cruise control HONDA S2000 2008 2.G Owners Manual

2008 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard and steering column) .................................... 43
Features (heating and cooling ,audio,steering wheel, and cruise control) ...................................................... 95
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...................................................................... 127
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 143
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 159
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ..................................... 199
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 231
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 247
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 251
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ENGINE START BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
HORNHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.59)
(P.122)
(P.146)
(P.130) (P.124) (P.124) (P.58)
(P.96,100)
(P.153)
(P.56) (P.60)1 2
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
POWER DOOR
LOCK
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.130)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.87)
(P.147) (P.73)
U.S. S2000 model is shown. (P.90)(P.61) (P.60)
(P.88)
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.96,100)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) (P.47)
(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.49)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
INDICATORS
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.50)
INFORMATION DISPLAY
HIGH BEAM INDICATORTPMS INDICATOR
(P.48) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.49)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.48)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.51)
(P.51)
(P.52)
PEAK POWER INDICATOR (P.53,161)
(P.55)
(P.46,220) (P.46,218)
(P.46,218) (P.47,219)
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See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
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.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when you push the
START button. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
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 brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your airbags.
This indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
passenger’s seat weight sensors. For
more information, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.122)
(P.146)
(P.130) (P.124) (P.124)(P.58) (P.96,100)
(P.153)
(P.60)
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Vents, Heating, and A/C .96
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Vents and Heating .100
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .104
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AM/FM Radio Reception .107
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .109
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Playing a CD .114
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CD Changer .116
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Protecting Your CDs .117
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CD Player Error Messages .120
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CD Changer Error Messages .121
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Remote Audio Controls .122
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Radio Thef t Protection .123
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Cruise Control .124
Features
Features
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Push in the CRUISE button. The
indicator over the button comes on.
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Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
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CANCEL BUTTON
SET/decel
RESUME/accel
CRUISE BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, and press the SET/decel
button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
Cruise control may not hold the
set speed when you are going up
and down hills. If your speed
increases going down a hill, use
the brakes to slow down. This will
cancelthecruisecontrol.To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
indicator on the instrument panel
will come back on.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
CONT INUED
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
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Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your f oot on the brake or
clutch pedal causes the cruise
control to cancel.You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), then press and release
the RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as bef ore.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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