2004 HONDA S2000 wiper fluid

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.

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
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