2008 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so y o uc a nr e f e rt oi ta ta n yt i m e . Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on the information display helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Congratulations on your selection of the 2008 Honda S2000. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced sports cars in the world. Introduction i ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̓ɿ̌̓ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̎ɹ 2008 S2000

California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential. Event Data Recorders This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner. Introduction WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. ii ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̓ɿ̍̍ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̏ɹ 2008 S2000

ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully. how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle. Instructions Safety Section Safety Headings Safety Messages Safety Labels AF e wW o r d sA b o u tS afety DANGER WARNING CAUTION iii You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̓ɿ̎̎ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̐ɹ 2008 S2000

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) 1 00X31-S2A-6800

A convenient reference to the sections in this manual. A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle. Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the controls on the dashboard and steering column. How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience features. What gasoline to use, how to break- in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park. How to order manuals and other technical literature. A summary of the information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. The maintenance minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service. There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them. ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them. A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to your warranty manual for detailed information. Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle’s seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints. Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Driver and Passenger Safety Instruments and Controls Features Before Driving Driving Maintenance Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Index Service Information Summary Technical Information Taking Care of the Unexpected Overview of Contents 2 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̓ɿ̑̍ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̓ɹ 2008 S2000

ˎ ˎ ˎ If equipped: Your Vehicle at a Glance Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.46) POWER DOOR LOCK (P.26) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 20) (P.9, 20) AUDIO SYSTEM ROOF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS (P.53) (P.65) (P.70) (P.87) (P.73) (P.61) (P.60) (P.147) (P.104) U.S. S2000 model is shown. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̓ɿ̑̔ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̔ɹ 2008 S2000

ˎ ˎ ˎ ˎ ˎ To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. If equipped 1: 2: Your Vehicle at a Glance 4 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 HORN HEATING/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 2 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̌̑ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̌̕ɹ 2008 S2000

ʵ .........Important Safety Precautions . 6 .......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7 .......................................Seat Belts . 8 ...........................................Airbags . 9 .........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10 .....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10 ......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10 ............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11 4. Fasten and Position the .............................Seat Belts . 12 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................Position . 13 .....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 15 Additional Information About .......................Your Seat Belts . 16 ..Seat Belt System Components . 16 ......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17 Automatic Seat Belt ...............................Tensioners . 18 ...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 18 Additional Information About Your .....................................Airbags . 20 ......Airbag System Components . 20 ...........How Your Airbags Work . 22 ..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25 How the Passenger Airbag Off ......................Indicator Works . 26 .............................Airbag Service . 27 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 28 Protecting Children General ................................Guidelines . 29 All Children Must Be ...............................Restrained . 29 Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child ..........................Passengers . 30 The Passenger’s Airbag .........Can Pose Serious Risks . 30 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 32 .............Protecting Small Children . 33 .....................Selecting a Child Seat . 34 ....................Installing a Child Seat . 34 ...........Protecting Larger Children . 37 ...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 37 ..................Using a Booster Seat . 38 When Can a Larger Child Ride ........................in This Vehicle . 39 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 40 .............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41 ...................................Safety Labels . 42 This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passenger. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain children in your vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety Driver and Passenger Safety 5 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̌̕ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̌ɹ 2008 S2000

ʵ You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. T h er ecommendation so nt h i sp a g e are the ones we consider to be the most important. A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ). Since all children are safest in the back seat of a vehicle, and your vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger. Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ). If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual (see pages ). While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. 12 29 40 161 Important Safety Precautions Always Wear Your Seat Belt Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers Control Your Speed Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Don’t Drink and Drive Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle. 6 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̎̌ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̍ɹ 2008 S2000

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passenger can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and . In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you c a nt a k ea na ctiv er o l ei np rotecting yourself and your passenger. Your Vehicle’s Safety Features always wear your seat belts Driver and Passenger Safety 7 (8) (1) (9) (3) (4) (7) (6) (2) (5) (2) (8) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Seat Belt Tensioners (8) Front Airbags (9) Door Locks ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̎̓ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̎ɹ 2008 S2000

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in both seating positions. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash .B u ti nm o s tc ases ,s e a tb elts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Seat belts have proven to be the singl em o s te ffectiv es afet yd evice for adults and larger children. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against a passenger. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts What you should do: 8 Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̏̔ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̏ɹ 2008 S2000

Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how your airbags work). The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move the seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 22 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts. What you should do: Airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. Driver and Passenger Safety 9 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̐̒ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̐ɹ 2008 S2000

ʵ Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page for how to lock the doors, and page for how the door- open indicator works. If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, an adult passenger or teenage child large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect a child in a forward-facing child seat or a larger child passenger. Your vehicle has door and trunk open indicators on the instrument panel to indicate when either door or the trunk is not tightly closed. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. 40 47 29 65 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the SeatsIntroduction Close and Lock the Doors1. 2. 10 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̔ɿ̑̒ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̑ɹ 2008 S2000

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. A passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page for how to adjust the seats. 69 CONTINUED Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs3. Driver and Passenger Safety 11 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̌̐ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̒ɹ 2008 S2000

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. See page for how to adjust the seat-backs. 69 Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts 4. 12 Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̍̍ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̓ɹ 2008 S2000

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 feet 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. See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. 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. If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. If necessary, pull up on the shoulder 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 forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. 16 CONTINUED Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 5. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̍̕ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̔ɹ 2008 S2000

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women 14 Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̎̒ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̍̕ɹ 2008 S2000

