Honda 2004 S2000 - User Manual

2004 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
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.................................................................................................................37
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ................................................................................................73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving....................................................................................................................................99
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................111
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................119
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................153
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................177
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................191
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................195
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.

Summary

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for operating the vehicle safely.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Protecting Children - General Guidelines

Essential guidelines for ensuring children's safety in the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel

Details the various indicators and their meanings on the instrument panel.

Controls Near the Steering Wheel

Before Driving

Driving

Preparing to Drive

6-speed Manual Transmission

Instructions on operating the 6-speed manual transmission, including shifting.

Braking System

Explanation of the vehicle's braking system, including ABS and its operation.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Precautions and safety measures to follow during vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals and tasks for normal and severe driving conditions.

Adding Engine Oil

Tires

Information on tire inflation, inspection, maintenance, and replacement.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide on how to safely change a flat tire.

If the Engine Won’t Start

Troubleshooting steps for diagnosing and resolving engine starting issues.

Jump Starting

Instructions and precautions for safely jump starting the vehicle's battery.

If the Engine Overheats

Steps to take if the vehicle's engine overheats, including identifying causes.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty Coverages

Summary of the various warranties applicable to the vehicle and its components.

Honda 2004 S2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2004 S2000
Category	Automobile
Language	English