2004 HONDA S2000 wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .120
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Maintenance Schedule . 121
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Maintenance Record .125
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Fluid Locations .128
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Adding Engine Oil .129
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 130
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Engine Coolant .132
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 134
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Windshield Washers .134
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Dif f erential Fluid .135
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Hood Latch .135
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 136
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Lights .137
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Seat Belts .143
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Floor Mats .143
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 143
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Wiper Blades .144
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Tires .145
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Checking the Battery . 151
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Vehicle Storage .152
195
Maintenance
Maint enance119

If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Install
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
Manual T ransmission Fluid, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
Windshield Washers
Manual Transmission Fluid
134
NOTICE:
CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially available windshield
washer f luid.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
1.
2.3.
Windshield Washers
Maint enance144
LOCK TABBLADE

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
4. 5.
6.
7.
Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires
Maint enance145
REINFORCEMENTBLADE
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

Replacement Inf ormation................
Engine Oil and Filter . 130
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Fuses .170
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Light Bulbs .137
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Schedule .121
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Tires .148
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Wiper Blades .144
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .17
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Restraint, Child .22
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Rotation, Tire .148
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 194
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 35
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio .88
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Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Cleaning .143
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
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Maintenance .17
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 40...................
System Components . 15
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Use During Pregnancy . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .58
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Serial Number .178
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Service Intervals .121
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Service Manual .195
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Service Station Procedures . 101
Shif ting The 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
Side Turn Signal, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .140
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Signaling Turns .48
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 134
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Shif ting the .114
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Snow Tires .149
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Sound System .78
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .154
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Specif ications .181
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Specif ications Charts . 180
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Speed Control .95
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Speedometer .44
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 18
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21....................
Airbag Components . 18
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Airbag Service .21
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .20
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How Your Airbags Work . 18
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SRS Indicator Light . 20,41
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Starting the Engine .113
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With a Dead Battery . 162
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State Emissions Testing . 188
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 163
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 53
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Stereo Sound System .78
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Storing Your Vehicle .152
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Stuck Vehicle .174
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .21
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SRS Indicator .20 ,41
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 16
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Tachometer .44
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 141
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 153
Index
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Wipers, Windshield.......................
Changing Blades .144
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Operation .47
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Worn Tires .148
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 176
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XM Satellite Radio .88
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