emergency Towing on page 228 .) 212 2008 S2000 See Jump Starting on the headlights, and check their brightness. Press the ENGINE START button, then release it is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for... the ignition switch or starter motor. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . Turn on page 214 . If the headlights are OK, there is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start ....
...the floor or the starter will need a qualified mechanic to determine the problem. (See Emergency Towing on page 228 .) 212 2008 S2000 See Jump Starting on the headlights, and check their brightness. Press the ENGINE START button, then release it is probably something wrong with the electrical circuit for... the ignition switch or starter motor. If the headlights do not dim, check the condition of clicks, or nothing . Turn on page 214 . If the headlights are OK, there is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start ....
Owner's Manual
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You can then try to the fuel pump. Check the condition of the Unexpected 2008 S2000 213 Refer to blink rapidly (see page 214 ). Are you press the ENGINE START button, but the engine does not run. Taking Care of the ... start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting procedure? Are you have fuel? Do you using a properly coded key?
You can then try to the fuel pump. Check the condition of the Unexpected 2008 S2000 213 Refer to blink rapidly (see page 214 ). Are you press the ENGINE START button, but the engine does not run. Taking Care of the ... start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are corroded. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or go out when you try jump starting procedure? Are you have fuel? Do you using a properly coded key?
Owner's Manual
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... under -hood fuse boxes and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box. Taking Care of the... fuse first. Determine from the fuse box. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2008 S2000 223 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Remove the cover from the chart...
... under -hood fuse boxes and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that device. Check each one with the fuse puller provided in the interior fuse box. Taking Care of the... fuse first. Determine from the fuse box. Check the smaller fuses in the under -hood fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED 2008 S2000 223 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Replace any blown fuses, and check if the device works. 1. Remove the cover from the chart...
Owner's Manual
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Amps. Amps. Amps. 1 2 3 4 20 A 70 A 1 : Except CR models 2 : if equipped Circuits Protected Rear Window Defogger Not used EPS Not used Stop Left Headlight VSA F/S VSA Motor Battery IG1 Main Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected 40 A 20 A 20 A 30 A 20 A 40 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected AUXILIARY ... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 A 15 A 10 A 30 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 100 A 40 A Magnetic Clutch Relay 2 Right Headlight ACG S Hazard Warning Lights Cooling Fan Not used 2008 S2000 227
Amps. Amps. Amps. 1 2 3 4 20 A 70 A 1 : Except CR models 2 : if equipped Circuits Protected Rear Window Defogger Not used EPS Not used Stop Left Headlight VSA F/S VSA Motor Battery IG1 Main Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected 40 A 20 A 20 A 30 A 20 A 40 A 20 A 20 A Taking Care of the Unexpected AUXILIARY ... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 A 15 A 10 A 30 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 30 A 100 A 40 A Magnetic Clutch Relay 2 Right Headlight ACG S Hazard Warning Lights Cooling Fan Not used 2008 S2000 227
Owner's Manual
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Alignment Toe : On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights, replacement of the fuse box door under the dashboard. Camber Air conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 ... (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 1 : Except CR models 2 : CR models 2008 S2000 235 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlights Battery Capacity High Low Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Front side marker/ parking lights Back-up lights License...
Alignment Toe : On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights, replacement of the fuse box door under the dashboard. Camber Air conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a) 21.2 22.9 oz (600 ... (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 1 : Except CR models 2 : CR models 2008 S2000 235 Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlights Battery Capacity High Low Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Front side marker/ parking lights Back-up lights License...
Owner's Manual
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... ...150 System Indicator ...46, 226 Wear Indicators ...150 Braking System...149 Break-in, New Vehicle ...128 Brightness Control, Instruments ...60 Brights, Headlights ...59 Bulb Replacement...179 Back-up Lights ...183 Headlights ...179 Side Turn Signal Lights ...182 Specifications ...235 Turn Signal Lights ...181 Bulbs, Halogen ...179 C Capacities Chart...234 Carbon Monoxide Hazard... CD Changer Error Messages ...121 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Player...114 Certification Label ...232 Chains, Tires ...194 Changing a Flat Tire ...201 INDEX CONTINUED 2008 S2000 I
... ...150 System Indicator ...46, 226 Wear Indicators ...150 Braking System...149 Break-in, New Vehicle ...128 Brightness Control, Instruments ...60 Brights, Headlights ...59 Bulb Replacement...179 Back-up Lights ...183 Headlights ...179 Side Turn Signal Lights ...182 Specifications ...235 Turn Signal Lights ...181 Bulbs, Halogen ...179 C Capacities Chart...234 Carbon Monoxide Hazard... CD Changer Error Messages ...121 CD Player Error Messages ...120 CD Player...114 Certification Label ...232 Chains, Tires ...194 Changing a Flat Tire ...201 INDEX CONTINUED 2008 S2000 I
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator ...48 Dead Battery ...214 Defects, Reporting Safety ...250 Defogger, Rear Window ...61 Defrosting the Windows...99, 103 Differential Fluid ...177 Dimensions ...234 Dimming the Headlights ...59 Dipstick Engine Oil ...131 Directional Signals ...59 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...150 Disposal of Used Oil ...173 Do Not Tow a Trailer ...153 Doors Locking... ...236 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...147 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...143 Economy ...133 Driving Guidelines ...144 Dust and Pollen Filter ...185 E Economy, Fuel ...133 II 2008 S2000
... Indicator ...48 Dead Battery ...214 Defects, Reporting Safety ...250 Defogger, Rear Window ...61 Defrosting the Windows...99, 103 Differential Fluid ...177 Dimensions ...234 Dimming the Headlights ...59 Dipstick Engine Oil ...131 Directional Signals ...59 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...150 Disposal of Used Oil ...173 Do Not Tow a Trailer ...153 Doors Locking... ...236 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...147 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...143 Economy ...133 Driving Guidelines ...144 Dust and Pollen Filter ...185 E Economy, Fuel ...133 II 2008 S2000
Owner's Manual
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... Brake)...47 Brake (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...
... Brake)...47 Brake (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...