display HONDA S2000 2006 2.G Owners 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. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.Calif ornia 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. As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
ref erred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
Congratulations on your selection of the 2006 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.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on the
inf ormation display helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will
be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .44
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Indicators .46
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Gauges .51
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Odometer .51
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Trip meter .51
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Select Button .51
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Fuel Gauge .52
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Temperature Gauge .52
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .52
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .53
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Maintenance Minder .54
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Clock .54
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .55
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .56
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Turn Signal and Headlights .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness .58
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Hazard Warning Button .58
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Rear Window Def ogger .59
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Keys and Locks .60
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Immobilizer System .61
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Ignition Switch .62
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Power Door Locks .63 ................................................
Trunk .63
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Emergency Trunk Opener .64
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Remote Transmitter .65
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Seats .67
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Power Windows .68
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Convertible Top .70
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Mirrors .75
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Parking Brake .76
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Interior Convenience Items .77
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Beverage Holder .78
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Accessory Power Socket .78
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Console Compartments .78
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Audio Panel .79
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .79
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Interior Light .80
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATORLOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46)
(P.47) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.46,184)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47,183)
(P.47) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
(P.52)
INFORMAITION
DISPLAY MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR(P.133)
(P.48)
(P. 47)
(P. 49)
(P.47)
(P.46, 182)
(P.48)
(P.50)
(P. 48)
(P.49)
(P.40, 182) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
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This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
VSA system. 1.
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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven in miles and kilometers. It is
illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles and kilometers
indicated.This trip meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the TRIP button
until you hear a beep and the
number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
The select button switches the
speedometer reading between miles
per hour and kilometers per hour. It
also changes the odometer and trip
meters to read in miles or kilometers
correspondingly. To change the
readings, push the SELECT button,
and hold it until you hear a beep.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the TRIP button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
Odometer T rip Meter
Select Button
Gauges
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TACHOMETER
TRIP METERSELECT BUTTON
CLOCK
CLOCK BUTTON
TRIP BUTTON
SPEEDOMETER
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
BUTTON ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATORBUTTON
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This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models).
The temperature sensor is in the
f ront bumper. Theref ore, the
temperature reading can be af f ected
by heat ref lection f rom the road
surf ace, engine heat, and the
exhaust f rom surrounding traf f ic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the indicator
update until it reaches the correct
outside temperature. This may take
several minutes.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in
Canadian models) warmer or cooler.
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Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge Outside T emperature Indicator
Gauges
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.
To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, make sure the outside
temperature indicator is shown in
thedisplay,thenpressandholdthe
TRIP button f or 10 seconds (the
TRIP A or B is also reset). The
f ollowing sequence will appear f or 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the TRIP button. You should
see the new outside temperature
displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near f reezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
f orming on the road surf ace. If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display af ter you start the engine.
The message goes f rom CHECK to
FUEL,thentoCAPrepeatedly.You
will also hear a beep.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
the cap, then retighten it until it
clicks at least once. When you
restart the engine, the message
appears again. To clear the message,
press and hold the RESET button
until the odometer display returns.
If the system still detects a loose or
missing f uel f ill cap, the malf unction
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Turn the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL goes
out after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If it does not go out, have
your dealer inspect the vehicle. For
more information, see page .
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
To set the clock:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe or button.
When you f inish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the or button. When you f inish your adjustments,
press the CLOCK button again.
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Maintenance Minder Clock
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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in f ive steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or position.
Push the red button next to the
parking brake to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Turn the system on by
pushingthePWR/VOLknoborthe
FM/AM button. Adjust the volume
by turning the PWR/VOL knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the FM/AM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: the
preset buttons, and .
Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher f requency, or lef t to tune to a lower f requency.
The seek f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
bar, then release it.
If you do nothing, the system will
scan f or the next strong station and
play it f or 5 seconds. When it plays a
station you want to listen to, press
the SCAN button again. Each preset button can
store one f requency on AM and two
f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
button.
The preset f requencies will be lost if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM. Pickapresetbutton,andholdit
until you hear a beep. Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
The scan f unction samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan f or a station
with a strong signal. When it f inds
one, it will stop and play that station
f or about 5 seconds. 1.
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To Play the Radio
To Select a Station
TUNE,SEEK,SCAN, AUTO SELECT
TUNE SEEK
Preset
SCAN
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Features
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