oil pressure HONDA S2000 2007 2.G Owners Manual

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
45
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW
FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN
SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATORMALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
CRUISE
CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
(P.47)(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.50)
(P.48) (P.49)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.48) (P.46, 188)
(P.46, 186)
(P.46,
186) (P.47,
187)
(P.49)
(P.51,
135)
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.53)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
This indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beep er stops, the indicator stops
fl ashing but remains on.
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If
either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
If
your passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator comes
on about 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
If it stays on after you have fully
released 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 information, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
passenger have not f astened your
seat belts.
2. 1.
16
186
186 188
Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
46
U.S. Canada

Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Install the engine oil f ill cap. Start
the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
2.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
Changing the Oil and Filter
148
WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .174
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .175
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 180
................................
Jump Starting .182
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 183
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
..........
Charging System Indicator . 186
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
...............
Brake System Indicator . 188
.......
Closing the Convertible Top . 189
..............................................
Fuses .190
..........
Checking and Replacing . 191
..............................
Fuse Locations .194
......................
Emergency Towing .196
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 196
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
173

Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipsti ck (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.113
146
196
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
186
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
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Accessories .115
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .62
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 78
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 146
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
................
Air Conditioning System . 84
............................................
Usage .86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .165
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .110
AM/FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .91
......................................
Antif reeze .149
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 45, 129
...................................
Operation .128
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 62
............................
Anti-thef t System .61
......................................
Audio Panel .79
..................................
Audio System .88
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 106 ........
Back-up Light Replacement . 159
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 46, 186
............................
Jump Starting .182
..............................
Maintenance .169
............................
Specif ications .203
..............................
Bef ore Driving .109
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .78
..................................
Booster Seats .38
............................................
Brakes .127
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 128
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid .154
.........................................
Parking .76
..........................
System Design .128
.................
System Indicator . 46, 188
........................
Wear Indicators .128
.............................
Braking System .127
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 58
........................
Brights, Headlights .57 .........................
Bulb Replacement .155
..........................
Back-up Lights .159
.................................
Headlights .155
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 158
............................
Specif ications .203
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 157
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .155
............................
Capacities Chart .202
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .117
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .101
...................................
CD Changer .100
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 103
.........
CD Player Error Messages . 102
.........................................
CD Player .98
........................
Certif ication Label .200
.................................
Chains, Tires .168
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .175
Index
B
A
C
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Changing a Flat Tire . 175
.....
Charging System Indicator . 186
..................
Checking the Fuses . 191
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 189
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
............................
Jump Starting .182
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
..................
Overheated Engine . 183
.......................................
Towing .196
...........................
Emergency Brake .76
......................
Emergency Flashers .58
......................
Emergency Towing .196
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
.......................
Emissions Controls .207
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 149
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 53
.........................
If It Won’t Start .180
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .136
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 146
...............................
Overheating .183 ............................
Specif ications .202
............................
Speed Limiter .126
...............................
Start Button .124
.......................................
Starting .124
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .110
...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 207
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
.....................................
Fan, Interior .85
...........................................
Features .83
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .161
...............................................
Oil .147
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 175
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .154
.........................................
Clutch .154
..............
Manual Transmission . 152
..................
Windshield Washer . 151
..........................
Four-way Flashers .58 .................................................
Fuel .110
......................
Fill Door and Cap .111
...........................................
Gauge .52
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
................
Octane Requirement . 110
...............................
Oxygenated .110
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .111
...............................
Fuel Economy .114
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 111
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .191
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
.........................................
Gasoline .110
...........................................
Gauge .52
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
................
Octane Requirement . 110
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .111
.............................................
Gauges .51
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 53
...............................................
Fuel .52
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 126
Index
F
G
INDEX
III

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................
(G VWR) . 118, 202
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 155
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .155
............
Daytime Running Lights . 57
..................
High Beam Indicator . 49
...........................
Reminder Tone .57
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 155
...................................
Turning on .57
.........
Heating and Cooling System . 85
............................
High Beam Lever .57
.......................
Hood, Opening the .112
..................................................
Horn .55
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .154
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .60 ...........................................
Switch .62
............
Timing Control System . 208
........................
Immobilizer System .61
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 46, 188
................
Charging System . 46, 186
.............................
Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .48
...................................
High Beam .49
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
......................................
Low Fuel .49
................
Low Oil Pressure . 46, 186
...............
Maintenance Required . 50
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
.......................................
Seat Belt .46
...............................................
SRS .47
..................................
Trunk-open .47 Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 164
........
Recommended Pressures . 165
...................................
Inside Mirror .75
.............................
Inspection, Tire .165
....................
Installing a Child Seat .34
............................
Instrument Panel .45
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
.................................
Interior Lights .80
........................................
Introduction .i
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle . 176
.......................................
Jack, Tire .175
................................
Jump Starting .182
..................................................
Keys .60
Index
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IV

CONT INUED
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Maintenance .133
........................................
Minder .135
.........................
Minder Indicator .50 Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .141
........................................
Record .143
..........................................
Saf ety .134
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 187
...................
Manual Transmission . 125
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 152
...............................
Meters, Gauges .51
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 110
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .75
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 110
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .126
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 200..............
Panel Brightness Control . 58
...........................................
Parking .127
.................................
Parking Brake .76
Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................
Indicator .188
.................................
Parking Lights .57
.............................
PGM-FI System .208
.......................
Label, Certif ication .200
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 57
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12, 17
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .155
..................................
Turn Signal .57
....................................
Load Limits .118
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 62
............................
Fuel Fill Door .111
.................................
Power Door .63
...........................................
Trunk .63
........................
Low Coolant Level .114
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 202
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................
Odometer .51
...............................
Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .147 ......................
Change, When to .135
......................
Checking Engine .113
..............
Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .147
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .207
.........................
Opening the Trunk .63
..............................
Outside Mirrors .75
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 53
....................
Overheating, Engine .183
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 141
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .110
Index
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CONT INUED
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 159
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 173
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 207
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .209
.......................
Temperature Gauge .53
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 18
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 105
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209............................
Time, Setting the .54
....................................
Tire Chains .168
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 175
.................................
Tire Labeling .206
...............................................
Tires .163
..............................
Air Pressure .165
...................................
Balancing .166
........................................
Chains .168
.................
Checking Wear . 165, 166
.................
Compact Spare Tire . 174
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
......................................
Inf lation .164
..................................
Inspection .165
...................................
Replacing .167
........................
Rotation, Do not .166
...........................................
Snow .168
............................
Specif ications .203
...................................
Wear . 165, 166
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 175
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .131
................
Emergency Wrecker . 196
..................
Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 131
Side Turn Signal, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .158
...............................
Signaling Turns .57
.....................................
Snow Tires .168
..................................
Sound System .88
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .165
............................
Specif ications .203
....................................
Spark Plugs .202
................................
Specif ications .202
................................
Speed Control .106
................................
Speed Limiter .126
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 20
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 28
.............................
Airbag Service .27
......
Airbag System Components . 20
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .25
How Your Airbags .........................................
Work .22
.............................
SRS Indicator . 25, 47
...................................
Start Button .124
.......................
Starting the Engine .124
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .124
................
With a Dead Battery . 182 ..............
State Emissions Testing . 210
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 183
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 62
.....................
Stereo Sound System .88
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .171
................................
Stuck Vehicle .196
Supplemental Restraint System ..................................
Servicing .27
.........................
SRS Indicator . 25, 47
...................
System Components . 20
..................................
Synthetic Oil .147
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