Owner's Manual
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.... Driving ...129 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. only)...259 How to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of the Unexpected ...211 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty...
.... Driving ...129 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. only)...259 How to handle them. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Your Vehicle at a Glance ...2 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Proper use and care of the Unexpected ...211 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to order manuals and other convenience features. Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... symbol. When your car needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will find information that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your investment. Several warranties protect your Honda. We are certain you understand the coverages and are aware of the 2000 Honda S2000. In it preserves your S2000, other property...
... symbol. When your car needs maintenance, keep your driving trouble-free while it , you will find information that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your investment. Several warranties protect your Honda. We are certain you understand the coverages and are aware of the 2000 Honda S2000. In it preserves your S2000, other property...
Owner's Manual
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... though your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you do not carry a child passenger. If a small child who sit too close to the passenger's Driver and Passenger Safety airbag hazard, you should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in crash injuries and deaths. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is Not Recommended for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Due...
... though your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you do not carry a child passenger. If a small child who sit too close to the passenger's Driver and Passenger Safety airbag hazard, you should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in crash injuries and deaths. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is Not Recommended for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Due...
Owner's Manual
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... seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the center of your chest and over the strongest bones in a crash. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults 4.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch ... that the belt is securely latched. This Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety If necessary...
... seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the center of your chest and over the strongest bones in a crash. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults 4.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch ... that the belt is securely latched. This Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety If necessary...
Owner's Manual
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......51 Daytime Running Lights...52 Instrument Panel Brightness...52 Turn Signals...53 Windshield Wipers...53 Windshield Washers...54 Steering Wheel Controls ...55 Cruise Control...55 Keys and Locks...58 Keys...58 Immobilizer System...59 Ignition Switch...60 Power Door Locks...62 Remote Transmitter...63 Trunk...66 Console Compartments...67 Seat Adjustments...68 Power Windows...69 Convertible Top...71 Opening the Convertible Top...71 Closing the Convertible Top...74 Convertible Top Cover...76 Maintenance...77 Hazard Warning...79 Mirrors...79 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...79 Parking Brake...80...
......51 Daytime Running Lights...52 Instrument Panel Brightness...52 Turn Signals...53 Windshield Wipers...53 Windshield Washers...54 Steering Wheel Controls ...55 Cruise Control...55 Keys and Locks...58 Keys...58 Immobilizer System...59 Ignition Switch...60 Power Door Locks...62 Remote Transmitter...63 Trunk...66 Console Compartments...67 Seat Adjustments...68 Power Windows...69 Convertible Top...71 Opening the Convertible Top...71 Closing the Convertible Top...74 Convertible Top Cover...76 Maintenance...77 Hazard Warning...79 Mirrors...79 Adjusting the Power Mirrors...79 Parking Brake...80...
Owner's Manual
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... signalling. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. if the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you signal a lane change or turn. High Beam Indicator This light comes on the headlight controls...
... signalling. Indicator Lights Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal light blinks when you turn on the headlights or release the parking brake. if the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you signal a lane change or turn. High Beam Indicator This light comes on the headlight controls...
Owner's Manual
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... desired speed. SET/decel 3. The car will cancel the Instruments and Controls If your car will slow down in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/decel button. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed in ...speed. This will then maintain the desired speed. When the car slows to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. Steering Wheel Controls cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. The cruise control...
... desired speed. SET/decel 3. The car will cancel the Instruments and Controls If your car will slow down in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/decel button. Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your speed in ...speed. This will then maintain the desired speed. When the car slows to the desired cruising speed and press the SET/decel button. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/decel button. Steering Wheel Controls cruise control. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on the steering wheel. The cruise control...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. To open the passenger's window, push down until the window reaches the desired position. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower either window. Closing a power window on the window switch. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want . Make sure your passenger is away from the window before...
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to stop. To open the passenger's window, push down until the window reaches the desired position. Release the switch when you want the window to raise or lower either window. Closing a power window on the window switch. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls Power Windows Your car's windows are electricallypowered. Release the switch when the window gets to the position you want . Make sure your passenger is away from the window before...
