Honda S2000 (2008 year). Instruction — part 3
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If the airbag inflates, it
can hit the back of the child seat
with enough force to kill or very
seriously injure an infant.
If a larger child must ride in
this vehicle, see page
for
important guidelines on how to
decide when a child is ready to ride
in the passenger’s seat and how to
properly protect the child.
Airbags have been designed to help
protect adults in a moderate to
severe frontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s airbag is quite large,
and it can inflate with enough force
to cause very serious injuries.
Even though your vehicle has an
advanced airbag system that
automatically turns the passenger’s
airbag off (see page
), please
follow these guidelines:
If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to kill or very
seriously injure a small child.
According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in a
back seat. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and
Transport Canada recommend that
all children aged 12 and under be
properly restrained in a back seat.
Some states have laws restricting
where children may ride.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we strongly recommend
that you do not carry any child who
is not large enough or mature
enough to ride in front (see page
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Recommended f or Child
Passengers
The Passenger’s Airbag Can Pose
Serious Risks
Small Children
Never put a rear-f acing child seat in
this vehicle.
Inf ants
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inf lating passenger’s
airbag.
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the passenger’s seat can be
hazardous.
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To remind you of the passenger’s
airbag hazards, your vehicle has
warning labels on the dashboard
(U.S. models) and on the driver’s and
passenger’s visors. Please read and
follow the instructions on these
labels.
U.S. Models
Canadian Models
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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the trunk, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
For example, a small child left in a
vehicle on a hot day can die from
heatstroke. A child left alone with
the key in the ignition switch can
accidentally set the vehicle in
motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener and decide if your children
should be shown how to use this
feature (see page
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During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If you are not wearing a seat
belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard. If you
are wearing a seat belt, the child
can be torn from your arms and be
seriously hurt or killed.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
Lock both doors and the trunk
when your vehicle is not in use.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Never hold a small child on your
lap.
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Because an inflating airbag can
seriously injure or kill small children,
we recommend that you do not carry
a small child as a passenger in this
vehicle.
If you decide to transport a small
child in this vehicle, be sure to move
the passenger seat as far to the rear
as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the
following pages.
Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat until the child
reaches the weight or height limit
for the seat.
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the passenger’s seat
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-
facing child seat in the
passenger’s seat, move the
vehicle seat as far back as
possible and properly restrain
the child.
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To provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
Before purchasing a child seat, or
using a previously purchased one, we
recommend that you test the seat to
make sure it fits properly in the
passenger’s seat.
After selecting a proper child seat,
there are three main steps in
installing a child seat:
All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child
whose seat is not properly secured
to the vehicle can be endangered
in a crash.
After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
A child seat secured with a seat
belt should be installed as firmly
as possible. However, it does not
need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-
to-side movement can be expected
and should not reduce the child
seat’s effectiveness.
If the child seat is not secure, use
a different style of child seat that
can be firmly secured.
Make sure the child is properly
strapped in the child seat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
The following pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a forward-facing child seat.
Selecting a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat
The child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard 213.
The child seat should be of the
proper type and size to f it the child.
The child seat should f it the
passenger’s seat.
Properly secure the child seat to
the vehicle.
Make sure the child seat is f irmly
secured.
Secure the child in the child seat.
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With the child seat in position,
route the belt through the child
seat according to the seat maker’s
instructions, then insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
In this vehicle, a forward-facing child
seat must be secured to the vehicle
with the lap part of the lap/shoulder
belt. In addition, the lockable
retractor must be activated to secure
a child seat.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position. Moving the seat as
far back as possible reduces the
chance of a child being injured or
killed if the passenger’s airbag
inflates.
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To remove slack, it may help to
put weight on the child seat, or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.
After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
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To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit on a booster seat and
wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we recommend that you
do not carry a larger child, age 12 or
under, as a passenger.
However, the following pages
provide guidelines to help you decide
when a given child may ride in this
vehicle, and how to properly protect
the child.
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Allowing a larger child age 12 or
under to ride in the vehicle can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the
vehicle, adjust the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, use a
booster seat if needed, and
have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly.
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat.
A child who has outgrown a forward-
facing child seat should use a
booster seat until the lap/shoulder
belt fits them properly without the
booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets federal
safety standards and that you follow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster seat
rides in this vehicle, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child is
wearing the seat belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
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If you decide that a child can safely
ride in this vehicle, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see page
). If the seat
belt does not fit properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster,
the child should not sit in this vehicle.
To safely ride in this vehicle, a child
must be able to follow the rules,
including sitting properly, and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout ride.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s airbag inflates in a
moderate to severe frontal collision,
the airbag can cause serious injuries
to a child who is unrestrained,
improperly restrained, sitting too
close to the airbag, or out of position.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in this
vehicle. There are other important
factors you should consider.
When Can a Larger Child Ride in
This Vehicle
Physical Size
Maturity
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This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Devices intended to
improve a child’s comfort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
effective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back
or under the arm.
Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
With the trunk open, airflow can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the fresh air mode.
Select the
mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer for a replacement.
U.S. models
Canadian models
U.S. models only
U.S. models
Canadian models
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
. . . . . . ...
Control Locations
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Instrument Panel
.
. . ..
Instrument Panel Indicators
.
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauges
.
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Odometer
.
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Trip meter
.
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Select Button
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Fuel Gauge
.
. . ..
Check Fuel Cap Message
.
. . . . ...
Temperature Gauge
.
Outside Temperature
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Indicator
.
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Maintenance Minder
.
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Clock
.
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel
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Windshield Wipers and
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Washers
.
. . ...
Turn Signal and Headlights
.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
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Hazard Warning Button
.
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Rear Window Defogger
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Keys and Locks
.
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Immobilizer System
.
. . . . . . . .
Ignition Switch
.
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Power Door Locks
.
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Trunk
.
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Emergency Trunk Opener
.
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Remote Transmitter
.
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Seats
.
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Power Windows
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Convertible Top
.
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Removable Hardtop
.
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Mirrors
.
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Parking Brake
.
. . ...
Interior Convenience Items
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Beverage Holder
.
. . ...
Accessory Power Socket
.
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Console Compartments
.
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Audio Panel
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Dashboard Lower Pocket
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Interior Light
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Instruments and Controls
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
POWER DOOR
LOCK
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
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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.
(P.
(P.
(P.
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.
(P.
(P.
(P.
(P.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
INDICATORS
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TPMS INDICATOR
(P.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
(P.
PEAK POWER INDICATOR
(P.
(P.
(P.
(P.
(P.
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