radiator HONDA S2000 2007 2.G Owners Manual

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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BATTERY
SUN VISOR
RADIATOR SEAT BELT TENSIONER
DASHBOARD
HOOD

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehic le uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page for
info rmation on adding the proper
coolan t.
Refer to
on page for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle. Always
drive in the highest gear
possible. Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
The
build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicl e’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion. an
underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.
Always
maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
information display. See
on page
.
149 141
141
For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
114
RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN

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U.S.
Vehicles:
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page . Lights
Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
pe rformed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
info rmation display. Tires Check the tire pressu re
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes
and clutch Check the
fluid level monthly. See page .
Engine
coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
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114
154
164 155
CONT INUED
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
Maint enance
141

Fluid Locations
Maint enance
145
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Black handle)
RADIATOR CAP

If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap on, and
tighten it fully.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
Engine Coolant
150
RADIATOR CAP
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If
the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off 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,
th en continue driving.
If
you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
th en open the hood.
Safely
pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
off the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see on
page ).
2. 1.
3. 4.
5.
6.
149 196
Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine Coolant
If theEngineOverheats
184
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
befo re checking the radiato r. Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
9. 8.
7. 10.
11.196
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
185
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Pollen Filter .161
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Power Door Locks .63
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Power Socket Location . 78
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Power Windows .68
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Preparing to Drive .123
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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Additional Safety Precautions . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Protecting Children .29
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General Guidelines .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 33
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Radiator Overheating . 183
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Radio/CD Sound System . 88
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Radio Thef t Protection . 105
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Readiness Codes . 187, 210
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 159
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Rear View Mirror .75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 59
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 67
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 126Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
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Towing .196
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Ref ueling .111
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Reminder Indicators .45
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Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 161
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Engine Oil and Filter . 147
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Fuses .190
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Light Bulbs .155
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Schedule .142
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Tires .167
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Wiper Blades .162
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 214
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 114, 149
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Restraint, Child .29
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Reverse Lockout .126
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Rotation, Tire .166
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Safety Belts . 8, 16
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 214.................................
Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 42
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .93
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Seat Belts . 8, 16
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Additional Information . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18
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Cleaning .160
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
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Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 16, 46
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System Components . 16
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Use During Pregnancy . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the .67
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Serial Number .200
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Service Intervals . 141, 142
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Service Manual .215
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Service Station Procedures . 111
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Setting the Clock .54
Shif ting ..............
Manual Transmission . 125
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