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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.

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)

Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in both seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
to remind you and your passenger to
f asten your seat belts.
Seat belts have proven to be the
singlemosteffectivesafetydevice.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in saf ety f eatures.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including f rontal,
side,rearimpacts,androllovers. Help keep you f rom being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against another occupant.
Keep you f rom being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury f rom an inf lating airbag, and
allows you to get the best
advantage f rom the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belt s
What You Should Do:
Driver and Passenger Saf ety8
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your
passenger always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on
your lap, or driving with a pipe or
other sharp object in your mouth,
can result in injuries if your
airbags inflate. If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbags inf late.
Objects on the
covers marked SRS AIRBAG
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inf late. The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passenger to f asten your belts. Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in both seating
positions. The seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
Protecting Adults and Teens, Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Saf ety Precautions Seat Belt System Components
T wo people should never use t he
same seat belt .
Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.
Do not place hard or sharp object sbet ween yourself and an airbag. K eep your hands and arms away
f rom t he airbag covers.
Do not at t ach or place object s onthe airbag covers.
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Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the passenger’s
airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors
inf ormation about the sensors, the
control unit, and the airbag
activators when the ignition is in
the ON (II) position. An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags (see
page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
drivers and passenger’s airbags.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
A irbag System Components
How Your A irbags Work
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .38
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 40
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Gauges .44
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Odometer .44
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Trip meter .44
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Select Button .44
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Fuel Gauge .45
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Temperature Gauge . 45
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Clock .45
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .46
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .47
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 48
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Hazard Warning Button . 49
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Rear Window Def ogger . 50
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Keys and Locks .51
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Immobilizer System .52
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Ignition Switch .53
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Door Locks .54
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Power Door Locks .54
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Remote Transmitter .56 .................................................
Seats .58
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Power Windows .59
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Convertible Top .61
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Mirrors .66
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Parking Brake .67
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Interior Lights .68
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Interior Convenience Items . 69
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Beverage Holder .70
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Accessory Power Socket . 70
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Console Compartment . 70
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Audio Panel .71
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols37

ÎÎ
ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols39
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.42)
(P.43)
(P.42)
(P.40)(P.40)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.42)
(P.40) (P.41)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.167)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.40)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.41)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR (P.41) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition to ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passenger
to f asten your seat belts. A beeper
also sounds if you have not f astened
your seat belt.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake a beeper sounds if you try to
drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your airbags or automatic seat belt
tensioners. For more inf ormation,
see page .See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to ON (II)
and goes off after the engine starts.
If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the Electric
Power Steering system. If this
happens, stop the vehicle in a saf e
place, and turn of f the engine. Reset
the system by restarting the engine,
and watch the EPS indicator. If it
does not go of f , or comes back on
again while driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer to have it checked.
With the indicator on, the EPS is
turned off, making the vehicle
harder to steer.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
you push the START button. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the ABS. If this happens,
have your vehicle checked by your
Honda dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For more
inf ormation, see page . 20
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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