2008 HONDA S2000 manual transmission

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .160
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Maintenance Minder .161
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Fluid Locations .169
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Adding Engine Oil .170
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Changing the Oil and Filter .171
..............................
Engine Coolant .173
....................
Windshield Washers .175
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Manual Transmission Fluid .176
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Dif f erential Fluid .177
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .178
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Lights .179
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .184
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Floor Mats .185
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DustandPollenFilter .185
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Audio Antenna .185
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Wiper Blades .186
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Wheels .188
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Tires .188
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Checking the Battery .196
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Vehicle Storage .198
251
Maintenance
Maint enance
159
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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.If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the intervals shown on the
inf ormation display.
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.
Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely.
Manual T ransmission Fluid
176
CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
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Specif ications
234
Dimensions
Engine
WeightsCapacities
Seating Capacities
162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
132 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm) PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S
Gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
6.3 US qt (6.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
0.78 US qt (0.74)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
2.01 US gal (7.6
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Total
Front
2
2
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO : Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
0mm
0.1 mm
1
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Economy, Fuel .133
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .171
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When to .161
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Charging System Indicator .46,218
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .145
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .38
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders .32
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Larger Children .37
.......................
Risk with Airbags .30
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Small Children .33
.......................................
Child Seats .34
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .184
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Clock .56
...................................
Clutch Fluid .178
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CO in the Exhaust .242
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Cold Weather, Starting in .146
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Compact Spare Tire .200
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Consumer Inf ormation .248
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Controls, Instruments and .43
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Convertible Top .72
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Convertible Top Cover .74
..
Lowering the Convertible Top .72
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Maintenance .77
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Raising the Convertible Top .76 ............................
Wind Def lector .75
Coolant ........................................
Adding .173
....................................
Checking .132
.........................
Proper Solution .173
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Temperature Gauge .55
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .242
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Cruise Control Indicator .47
............
Cruise Control Operation .124
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Cup Holder .90
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Customer Service Of f ice .248
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,44
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
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Daytime Running Lights .59
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .214
.........
Defects, Reporting Safety .250
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Def ogger, Rear Window .61
........
Def rosting the Windows .99,103
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Dif f erential Fluid .177 ....................................
Dimensions .234
...............
Dimming the Headlights .59
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .131
..........................
Directional Signals .59
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .150
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Disposal of Used Oil .173
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Do Not Tow a Trailer .153
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .65
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .65
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .147
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .143
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Economy .133
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Driving Guidelines .144
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DustandPollenFilter .185
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving .133
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Gasoline .128
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Gauge .54
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
............................
Fan, Interior .97,101
...........................................
Features .95
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .129
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .185
...............................................
Oil .171
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .60
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .201
...................
Flat Tire, Repairing a .206
Fluids
..........................................
Brake .178 .........................................
Clutch .178
..............
Manual Transmission .176
..................
Windshield Washer .175
..........................
Four-way Flashers .60
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Fuel .128
......................
Fill Door and Cap .129
...........................................
Gauge .54
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
................
Octane Requirement .128
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Oxygenated .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
...............................
Fuel Economy .133
..............
Fuel Station Procedures .129
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Fuses, Checking the .223
..................................
Emergencies .199
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Battery, Jump Starting .214
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Brake System Indicator .220
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
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Charging System Indicator .218
..................
Checking the Fuses .223
...
Closing the Convertible Top .221
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Hazard Warning Flashers .60
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Jump Starting .214
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .210
..................
Overheated Engine .215
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Towing .228
...........................
Emergency Brake .88
......................
Emergency Flashers .60
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Emergency Towing .228
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Emissions Controls .242
.............
Emissions Testing, State .245
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .173
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .55
.........................
If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .161 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
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Oil, What Kind to Use .170
...............................
Overheating .215
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Specif ications .234
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Speed Limiter .148
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Start Button .146
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Starting .146
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Ethanol in Gasoline .128
...
