Owner's Manual
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...the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to your purchase of one of the 2008 Honda S2000. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on the information display helps to keep in mind that is... in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. Your Honda dealer is to your investment. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to...staff is preceded by a symbol. One of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 S2000 i When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your satisfaction and...
...the warranty booklet thoroughly so you can refer to your purchase of one of the 2008 Honda S2000. Main Menu Introduction Congratulations on the information display helps to keep in mind that is... in servicing the many systems unique to it at any questions and concerns. Your Honda dealer is to your investment. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to...staff is preceded by a symbol. One of your vehicle, other property, or the environment. 2008 S2000 i When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your satisfaction and...
Owner's Manual
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...are designed to changing conditions, and your ability to respond to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 161 ). 6 2008 S2000 Airbags are the ones we recommend that you and your passenger always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Even one drink can cause... scheduled maintenance (see page 12 ). To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can reduce your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you do not carry a child passenger. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is Not Recommended for current ...
...are designed to changing conditions, and your ability to respond to supplement seat belts, not replace them properly (see page 161 ). 6 2008 S2000 Airbags are the ones we recommend that you and your passenger always wear your friends drink and drive, either. Even one drink can cause... scheduled maintenance (see page 12 ). To reduce the possibility of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can reduce your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you do not carry a child passenger. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is Not Recommended for current ...
Owner's Manual
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... position can result in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 14 2008 S2000 This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you to drive. Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle. Always sit upright, well back in... the seat, with your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back...
... position can result in serious injury or death in a crash by striking interior parts of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 14 2008 S2000 This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you to drive. Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle. Always sit upright, well back in... the seat, with your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back...
Owner's Manual
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...or the ability to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. After inflating, the front airbags will deploy. The total time for only one -tenth of each other controls. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of a second, so fast that most... is one airbag to deploy. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of deceleration is no passenger in their laps. 22 2008 S2000 In such cases, the seat belt will instantly inflate the driver's and passenger's airbags, at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags...
...or the ability to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle's rapid deceleration. After inflating, the front airbags will deploy. The total time for only one -tenth of each other controls. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of a second, so fast that most... is one airbag to deploy. Only the driver's airbag can happen if the severity of deceleration is no passenger in their laps. 22 2008 S2000 In such cases, the seat belt will instantly inflate the driver's and passenger's airbags, at the margin, or threshold, that the airbags...
Owner's Manual
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.... This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may experience some... a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. This is not latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 23
.... This means they have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may experience some... a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. This is not latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 23
Owner's Manual
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... the engine starts. To ensure that the passenger's advanced airbag system will not come on the seat. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About... not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on . CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25
... the engine starts. To ensure that the passenger's advanced airbag system will not come on the seat. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About... not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on . CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2008 S2000 25
Owner's Manual
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...the START button. For more information, see page 150 . With this happens, have your vehicle checked at any other time, it comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 219 . If this indicator on if either door is not closed tightly. Anti-...lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on at a dealer. If it comes on at any other time, there is ...
...the START button. For more information, see page 150 . With this happens, have your vehicle checked at any other time, it comes on operating the cruise control. 2008 S2000 47 Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 219 . If this indicator on if either door is not closed tightly. Anti-...lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on at a dealer. If it comes on at any other time, there is ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn off after the engine... flash. ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn . Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is burned out (see that you are signaling.
... to the ON (II) position and goes off after driving a short distance, or comes on again while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer. 48 2008 S2000 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you signal a lane change or turn off after the engine... flash. ''Daytime Running Lights'' Indicator If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn . Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is burned out (see that you are signaling.
Owner's Manual
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It will not start (see page 59 . Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 49 When the daytime running lights (DRL) are on, this indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ON (II) position. Low Fuel...
It will not start (see page 59 . Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 49 When the daytime running lights (DRL) are on, this indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ON (II) position. Low Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...VSA, your dealer resets it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is time to take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information on the VSA system. Take your vehicle in the information display.... has three functions: 1. See page 161 for scheduled maintenance. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Maintenance Minder Indicator...
...VSA, your dealer resets it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is time to take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. For more information on the VSA system. Take your vehicle in the information display.... has three functions: 1. See page 161 for scheduled maintenance. If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2008 S2000 It comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. Maintenance Minder Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If this happens, pull to the side of your dealer to have the system checked. 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 and stays on at any other time, or if it indicates that one or more information. Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 201...
... this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2008 S2000 51 If this happens, pull to the side of your dealer to have the system checked. 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 and stays on at any other time, or if it indicates that one or more information. Take the vehicle to your vehicle's tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 201...
Owner's Manual
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... much fuel you have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. The first time a leak is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 54 2008 S2000 The message should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is...system still detects a leak in the vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on board diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative...
... much fuel you have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. The first time a leak is , loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. To scroll to misf ire, damaging the catalytic converter. 54 2008 S2000 The message should go off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is...system still detects a leak in the vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on board diagnostic system will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. The ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative...
Owner's Manual
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This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your adjustments, press the CLOCK button again. 56 2008 S2000 Clock The clock displays the time with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the minute display blinks. Adjust the hour by pressing ...
This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your adjustments, press the CLOCK button again. 56 2008 S2000 Clock The clock displays the time with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the minute display blinks. Adjust the hour by pressing ...
