Owner's Manual
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... cooling system as follows: 1. Select the fresh air mode. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 41 Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Avoid any...
... cooling system as follows: 1. Select the fresh air mode. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in an unconfined area, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 41 Set the fan speed to a comfortable setting. Set the temperature control to high. 4. Avoid any...
Owner's Manual
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instrument panel is shown. Only on CR models. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P....) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.49) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.47, 219) 1 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.46, 218) INDICATOR (P.47) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.46, 218) 1: 2: The U.S.
instrument panel is shown. Only on CR models. CR models are noted in Canada. 2008 S2000 45 Differences for the Canadian models are not available in the text. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P....) DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47) TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.49) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.47, 219) 1 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.46, 218) INDICATOR (P.47) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.46, 218) 1: 2: The U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... more information, see page 218 . It comes on when the engine is running , or if it stays on . U.S. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Canada 46 2008 S2000 If you do not fasten your vehicle. For more information, see page 16 . Driving with the parking brake not...
... more information, see page 218 . It comes on when the engine is running , or if it stays on . U.S. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Canada 46 2008 S2000 If you do not fasten your vehicle. For more information, see page 16 . Driving with the parking brake not...
Owner's Manual
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... clock displays the time with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Adjust the minute by pressing the or button. 4. When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Turn the ignition switch to keep you finish your vehicle... and hold the CLOCK button until the minute display blinks. When you aware of the periodic maintenance your adjustments, press the CLOCK button again. 56 2008 S2000 Adjust the hour by pressing the or button. 3. The hour display will blink.
... clock displays the time with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Adjust the minute by pressing the or button. 4. When you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. Turn the ignition switch to keep you finish your vehicle... and hold the CLOCK button until the minute display blinks. When you aware of the periodic maintenance your adjustments, press the CLOCK button again. 56 2008 S2000 Adjust the hour by pressing the or button. 3. The hour display will blink.
Owner's Manual
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... ...128 Fuel Recommendation ...128 Service Station Procedures ...129 Refueling...129 Opening and Closing the Hood ...130 Oil Check ...131 Engine Coolant Check ...132 Fuel Economy ...133 Accessories and Modifications ...136 Carrying Cargo ...138 Before Driving 2008 S2000 127 If you . The information in this section first. Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin...
... ...128 Fuel Recommendation ...128 Service Station Procedures ...129 Refueling...129 Opening and Closing the Hood ...130 Oil Check ...131 Engine Coolant Check ...132 Fuel Economy ...133 Accessories and Modifications ...136 Carrying Cargo ...138 Before Driving 2008 S2000 127 If you . The information in this section first. Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin...
Owner's Manual
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...your instrument panel to your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 128 2008 S2000 Use of 91 or higher. Your vehicle is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If you drive...Avoid hard braking for service. Do not exceed 5,500 rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of gasoline. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with oxygenates such as MMT. You should also follow these additives may adversely ...
...your instrument panel to your authorized dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). During this happens, contact your Quick Start Guide. 128 2008 S2000 Use of 91 or higher. Your vehicle is blended with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced. If you drive...Avoid hard braking for service. Do not exceed 5,500 rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of gasoline. Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Use of gasoline with these recommendations with oxygenates such as MMT. You should also follow these additives may adversely ...
Owner's Manual
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... the support rod back into the designated hole in the hood. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Insert the end into its holding clip. Lower the hood to remove the support rod from...the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Before Driving SUPPORT ROD CLIP 3. It should be between the ...If it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 170 . 2008 S2000 131 Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its hole. 4. Make sure ...
... the support rod back into the designated hole in the hood. Wipe off before you check the oil. 1. Insert the end into its holding clip. Lower the hood to remove the support rod from...the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check GRIP DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Before Driving SUPPORT ROD CLIP 3. It should be between the ...If it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 170 . 2008 S2000 131 Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its hole. 4. Make sure ...
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...idling results in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. For example: 134 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your ... Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Trailers, ...
...idling results in the highest gear possible If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you reduce the drag. For example: 134 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your ... Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). Trailers, ...
Owner's Manual
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... If you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...160 Maintenance Minder ...161 Fluid Locations...169 Adding Engine Oil ...170 Changing the Oil and Filter ...171 Engine Coolant ...173 Windshield Washers ...175 Manual Transmission Fluid ...176 Differential Fluid ...177 Brake and Clutch ...Filter ...185 Audio Antenna ...185 Wiper Blades ...186 Wheels ...188 Tires ...188 Checking the Battery ...196 Vehicle Storage ...198 Maintenance 2008 S2000 159 See page 251 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to ...
