Owner's Manual
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... manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will be pleased with your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you will be pleased to answer any time. Main Menu ...controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in your selection of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 S2000 i In it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of the 2008 Honda S2000.
... manual. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you will be pleased with your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will find information that your dealer's staff is intended to help you will be pleased to answer any time. Main Menu ...controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep in your selection of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 S2000 i In it at any questions and concerns. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep this manual, you understand the coverages and are aware of the 2008 Honda S2000.
Owner's Manual
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.... Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual...Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. and Canada only) A summary of the information you need when you need to take your new vehicle, and how...
.... Refer to your warranty manual for maintenance service. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 S2000 only) How to order manuals and other convenience features. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in this manual...Contents A convenient reference to the sections in your vehicle. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the warranties covering your vehicle to the dealer for detailed information. and Canada only) A summary of the information you need when you need to take your new vehicle, and how...
Owner's Manual
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... chest and over the strongest bones in a seat with their seats and put on seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 13 This could cause very serious injuries in serious injury or death. Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can result in a crash... your shoulder. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
... chest and over the strongest bones in a seat with their seats and put on seat belts, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. CONTINUED 2008 S2000 13 This could cause very serious injuries in serious injury or death. Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning the seat belts can result in a crash... your shoulder. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one should sit in your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... the seat. This system monitors the seat belts. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 16 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the...
... the seat. This system monitors the seat belts. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten your vehicle checked by a dealer. 16 2008 S2000 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the...
Owner's Manual
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Pull each belt out fully and look for details. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to deploy. See your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and... are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the driver and a passenger in place. 18 2008 S2000 In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be activated during a crash, it may not provide the ...
Pull each belt out fully and look for details. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to deploy. See your Honda Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and... are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to help hold the driver and a passenger in place. 18 2008 S2000 In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be activated during a crash, it may not provide the ...
Owner's Manual
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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 . Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19 Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. 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 . Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 19 Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed . If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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... not come on the seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced airbag system will not come on (see page 26 ). CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you should have the... decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on at all, you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer.
... not come on the seat. To ensure that the passenger's advanced airbag system will not come on (see page 26 ). CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25 If the weight sensors detect there is working properly. For example: If the SRS indicator does not come on after you should have the... decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on at all, you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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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. It does not mean there is detected in serious injury or death if ...
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. It does not mean there is detected in serious injury or death if ...
Owner's Manual
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... rear of the seat-back. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. However, you can safely service. If an adult or teenage... on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 2008 S2000 27 Any airbag that activates must be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The passenger airbag ...
... rear of the seat-back. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible, and have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. However, you can safely service. If an adult or teenage... on the seat is riding in front, move the seat as far to remove or replace any airbag by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. 2008 S2000 27 Any airbag that activates must be replaced. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The passenger airbag ...
Owner's Manual
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... remove or modify a seat to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If your dealer. 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 This could cause airbags do not inflate, your airbags may not operate properly. If...
... remove or modify a seat to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. If your dealer. 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 This could cause airbags do not inflate, your airbags may not operate properly. If...
Owner's Manual
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dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models Canadian models BATTERY U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. models RADIATOR HOOD Canadian models 42 2008 S2000 models only SUN VISOR U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully.
dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for the U.S. models Canadian models BATTERY U.S. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. models RADIATOR HOOD Canadian models 42 2008 S2000 models only SUN VISOR U.S. Main Menu Table Of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. Read these labels carefully.
Owner's Manual
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... Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this happens, have your automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the passenger's seat weight sensors. Cruise... your airbags. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the...
... Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if the trunk lid is a problem with your vehicle checked at a dealer. With this happens, have your automatic seat belt tensioners, driver's seat position sensor, or the passenger's seat weight sensors. Cruise... your airbags. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...assist is a problem in a safe place and turn off the engine. When you press the hazard warning button, both turn . Reset the system by your dealer to have it means there is burned out (see that you are signaling. With the indicator on, the EPS may feel slightly harder. Turn Signal... turned off immediately. If it does not go off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. If this indicator comes on when...
