2004 HONDA S2000 trailer

2004 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
.............................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .37
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
....................... .73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
........................................................... .99
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... .111
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................119
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................153
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................177
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................191
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................195
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Your Honda is designed to give you
optimum handling and perf ormance
on well-maintained roads. As part of
this design, your vehicle has a
minimum of ground clearance, and
very low-prof ile tires.Use caution if you ever drive your
vehicleonveryroughorrutted
roads. You could damage the
suspension and underbody by
bottoming out. Going too f ast over
parking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ can
also cause damage. Curbs and steep inclines could
damage the f ront and rear
bumpers. Low curbs that do not
affect the average vehicle may be
high enough to hit the bumper on
your Honda. The f ront or rear
bumper may scrape when trying to
drive onto an incline, such as a
steep driveway or trailer ramps. Because of the low-prof ile tires
f itted to your vehicle, the alloy
wheels are closer to the ground.
Driving over a pothole or road
debris at too high a speed can
seriously damage a wheel. Slow
down under these conditions.
General Precautions
Bef ore Driving110

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual transmission. It also includes
important inf ormation on parking
your vehicle, and the braking system.........................
Preparing to Drive .112
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Starting the Engine .113
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6-speed Manual Transmission . 114
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Parking .116
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Braking System .116
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 117
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Towing a Trailer .118
Driving
Driving111

If the ABS indicator comes on, the
anti-lock f unction of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system,
but without anti-lock. You should
have the dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible.It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
ABS Indicator
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stopTowing a TrailerImport ant Saf et y Reminders
Driving118
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies on the Road . 153
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Battery, Jump Starting . 162
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Changing a Flat Tire . 155
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Charging System Indicator . 166
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Checking the Fuses . 170
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
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Overheated Engine . 163
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .49
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Emissions Controls .185
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Child Saf ety .22
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Booster Seats .31
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Child Seats .26
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Larger Children .30
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Risk With Airbags .23
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Small Children .26
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Child Seats .26
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .143
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Seat Belts .143
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Clutch Fluid .136
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CO in the Exhaust .185
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Compact .154
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Controls, Instruments and . 70
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Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .132
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Checking .103
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Proper Solution .132
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
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System .185
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cruise Control Indicator . 42
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Cup Holder .70
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .192
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .162
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 194
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Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .180
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Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
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Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 117
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Disposal of Used Oil .132
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 118Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Light .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
spare tire
Index
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CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Emissions Control Systems . 185
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .187
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Temperature Gauge .45
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 16
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 187
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Tire Chains .150
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 155
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Tire Labeling .184
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Tires .145
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Air Pressure .146
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Balancing .148
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Checking Wear .147
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Compact Spare Tire . 154
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Inf lation .146
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Inspection .147
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Replacing .148
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Rotating .148
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Snow .149
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Specif ications .181
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Tools, Tire Changing . 155
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .118 ................
Emergency Wrecker . 176
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 118
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Fluid Selection .134
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Identif ication Number . 178
Shif ting the 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Treadwear .182
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Trip Meter .44
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Opening the .54
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Open Monitor Light . 41
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Turn Signals .48
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .153
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Unleaded Gasoline .100
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 132......................
Vehicle Dimensions .180
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 178
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Vehicle Storage .152
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VIN .178
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Viscosity, Oil .130
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 35
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Warranty Coverages .193
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 134
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Operation .47
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Wheels .149
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Alignment and Balance . 148
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Wrench .155
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Windows, Operating the Power . 59
Windshield .....................................
Def roster .77
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Washers .47
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