2008 HONDA S2000 wiper blades

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
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Engine Coolant .173
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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
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Check the f luid level by looking at
the level gauge attached to the cap.
Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
175
LEVEL GAUGERESERVOIR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield.
To replace a wiper blade:
1.
2. 3.
Wiper Blades
186
LOCK TABBLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
4.
5. 6.
7.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
187
REINFORCEMENT
BLADE
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Outside Temperature Indicator .55
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Overheating, Engine .215
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .167
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Oxygenated Fuels .128
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Panel Brightness Control .60
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Parking .149
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Parking Brake .88
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator .220
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Parking Lights .59
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Peak Power Indicator .52
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PGM-FI System .243
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Pollen Filter .185
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Power Door Locks .65
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Power Socket Location .90
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Power Windows .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .14
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Preparing to Drive .145
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Protecting Adults and Teens .10
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Additional Safety Precautions .15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
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Protecting Children .29
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General Guidelines .29 .......
Protecting Larger Children .37
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Protecting Small Children .33
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Saf ety Belts .8,16
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Safety Defects, Reporting .250
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .42
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Radiator Overheating .215
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Radio/CD Sound System .104
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Radio Thef t Protection .123
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Readiness Codes .219,245
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .183
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Rear View Mirror .87
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Rear Window Def ogger .61
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Reclining the Seat-backs .69
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .148
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
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Towing .228
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Ref ueling .129
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Reminder Indicators .45
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Remote Transmitter .67
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Removable Hardtop .78
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Installation .79
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Removal .84
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Storing .86
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Washing .86
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Wind Def lector .75 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .185
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Engine Oil and Filter .171
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Fuses .222
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Light Bulbs .179
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Schedule .168
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Tires .192
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Wiper Blades .186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .250
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .132,173
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Lockout .148
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Rotation, Tire .191
Index
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Wind Def lector .99,101
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Windows, Operating the Power .70
Windshield
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Cleaning .58
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Def roster .99,103
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Washers .58
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .186
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Operation .58
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Worn Tires .193
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .228
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Index
INDEX
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