Evaporative Emission Controls .242
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Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .14
Index
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Gauges .53
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Engine Coolant Temperature .55
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Fuel .54
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission .148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .139,234
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
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Hardtop, Removable .78
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Installation .79
.......................................
Removal .84
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Storing .86
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Washing .86
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Wind Def lecter .75
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .60
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .179
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Daytime Running Lights .59
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High Beam Indicator .49
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Reminder Tone .59
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .199
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Turning on .59
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Heating .96,100 .
Heating and Cooling System .96,100
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High Beam Lever .59
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Hood, Opening the .130
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Horn .57
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Hydraulic Clutch .178
Identif ication Number,
.......................................
Vehicle .232
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .62
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Switch .64
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Timing Control System .243
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Immobilizer System .63
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .47
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .46,220
................
Charging System .46,220
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Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .48 EPS (Electrical Power
..................................
Steering) .48
...................................
High Beam .49
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Key (Immobilizer System) .49
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Low Fuel .49
................
Low Oil Pressure .46,218
..............
Low Tire Pressure .51,240
...............
Maintenance Required .50
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
..................................
Peak Power .52
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Seat Belt .46
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SRS .47
...........................
TPMS System .240
..................................
Trunk-open .47
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .189
........
Recommended Pressures .190
...................................
Inside Mirror .87
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Inspection, Tire .190
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Installing a Child Seat .34
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
Index
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Interior Lights .92
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Introduction .i
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Keys .62 ..................................
Maintenance .159
........................................
Minder .160
.........................
Minder Indicator .50
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .167
..........................................
Saf ety .160
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .47,225
...................
Manual Transmission .147
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .176
...............................
Meters, Gauges .53
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Methanol in Gasoline .128
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .87
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .137
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .202
.......................................
Jack, Tire .201
................................
Jump Starting .214
.......................
Label, Certif ication .232
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .59
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .12,17
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .179
..................................
Turn Signal .59
....................................
Load Limits .139
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .64
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .64
............................
Fuel Fill Door .129 .................................
Power Door .65
...........................................
Trunk .65
........................
Low Coolant Level .132
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .234
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .138 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .128
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Normal Shif t Speeds .148
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .232
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .128
.........................................
Odometer .53
...............................
Odometer, Trip .53
Oil
........................
Change, How to .171
......................
Change, When to .161
......................
Checking Engine .131
..............
Pressure Indicator .46,218
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .171
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .64
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .242
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Opening the Trunk .65
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Outside Mirrors .87
Index
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Seat Belts .8,16
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Additional Information .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .18
.....................................
Cleaning .184
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
................................
Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper .16,46
...................
System Components .16
...............
Use During Pregnancy .14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .69
...............................
Serial Number .232
...................
Service Intervals .167,168
...........................
Service Manual .251
.........
Service Station Procedures .129
............................
Setting the Clock .56
Shif ting
..............
Manual Transmission .147
Side Turn Signal, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .182
...............................
Signaling Turns .59
.....................................
Snow Tires .194
................................
Sound System .104 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .190
............................
Specif ications .235
....................................
Spark Plugs .234
................................
Specif ications .234
................................
Speed Control .124
................................
Speed Limiter .148
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .20
...
Additional Safety Precautions .28
.............................
Airbag Service .27
......
Airbag System Components .20
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works .25
How Your Airbags .........................................
Work .22
.............................
SRS Indicator .25,47
...................................
Start Button .146
.......................
Starting the Engine .146
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .146
................
With a Dead Battery .214
..............
State Emissions Testing .245
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .215
Steering Wheel
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .64
...................
Stereo Sound System .104 ....................
Storing Your Vehicle .197
................................
Stuck Vehicle .228
...............................
Summer Tires .194
Supplemental Restraint System
..................................
Servicing .27
.........................
SRS Indicator .25,47
...................
System Components .20
..................................
Synthetic Oil .171
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .183
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .199
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
.....
Emissions Control Systems .242
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .244
.......................
Temperature Gauge .55
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .18
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .123
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .244
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Time, Setting the .56
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Tire Chains .194
Index
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