2003 HONDA S2000 overheating

The manual transmission is synchro-
nizedinallforwardgearsforsmooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot shift directly from Fifth to
Reverse instead of Sixth (see page). When shif ting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shif ting, do not
rest your f oot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause your clutch to wear
out f aster. Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shif t into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause f or
a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into
Reverse, or shif t into one of the
f orward gears f or a moment. This
stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
138
Driving
6-speed Manual T ransmission
137
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

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Closing the Convertible Top . 237
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 232
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Overheated Engine . 229
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Emergency Brake .81
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Emergency Flashers .80
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 67
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Emissions Controls .257
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Emissions Testing, State . 260
Engine ...........
Check Engine Light . 47,234
Compartment, Checking ......................................
in the .122
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Coolant .124
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 49
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Drive Belt .188
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .47, 234
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 161
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Overheating .229
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Specif ications .250
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Speed Limiter .138
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Starting .135
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Engine Cover, Opening the . 122
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Ethanol in Gasoline .255 ...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 257
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Exhaust Fumes .40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 208
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Fabric, Cleaning .212
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Fan, Interior .86
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .85
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 121
Filters ...............................................
Oil .163
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 80
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 219
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .174
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Clutch .175
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Manual Transmission . 172
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Windshield Washer . 171
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FM Stereo Radio Reception . 103
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 256
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Four-way Flashers .80 .................................................
Fuel .120
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Fill Door and Cap .121
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Gauge .50
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated .255
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Reserve Indicator .48
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Tank, Filling the .121
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 125
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Fuel Station Procedures . 121
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Fuses, Checking the .239
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Gasohol .255
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Gasoline .120
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 48
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Gauge .50
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
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Tank, Filling the .121
Index
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Low Fuel Indicator .48
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
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Luggage .128
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New Vehicle Break-in . 120
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Normal Shif t Speeds .138
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
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Maintenance .147
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 159
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Record .157
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Schedule .150
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 51
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 47,234
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Manual Transmission . 137
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 172
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Meters, Gauges .49
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Methanol in Gasoline . 255
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Mirrors, Adjusting .80 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
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Odometer .50
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Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .150
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Checking Engine .123
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Pressure Indicator . 46,232
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .162
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 61
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Opening the Trunk .66
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 256
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Outside Mirrors .80
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Overheating, Engine .229
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Oxygenated Fuels .255
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Paint Touch-up .210
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Panel Brightness Control . 54
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Parking Brake .81
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Parking Lights .53
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PGM-FI System .258 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 209
Power ..................................
Door Locks .62
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Engine, Specif ications . 250
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Mirrors .80
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Windows .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .18
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio Sound System .94
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Readiness Codes . 235,260
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 202
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Rear View Mirror .80
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 69
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 138
Index
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