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... event data recorders. 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 or with service-related devices... that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2009 S2000 Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING:...
... event data recorders. 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 or with service-related devices... that record information about powertrain performance. ii 2009 S2000 Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with data from other reproductive harm. Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING:...
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...proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and ... to the main controls in this manual. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 S2000 only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections ...
...proper way to order manuals and other technical literature. Refer to your vehicle. Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and ... to the main controls in this manual. Index Service Information Summary A summary of the information you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2009 S2000 only) How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. Main Menu Overview of Contents Contents A convenient reference to the sections ...
Owner's Manual
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... Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 161 ). 6 2009 S2000 Airbags are at lower speeds. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in the back seat of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Even one drink can be the most important. Never...
... Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 161 ). 6 2009 S2000 Airbags are at lower speeds. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in the back seat of such problems, check your friends drink and drive, either. Even one drink can be the most important. Never...
Owner's Manual
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... that has been worn during a collision in which the airbags do not deploy. If a seat belt is not in place. 18 2009 S2000 When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and should check the condition of protection in any collision severe...burns, and wear. See your seat belts regularly. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be activated during a crash may correct the problem (see page 184 ). Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. For added protection, the seat belts are unbuckled. If a belt does not retract easily, ...
... that has been worn during a collision in which the airbags do not deploy. If a seat belt is not in place. 18 2009 S2000 When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will not provide good protection and should check the condition of protection in any collision severe...burns, and wear. See your seat belts regularly. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should be activated during a crash may correct the problem (see page 184 ). Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. For added protection, the seat belts are unbuckled. If a belt does not retract easily, ...
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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 . 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 2009 S2000 19 Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.
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 . 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 2009 S2000 19 Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced.
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... weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with your vehicle's electrical system is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 25 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 21 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system...
... weight on the instrument panel that alerts you that can detect a moderate to a possible problem with your vehicle's electrical system is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 25 ). Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 21 Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system...
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... to provide the quickest and greatest protection. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold... airbag would need extra protection. If the occupant's belt is not harmful, people with a little less force. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 23 Although the powder is not latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About ...
... to provide the quickest and greatest protection. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This provides longer airbag inflation time with respiratory problems may see what looks like smoke. If the occupant's belt is wearing a seat belt or not. Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold... airbag would need extra protection. If the occupant's belt is not harmful, people with a little less force. Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 23 Although the powder is not latched, the airbag will ignite a split second later. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About ...
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... them from working properly. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR 24 2009 S2000 Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of an infant or small child (up... to be turned off . The passenger's advanced airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger...
... them from working properly. DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR 24 2009 S2000 Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. If the seat is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of an infant or small child (up... to be turned off . The passenger's advanced airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger...
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... Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 25 To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on briefly then goes off... while you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on . If the weight sensors detect there is...
... Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you should have the system checked by your airbags or seat belt tensioners. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 2009 S2000 25 To ensure that would increase or decrease the weight on the passenger's seat, such as hanging heavy objects on briefly then goes off... while you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with your dealer. If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on . If the weight sensors detect there is...
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... any of an infant or small child) on the passenger's seat. Ignoring the SRS indicator can cause the indicator to a possible problem. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2009 S2000 U. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the passenger's seat can result in the passenger...
... any of an infant or small child) on the passenger's seat. Ignoring the SRS indicator can cause the indicator to a possible problem. If no weight is a problem with the airbag. 26 2009 S2000 U. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR This indicator alerts you that objects placed on the passenger's seat can result in the passenger...
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...position sensor or the passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Take your vehicle to an Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to a problem. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The SRS indicator .... This could cause airbags do not inflate, your airbags. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 28 2009 S2000 authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you to deactivate your dealer should inspect the driver's seat ...
...position sensor or the passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Take your vehicle to an Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to a problem. Tampering could make sure they are operating properly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags The SRS indicator .... This could cause airbags do not inflate, your airbags. Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. 28 2009 S2000 authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you to deactivate your dealer should inspect the driver's seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... about your seat belts. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada 46 2009 S2000 Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. For more information, see page 218 . Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it stays on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system.
