cruise control HONDA S2000 2004 2.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.93)
(P.113)
(P.48) (P.102) (P.95) (P.47)
(P.
50)
(P.49)

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ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols39
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.42)
(P.43)
(P.42)
(P.40)(P.40)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.42)
(P.40) (P.41)
(P.41)
(P.42)
(P.167)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.40)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.41)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
INDICATOR (P.41) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicators do not blink
or blink rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. See pagef or inf ormation on the headlight
controls. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go of f if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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ÎTo use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEINSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.93)
(P.113)
(P.102)
(P.95) (P.47)
(P.50)
(P.49)

The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)...............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 74
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Airflow Buttons .75
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Playing the Radio .78
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Radio Reception .81
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Playing a CD .83
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CD Changer .84
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Protecting Your CDs .85
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CD Player Error Messages . 86
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 88
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Remote Audio Controls . 93
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Radio Thef t Protection . 94
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Cruise Control .95
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures73

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.Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch. The indicator in the switch
will come on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
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2. 3.
CONT INUED
Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures95
NOTICE:
CANCEL BUTTON
SET/decel
RESUME/accel
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
The cruise control, as it
operates, moves the accelerator pedal.
You can damage your vehicle’s
accelerator mechanism by resting your
f oot under the pedal and blocking the
movement.

Thecruisecontrolmaynothold
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
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel will come
back on.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.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 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 will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Changing the Set Speed
96

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 will cause the cruise
control to cancel.Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously-
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and then press and
release the RESUME/accel button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
comes on. The vehicle will accelerate
to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system completely
of f and erases the previous cruising
speed.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Cancelling the Cruise Control
97

Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
on page
.
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.122
For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Bef ore Driving104

Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
5th.Donotusethecruisecontrol.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traf f ic conditions, drive f or at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation189