HONDA S2000 2000 1.G Owners Manual

Audio System
Protecting Compact Discs
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surface. Contamination
from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the
CD to
not play properly, or possibly jam
in
the drive.
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When a CD is not being played, store
it
in its case to protect it from dust
and other contamination.
To prevent
warpage, keep
COs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across
the disc from the center
to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges.
The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can flake off and fall on the
re­
cording surface of the disc, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen. Never
try to insert foreign objects in
the
CD player or the magazine.
Audio System
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Audio System
CD Player Error Indications
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the
CD
player, find the cause in the chart to
the right.
If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the vehicle to
your Honda dealer.
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Indication
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Cause Solution
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
System Error Check if the disc is inserted correctly in CD
FOCUS Error player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the elise.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
Mechanical Error
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
indication does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your Honda dealer.
D_ Communication Error
Consult your Honda dealer.
LSI Error -----------------------------------

CD Changer Error Indications
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the
CD
changer, find the cause in the chart
to the right.
If you cannot clear the
error indication, take
the vehicle to
your Honda dealer.
:
Indication
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Audio System
Cause Solution
·
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
System Error the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
FOCUS Error i the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear
or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
Mechanical Error the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear
or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Communication Error
See your Honda dealer.
LSI Error
High temperature. Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
No CD magazine in the Insert CD magazine.
CD changer.
No CD in the CD Insert CD.
magazine.
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Audio System
Remote Audio Controls
AUDIO CbNTROL··.······· BUTTON ....
Four controls for the audio system
are on the left side of the dashboard
by the instrument panel.
These let
you control basic functions without
distracting your attention from
driving.
Use the VOLUME lever to adjust the
volume.
Push the lever up to
increase the volume and down to
decrease it. Hold the lever until the
volume reaches the desired level,
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then release it.
If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the
MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will light
to indicate the mute function is on.
Press the button again to cancel
MUTE.
The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode.
Pressing the
button repeatedly selects AM,
FMl,
FM2, or CD (if a CD is loaded) two.
The CHANNEL button has two
functions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio,
or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the
CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected
Preset button
in the audio system display.
If you are playing a CD, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
factory-installed audio system.
They
will not function if you install any
other system.

Theft Protection
Your car's audio system will disable
itself
if it is disconnected from
electrical power for any reason. To
make it work again, the user must
enter a specific five-digit code in the
Preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible from five digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
You should have received a card that
lists your audio system's code
number and serial number.
It is best
to store this card
in a safe place at
horne.
In addition, you should write
the audio system's serial number
in
this Owner's Manual. If you should
happen to lose
the card, you must
obtain the code number from your
Honda dealer. To do this, you
will
need the system's serial number.
If your car's battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the radio fuse is
removed,
the audio system will
disable itself. If this happens, you
will see "Code" in the frequency
display the next time you turn on the
system.
Use the Preset buttons to
enter the five-digit code.
If it is
entered correctly, the radio
will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code,
do not start over or try to
correct your mistake. Complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code.
You have ten tries to
enter the correct code.
If you are
unsuccessful
in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for
one hour before trying again.
Audio System
You will have to store your favorite
stations
in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when
power was disconnected.
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114

Before you begin driving your Honda,
you should know what gasoline to
use, and how to check
the levels of
important fluids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages.
The information in this
section will help you.
If you plan to
add any accessories to your vehicle,
·
please read the information in this
section first.
Before Driving
Break-in Period .............................. 116
Gasoline .......................................... 116
Service Station Procedures ..........
117
Filling the Fuel Tank ................. 117
Opening the Hood ..................... 118
Oil Check ................................ 119
Engine Coolant Check .......... 120
Fuel Economy ................................ 121
Car Condition ............................. 121
Driving Habits ............................ 121
Accessories and Modifications .... 122
Accessories ................................. 122
Modifications ............................. 123
Additional Safety Precaution .... 123
Carrying Cargo .............................. 124
General Precautions ...................... 127
Before Driving 115

Break-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period
Help assure your car's future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first
600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
• Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not exceed 5,500 rpm for the
first
600 miles (1,000 km) of
operation.
• Avoid hard braking. New brakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use for the first
200 miles (300
km).
You should follow these same re­
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
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Gasoline
Your Honda is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of
91 or higher.
If you are unable to find premium
unleaded gasoline, you may substi­
tute an unleaded regular gasoline.
The engine will compensate for the
lower octane, but you may notice a
slight decrease in power as a result.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives
that help prevent
fuel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car's emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution. In
Canada, some
gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT.
If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
performance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer for service.

1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the
driver's side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on
the knob on the driver's door
jamb.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or
seriously injured
when
handling fuel.
• Stop
the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and
flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Service Station Procedures
3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may
hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside
the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
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