Owner's Manual
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... open highways in the CRUISE button. The indicator over the button comes on to show the system is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. The indicator on the instrument panel comes on . 2. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the steering wheel. CRUISE BUTTON... SET/decel 1. Press and release the SET/decel button on open highways. It is now activated. 124 2008 S2000 Using the Cruise Control CANCEL BUTTON RESUME/accel Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
... open highways in the CRUISE button. The indicator over the button comes on to show the system is not recommended for cruising on the accelerator pedal. The indicator on the instrument panel comes on . 2. Use the cruise control only when traveling on the steering wheel. CRUISE BUTTON... SET/decel 1. Press and release the SET/decel button on open highways. It is now activated. 124 2008 S2000 Using the Cruise Control CANCEL BUTTON RESUME/accel Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
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.... The indicator on . Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle will come back on the instrument panel will slow down hills. Push on the instrument panel goes out. Each time...set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. Each time you do this , your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Features CONTINUED 2008 S2000 125 Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes...
.... The indicator on . Release the button when you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle will come back on the instrument panel will slow down hills. Push on the instrument panel goes out. Each time...set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. Each time you do this , your speed increases going up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Features CONTINUED 2008 S2000 125 Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going down a hill, use the brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. The vehicle will... accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RESUME/accel button. Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. 126 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned...
... Set Speed When you can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. To return to that speed, accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. The vehicle will... accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RESUME/accel button. Resting your foot off and erases the previous cruising speed. 126 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned...
Owner's Manual
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... how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to engine damage. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. You should also follow these... number less than 87 can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your Quick Start Guide. 128 2008 S2000 Use of 91 or higher. Use of operation.
... how you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to engine damage. If this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Do not use of gasoline. Main Menu Table Of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in decreased engine performance. You should also follow these... number less than 87 can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in Period Help assure your Quick Start Guide. 128 2008 S2000 Use of 91 or higher. Use of operation.
Owner's Manual
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... An under-inflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear possible If your fuel economy by up of snow or mud on your vehicle It puts a heavier...big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 170). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 134 2008 S2000 Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon.
... An under-inflated tire increases ''rolling resistance,'' which reduces fuel economy. Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in the highest gear possible If your fuel economy by up of snow or mud on your vehicle It puts a heavier...big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 170). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: 134 2008 S2000 Avoid carrying excess weight in 0 miles per gallon.
Owner's Manual
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...battery. 3. ENGINE START BUTTON 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 5 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down and hold the ENGINE START button for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to start right away, pause ...for more inf ormation, see page 63 . If the engine fails to this problem. 146 2008 S2000 For more than 15 seconds at a time. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to step 6. The engine is harder to start , return ...
...battery. 3. ENGINE START BUTTON 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 5 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down and hold the ENGINE START button for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to start right away, pause ...for more inf ormation, see page 63 . If the engine fails to this problem. 146 2008 S2000 For more than 15 seconds at a time. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to step 6. The engine is harder to start , return ...
Owner's Manual
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This is moving. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to reverse. Reverse Lockout 148 2008 S2000 If this occurs, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Then push the shift lever down, and shift to the reverse side of sixth while the vehicle... to 5th 5th to reverse instead of the neutral gate. The manual transmission has a lockout so you cannot accidentally shift from fifth to 6th Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 47 mph (75 km/h) 52 mph (83 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you...
This is moving. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to reverse. Reverse Lockout 148 2008 S2000 If this occurs, you reduce the rpm below the red zone. The engine will run and accelerate smoothly. Then push the shift lever down, and shift to the reverse side of sixth while the vehicle... to 5th 5th to reverse instead of the neutral gate. The manual transmission has a lockout so you cannot accidentally shift from fifth to 6th Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 47 mph (75 km/h) 52 mph (83 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you...
Owner's Manual
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... when going down a long hill builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. Make sure the convertible top and the windows are closed . Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking, Braking System Parking Always use the... your vehicle may roll if it is fully released before driving away. Make sure the parking brake is parked on the brake pedal. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149
... when going down a long hill builds up heat, and reduces their effectiveness. Make sure the convertible top and the windows are closed . Turn off the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you . Main Menu Table Of Contents Parking, Braking System Parking Always use the... your vehicle may roll if it is fully released before driving away. Make sure the parking brake is parked on the brake pedal. CONTINUED Driving 2008 S2000 149
Owner's Manual
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... the VSA system. It is still your dealer. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is turned to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle as soon as possible (see page 50 ). Main Menu Table... it is safe, and turn off the engine. It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 152 2008 S2000 VSA System Indicator If this by regulating the engine's output and by selectively applying the brakes. If the VSA system indicator stays on or ...
... the VSA system. It is still your dealer. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you in maintaining traction while accelerating on when the ignition switch is turned to the accelerator in all situations and does not control your vehicle as soon as possible (see page 50 ). Main Menu Table... it is safe, and turn off the engine. It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 152 2008 S2000 VSA System Indicator If this by regulating the engine's output and by selectively applying the brakes. If the VSA system indicator stays on or ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the exterior. However, these tires are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. 188 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Wheels, Tires Wheels Clean the wheels as you can be seriously hurt or killed. See page 194 for driving on...
... of the exterior. However, these tires are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance. 188 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Wheels, Tires Wheels Clean the wheels as you can be seriously hurt or killed. See page 194 for driving on...
Owner's Manual
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... indicated on your vehicle have a unidirectional tread pattern, so they cannot be substantially less if you can expect them to provide superior grip during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Replacing just one tire can cause the anti-lock brake and the vehicle stability assist systems to replace all four tires...168 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Rotation You should carefully inspect your driving habits. You should not rotate your vehicle's handling. 192 2008 S2000 Because of a different size or construction can seriously affect your vehicle's tires.
... indicated on your vehicle have a unidirectional tread pattern, so they cannot be substantially less if you can expect them to provide superior grip during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Replacing just one tire can cause the anti-lock brake and the vehicle stability assist systems to replace all four tires...168 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires Tire Rotation You should carefully inspect your driving habits. You should not rotate your vehicle's handling. 192 2008 S2000 Because of a different size or construction can seriously affect your vehicle's tires.
Owner's Manual
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... under controlled conditions on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 236 2008 S2000 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation (DOT) standards. Those grades represent the tire's ability to...
... under controlled conditions on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 236 2008 S2000 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation (DOT) standards. Those grades represent the tire's ability to...
Owner's Manual
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...days, you will be set in Neutral. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Technical Information 4. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it idle for 20 seconds. 5. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 245 Make sure the gas tank is between 40° ...and 95°F (4° and 35°C). Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it there until the temperature gauge rises to at...
...days, you will be set in Neutral. Without touching the accelerator pedal, let the engine idle for 6 hours or more. 3. Technical Information 4. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it idle for 20 seconds. 5. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 245 Make sure the gas tank is between 40° ...and 95°F (4° and 35°C). Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine, and let it there until the temperature gauge rises to at...
Owner's Manual
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...are still not set, see your dealer. 246 2008 S2000 Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Do not use... 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for 30 minutes. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. this for a continuous 90 ...
...are still not set, see your dealer. 246 2008 S2000 Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you cannot do this is okay.) If you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Do not use... 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for 30 minutes. Drive on the highway in city/suburban traffic for several seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for at least 20 minutes. this for a continuous 90 ...