Owner's Manual
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... use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 S2000 The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with one or more devices commonly referred to as legally required...
... use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. ii 2008 S2000 The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may not be combined with one or more devices commonly referred to as legally required...
Owner's Manual
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...the transmission, and park. and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to check them . Features How to order manuals and other convenience features....other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle ...
...the transmission, and park. and Canada only) A summary of things to check and instructions on how to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to check them . Features How to order manuals and other convenience features....other technical literature. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to handle ...
Owner's Manual
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...children are the ones we recommend that you and your passenger always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your seat belts, and wear them . manual (see pages 29 Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they...in a rear-facing child seat in crash injuries and deaths. Be sure to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 161 ). 6 2008 S2000 Never drive faster than is a major factor in this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are at lower speeds. Keep Your Vehicle in...
...children are the ones we recommend that you and your passenger always wear your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of such problems, check your seat belts, and wear them . manual (see pages 29 Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they...in a rear-facing child seat in crash injuries and deaths. Be sure to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 161 ). 6 2008 S2000 Never drive faster than is a major factor in this manual. Infants, young children, and short adults are at lower speeds. Keep Your Vehicle in...
Owner's Manual
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...could be activated during a collision in a subsequent crash. Check that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 184 ). Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Pull each belt out fully and look for details. Any belt that...of protection in which the airbags do not deploy. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced by your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning it must... collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to activate in place. 18 2008 S2000
...could be activated during a collision in a subsequent crash. Check that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 184 ). Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Pull each belt out fully and look for details. Any belt that...of protection in which the airbags do not deploy. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be replaced by your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning it must... collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to activate in place. 18 2008 S2000
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Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19
Owner's Manual
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...is stored in the ON (II) position. If the seat is disconnected in the center of the steering wheel; Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page 16 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the passenger's...that the passenger's airbag has been turned off (see page 24 ). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 24 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners,...
...is stored in the ON (II) position. If the seat is disconnected in the center of the steering wheel; Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 21 Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page 16 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the passenger's...that the passenger's airbag has been turned off (see page 24 ). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with less force (see page 24 ). If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners,...
Owner's Manual
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... deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest...airbag will ignite a split second later. Although the powder is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 23 Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About...
... deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is latched, the airbag will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest...airbag will ignite a split second later. Although the powder is actually powder from the airbag's surface. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 23 Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About...
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Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger's seat. For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from ... spill any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. If the seat is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the...
Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger's seat. For both advanced airbags to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from ... spill any liquids on , and the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the driver's seating position. If the seat is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the...
Owner's Manual
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... the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off indicator will not come on after you to a potential problem with your dealer. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. However, the passenger airbag off . If the indicator comes on or...
... the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off indicator will not come on after you to a potential problem with your dealer. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. However, the passenger airbag off . If the indicator comes on or...
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If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2008 S2000 Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. U. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information ... if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to come on . Ignoring the SRS indicator can cause the indicator to a possible problem. S. How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Be aware that the passenger's airbag has been shut off . Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts...
If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2008 S2000 Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you need them. U. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information ... if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly when you to come on . Ignoring the SRS indicator can cause the indicator to a possible problem. S. How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Be aware that the passenger's airbag has been shut off . Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 28 2008 S2000 the airbags to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your airbags...
... passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 28 2008 S2000 the airbags to a problem. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your airbags...
Owner's Manual
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... does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your vehicle. If you drive with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 218 . A beeper also sounds if you and your passenger to the ON (II) position. For more... at regular intervals. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada 46 2008 S2000
... does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your vehicle. If you drive with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system. For more information, see page 218 . A beeper also sounds if you and your passenger to the ON (II) position. For more... at regular intervals. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada 46 2008 S2000
Owner's Manual
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...ability but no anti-lock function. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 219 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 For more information, see page 25 . Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not ...indicator normally comes on for information on when you set the cruise control. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if either door is a problem with your airbags. This indicator will also alert you to the ON (II) position, and when you push the START button. If ...
...ability but no anti-lock function. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 219 . Cruise Control Indicator This indicator comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 For more information, see page 25 . Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is not ...indicator normally comes on for information on when you set the cruise control. Trunk-open Indicator This indicator comes on if either door is a problem with your airbags. This indicator will also alert you to the ON (II) position, and when you push the START button. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is a problem in the electric power steering system. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane...indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it does not go off after the engine starts. When you are signaling. Have your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 If this indicator comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 181 ). Reset the system by your vehicle checked by restarting the engine....
... while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. If the power steering system overheats while driving, the assist is a problem in the electric power steering system. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane...indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it does not go off after the engine starts. When you are signaling. Have your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 If this indicator comes on at any other drivers cannot see page 181 ). Reset the system by your vehicle checked by restarting the engine....
Owner's Manual
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... traction and stability enhancement. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 See page 161 for more information on the VSA system. See page 152 for more information on the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table Of Contents... ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Take your dealer resets it does not come on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have turned off when your vehicle to a dealer to the ON...
... traction and stability enhancement. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 See page 161 for more information on the VSA system. See page 152 for more information on the maintenance minder. Main Menu Table Of Contents... ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Take your dealer resets it does not come on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have turned off when your vehicle to a dealer to the ON...
Owner's Manual
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... this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and... determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the tire repair kit (see page 228 ). If this indicator comes on...
... this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and... determine the cause. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the tire repair kit (see page 228 ). If this indicator comes on...
Owner's Manual
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... operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 S2000 63 Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your dealer. When you lose your key and cannot start the engine.... If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the ON (II) position again. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you...
... operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the device. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 S2000 63 Main Menu Table Of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects your dealer. When you lose your key and cannot start the engine.... If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of the key. If an improperly-coded key (or other metal object (i.e. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to the ON (II) position again. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you...
Owner's Manual
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Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 108 2008 S2000 This causes the sound to operate the equipment. Electrical interference from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This is a main cause of a change in ...
Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 108 2008 S2000 This causes the sound to operate the equipment. Electrical interference from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This is a main cause of a change in ...
Owner's Manual
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There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to operate the equipment. 1-800-852-9696. This should take about 30 minutes. Once your vehicle from the activation request. Features Receiving ... on the lower level of these conditions: Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to XM Radio broadcasts. While waiting for at 2008 S2000 113 If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. Driving in...
There may experience reception problems. Interference can listen to operate the equipment. 1-800-852-9696. This should take about 30 minutes. Once your vehicle from the activation request. Features Receiving ... on the lower level of these conditions: Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to XM Radio broadcasts. While waiting for at 2008 S2000 113 If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. A variety of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. Driving in...
Owner's Manual
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...with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Handle your CDs properly to protect it from the center to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine. To clean a CD, ...use . Play only standard round CDs. A new CD may jam in the drive. 2008 S2000 117 These, along with the side of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it to not play...
...with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Handle your CDs properly to protect it from the center to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine. To clean a CD, ...use . Play only standard round CDs. A new CD may jam in the drive. 2008 S2000 117 These, along with the side of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it to not play...