Owner's Manual
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... AUTO function only works to the passenger's window. Instruments and Controls The window automatically goes all the way down and release it. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. Power Windows The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. The MAIN switch controls power to lower the driver's window. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch...
... AUTO function only works to the passenger's window. Instruments and Controls The window automatically goes all the way down and release it. Keep the MAIN switch off , the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. Power Windows The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - To raise the window, you release the switch. The MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window. The MAIN switch controls power to lower the driver's window. To open the driver's window only partially, push the window switch...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch to raise the top whenever you park the car. Never drive the car with ice or snow. Push in freezing weather. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls This helps to protect the car from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of the convertible top. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is fully engaged. 2. Do not operate the convertible...
... the parking brake. Turn the ignition switch to raise the top whenever you park the car. Never drive the car with ice or snow. Push in freezing weather. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls This helps to protect the car from unexpected weather changes, and from theft of the convertible top. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is fully engaged. 2. Do not operate the convertible...
Owner's Manual
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... changes. 5. Shift to the left corner of center. If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 228). 6. Standing in front of the car, put your hand to Neutral and set the parking brake. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically...
... changes. 5. Shift to the left corner of center. If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 228). 6. Standing in front of the car, put your hand to Neutral and set the parking brake. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Oil...157 Adding Oil...157 Recommended Oil...157 Synthetic Oil...158 Additives...158 Changing the Oil and Filter...159 Cooling System...161 Adding Engine Coolant...161 Replacing Engine Coolant...163 Windshield Washers...167 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid...168 Differential Fluid...169 Brake and Clutch Fluid...170 Brake Fluid...170 Brake System...170 Clutch System...171 Air Cleaner Element...172 Hood Latch...174 Spark Plugs...174 Replacement...174 Specifications...176 Battery...177 Wiper Blades...180 Air Conditioning System...182 Air Conditioning Filter...183 Drive Belt...184 Tires...
... Engine Oil...157 Adding Oil...157 Recommended Oil...157 Synthetic Oil...158 Additives...158 Changing the Oil and Filter...159 Cooling System...161 Adding Engine Coolant...161 Replacing Engine Coolant...163 Windshield Washers...167 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid...168 Differential Fluid...169 Brake and Clutch Fluid...170 Brake Fluid...170 Brake System...170 Clutch System...171 Air Cleaner Element...172 Hood Latch...174 Spark Plugs...174 Replacement...174 Specifications...176 Battery...177 Wiper Blades...180 Air Conditioning System...182 Air Conditioning Filter...183 Drive Belt...184 Tires...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK COOLANT RESERVOIR Maintenance
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK COOLANT RESERVOIR Maintenance
Owner's Manual
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...-30 is preferred for the engine or transmission will not increase your car's performance or longevity. You may also display the API Certification seal. Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the maintenance schedule. When using synthetic oil, you the oil's viscosity or weight. Maintenance Make sure it meets the...
...-30 is preferred for the engine or transmission will not increase your car's performance or longevity. You may also display the API Certification seal. Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the maintenance schedule. When using synthetic oil, you the oil's viscosity or weight. Maintenance Make sure it meets the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : 33 lbf.ft (45 N . NOTICE Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Engine oil change your work. 8. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Maintenance...
.... Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmful to : 33 lbf.ft (45 N . NOTICE Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Engine oil change your work. 8. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... the door and trunk seals. The replacements called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Block the rear wheels. Leave one window open slightly (if the car is to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Support the front wiper blade arms with a "breathable" cover...
... the door and trunk seals. The replacements called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as plastic sheeting, trap moisture, which can damage the paint. Block the rear wheels. Leave one window open slightly (if the car is to the painted surfaces that time or mileage. Leave the parking brake off the ground. Support the front wiper blade arms with a "breathable" cover...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirrors...79 Automatic Car Washes...204 Automatic Speed Control...55 Accessories Installation...122 Accessory Power Socket...81 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...61 Adding Brake Fluid...170 Clutch Fluid...171 Engine Coolant...161 Engine Oil...157 Manual Transmission Fluid...168 Windshield Washer Fluid...167 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...33 Lap/Shoulder Belt...33 Seat Belt Maintenance...34 Seat Belt System Components...33 Additional Information About Your SRS...37 Additional Safety Precautions...38 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work...37 How Your Airbags Work...
