airbag HONDA S2000 2002 1.G Owner's Manual

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Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Your Honda has automatic seat belt
tensioners f or added protection
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision.
If your airbags inf late, the tensioners
immediately tighten the f ront seat
belts to help hold the occupants in
place. The belts will remain tight
until you unbuckle them in the
normal way. If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors f or damage and replace
them if needed.
For inf ormation on how to clean your
seat belts, see page . Automatic seat belt tensioners
that tighten the front seat belts
during a moderate to severe
f rontal collision.
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 ON
(II).
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Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
SRS Components
A utomatic Seat Belt T ensioners
35

If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect rapid deceleration and
signal the control unit to instantly
inflate the airbags and activate the
automatic seat belt tensioners.During a crash, your seat belt helps
restrain your lower body and torso,
while the tensioner tightens and
locks the seat belt to help keep you
in place. Your airbag provides a
cushion to help restrain and protect
your head and chest.
Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inf late at the same time. However, it
is possible f or only one airbag to
inf late.
This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
suf f icient protection, and the
supplemental protection of f ered by
the airbag would be minimal.
An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
37
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety How Your Airbags Work
36

Thepurposeof theSRS
light is to alert you to a
potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
is working properly.
If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled
that came with your
owner’s manual.
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
f or a copy of the booklet titled
Af ter inf lating, the airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so f ast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps.
SRS: What You Need to Know
About Airbags
SRS:
What You Need to Know About Airbags
.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
37

Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision.
Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring f or any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your SRS.
Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-f ree, and
there are no parts you can saf ely
service. However, you must have
your car serviced if :
The
airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
control unit must be replaced. Do
not try to remove or replace the
airbags yourself .
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them.
If the light comes on or f lashes on
andoff whileyoudrive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not deploy when you need them.
See your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf etyAdditional Saf ety Precautions
SRS Service
Your airbags ever inf late.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s yout o a problem.
38 Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not
inflate when needed.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.

When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation.Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
Bef ore installing any accessory:
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has genuine Honda
accessories that allow you to
personalize your car. These
accessories have been designed and
approved f or your car, and are
covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.)
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
128 Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

In addition, any modif ications that
decrease ground clearance increase
the chance of undercarriage parts
striking a curb, speed bump, or other
raised object, which could cause
your airbags to deploy.
Do not modif y your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modif ications could make the
system inef f ective.
Do not remove any original
equipment or modif y your car in any
way that would alter its design or
operation. This could make your car
unsaf e and illegal to drive.
For example, do not make any
modif ications that would change the
ride height of your car, or install
wheels and tires with a dif f erent
overall diameter.
Such modif ications can adversely
af f ect handling, and interf ere with
the operation of the car’s anti-lock
brakes and other systems. Do not attach or place objects on the
airbag covers. Any object attached to
or placed on the covers marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG,’’ in the center of the
steering wheel and on top of the
dashboard, could interf ere with the
proper operation of the airbags. Or,
if the airbags inf late, the objects
could be propelled inside the car and
hurt someone.
Modif ications
Additional Saf ety Precaution
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving129

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Accessories.................................
Installation . 128
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Accessory Power Socket . 80
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 59
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Additives, Engine Oil . 164
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 178
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Air Conditioning . 84
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Maintenance . 188
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Usage . 84
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 86
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Air Pressure, Tires . 191
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Alarm, Anti-theft . 116
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 256
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 212
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Antif reeze . 167
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 45, 145
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Operation . 143
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 58
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Anti-thef t System . 116
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Appearance Care . 209
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Audio Panel . 80 ..................................
Audio System . 92
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Automatic Car Washes . 210
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Automatic Speed Control . 55
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 204
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 44, 235
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Jump Starting . 228
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Maintenance . 183
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Specif ications . 253
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Bef ore Driving . 121
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Body Repair . 217
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Brakes . 142
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement . 204
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Fluid . 176
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Parking . 79
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System Indicator . 44
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 142
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Braking System . 142 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 52
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Brights, Headlights . 51
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Bulb Replacement . 200
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Back-up Lights . 204
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Brake Lights . 204
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Headlights . 200
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License Plate Lights . 206
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Side Marker Lights . 202
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Specif ications . 253
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Turn Signal Lights . 202
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Bulbs, Halogen . 200
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Capacities Chart . 252
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 39
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Cargo, Carrying . 130
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 106
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Certif ication Label . 250
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Chains . 197
Index
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Recovery Vehicle, Emergency.......................................
Towing . 247
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Reminder Lights . 43
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Remote Transmitter . 61
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner . 178
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Engine Coolant . 169
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Engine Oil and Filter . 165
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Fuses . 241
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Light Bulbs . 200
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Schedule . 152
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Spark Plugs . 180
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Tires . 195
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Wiper Blades . 186
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 34
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Restraint, Child . 19
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Rotation, Tire . 194
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 268
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 40
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Saf ety Messages . ii ...........................................
Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 33
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Cleaning . 214
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 33
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Maintenance . 34
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 44
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System Components . 33
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the . 67
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Serial Number . 250
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Service Intervals . 152
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Service Manual . 269
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Service Station Procedures . 123
Shif ting
The 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 139
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in . 202
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Signaling Turns . 53
6-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 174
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Shif ting the . 139
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Snow Tires . 197
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 210
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Sound System . 92 Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 220
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Specif ications . 253
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 180
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Specif ications Charts . 252
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Speed Control . 55
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Speedometer . 47
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 35
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Additional Safety Precautions . 38
How the Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners Work . 37
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 37
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How Your Airbags Work . 35
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SRS Components . 35
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SRS Service . 38
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SRS Indicator Light . 37, 45
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Starting the Engine . 137
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 138
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With a Dead Battery . 228
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State Emissions Testing . 261
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 231
Steering Wheel
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 58
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Stereo Sound System . 92
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