2005 HONDA S2000 trailer

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.........................
Driving Guidelines .112
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Preparing to Drive .113
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Starting the Engine .114
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Manual Transmission . 115
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Parking .117
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Braking System .117
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 118
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Towing a Trailer .119
Driving
Driving
111

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.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.
Your vehicle 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.
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 vehicle. The f ront or rear
bumper may scrape when trying to
drive onto an incline, such as a
steep driveway or trailer ramps.
Driving Guidelines
112

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 your dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible.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.
it only helps with steering
control during braking.
ABS Indicator
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 Trailer
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
Driving
119
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .166
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
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Defrosting the Windows . 77
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Dif f erential Fluid .138
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Dimensions .184
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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 . 118
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Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Indicator .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
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Driving Guidelines .112
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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies .157
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Battery, Jump Starting . 166
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Brake System Indicator . 172
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Changing a Flat Tire . 159
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Charging System Indicator . 170
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Checking the Fuses . 174
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Closing the Convertible Top . 173
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Jump Starting .166
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
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Child Saf ety .23
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Booster Seats .32
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Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
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Larger Children .31
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Risk with Airbags .24
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Small Children .27
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Child Seats .28
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Cleaning Seat Belts .145
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Clock .45
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Clutch Fluid .139
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CO in the Exhaust .189
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
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Compact Spare Tire .158
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Consumer Inf ormation . 194
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Controls, Instruments and . 37
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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 .134
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Checking .104
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Proper Solution .134
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
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System .189
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Cruise Control Indicator . 41
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cup Holder .69
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Customer Service Of f ice . 194
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Spare Tire......................................
Inf lating .150
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Specif ications .185
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Spark Plugs .184
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Specif ications .184
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Speed Control .95
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Speed Limiter .116
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 19
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
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Airbag Service .21
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Airbag System Components . 19
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .21
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .19
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SRS Indicator .21 ,41
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Start Button .114
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Starting the Engine .114
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .114
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With a Dead Battery . 166
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State Emissions Testing . 192
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 167
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 53
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Stereo Sound System .78 ....................
Storing Your Vehicle .155
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Stuck Vehicle .179
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .21
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SRS Indicator .21 ,41
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System Components . 19
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Synthetic Oil .132
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 144
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 157
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
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Emissions Control Systems . 189
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .191
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Temperature Gauge .45
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 17
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 94
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 191
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Time, Setting the .45
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Tire Chains .153
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 159
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Tire Labeling .188 ...............................................
Tires .148
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Air Pressure .150
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Balancing .151
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Chains .153
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Checking Wear .150
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Compact Spare Tire . 158
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
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Inf lation .149
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Inspection .150
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Replacing .152
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Rotating .151
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Snow .153
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Specif ications .185
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Wear .151
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Tools, Tire Changing . 159
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .119
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Emergency Wrecker . 179
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 119
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Manual .........................
Transmission .137
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Fluid Selection .137
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Identif ication Number . 183
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