... Mirrors...79 Automatic Car Washes...204 Automatic Speed Control...55 Accessories Installation...122 Accessory Power Socket...81 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)...61 Adding Brake Fluid...170 Clutch Fluid...171 Engine Coolant...161 Engine Oil...157 Manual Transmission Fluid...168 Windshield Washer Fluid...167 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...33 Lap/Shoulder Belt...33 Seat Belt Maintenance...34 Seat Belt System Components...33 Additional Information About Your SRS...37 Additional Safety Precautions...38 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work...37 How Your Airbags Work...
Owner's Manual
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... Light...45 Power Door Locks...62 DOT Tire Quality Grading...246 Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Transmission...134 Driving...129 Economy...121 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...45, 228 Oil Pressure Indicator...44, 226 Oil, What Kind to Do...220 Defects, Reporting Safety...258 Defrosting the Windows...91 Dimensions...244 Dimming the Headlights...51 Dipstick Engine Oil...119 Directional Signals...53 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...238 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...136 Disposal of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior...
... Light...45 Power Door Locks...62 DOT Tire Quality Grading...246 Downshifting, 6-speed Manual Transmission...134 Driving...129 Economy...121 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...45, 228 Oil Pressure Indicator...44, 226 Oil, What Kind to Do...220 Defects, Reporting Safety...258 Defrosting the Windows...91 Dimensions...244 Dimming the Headlights...51 Dipstick Engine Oil...119 Directional Signals...53 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...238 Disc Brake Wear Indicators...136 Disposal of Seat Belts by...17 Exterior...
Owner's Manual
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......29 Radiator Overheating...223 Radio Sound System...94 Rear End Towing...238 Rear Lights. Bulb Replacement...198 Rear View Mirror...79 Reclining the Seat-backs...68 Recommended Shift Speeds ...134 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing...238 Reminder Lights...43 Remote Transmitter...63 Replacement Information Air Cleaner...172 Engine Coolant...163 Engine Oil and Filter...159 Fuses...232 Light Bulbs...194 Schedule...146 Spark Plugs...174 Tires...189 Wiper Blades...180 Safety Belts...8 Safety Defects. Reporting...258 Safety Labels, Location of...40 Safety Messages...ii Seat Belt, Additional...
......29 Radiator Overheating...223 Radio Sound System...94 Rear End Towing...238 Rear Lights. Bulb Replacement...198 Rear View Mirror...79 Reclining the Seat-backs...68 Recommended Shift Speeds ...134 Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Towing...238 Reminder Lights...43 Remote Transmitter...63 Replacement Information Air Cleaner...172 Engine Coolant...163 Engine Oil and Filter...159 Fuses...232 Light Bulbs...194 Schedule...146 Spark Plugs...174 Tires...189 Wiper Blades...180 Safety Belts...8 Safety Defects. Reporting...258 Safety Labels, Location of...40 Safety Messages...ii Seat Belt, Additional...
Owner's Manual
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... How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work...37 How the SRS Indicator Works...37 How Your Airbags Work...35 SRS Components...35 SRS Service...38 SRS Indicator Light...37, 45 START (Ignition Key Position)...61 Starting the Engine...131 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...132 With a Dead Battery...220 Steam Coming from Engine...223 Steering Wheel Anti-theft Column Lock...60 Stereo Sound System ...94 Storing Your Car...202 Stuck Car...236...
... How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work...37 How the SRS Indicator Works...37 How Your Airbags Work...35 SRS Components...35 SRS Service...38 SRS Indicator Light...37, 45 START (Ignition Key Position)...61 Starting the Engine...131 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...132 With a Dead Battery...220 Steam Coming from Engine...223 Steering Wheel Anti-theft Column Lock...60 Stereo Sound System ...94 Storing Your Car...202 Stuck Car...236...