HONDA S2000 2005 2.G Repair Manual

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
to raise or lower either window. To
open the window, push the switch
downandholdit.Releasetheswitch
when you want the window to stop.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window.The driver’s armrest has a master
power window control panel. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
Power Windows
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN
SWITCH
PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is
away from the window before
closing it.

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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
automatically goes all the way down.
To stop the window, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
of f when you have a child in the
vehicle so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
Power Windows
AUTO
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The convertible top on your vehicle
lowers and raises electrically.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the vehicle. This
helps to protect the vehicle f rom
unexpected weather changes, and
f rom thef t of your valuables.Bef ore operating the convertible top,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
level ground, the rear def ogger is of f ,
and there is enough clearance above
the top.
Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
1.
2.
3.
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Convertible Top
Lowering the Convertible Top
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LATCHTAB
LOCKING LEVER
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate. Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands. Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open. Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow. Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and the mechanism.

With the latches released, push
the locking levers up until they
latch.PullbackandholdtheROOF
switch. The windows lower and
the roof f olds back. Release the
ROOF switch when the roof is
retracted completely into the rear
shelf .
4.
5.
Convertible Top
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LOCKING LEVER
ROOF SWITCH
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not sit on the f olded convertible top,
or any items on top of it. You could
damage the top or the rear window.

Use the convertible top cover when
the top is f olded to help prevent
f oreign objects, dirt, etc., f rom
getting into the material and the
mechanism.
The cover is attached to the body
with f our snaps: two behind the roll
bars, and one on the side of each
seat. To install or remove the
convertible top cover , do
this:Remove the convertible top cover
f rom the trunk, and lay it into
position behind the roll bar.Hold the cover in place with its
snap on the driver’s side of the roll
baralignedwiththepinontheroll
bar. Press on both sides of the
snap to attach it to the pin. Do not
push or pull the snap button when
installing the snap.
Align the snap on the passenger’s
side of the roll bar with the pin.
Press on both sides of the snap to
attach it to the pin.
1.
2.
3.
correctly
CONT INUED
Convertible Top
Convertible T op Cover
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PIN
SNAPS
SNAP

Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Push the ROOF switch f orward
and hold it. The windows, if raised,
will lower automatically.
The convertible top will rise.
Release the ROOF switch when
the top reaches the windshield
header.
Pull down the strap on the
passenger’s side of the cover, and
align its snap with the pin on the
trim panel behind the door. Press
on both sides of the snap to attach
it to the pin.
Pull down the strap on the driver’s
side of the cover, and align its
snap with the pin on the trim panel
behind the door. Press on both
sides of the snap to attach it to the
pin. Fit the rear of the cover into the
space between the convertible top
and its molding.
To remove the cover, pull the snap
buttons.
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2.
3.
4. 7.
Convertible Top
Raising the Convertible T op
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PINSNAP
FASTENER
STRAP

Push in the tab to release the
locking levers, and pull them down.
Note the movement of the latch
when you push in the tab.
While holding the lever down,
push in the tab to engage the latch
in the windshield header. Pull the
topdownandforwardif necessary.Push the locking levers up while
holding the tab. When the latch is
in place, release the tab. Make
sure the convertible top is securely
latched.
Dust is the main cause of creaks or
other sounds coming f rom the
convertible top.
Regularly clean the body seals with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not
useascraperorde-icingchemicals
to remove f rost, snow, or ice f rom
the top or the rear window.
Every 3 to 6 months, depending on
how of ten the top is f olded, rub a
thin f ilm of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease
(available f rom your dealer, P/N
08798-9013) onto the seals wherever
they touch the convertible top or
each other.
5. 6.
4. Maintenance
Convertible Top
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TAB
LATCH
LOCKING LEVER
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not put any heavy items on the
f olded convertible top. You could
damage the material and the
mechanism.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Do not lean or sit on an open door.
Do not push or pull the door glass
to open and close the door.
The convertible top seals are
designed to promote the f low of
water of f the roof . Spraying high-
pressure water directly on the
seals can distort them, causing a
leak. Use only a low-pressure
water stream when using a hose,
and avoid commercial car washes.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving. 1.
2. A djusting the Power Mirrors
To reduce the possibility of leaks: Mirrors
Convertible Top, Mirrors
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TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

If you try to drive the vehicle without
releasing the parking brake, the ABS
indicator may come on, and the ABS
may not work properly.
If you drive at certain speeds without
f ully releasing the parking brake, a
beeper sounds continuously.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).40
3.
4.
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

Interior Convenience Items
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BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
AUDIO PANEL