light HONDA S2000 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.102)
(P.54) (P.59)
(P.66) (P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.50)
(P.47)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9, 19) PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9,19 )
HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
(P. 74)

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.93)
(P.48) (P.102) (P.95) (P.
47)
(P.50)
(P.49)
CLOCK SET
BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.114) (P.45)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.
95)
CRUISE CONTROL

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
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Control L ocations
38
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEPOWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS ROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEMHEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.102)
(P.59)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
POWER DOOR
LOCK
SWITCH
(P.54)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.69) MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.115)
HEADLIGHT/TURNS SIGNALS
(P.48)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.
50) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.47)

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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The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
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. Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe or button.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
To set the clock:
When you f inish all the
adjustments, press the CLOCK
button again.
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.1.
2.
3.
4.
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Gauges
Clock
Fuel Gauge T emperature Gauge
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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.

Î
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
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.93)
(P.102)
(P.95) (P.
47)
(P.50)
(P.49)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL
(P.95)
(P.114)

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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 valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and the lower console
compartment locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
51
VALET KEY
(GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEYS
(BLACK)