2008 HONDA S2000 audio

2008 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard and steering column) .................................... 43
Features (heating and cooling ,audio,steering wheel, and cruise control) ...................................................... 95
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 127
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 143
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 159
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ..................................... 199
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 231
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 247
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 251
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Bef ore Driving
Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
Overview of Contents
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.46)
POWER DOOR
LOCK (P.26)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,20) (P.9,20)
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS (P.53)
(P.65) (P.70)
(P.87) (P.73)(P.61) (P.60)(P.147) (P.104)
U.S. S2000 model is shown.
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ENGINE START BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
HORNHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.59)
(P.122)
(P.146)
(P.130) (P.124) (P.124) (P.58)
(P.96,100)
(P.153)
(P.56) (P.60)1 2
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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 .53
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Odometer .53
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Trip meter .53
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Select Button .53
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Fuel Gauge .54
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Check Fuel Cap Message .54
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Temperature Gauge .55
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .55
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Maintenance Minder .56
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Clock .56
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .57
Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .58
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Turn Signal and Headlights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
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Hazard Warning Button .60
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Rear Window Def ogger .61
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Keys and Locks .62
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Immobilizer System .63
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Ignition Switch .64
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Power Door Locks .65 ................................................
Trunk .65
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Remote Transmitter .67
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Seats .69
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Power Windows .70
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Convertible Top .72
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Removable Hardtop .78
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Mirrors .87
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Parking Brake .88
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Interior Convenience Items .89
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Beverage Holder .90
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Console Compartments .91
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Audio Panel .91
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
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Interior Light .92
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
POWER DOOR
LOCK
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.130)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.87)
(P.147) (P.73)
U.S. S2000 model is shown. (P.90)(P.61) (P.60)
(P.88)
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.96,100)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.122)
(P.146)
(P.130) (P.124) (P.124)(P.58) (P.96,100)
(P.153)
(P.60)
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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II). This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page
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You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
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ON (II)
LOCK (0) A CCESSORY (I)
Ignition Switch
64
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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