HONDA S2000 2004 2.G Owners Manual

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
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Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
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Canada U.S.

If the electric motor will not close
the convertible top, do the f ollowing.Check the f use f or the convertible
top motor (see page ). If the
f use is blown, replace it with one
of thesameorlowerrating.
Try closing the convertible top. If
the new f use blows immediately or
the convertible top still does not
operate, you can close it manually. Locate the electrical connector f or
the convertible top motor.
It is under the lower corner of the
dashboard on the passenger’s side.
Disconnect the connector by
pushing the tab and pulling the
connector down.Holding each corner of the
convertible top, raise the top and
push it f orward as f ar as it will go.
Follow steps 4 through 6 of the
closing procedure on page .
3.
1.
2.
4.
5.
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Closing the Convertible Top
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CONNECTOR

The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.There are two under-hood f use
boxes in the engine compartment.
The primary under-hood f use box is
onthepassenger’ssidenexttothe
battery. To open it, push the two tabs
as shown.
The auxiliary f use box is on the
driver’s side, near the brake f luid
reservoir. To open it, push the tab on
each side, and remove the lid.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and ,or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f uses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the
f uses bef ore deciding that a blown
f use is the cause. Replace any blown
f uses, and check if the device works.
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Fuses
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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INTERIOR
UNDERHOOD
(AUXILIARY)
UNDERHOOD
(PRIMARY)

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screws with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
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 vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘Code’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page ).
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
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Fuses
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NOTICE:
BLOWN
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
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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No. Amps.No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 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 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
2710 A
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 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, Backup
Lights
Ignition Coil
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS
: Canadian Model
Fuse Locations
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No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 40 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
20 A 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
2520 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
100 A 40 A 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
1
2
3
4
5 20 A
70 A
60 A Rear Window Defogger
Not used
Not used
EPS
Air Pump Lighting 1 Relay
Lighting 2 Relay
Horn Relay
Power Window Motor
Right Roof Motor
Not used
Backup ACC
Lef t Roof Motor
Heater Motor
Condenser Fan
Not used
Condenser Fan Relay
Cooling Fan Relay
Fuse Locations
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(AUXILIARY FUSE BOX)
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
(PRIMARY FUSE BOX)

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page ).For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.
To use the towing hook:Remove the cover f rom the
bumper. 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.
1. 2.
3.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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Screw the towing hook into the
extension and tighten it securely
by hand.
4.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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NOTICE:
To avoid damage to your
vehicle, 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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µ The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and
lif ts 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 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 vehicle
of f the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-
pension and body can be seriously
damaged.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle with just a
rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
There are three popular types of
prof essional towing equipment.
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.
Emergency T owing
Wheel L if t Equipment Sling-t ype Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
This
method of towing is unacceptable. T his method of towing
is unacceptable.
T his is the only way your
S2000 should be transported.
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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 . 178
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Specif ications .180
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .182
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Treadwear .182
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Traction .182
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Temperature .183
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Tire Labeling .184 .......................
Emissions Controls .185
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The Clean Air Act .185
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .185
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .185
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 186
....................
PGM-FI System .186
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .186
Secondary Air Injection ................................
System .186
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .186
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Replacement Parts . 186
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .186
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 187
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State Emissions Testing . 188
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation177