HONDA S2000 2002 1.G Owners Manual

Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
Check the smaller f uses by pulling
out the fuse with the fuse puller
provided in the interior f use box.
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio). If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your car.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your car checked
by a qualif ied mechanic.
4.
5.
6.
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Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a replace-
ment f use with the proper rating f or the
circuit, install one with a lower rating.

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Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
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Circuits Protected
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10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A
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10111213 Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Back-up
Interior Light
Small Lights
Radio
Starter Signal
Heater Control,
Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirrors
Right Power Window
Lef t Power Window
Not used
Not used
Not used
Windshield Wiper,
Auto Stop Signal
Washer Motor
Not used
Not used
Accessory Socket
Windshield Wiper
Turn signal Light
ACG
Instrument Light, Back-up
Lights
Ignition Coil
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS
: Canadian Model
Fuses
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No. Amps. No.
No. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
1 23456789
10111213 40 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
20 A
12345 141516171819202122232425
Magnetic Clutch Relay
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard Warning Lights
Cooling Fan
Not used
Stop
Lef t Headlight
ABS F/S
ABS Motor
Battery
IG1 Main
Lighting 1 Relay
Lighting 2 Relay
Horn Relay
Power Window Motor
Right Roof Motor
Not used
Back Up ACC
Lef t Roof Motor
Heater Motor
Condenser Fan
Not used
Condenser Fan Relay
Cooling Fan Relay
Rear Window Defogger
Not used
Not usedEPS
Air Pump
20 A
70 A
60 A 20 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
100 A 40 A
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
(MAIN FUSE BOX)

For very short distances, such as
freeing the car, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.Remove the cover f rom the
bumper.
To use the towing hook: Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel wrench f rom
the tool box.
Using the wheel wrench, f asten
the extension into the bolt hole in
the anchor.
If your car gets stuck in sand, mud,
or snow, call a towing service to pull
it out (see page ).
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If Your Car Gets Stuck
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Screw the towing hook into the
extension and tighten it securely
by hand.
4.
If Your Car Gets Stuck
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246
To avoid damage to your car, use the
towing hook f or straight, f lat ground
towing only. Do not tow at an angle.
The tow hook should not be used to tow
the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do not use
it as a tie down.

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If your car needs to be towed, call a
prof essional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment. The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. Because
the S2000 sits so low, the body could
come in contact with the ground and
be damaged.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
When you contact the towing agency,
inf orm them that you have an S2000
and that a f lat-bed is required.Wheel L if t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his method of
towing is unacceptable.
T his is the only way your
S2000 should be transported.
Emergency T owing
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µThe tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the f rame or suspension and
the cables lif t that end of the car of f
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.Sling-t ype Equipment
T his method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency T owing
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 250
................................
Specif ications . 252
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................
(U.S. Vehicles) . 254
.................................
Treadwear . 254
......................................
Traction . 254
.............................
Temperature . 255 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 256
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 257
.......................
Emissions Controls . 258
.....................
The Clean Air Act . 258
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................
System . 258
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System . 258
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 259
....................
PGM-FI System . 259
Ignition Timing Control
................................
System . 259
Secondary Air Injection ................................
System . 259
Three Way Catalytic
...........................
Converter . 259
....................
Replacement Parts . 259
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 260
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State Emission Testing . 261
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation 249

Your car has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The Vehicle Identif ication Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
car f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your car. The easiest place to find
the VIN is on a plate fastened to the
top of the dashboard. You can see it
by looking through the windshield
on the driver’s side. It is also on the
Certification label attached to the
driver’s doorjamb, and is stamped on
the engine compartment bulkhead.
The VIN is also provided in bar code
on the Certification label.
Identif ication Numbers
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The Engine Number is stamped on
the lef t f ront corner of the engine
block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label underneath the transmission.T echnical Inf ormation
Identif ication Numbers
251
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