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2005 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
........................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
........................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
.................................... 5
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ 37
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 73
Heating and Cooling, audio, steering wheel and cruise control
Before Driving........................................................................\
........................................................... 99
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... . 111
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance........................................................................\
............................................................. 121
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.............................. 157
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................ . 181
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 193
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.............................. 197
How to order.
Index........................................................................\
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..... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.
Main controls
Owner's Identification Form

Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both f eet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased. After occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
See page f or additional
inf ormation about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again
to remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
This spreads the f orces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash. 16
CONT INUED
Protecting A dults and Teens
Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
5.
No one should sit in a seat wit h an
inoperat ive seat belt .
Never place t he shoulder port ion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.

The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
If the indicator 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 indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), this indicator will come on
brief ly then go out. This tells you the
system is working properly.
If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoff whileyoudrive. If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
Your airbag system is virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced, along with the control
unit and seat belt tensioner. Do
not try to remove or replace any
airbag by yourself.
This must be done by your dealer
or a knowledgeable body shop.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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How the SRS Indicator Works
A irbag Service
An airbag ever inf lates.
T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
21
Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passenger to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II) and goes of f af ter the engine
starts. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the
Electric Power Steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine, and watch the EPS indicator.
If it does not go of f , or comes back
on again while driving, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPSisturnedoff,makingthevehicle
harder to steer.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
you push the START button. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem with the ABS. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
at a dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Door-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
When you f inish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the or button. Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe or button.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
To set the clock:
When you f inish all the
adjustments, press the CLOCK
button again.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.1.
2.
3.
4.
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Gauges
Clock
Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge
Inst rument s and Cont rols
45
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use, and how to check
the levels of important f luids. You
also need to know how to properly
store luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................
Break-in Period .100
.................
Fuel Recommendation . 100
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Service Station Procedures . 101
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Ref ueling .101
OpeningandClosingthe .......................................
Hood .102
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Oil Check .103
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Engine Coolant Check . 104
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Fuel Economy .104
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 105
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Carrying Cargo .107
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
99

Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (black
handle).
Insert it all the way back in its hole. Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
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2. 131
Service Station Procedures
A dding Engine Oil
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
103
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
on page
.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle. 134
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For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
104
RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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2.
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4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Preparing to Drive
Driving
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