steering wheel HONDA S2000 2007 2.G User Guide

Check the brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Be extra
cautious in your driving.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the lef t-f ront brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal f or
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes f rom
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much f aster than a
person can do it.The ABS also balances the f ront-to-
rear braking distribution according
to vehicle loading.
Let the ABS work f or you by always
keeping f irm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
ref erred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You will f eel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
may hear some noise. This is normal:
it is the ABS rapidly pumping the
brakes. On dry pavement, you will
need to press on the brake pedal
very hard before the ABS activates.
However, you may f eel the ABS
activate immediately if you are trying
to stop on snow or ice.
You should never pump the brake pedal.
Braking System Design
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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If this indicator comes on, the anti-
lock f unction of the braking system
has shut down. The brakes still work
like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.it only helps with steering
control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
ABS Indicator
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle; Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR

If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
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.Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the three holding clips.
Lock each clip in place by pushing
on the center. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker/Parking L ight Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance
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Wheels:
Tires:
See page for info rmation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
f or tire size and labeling
inf ormation.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels. TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s side wall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
anti-lock brake and the vehicle
stability assist systems to work
inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling. 204
206
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
167
Front:
17x7J
Rear: 17x81/2J
Front: 215/45R17 87W
Rear: 245/40R17 91W
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle 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.

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CONT INUED
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 159
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 173
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
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Emissions Control Systems . 207
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .209
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Temperature Gauge .53
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 18
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 105
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209............................
Time, Setting the .54
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Tire Chains .168
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 175
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Tire Labeling .206
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Tires .163
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Air Pressure .165
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Balancing .166
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Chains .168
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Checking Wear . 165, 166
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Compact Spare Tire . 174
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
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Inf lation .164
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Inspection .165
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Replacing .167
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Rotation, Do not .166
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Snow .168
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Specif ications .203
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Wear . 165, 166
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Tools, Tire Changing . 175
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .131
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Emergency Wrecker . 196
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 131
Side Turn Signal, Bulb
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Replacement .158
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Signaling Turns .57
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Snow Tires .168
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Sound System .88
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .165
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Specif ications .203
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Spark Plugs .202
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Specif ications .202
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Speed Control .106
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Speed Limiter .126
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 28
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Airbag Service .27
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Airbag System Components . 20
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .25
How Your Airbags .........................................
Work .22
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SRS Indicator . 25, 47
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Start Button .124
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Starting the Engine .124
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .124
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With a Dead Battery . 182 ..............
State Emissions Testing . 210
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 183
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 62
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Stereo Sound System .88
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Storing Your Vehicle .171
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Stuck Vehicle .196
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
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SRS Indicator . 25, 47
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System Components . 20
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Synthetic Oil .147
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