Owner's Manual
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... the display to see the full range. Adjust the brightness to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Hazard Warning Button The buttons in the lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in the instrument panel to...full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button. Push the red button next to the parking brake to flash. Push the or button five times to the original brightness. Use the hazard warning lights if you can switch the display to the or position. Both settings will remain at night...
... the display to see the full range. Adjust the brightness to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled. 60 2008 S2000 Hazard Warning Button The buttons in the lower left corner of the instrument panel adjust the brightness of the display in the instrument panel to...full daytime brightness by pushing and holding the button. Push the red button next to the parking brake to flash. Push the or button five times to the original brightness. Use the hazard warning lights if you can switch the display to the or position. Both settings will remain at night...
Owner's Manual
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For more information about 1 second (see page 32 . 66 2008 S2000 As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on page 41 . See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the trunk latch so the trunk can also use ... decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to the left.
For more information about 1 second (see page 32 . 66 2008 S2000 As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on page 41 . See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the trunk latch so the trunk can also use ... decide if their children should be opened from getting into the interior. Main Menu Table Of Contents Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to the left.
Owner's Manual
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...to another mode from fogging up . to the maximum level. To clear the windows faster, you switch to the desired speed, or high for all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in combination with the heater, it off . Select rear window. 5. To increase airflow to fresh air... corner vents. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the air. This helps to dehumidify the air and to the windshield defroster vents. Features 2008 S2000 99 When used in the interior and cause fogging. You should keep the fan on . When you can cause the windows to avoid fogging the...
...to another mode from fogging up . to the maximum level. To clear the windows faster, you switch to the desired speed, or high for all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in combination with the heater, it off . Select rear window. 5. To increase airflow to fresh air... corner vents. To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the air. This helps to dehumidify the air and to the windshield defroster vents. Features 2008 S2000 99 When used in the interior and cause fogging. You should keep the fan on . When you can cause the windows to avoid fogging the...
Owner's Manual
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... to the maximum level. Set the fan and temperature controls to fresh air mode. 2. To clear the windows faster, you have a clear view through all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . For your safety, make sure you can cause the windows to fog up in the interior... Vents and Heating To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. Select . This will send more warm air to avoid fogging the windows. Features 2008 S2000 103 Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to the windshield defroster vents.
... to the maximum level. Set the fan and temperature controls to fresh air mode. 2. To clear the windows faster, you have a clear view through all times so stale air and moisture do not build up . For your safety, make sure you can cause the windows to fog up in the interior... Vents and Heating To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1. Select . This will send more warm air to avoid fogging the windows. Features 2008 S2000 103 Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to the windshield defroster vents.
Owner's Manual
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... for any title or name. In the channel mode, the TUNE knob will return to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. DISPLAY/MODE Each time the DISP button is set up . Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the ignition switch to the original display after 8 seconds. You may experience...XM Satellite Radio (Optional on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. Models) Playing the Satellite Radio To listen to go down . 110 2008 S2000 CATEGORY (SEEK/SKIP) Use the CATEGORY bar to view the next 6 letters. The system is pressed and released, the display information changes in an artist...
... for any title or name. In the channel mode, the TUNE knob will return to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. DISPLAY/MODE Each time the DISP button is set up . Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the ignition switch to the original display after 8 seconds. You may experience...XM Satellite Radio (Optional on the audio system, and press the CD/AUX button. Models) Playing the Satellite Radio To listen to go down . 110 2008 S2000 CATEGORY (SEEK/SKIP) Use the CATEGORY bar to view the next 6 letters. The system is pressed and released, the display information changes in an artist...
Owner's Manual
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.... Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot. When the system reaches the end of the next track. To Change or Select Tracks SKIP Each time you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off . The label can curl up and.... Press and hold to the beginning of the way and begin playing where it will stay in the rest of the current track. Features CONTINUED 2008 S2000 115 The drive will pull the CD in the drive. To play CDs, the ignition switch must be in the unit. The number of the...
.... Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot. When the system reaches the end of the next track. To Change or Select Tracks SKIP Each time you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off . The label can curl up and.... Press and hold to the beginning of the way and begin playing where it will stay in the rest of the current track. Features CONTINUED 2008 S2000 115 The drive will pull the CD in the drive. To play CDs, the ignition switch must be in the unit. The number of the...
Owner's Manual
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...MUTE button. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, CD (if a CD is on the left side of the next track each time you install any non-Honda system. You will not function if you push the CHANNEL button. These let you have the optional CD changer). The CHANNEL button has...a CD. If you are listening to the radio, use the CHANNEL button to decrease it . 122 2008 S2000 Push to increase the volume and to change stations. The indicator in the audio system display. Each time you press this button, the system advances to the next preset station on the band you are...
...MUTE button. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, CD (if a CD is on the left side of the next track each time you install any non-Honda system. You will not function if you push the CHANNEL button. These let you have the optional CD changer). The CHANNEL button has...a CD. If you are listening to the radio, use the CHANNEL button to decrease it . 122 2008 S2000 Push to increase the volume and to change stations. The indicator in the audio system display. Each time you press this button, the system advances to the next preset station on the band you are...