steering wheel HONDA S2000 2003 1.G Owner's Manual

this defeats the
purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS
work f or you by always keeping f irm,
steady pressure on the brake pedal
as you steer away from the hazard.
This is sometimes ref erred to as
You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal; it is the ABS rapidly
pumping the brakes.
Activation varies with the amount of
traction your tires have. On dry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforeyou
activate the ABS. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice. such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions. it
only helps with steering control
during braking. You should always
maintain a saf e f ollowing distance
f rom other vehicles.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a car without anti-lock.
Slow down and allow a greater
distance between cars under those
conditions.
‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You should never pump the
brake pedal;
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly, A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the car;
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.A car with ABS may require a
longer distance to stopImport ant Saf et y Reminders
The Braking System
Driving142

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Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Rain, f og, and snow conditions
require a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your car well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these
conditions. Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer to
react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills. 91
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving
Visibility
Driving T echnique
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The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the perform-
ance capabilities of the car while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comf ort, and long lif e.
Youshouldreplacethemwithradial
tires of the same size, load range,
speed rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your car can reduce
its braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the two rear tires as a
pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously af f ect your car’s handling.
You should caref ully inspect your
car’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) (see page ).
189Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance193
Installing improper tires on your
car can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.

If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Install the new bulb in the socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the three holding clips.
Lock each clip in place by pushing
on the center.
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2.
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4.
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7.
8.
9.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
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Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
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CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
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Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
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Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
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Body Repair .215
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Brakes .140
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
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Bulb Replacement .198
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Back-up Lights .202
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Brake Lights .202
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Headlights .198
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License Plate Lights . 204
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Side Marker Lights . 200
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Specif ications .251
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
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Installation .126
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Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
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Maintenance .186
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Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
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Operation .141
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
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Anti-thef t System .114
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Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
Index
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A
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Recovery Vehicle, Emergency.......................................
Towing .245
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Reminder Lights .45
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Remote Transmitter .63
Replacement Inf ormation ................................
Air Cleaner .176
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Engine Coolant .167
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Engine Oil and Filter . 163
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Fuses .239
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Light Bulbs .198
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Schedule .150
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Spark Plugs .178
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Tires .193
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Wiper Blades .184
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .34
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Restraint, Child .19
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Rotation, Tire .192
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 266
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
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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 .212
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .33
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Maintenance .34
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 46
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System Components . 33
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the .69
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Serial Number .248
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Service Intervals .150
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Service Manual .267
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Service Station Procedures . 121
Shif ting The 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .200
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Signaling Turns .55
6-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 172
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Shif ting the .137
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Snow Tires .195
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 208
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Sound System .94 Spare Tire
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Inf lating .218
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Specif ications .251
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 178
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Specif ications Charts . 250
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Speed Control .115
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Speedometer .49
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .34
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .38
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How Your Airbags Work . 36
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SRS Components .36
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SRS Service .39
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SRS Indicator Light . 38,47
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Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .136
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With a Dead Battery . 226
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State Emissions Testing . 260
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 229
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 60
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Stereo Sound System .94
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