brake HONDA S2000 2005 2.G Owners Manual

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 .38
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 40
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Gauges .44
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Odometer .44
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Trip meter .44
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Select Button .44
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Fuel Gauge .45
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Temperature Gauge . 45
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Clock .45
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .46
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .47
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 48
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
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Hazard Warning Button . 49
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Rear Window Def ogger . 50
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Keys and Locks .51
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Immobilizer System .52
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Ignition Switch .53
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Power Door Locks .54
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Remote Transmitter .56
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Seats .58 ..............................
Power Windows .59
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Convertible Top .61
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Mirrors .66
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Parking Brake .67
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Interior Convenience Items . 68
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Beverage Holder .69
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Console Compartments . 69
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Audio Panel .70
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Interior Light .71
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
37

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The 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 rols
39
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORSHIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATORDOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.43)
(P.42) (P.41) (P.
42)
(P.42)
(P.40)
(P.
41)
(P.41)(P.42)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.41) (P.41) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.
41)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.40,172)
(P.40, 170)
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.171)
(P.40, 170)

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
reminds you and your passenger to
f asten your seat belts. A beeper also
sounds if you have not f astened your
seat belt.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
This indicator has two f unctions:
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
If you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II) bef ore f astening your seat belt,
the beeper sounds and the indicator
f lashes. If you do not f asten your
seat belt bef ore the beeper stops, the
indicator stops f lashing but remains
on.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals. Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. A beeper sounds if you try
to drive with the parking brake not
f ully released. Driving with the
parking brake not f ully released
can damage the brakes and tires.
If it remains lit af ter you f ully
release the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
2. 1.
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170
172
Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
40
U.S. Canada

See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II) and goes of f af ter the engine
starts. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the
Electric Power Steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine, and watch the EPS indicator.
If it does not go of f , or comes back
on again while driving, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPSisturnedoff,makingthevehicle
harder to steer.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
you push the START button. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem with the ABS. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
at a dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. For
more inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
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171
119 95
Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator Door-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
41

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks 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.
When you press the Hazard Warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash.This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then 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 comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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 also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
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48
Canadian models only
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Immobilizer System
Indicator
High Beam Indicator
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder buzzer
when you open the driver’s door. Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click to turn
on the high beams. The blue high
beam indicator will come on (see
page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
switch of f , even if you set the
parking brake.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 42
Canadian models only
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
48

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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 .
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
traffic, 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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
49

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.
CONT INUED
Convertible Top
Lowering the Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
61
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.

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.
5. 6.1.
2.
3.
4. 7.
Convertible Top
Raising the Convertible T op
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PINSNAP
FASTENER
STRAP

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
Inst rument s and Cont rols
67
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.