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of t h eb e l ta n di ncreas et h ec hanc eo f serious injury in a crash. If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt. Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers. Protecting Adults and Teens Driver and Passenger Safety 15 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̏̎ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̌ɹ 2008 S2000

Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating positions. The seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to monitor whether the seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the passenger’s seat (see page ). The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. This system monitors the seat belts. If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position before your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash. If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on. If a passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. I fe ithe rt h ed rive ro rp assenge rd o e s not fasten their seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. When no one is sitting in the passenger’s seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not come on and the beeper should not sound. If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver’s seat belt is latched and there is no passenger and no items on the passenger’s seat, something may be interfering with the monitoring system. Look for and remove: If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. Any objects hanging on the seat. Any items under the passenger’s seat. 24 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components 16 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̐̎ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̍ɹ 2008 S2000

The lap and shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt). To unlock the belt, press the red PRES Sb utto no nt h eb uckle .Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door. Both seat belts have an emergency retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a forward-facing child seat (see page ). If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the lockable retractor will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed. 12 34 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt Driver and Passenger Safety 17 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̐̕ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̎ɹ 2008 S2000

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. For added protection, the seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belt st oh e l ph o l dt h ed rive ra n da passenger in place. Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning it may correct the problem (see page ). Any belt that is not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts. See your booklet for details. The tensioners are designed to activate in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy. However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled. 184 Honda Warranty Information Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 18 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̎̕ɿ̑̔ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̏ɹ 2008 S2000

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Driver and Passenger Safety 19 Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̌̎ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̐ɹ 2008 S2000

Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components 20 (1) (2) (3) (7) (8) (6) (4) (5) (4) (6) (9) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (6) Passenger’s Weight Sensors (7) Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̌̓ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̑ɹ 2008 S2000

Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash. Your airbag system includes: An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s airbag has been turned off (see page ). A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ). Weight sensors that monitor the weight on the passenger’s seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child), the passenger’s airbag will be turned off (see page ). Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ (see page ). A driver’s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the airbag. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force (see page ). Sensors that can detect whether the driver’s seat belt and the passenger’s seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page ). Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact. Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ). 26 24 25 18 24 16 22 Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 21 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̍̒ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̒ɹ 2008 S2000

The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in their laps. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin, or threshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and passenger’s airbags, at the time and with the force needed. Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if there is no passenger in the passenger’s seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger’s airbag off (see page ). During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. 24 Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Airbags Work 22 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̎̑ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̓ɹ 2008 S2000

In a crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection. In a crash, one stage will ignite first, then the second stage will ignite a split second later. This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force. After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems m a ye xperienc es o m et emporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. This means they have two inflation stages that can be ignited sequentially or simultaneously, depending on crash severity. Your front airbags are also dual- threshold airbags. Airbags with this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on whether sensors detect the occupant is wearing a seat belt or not. If the occupant’s belt is , the airbag will deploy at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would need extra protection. If the occupant’s belt is , the airbag will inflate at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. Dual-Threshold AirbagsDual-Stage Airbags more severe less severe not latched latched Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 23 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̏̏ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̔ɹ 2008 S2000

If there is a problem with the sensor, the SRS indicator will come on, and the airbag will inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver’s seating position. Your airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in the passenger’s seat. For both advanced airbags to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly. Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats, cover the sensors, or put any objects or metal items under the seats. The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the seat. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force, regardless of the severity of the impact. Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can also cause the airbag to be turned off. The passenger’s advanced airbag system has weight sensors under the seat. Although Honda does not encourage carrying a child in the passenger’s seat, if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn the passenger’s airbag off. Advanced Airbags Additional Information About Your Airbags 24 DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION SENSOR PASSENGER’S SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̐̎ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̎̕ɹ 2008 S2000

CONTINUED When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly. 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 SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. When the airbag is turned off, a ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on (see page ). If the indicator stays on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on or flashe so na n do f fw h i l ey o ud rive . If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the seat, the airbag will be off. However, the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on. To ensure that the passenger’s advanced airbag system will work properly, The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners. 26 Additional Information About Your Airbags do not do anything that would increase or decrease the weight on the passenger’s seat, such as hanging heavy objects on the seat. How the SRS Indicator Works Driver and Passenger Safety 25 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̑̍ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̏̌ɹ 2008 S2000

If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them. Be aware that objects placed on the passenger’s seat can cause the indicator to come on. If no weight is detected in the passenger’s seat, the airbag will be automatically shut off. However, the indicator will not come on. This indicator alerts you that the passenger’s airbag has been shut off because weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child) on the passenger’s seat. It does there is a problem with the airbag. How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works Additional Information About Your Airbags not mean 26 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR U. S. CanadaIgnoring 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. ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̌ɿ̑̕ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̏̍ɹ 2008 S2000

The passenger airbag off indicator m a yc o m eo na n do f fr epeatedl yi f the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold. If the indicator comes on with no passenger and no objects on the passenger seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Look for and remove: Any items under the passenger’s seat. Any objects hanging on the seat. Any object(s) touching the rear of the seat-back. If no obstructions are found, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. Do not try to remove or replace a n ya irba gb yy ourself .T h i sm u s t be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced. Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if:If an adult or teenage passenger is riding in front, move the seat as far to the rear as possible, and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly. An airbag ever inflates. Airbag Service Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 27 ̌̓ʗ̌̓ʗ̎̑ɹ̍̓ɿ̏̍ɿ̌̔ɹ̨̖̏̍̎̒̔̌ɹ̌̌̏̎ɹ 2008 S2000

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