2008 HONDA S2000 roof

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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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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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With the latches released, push
the locking levers up until they
latch.PullbackandholdtheROOF
switch. The windows lower and
the roof f olds back. Release the
ROOF switch when the roof is
retracted completely into the rear
shelf .
4. 5.
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOCKING LEVER
ROOF SWITCH
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not sit on the f olded convertible top,
or place any items on top of it. You
could damage the top or the rear
window.
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Push the locking levers up while
holding the tab. When the latch is
in place, release the tab. Make
sure the convertible top is securely
latched.
Push in the tab to release the
locking levers, and pull them down.
Note the movement of the latch
when you push in the tab.
While holding the lever down,
push in the tab to engage the latch
in the windshield header. Pull the
topdownandforwardif necessary.
Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Push the ROOF switch f orward
and hold it. The windows, if raised,
will lower automatically.
The convertible top will rise.
Release the ROOF switch when
the top reaches the windshield
header.
5. 6.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Convertible Top
Raising the Convertible T op
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TAB
LATCH
LOCKING LEVER
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
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Dust is the main cause of creaks or
other sounds coming f rom the
convertible top.
Regularly clean the body seals with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not
use a scraper or de-icing chemicals
to remove f rost, snow, or ice f rom
the top or the rear window.
Every 3 to 6 months, depending on
how of ten the top is f olded, rub a
thin f ilm of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease
(available f rom your dealer, P/N
08798-9013) onto the seals wherever
they touch the convertible top or
each other.Do not lean or sit on an open door.
Do not push or pull the door glass
to open and close the door.
The convertible top seals are
designed to promote the f low of
water of f the roof . Spraying high-
pressure water directly on the
seals can distort them, causing a
leak. Use only a low-pressure
water stream when using a hose,
and avoid commercial car washes.
Maintenance To reduce the possibility of leaks:
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Do not put any heavy items on the
f olded convertible top. You could
damage the material and the
mechanism.
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
An under-inf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
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Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
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Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their performance and durability.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
Maintenance Minder
Important Maintenance
Precautions
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