2008 HONDA S2000 run flat

Open the trunk. Lift up the tool
box lid, and take the jack, the
wheel nut wrench, and the
extension out of the tool box.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, which will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when this spare is
mounted on your vehicle.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have your
passenger get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in reverse. Apply the
parking brake.
Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the rear dif f erential, so do
not mount the compact spare on the
rear. If either rear tire goes f lat,
remove the f ront tire on that same
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the f ront, then mount the f ront
tire on the rear.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
tire repair kit instead of the spare
tire. This kit is available f or easy
repair of a f lat tire (see page ). 3.
1.
2.
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Except CR models
CR models
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
201
TOOL BOX LID
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack. Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.
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Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.
Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip in securely, and pivot the
ring down f lat. Your vehicle’s original tire has atire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ). 155
17.
18.
16.
14.
15.
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
205
CLIPS
SPARETIRECOVER
TOOL BOX
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Open the trunk and remove the
tire repair kit.Your tire repair kit contains:
An air pump with a power cord
andanairhoseattached. Remove the sealant bottle and
check the expiration date on the
label. If the date has expired, do
not continue. Have your vehicle
towed to the nearest Honda
service center.
If thedatehasnotexpired,shake
the bottle thoroughly and proceed
to step 4.
A bottle of sealant with a f iller
hose attached.
An instruction sheet.
Twolabels,oneforthetirewheel
and one f or the instrument panel. 3.
2.
Repairing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
207
TOOL BOX LID
TIRE REPAIR KIT EXPIRATION DATE
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Gas Mileage, Improving .133
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Gasoline .128
...........................................
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
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Fan, Interior .97,101
...........................................
Features .95
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Filling the Fuel Tank .129
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .185
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Oil .171
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .60
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Flat Tire, Changing a .201
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Flat Tire, Repairing a .206
Fluids
..........................................
Brake .178 .........................................
Clutch .178
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Manual Transmission .176
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Windshield Washer .175
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Four-way Flashers .60
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Fuel .128
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Fill Door and Cap .129
...........................................
Gauge .54
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement .128
...............................
Oxygenated .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
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Fuel Economy .133
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Fuel Station Procedures .129
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Fuses, Checking the .223
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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
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Checking the Fuses .223
...
Closing the Convertible Top .221
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Hazard Warning Flashers .60
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Jump Starting .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .210
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Overheated Engine .215
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Towing .228
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Emergency Brake .88
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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
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Emissions Testing, State .245
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .173
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .55
.........................
If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
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Oil Lif e Indicator .161 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
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Oil, What Kind to Use .170
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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
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Belts by .14
Index
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INDEX
III
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .199
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .236
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Unleaded Gasoline .128
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .173 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load .139
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Vehicle Dimensions .234
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .232
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .152
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VSA System Indicator .50
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VSA Activation Indicator .50
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VSA Of f Switch .153
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Vehicle Storage .197
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Ventilation .98,102
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VIN .232
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Viscosity, Oil .171
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .42
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Warranty Coverages .249
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .175
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Operation .58
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Wheels .188
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Alignment and Balance .192
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Wrench, Nut .202
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .201
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Tire Labeling .238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
(TPMS) .154
...
Low Tire Pressure Indicator .154
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TPMS Indicator .155
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Tire Repair Kit .206
...............................................
Tires .188
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Air Pressure .190
...................................
Balancing .191
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Chains .194
.................
Checking Wear .190,192
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Compact Spare Tire .200
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
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Inf lation .189
..................................
Inspection .190
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Repairing .206
...................................
Replacing .193
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Rotation, Do not .192
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Snow .194
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Specif ications .235
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Summer Tire .194
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Wear .190
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Tools, Tire Changing .201
Towing
......................
A Trailer, Do Not .153 ................
Emergency Wrecker .228
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a .153
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, Manual .........................
Transmission .176
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Fluid Selection .176
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Identif ication Number .233
Shif ting the Manual
.........................
Transmission .147
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Treadwear .236
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Trip Meter .53
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Trunk .65
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Opening the .65
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Open Monitor Indicator .47
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Turn Signals .59
Index
U V
W
VIII
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