HONDA S2000 2004 2.G Owners Manual

2004 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glanc e........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
........................................ .37
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
....................... .73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience 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, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................119
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................153
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................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 Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................195
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

T his Owner’s Manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle, and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his Owner’s Manual covers all models of
the S2000. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular model.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identif ication
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAMEDEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE

Congratulations on your selection of the 2004 Honda S2000. We are certain
you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and
technologically-advanced sports cars in the world.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual
helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves your investment.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth def ects or other reproductive harm. As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This inf ormation
is intended to help you avoid damage
to your Honda, other property, or the
environment.
Introduction
WARNING:
NOTICE:
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
on the vehicle.preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
These signal words mean:
such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully. how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
AFewWordsAboutSafety
Saf ety L abels
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Section
Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.102)
(P.54) (P.59)
(P.66) (P.47)
(P.50)
(P.74)
(P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.93)
(P.113)
(P.48) (P.102) (P.95) (P.47)
(P.
50)
(P.49)

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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work, and
it tells you how to properly restrain
children in your vehicle. .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
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Seat Belts .8
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Airbags .9
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10
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2. Adjust the Seats .10
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11
4. Fasten and Position the .............................
Seat Belts .12
5. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position .13
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Additional Safety Precautions . 15
Additional Inf ormation About Your .................................
Seat Belts .15
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Seat Belt System Components . 15
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .16
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 17
Additional Inf ormation About Your .....................................
Airbags .18
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Airbag Components . 18
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How Your Airbags Work . 18How the SRS Indicator
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Works .20
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Airbag Service .21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 21
Protecting Children General ....................................
Guidelines .22
All Children Must Be ...............................
Restrained .22
Your Vehicle is Not Recommended f or Child ..........................
Passengers .23
The Passenger’s Airbag Can .................
Pose Serious Risks . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 25
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Selecting Child Seats .27
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Installing Child Seats .27
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Protecting Larger Children . 30
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 30
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Using a Booster Seat . 31
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Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 34
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Saf ety Labels .35
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety5

You’ll f ind many saf ety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inf late only in a
moderate to severe f rontal collision.
So even though your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, make sure
you and your passenger always wear
your seat belts, and wear them
properly. (See page ).
Since all children are saf est in the
back seat of a vehicle, and your
vehicle does not have a back seat, we
recommend that you do not carry achild passenger.
If a small child who must be
restrained in a f orward-f acing child
seat, or a larger child, must ride in
this vehicle, be sure to f ollow all
instructions and saf ety warnings in
this manual (see pages and ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Inf ants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your f riends
drink and drive, either.
Excessive speed is a major f actor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
f aster than is saf e f or current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical f ailure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition f requently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
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Important Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Your Vehicle is Not
Recommended f or Child
Passengers Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and DriveControl Your Speed
K eep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Due to the
passenger’s airbag hazard, you should never carry an inf ant in arear-f acing child seat in t his vehicle.
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some saf ety f eatures do not require
anyactiononyourpart.These
include a strong steel f ramework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; f ront and
rear crush zones, a collapsible
steering column, and seat belt
tensioners that tighten the seat belts
in the event of a crash.
However, you and your passenger
can’t take f ull advantage of these
saf ety f eatures unless you remain
sitting in a proper position and
always wear your seat belts properly.
Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan
contribute to injuries if they are not
used properly.
The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passenger.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Driver and Passenger Saf ety7
(8)(1) (9) (3) (4) (7) (6)
(2)
(5)
(2)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Seat Belt Tensioners
(8) Airbags
(9) Door Locks