2009 HONDA S2000 tow

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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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
clock setting in the instrument panel
will be canceled. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
may see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S. model) or
‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model) in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
). 56
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Checking the Battery
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TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Raise the convertible top cover.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .200
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
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Repairing a Flat Tire .206
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If the Engine Won’t Start .212
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Jump Starting .214
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If the Engine Overheats .215
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
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Charging System Indicator .218
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .219
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Brake System Indicator .220
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Closing the Convertible Top .221
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Fuses .222
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Checking and Replacing .223
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Fuse Locations .226
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Emergency Towing .228
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .228
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place, set the parking
brake, and thoroughly examine the
tire f or a puncture or other damage.
If a puncture is wider than 3/16ths
of an inch (4 mm), or outside of the
tire tread, do not attempt to repair
the tire. Have your vehicle towed to
a Honda service center.
If the damage is smaller than
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm) and
within the tire tread, proceed with
the f ollowing instructions.
When making a temporary repair,
caref ully f ollow all instructions in
this owner’s manual and in the
instructions that came with the kit. The wheel rim is not damaged.
The puncture is located within the
tread.
The puncture is smaller than
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm).
Only one tire is f lat.
To reduce weight, your vehicle is
equipped with a tire repair kit
instead of a spare tire. This kit will
allow you to temporarily repair a f lat
tire under the f ollowing conditions:
Position the vehicle so the tire
valve on the flat tire is at the top of
the wheel, then remove the tire
valve cap.
1.
CR models only
Repairing a Flat T ire
HowtoUsetheTireRepairKit
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TIRE VALVE
VALVE CAP
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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
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TOOL BOX LID
TIRE REPAIR KIT EXPIRATION DATE
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Remove the tire valve cap, screw the
air pump hose onto the tire valve,
and check the air gauge. (You do not
need to attach the power cord or
turn the air pump switch on.)If the pressure is at 32 psi, continue
driving to the nearest service station.
In any case, be sure to have the
damaged tire permanently repaired
or replaced as soon as possible.
Remember to return the tire sealant
bottle to your Honda service center
f or proper disposal.
If the pressure is lower than 32 psi
and higher than 19 psi, use the air
pump to bring air to the desired level
as described in step 10. Then drive
to the nearest service station.
If the pressure is below 19 psi, do not
continue. Have the vehicle towed
(see page ).
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Repairing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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AIR PUMP HOSE TIRE VALVE
VALVE CAP
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Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving. If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
of f the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning lights. If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(seeon
page ).
2. 1.
3. 4.
5.
6.
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Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine Coolant
If theEngineOverheats
216
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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