2004 HONDA S2000 wheel

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
a crisscross pattern. Have the
wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
13.
11. 12.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed158
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip down securely, and pivot
theringdownflat.
Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
14.
15.
17.16.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed159

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
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136
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed168
Canada U.S.

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.
To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the
bumper. Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel wrench f rom
the tool box.
Using the wheel wrench, f asten
the extension into the bolt hole in
the anchor.
1. 2.
3.
176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed174

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µ The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and
lif ts them of f the ground. The other
two tires remain on the ground.
Because the S2000 sits so low, the
body could come in contact with the
ground and be damaged. The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle with just a
rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
When you contact the towing agency,
inf orm them that you have an S2000
and that a f lat-bed is required.
Emergency T owing
Wheel L if t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
This
method of towing is unacceptable. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
T his is the only way your
S2000 should be transported.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation180
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities
Engine 162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
13.2 US gal (50)
131.6 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1 1.72 US gal (6.5
)
2.01 US gal (7.6)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
2.7 US qt (2.6)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap
0.04 in (1.1 mm)PK22PR-L11S PFR7G-11S
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO : Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
0mm
0.1 mm
1
2
Including filter
Without filter

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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
Temperature A,B,C
183

Replacement Inf ormation................
Engine Oil and Filter . 130
..........................................
Fuses .170
................................
Light Bulbs .137
....................................
Schedule .121
...........................................
Tires .148
.............................
Wiper Blades .144
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .17
...............................
Restraint, Child .22
................................
Rotation, Tire .148
........................................
Saf ety Belts .8
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 194
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 35
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
..................................
Satellite Radio .88
...........................................
Seat Belts .8
...............
Additional Information . 15
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
.....................................
Cleaning .143
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
................................
Maintenance .17
......
Reminder Light and Beeper . 40...................
System Components . 15
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .58
...............................
Serial Number .178
...........................
Service Intervals .121
.............................
Service Manual .195
.........
Service Station Procedures . 101
Shif ting The 6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .114
Side Turn Signal, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .140
...............................
Signaling Turns .48
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 134
................................
Shif ting the .114
.....................................
Snow Tires .149
..................................
Sound System .78
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .154
............................
Specif ications .181
....................
Specif ications Charts . 180
..................................
Speed Control .95
...................................
Speedometer .44
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 18
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 21....................
Airbag Components . 18
.............................
Airbag Service .21
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .20
...........
How Your Airbags Work . 18
..................
SRS Indicator Light . 20,41
.......................
Starting the Engine .113
................
With a Dead Battery . 162
..............
State Emissions Testing . 188
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 163
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 53
.....................
Stereo Sound System .78
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .152
................................
Stuck Vehicle .174
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .21
.........................
SRS Indicator .20 ,41
...............
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 16
.....................................
Tachometer .44
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 141
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 153
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