2006 HONDA S2000 maintenance

2006 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
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Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
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Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
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What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
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The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
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This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................205
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
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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.

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains
or emits chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
Congratulations on your selection of the 2006 Honda S2000. We are certain
you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and
technologically-advanced sports cars in the world.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on the
inf ormation display helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will
be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
WARNING:
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passenger. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
children in your vehicle. .........
Important Safety Precautions .6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features .7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .9
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Protecting Adults and Teens .10
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1. Close and Lock the Doors .10
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2. Adjust the Seats .10
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .11
4. Fasten and Position the
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Seat Belts .12
5. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .13
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
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Additional Safety Precautions .15
Additional Inf ormation About .......................
Your Seat Belts .16
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Seat Belt System Components .16
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .18
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Seat Belt Maintenance .18
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .20
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Airbag System Components .20
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .22 ..
How the SRS Indicator Works .25
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .26
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Airbag Service .27
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Additional Safety Precautions .27
Protecting Children General ....................................
Guidelines .28
All Children Must Be
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Restrained .28
Your Vehicle is Not Recommended f or Child ..........................
Passengers .29
The Passenger’s Airbag Poses ...........................
Serious Risks .29
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Protecting Small Children .32
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Selecting a Child Seat .33
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Installing a Child Seat .33
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Protecting Larger Children .36
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Checking Seat Belt Fit .36
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Using a Booster Seat .37
When Can a Child Ride in This
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Vehicle .38
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Additional Safety Precautions .39
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .40
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Saf ety Labels .41
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passenger
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Since all children are saf est in the
back seat of a vehicle, and your
vehicle does not have a back seat, we
recommend that you do not carry a
child passenger. If an older child must ride in this
vehicle, f ollow all child saf ety
instructions and warnings in this
manual (see pages ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Your Vehicle is Not
Recommended f or Child
PassengersBe Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and DriveControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Due to the passenger’s airbag hazard,
you should never carry an inf ant in arear-f acing child seat in t his vehicle.
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For saf ety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in f rontal collisions,
andtheyshouldactivateinany
collision severe enough to cause
airbag inflation.
However, the tensioners can be
activated during a collision in which
the f ront airbags do not deploy. In
this case, the airbags would not be
needed, but the additional restraint
could be helpf ul.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner.
For added protection, the seat belts
are equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners. When activated, the
tensioners immediately tighten the
beltstohelpholdthedriveranda
passenger in place.
If the seat belt tensioners ever
activate, they must be replaced,
because the belts would no longer
retract properly.Pull each belt out f ully and look f or
f rays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning it may
correct the problem (see page ).
Any belt that is not in good condition
or not working properly will not
provide good protection and should
be replaced as soon as possible.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by your dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash. Honda provides a lif etime warranty
on seat belts f or U.S. models. See
your
booklet f or details.
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Honda Warranty Inf ormation
Seat Belt Maintenance
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
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Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the passenger’s
weight sensors to make sure they
are operating properly.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by your dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop. This could make the driver’s seat
position sensor or the passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective. If it is
necessary to remove or modif y a
seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, f irst contact
Honda Automobile Customer
Service at (800) 999-1009.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Airbag Service
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not t amper wit h airbagcomponent s or wiring f or anyreason.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o a
problem.
If your vehicle has a moderat e t osevere impact .
An airbag ever inf lates.
Do not remove or modif y a seatwit hout consult ing your dealer.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .44
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Indicators .46
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Gauges .51
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Odometer .51
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Trip meter .51
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Select Button .51
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Fuel Gauge .52
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Temperature Gauge .52
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .52
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .53
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Maintenance Minder .54
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Clock .54
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .55
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .56
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Turn Signal and Headlights .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness .58
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Hazard Warning Button .58
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Rear Window Def ogger .59
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Keys and Locks .60
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Immobilizer System .61
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Ignition Switch .62
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Power Door Locks .63 ................................................
Trunk .63
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Emergency Trunk Opener .64
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Remote Transmitter .65
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Seats .67
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Power Windows .68
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Convertible Top .70
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Mirrors .75
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Parking Brake .76
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Interior Convenience Items .77
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Beverage Holder .78
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Accessory Power Socket .78
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Console Compartments .78
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Audio Panel .79
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .79
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Interior Light .80
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATORLOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46)
(P.47) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.46,184)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47,183)
(P.47) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.52)
INFORMAITION
DISPLAY MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR(P.133)
(P.48)
(P. 47)
(P. 49)
(P.47)
(P.46, 182)
(P.48)
(P.50)
(P. 48)
(P.49)
(P.40, 182) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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