... If you may want to take care of yourself. Maintenance Safety ...160 Maintenance Minder ...161 Fluid Locations...169 Adding Engine Oil ...170 Changing the Oil and Filter ...171 Engine Coolant ...173 Windshield Washers ...175 Manual Transmission Fluid ...176 Differential Fluid ...177 Brake and Clutch ...Filter ...185 Audio Antenna ...185 Wiper Blades ...186 Wheels ...188 Tires ...188 Checking the Battery ...196 Vehicle Storage ...198 Maintenance 2008 S2000 159 See page 251 for simple maintenance tasks you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on how to ...
Owner's Manual
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... and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 161 Engine Oil Life Display TRIP BUTTON The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51...
... and accumulated engine revolutions, the onboard computer in your dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated maintenance service. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 161 Engine Oil Life Display TRIP BUTTON The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table: Calculated Engine Oil Life (%) 100 % 91 % 90 % 81 % 80 % 71 % 70 % 61 % 60 % 51...
Owner's Manual
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...and the maintenance item code(s) for the required maintenance. 162 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see the engine oil life indicator every time you will be displayed next to the... engine oil life indicator. The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is 15 to 6 percent, you...
...and the maintenance item code(s) for the required maintenance. 162 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see the engine oil life indicator every time you will be displayed next to the... engine oil life indicator. The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is 15 to 6 percent, you...
Owner's Manual
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The display comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you see a ''SERVICE OIL LIFE'' message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance ...been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 163 When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator will see this message, immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your vehicle has passed the maintenance...
The display comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When you see a ''SERVICE OIL LIFE'' message along with the same maintenance item code(s), every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The maintenance ...been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more. Immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 163 When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent, the engine oil life indicator will see this message, immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your vehicle has passed the maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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...is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator ( ) remains on even if you press and release the TRIP button. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM (S) All maintenance items displayed on the next page. Immediately have... or the outside temperature every time you change the information display from the engine oil life display to reset the display as described on the information display are in code. When the engine oil life is '' 9999.'' You can change the information display. For an explanation ...
...is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator ( ) remains on even if you press and release the TRIP button. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM (S) All maintenance items displayed on the next page. Immediately have... or the outside temperature every time you change the information display from the engine oil life display to reset the display as described on the information display are in code. When the engine oil life is '' 9999.'' You can change the information display. For an explanation ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You will blink. 4. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR 3. The maintenance items code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. Main Menu Table Of... Contents Maintenance Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Life Indicator Your dealer will reset to ''100.'' Maintenance 2008 S2000 165 Press the TRIP button for about 5 seconds. Press the TRIP button for about 10 seconds....
...turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You will blink. 4. ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR 3. The maintenance items code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service. Main Menu Table Of... Contents Maintenance Minder Resetting the Engine Oil Life Indicator Your dealer will reset to ''100.'' Maintenance 2008 S2000 165 Press the TRIP button for about 5 seconds. Press the TRIP button for about 10 seconds....
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See page 132 . See page 178 . CONTINUED 2008 S2000 167 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. If you are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the information display. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the...
See page 132 . See page 178 . CONTINUED 2008 S2000 167 Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder U.S. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. If you are ''certified'' to the appropriate page listed. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should be done by the information display. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the...
Owner's Manual
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... 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots... speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that...
... 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots... speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 168 2008 S2000 This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the maintenance minder. Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black handle) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 2008 S2000 169
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black handle) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 2008 S2000 169
Owner's Manual
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...Honda motor oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is highly recommended that it securely. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' API CERTIFICATION SEAL 170 2008 S2000... Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Oil is major contributor to your vehicle for as long as you own it. Do not...
...Honda motor oil in the engine compartment. This seal indicates the oil is highly recommended that it securely. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' API CERTIFICATION SEAL 170 2008 S2000... Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Oil is major contributor to your vehicle for as long as you own it. Do not...
Owner's Manual
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...service stationtype hydraulic lift for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal, and it off. Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should be raised on the information display. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 171 The vehicle should have this service. Main... Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter The oil's viscosity or weight is the proper weight. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. The oil and filter ...
...service stationtype hydraulic lift for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal, and it off. Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should be raised on the information display. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 171 The vehicle should have this service. Main... Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter The oil's viscosity or weight is the proper weight. Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. The oil and filter ...
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.... If it . 6. Start the engine. Make sure the oil filter gasket is , remove it does not, turn off the engine, and check your dealer) is required. 4. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your work. 172 2008 S2000 Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the...
.... If it . 6. Start the engine. Make sure the oil filter gasket is , remove it does not, turn off the engine, and check your dealer) is required. 4. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from your work. 172 2008 S2000 Remove the oil filter, and let the remaining oil drain. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the...