2005 HONDA S2000 octane

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. Do not exceed 5,500
rpm f or the f irst 600 miles (1,000
km) of operation.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 86 can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance, and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
Break-in Period
Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
100

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The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation f or your passenger
and possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ). Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions. Driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving. If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Normal Conditions.
100
Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
Maint enance
123
NOTE:

CONT INUED
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
...........................................
Features .73
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 101
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .146
...............................................
Oil .132
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 159
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .139
.........................................
Clutch .139
..............
Manual Transmission . 137
..................
Windshield Washer . 136
..........
FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
..........................
Four-way Flashers .49
.................................................
Fuel .100
......................
Fill Door and Cap .101
...........................................
Gauge .45
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
................
Octane Requirement . 100
...............................
Oxygenated .100 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .101
...............................
Fuel Economy .104
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 101
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .174
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 171
..................
Overheated Engine . 167
.......................................
Towing .179
...........................
Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .49
......................
Emergency Towing .179
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
.......................
Emissions Controls .189
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 192
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 134
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
.........................
If It Won’t Start .164
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,170
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 131
...............................
Overheating .167
............................
Specif ications .184
............................
Speed Limiter .116
...............................
Start Button .114
.......................................
Starting .114
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .100
...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 189
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .35 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .14
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 104
..........................................
Gasohol .100
.........................................
Gasoline .100
...........................................
Gauge .45
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .101
.............................................
Gauges .44
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
...............................................
Fuel .45
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .108, 184
Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .140
.......................................
Indicator .40
..................................
Turn Signal .48
....................................
Load Limits .108
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 53
............................
Fuel Fill Door .101
.................................
Power Door .54
...........................................
Trunk .54
........................
Low Coolant Level .104
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,170
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 184
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 107..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 100
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .116
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 182
..................................
Maintenance .121
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .124
........................................
Record .127
......................
Required Indicator .43
..........................................
Saf ety .122
....................................
Schedule .123 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 41,171
...................
Manual Transmission . 115
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 137
...............................
Meters, Gauges .44
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 100
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .66
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 106
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 49
...........................................
Parking .117
.................................
Parking Brake .67
Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................
Indicator .172
.................................
Parking Lights .48
.............................
PGM-FI System .190
...................................
Pollen Filter .146
..........................
Power Door Locks .54
..................
Power Socket Location . 68
..............................
Power Windows .59
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 100
.........................................
Odometer .44
...............................
Odometer, Trip .44
Oil ........................
Change, How to .132
......................
Change, When to .125
......................
Checking Engine .103
..............
Pressure Indicator . 40,170 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .132
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .189
.........................
Opening the Trunk .54
..............................
Outside Mirrors .66
....................
Overheating, Engine .167
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 124
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .100
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Front:
Rear:
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ). Front:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity: 1.7 US qt (1.6
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
131
139
137
13.2 US gal (50)