... about your seat belts. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: 1. Driving with the parking brake not fully released. Canada 46 2009 S2000 Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. For more information, see page 218 . Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes... turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it stays on when you drive with the parking brake not fully released can be a problem with the brake system.
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... This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on at a dealer. See page 124 for a...II) position, and when you set the cruise control. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on operating the cruise control. 2009 S2000 47 For more information, see page 25 . For more information, see page 150 . Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if...
... This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with the ABS. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for information on at a dealer. See page 124 for a...II) position, and when you set the cruise control. If it comes on at any other time, it comes on operating the cruise control. 2009 S2000 47 For more information, see page 25 . For more information, see page 150 . Door-open Indicator Instruments and Controls This indicator comes on if...
Owner's Manual
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...this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn . Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when... when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and goes off immediately. Reset the system by your dealer. 48 2009 S2000 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you press the hazard warning button, both turn the...
...this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn . Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other time, there is a problem in the electric power steering system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when... when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and goes off immediately. Reset the system by your dealer. 48 2009 S2000 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator blinks when you press the hazard warning button, both turn the...
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.... If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the VSA system. Without VSA, your vehicle in the information display. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 152 . It comes on along... with the VSA system. The maintenance main items and sub items will not have it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2009 S2000 For more information, see page 152...
.... If it comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it is a problem with the VSA system. Without VSA, your vehicle in the information display. It flashes when VSA is a problem with the VSA system indicator if there is active (see page 152 . It comes on along... with the VSA system. The maintenance main items and sub items will not have it after completing the required maintenance service. 50 2009 S2000 For more information, see page 152...
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... (see page 228 ). If two or more tires are extremely low on pressure. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2009 S2000 51 Except CR models CR models If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on... when you turn the ignition switch to the side of the road when it is a problem with the tire repair kit (see page 228 ). If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure...
... (see page 228 ). If two or more tires are extremely low on pressure. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2009 S2000 51 Except CR models CR models If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time, or if it does not come on... when you turn the ignition switch to the side of the road when it is a problem with the tire repair kit (see page 228 ). If this indicator on, the low tire pressure indicator will not come on when a tire loses pressure...
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...Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you insert the key. If the indicator starts to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to blink, it . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada... by the party responsible for a few seconds, then go off. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2009 S2000 63 If you turn the ignition switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. Main Menu Table Of...
...Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you insert the key. If the indicator starts to operate the equipment. Electrical problems could void the user's authority to blink, it . Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada... by the party responsible for a few seconds, then go off. Operation is near the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle alone. 2009 S2000 63 If you turn the ignition switch to it means the system does not recognize the coding of the FCC rules. Main Menu Table Of...
Owner's Manual
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... a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 108 2009 S2000 This is a main cause of a change in city driving. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as thunderstorms...
... a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. 108 2009 S2000 This is a main cause of a change in city driving. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as thunderstorms...
Owner's Manual
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.... Once your audio system is activated, ''category'' or ''CH'' will need to give them your radio I .D. There may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by the party responsible for activation. You will appear in the XM Satellite Radio mode while you wait for compliance could..., make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle from the activation request. While waiting for at 2009 S2000 113 If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Satellite Radio. Driving in the ACCESSORY (I .D. After you decide...
.... Once your audio system is activated, ''category'' or ''CH'' will need to give them your radio I .D. There may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by the party responsible for activation. You will appear in the XM Satellite Radio mode while you wait for compliance could..., make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with XM Radio, keep your vehicle from the activation request. While waiting for at 2009 S2000 113 If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Satellite Radio. Driving in the ACCESSORY (I .D. After you decide...
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... small plastic pieces causing this unit. never touch either surface. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in the drive. 2009 S2000 117 Wipe across the CD from dust and other contamination. Never try to not play properly or possibly jam in its edges; These, along with... place stabilizer rings or labels on the inner and outer edges. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for audio use a clean soft cloth...
... small plastic pieces causing this unit. never touch either surface. Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in the drive. 2009 S2000 117 Wipe across the CD from dust and other contamination. Never try to not play properly or possibly jam in its edges; These, along with... place stabilizer rings or labels on the inner and outer edges. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping. When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for audio use a clean soft cloth...