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Honda 2000 S2000 User Manual

Honda 2000 S2000
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................41
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ............................................................................................... 85
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................115
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................129
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................143
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................203
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................211
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................241
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................253
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................259
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Owner's Identification Form

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Honda 2000 S2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHonda
Model2000 S2000
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A Few Words About Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Car's Safety Features

Overview of features designed to protect occupants during a crash.

Protecting Adults

Adjust the Front Seats

Proper seat adjustment to avoid injury from airbags or steering wheel.

Adjust the Seat-Backs

Proper adjustment of seat-backs for safety and airbag effectiveness.

Fasten and Position the Seat Belts

Correctly fastening and positioning seat belts for maximum protection.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

Importance of maintaining an upright, seated position for safety during a crash.

Protecting Children

All Children Must Be Restrained

Legal and safety requirements for restraining all children in vehicles.

Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers

Reasons why the car is not ideal for child passengers, especially due to airbags.

The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children

Hazards of passenger airbags for infants and children.

Installing a Child Seat

Placing a Child Seat

Summary of recommendations on where to place a child seat in the car.

Child Seat Installation

Instructions for securing a forward-facing child seat with a seat belt.

Protecting Small Children

Protecting Larger Children

Additional Information About Your SRS

How Your Airbags Work

Explanation of how airbags deploy during a collision.

Additional Safety Precautions

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Instruments and Controls

Indicator Lights

Explanation of the various warning and indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Indicator Lights

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

What the low oil pressure indicator signifies and potential engine damage.

Charging System Indicator

Indicates if the battery is not being charged while the engine is running.

Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

Functions of the parking brake light and brake system warning light.

Indicator Lights

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Warning light for engine emissions control system problems.

Gauges

Maintenance Required Indicator

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Steering Wheel Controls

Using the Cruise Control

Step-by-step guide to activating and using cruise control.

Seat Adjustments

Power Windows

Convertible Top

Lowering the Convertible Top

Steps to lower the convertible top, including safety notes.

Raising the Convertible Top

Steps to raise the convertible top, including safety notes.

Parking Brake

Heating and Cooling

What Each Control Does

Details on Fan Control Lever, Temperature Control Dial, A/C Button, and Recirculation Button.

To Cool with A/C

Instructions for using the air conditioning system to cool the interior.

Mode Control Dial

How to select different air flow modes for the climate control system.

To Heat

Steps to warm the interior of the car.

To Defog and Defrost

How to remove fog from the inside of windows.

How to Use the System

Audio System

AM/FM/CD Audio System

Features of the standard audio system, including radio and CD playback.

Operating the Radio

To store a frequency

Adjusting the Sound

Operating the CD Player

Operating the CD Changer (Optional)

Theft Protection

Before Driving

Break-in Period, Gasoline

Recommendations for breaking in the car and the type of gasoline to use.

Service Station Procedures

Steps and precautions for filling the fuel tank.

Filling the Fuel Tank

How to open the fuel door and cap, and safety warnings.

Opening the Hood

Steps to open the car's hood and how to secure it.

Oil Check

How to check the engine oil level and what to do if it's low.

Engine Coolant Check

How to check the coolant level in the reserve tank and radiator.

Fuel Economy

Accessories and Modifications

Modifications

Warnings against modifying the car's design, which can affect safety.

Carrying Cargo

Load Limit

Maximum load capacity of the car and how to calculate cargo weight.

General Precautions

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

6-speed Manual Transmission

Parking

The Braking System

Anti-lock Brakes

How the ABS system helps maintain steering control during hard braking.

Important Safety Reminders

Driving in Bad Weather

Maintenance Safety

Important Safety Precautions

General safety precautions before performing any maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Which Schedule to Follow

Guidance on selecting the appropriate maintenance schedule based on driving conditions.

Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Owner Maintenance Checks

Engine Oil

Adding Oil

Step-by-step guide to adding engine oil and checking the level.

Changing the Oil and Filter

Cooling System

Adding Engine Coolant

How to add coolant to the reserve tank and radiator, with warnings.

Replacing Engine Coolant

6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid

Differential Fluid

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Air Cleaner Element

Spark Plugs

Battery

Wiper Blades

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning Filter

Tires

Inflation

Importance of proper tire inflation for handling, tread life, and comfort.

Inspection

How to inspect tires for damage, foreign objects, and wear indicators.

Lights

Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs

Steps to replace front turn signal and side marker bulbs.

Replacing an Interior Light Bulb

Steps to replace interior light bulbs.

Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb

Steps to replace the trunk light bulb.

Replacing a Headlight Bulb

Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb

Replacing Rear Bulbs

Replacing a Rear License Bulb

Storing Your Car

Exterior Care

Washing

Tips for washing the car's exterior to preserve its finish.

Interior Care

Interior Care, Corrosion Protection

Corrosion Protection

Body Repairs

Taking Care of the Unexpected

If Your Engine Won't Start

Jump Starting

If Your Engine Overheats

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

Charging System Indicator

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Brake System Indicator

Fuses

If Your Car Gets Stuck

Emergency Towing

Specifications

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)

Emissions Controls

Exhaust Emissions Controls

Three Way Catalytic Converter

Warranty Coverages

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)

Service Information Summary

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