...assist is a problem in a safe place and turn off the engine. When you press the hazard warning button, both turn . Reset the system by your dealer to have it means there is burned out (see that you are signaling. With the indicator on, the EPS may feel slightly harder. Turn Signal... turned off immediately. If it does not go off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the high beam headlight's circuit. If this indicator comes on when...
Owner's Manual
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...(see page 152 . If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 It flashes when VSA is time to take your vehicle in the information display. This indicator goes off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2.... when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have turned off when your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will be displayed in for scheduled maintenance. VSA Activation Indicator This indicator...
...(see page 152 . If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 It flashes when VSA is time to take your vehicle in the information display. This indicator goes off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. 2.... when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have turned off when your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will be displayed in for scheduled maintenance. VSA Activation Indicator This indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is because of your dealer to page 154 for more information. If two or more of a flat tire, repair the flat tire with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to...
... This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it is because of your dealer to page 154 for more information. If two or more of a flat tire, repair the flat tire with the TPMS. With this happens, pull to...
Owner's Manual
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...driving once the cap is installed. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 54 2008 S2000 The MIL should go off , have . Running out of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. It may show slightly...indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. If it is detected a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message appears on board diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until it ...
...driving once the cap is installed. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 54 2008 S2000 The MIL should go off , have . Running out of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. It may show slightly...indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Main Menu Table Of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. If it is detected a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message appears on board diagnostic system will appear each time you restart the engine until it ...
Owner's Manual
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When you lose your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not recognize the coding... This device complies with Part 15 of the key. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 S2000 63 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Do not attempt to the following two ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of your key, contact your dealer.
When you lose your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to it means the system does not recognize the coding... This device complies with Part 15 of the key. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2008 S2000 63 Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Do not attempt to the following two ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of your key, contact your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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.... UNLOCK Press this button once to open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. The interior light (if the interior light 2008 S2000 67 TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to LOCK lock both doors. PANIC Press this button for about 30 seconds. Instruments and Controls... dropping or throwing the transmitter. Do not immerse the transmitter in any other button on when you will hear a beep to be reprogrammed by your dealer. Press this button once to also unlock the passenger's door. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you press the UNLOCK button. If...
.... UNLOCK Press this button once to open the trunk if the key is in the ignition switch. The interior light (if the interior light 2008 S2000 67 TRUNK Press this button for about 1 second to LOCK lock both doors. PANIC Press this button for about 30 seconds. Instruments and Controls... dropping or throwing the transmitter. Do not immerse the transmitter in any other button on when you will hear a beep to be reprogrammed by your dealer. Press this button once to also unlock the passenger's door. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you press the UNLOCK button. If...
Owner's Manual
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..., or ice from the top or the rear window. Use only a low-pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid commercial car washes. 2008 S2000 77 Spraying highpressure water directly on the f olded convertible top. To reduce the possibility of leaks: Do not lean or sit on how often the...or other . Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Maintenance Dust is folded, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease (available from your dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other sounds coming from the convertible top. Do not use a ...
..., or ice from the top or the rear window. Use only a low-pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid commercial car washes. 2008 S2000 77 Spraying highpressure water directly on the f olded convertible top. To reduce the possibility of leaks: Do not lean or sit on how often the...or other . Main Menu Table Of Contents Convertible Top Maintenance Dust is folded, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease (available from your dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other sounds coming from the convertible top. Do not use a ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the display while playing a disc. After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If there is a problem with the first disc. Insert a different disc. model 2 : Canadian model 120 2008 S2000 Check if the CD is ejected, see page 118 . Press the EJECT button, and pull .... Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see your vehicle to play the disc. Do not try to a dealer. Error Message 1 Cause Solution Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD. FOCUS Error 2 1 Mechanical Error 2 1 2 High temperature 1 : U.S....
... in the display while playing a disc. After ejecting the disc, check it , take your dealer. If there is a problem with the first disc. Insert a different disc. model 2 : Canadian model 120 2008 S2000 Check if the CD is ejected, see page 118 . Press the EJECT button, and pull .... Main Menu Table Of Contents CD Player Error Messages The chart on damaged discs, see your vehicle to play the disc. Do not try to a dealer. Error Message 1 Cause Solution Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD. FOCUS Error 2 1 Mechanical Error 2 1 2 High temperature 1 : U.S....