lock HONDA S2000 2005 2.G Workshop Manual

Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
4. 5.
6.
7.
Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires
148
REINFORCEMENTBLADE
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Raise the convertible top cover.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
inspections called f or in the 2 years/
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
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Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
155

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the rear dif f erential, so do
not mount the compact spare on the
rear. If either rear tire goes f lat,
remove the f ront tire on that same
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the f ront, then mount the f ront
tire on the rear.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Reverse. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have your passenger
get out of the vehicle while you
change the tire. Open the trunk. Lift up the tool
box lid, and take the jack, wheel
wrench, and extension out of the
tool box.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, which will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when this spare is
mounted on your vehicle. 3.
1.
2.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
159
TOOL BOX LID
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack. Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.

Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of the spare tire
shelf .
Remove the three clips holding
the spare tire cover by pulling the
rings straight back. Remove the
sparetirecover.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the center of the jacking
point tab is resting in the jack
notch.
4.
5.
6.7.
Changing a Flat T ire
160
SPARETIRECOVER
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
JACKING
POINT

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you press
the ENGINE START button.You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you press the ENGINE
START button, you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
areverydimordonotcomeonat
all, the battery is discharged. See on page . Press the ENGINE START button,
then release it. If the headlights do
not dim, check the condition of the
fuses.If thefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem. (See
on page .)
166 179
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
164

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,
bef ore checking the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature 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.
11.179
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
169
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.

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.
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 primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
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 use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, 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
work.
1.
2.
3.4.
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
175
BLOWN

The Transmission Number is on a
label underneath the transmission. The Engine Number is stamped on
the f ront right corner of the engine
block, below the valve cover.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
183
TRANSMISSION NUMBERENGINE NUMBER

CONT INUED
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Accessories .105
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 132
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
................
Air Conditioning System . 74
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Usage .76
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Air Pressure, Tires .150
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Alcohol in Gasoline .100
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Antif reeze .134
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .41, 119
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Operation .118
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
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Anti-thef t System .94
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Audio Panel .70
..................................
Audio System .78
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 17
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Automatic Speed Control . 95
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Back-up Light Replacement . 144Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 170
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Jump Starting .166
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Maintenance .154
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Specif ications .185
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Bef ore Driving .99
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holder .69
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Booster Seats .32
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Brakes .117
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 118
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
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Fluid .139
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Parking .67
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System Design .118
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System Indicator . 40,172
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Wear Indicators .118
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Braking System .117
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
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Brights, Headlights .48
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Bulb Replacement .140
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Back-up Lights .144
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Headlights .140
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 143............................
Specif ications .185
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Turn Signal Lights . 142,144
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Bulbs, Halogen .140
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Capacities Chart .184
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35
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Cargo, How to Carry .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .90
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CD Changer .90
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CD Changer Error Messages . 92
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CD Error Messages .91
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CD Player .88
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Certif ication Label .182
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Chains, Tires .153
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Changing a Flat Tire .159
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .132
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When to .125
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Charging System Indicator . 40,170
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 113
Index
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INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .166
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
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Defrosting the Windows . 77
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Dif f erential Fluid .138
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Dimensions .184
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Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
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Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
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Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Indicator .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
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Driving Guidelines .112
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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies .157
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Battery, Jump Starting . 166
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Brake System Indicator . 172
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Changing a Flat Tire . 159
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Charging System Indicator . 170
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Checking the Fuses . 174
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Closing the Convertible Top . 173
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Jump Starting .166
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
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Child Saf ety .23
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Booster Seats .32
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Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
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Larger Children .31
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Risk with Airbags .24
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Small Children .27
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Child Seats .28
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Cleaning Seat Belts .145
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Clock .45
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Clutch Fluid .139
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CO in the Exhaust .189
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
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Compact Spare Tire .158
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Consumer Inf ormation . 194
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Controls, Instruments and . 37
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Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
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Checking .104
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Proper Solution .134
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .189
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Cruise Control Indicator . 41
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cup Holder .69
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Customer Service Of f ice . 194
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