lights HONDA S2000 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
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
4
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
............................
Instrument Panel .39
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 40
.............................................
Gauges .44
.....................................
Odometer .44
....................................
Trip meter .44
...............................
Select Button .44
..................................
Fuel Gauge .45
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45
............................................
Clock .45
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .46
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .47
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 48
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 49
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 50
...............................
Keys and Locks .51
........................
Immobilizer System .52
................................
Ignition Switch .53
..........................
Power Door Locks .54
................................................
Trunk .54
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
.......................
Remote Transmitter .56
.................................................
Seats .58 ..............................
Power Windows .59
..............................
Convertible Top .61
.............................................
Mirrors .66
.................................
Parking Brake .67
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 68
.........................
Beverage Holder .69
...........
Accessory Power Socket . 69
.............
Console Compartments . 69
.................................
Audio Panel .70
...................................
Interior Light .71
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
37

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.
142
52
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
42

Î
ÎTo use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
46
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)

µµ µ
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

´µ´µ
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

µ
µ
µ
µ
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to also unlock the passenger’s
door. Press this button once to
lock both doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked.
The interior light (if the interior light switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
light goes out. If you relock the
doors with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go of f immediately.
If you do not open either door within
30 seconds, the doors automatically
relock.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid. Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature. Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
Remote Transmitter
UNL OCK LOCK TRUNK
PA NICRemote Transmitter Care
56
LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON

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
66
TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

µµµ
µ
µ
If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the Auto Select f eature
to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
f lashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode f or several
seconds. It stores the f requencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset button if Auto
Select cannot f ind a strong station
f or every preset button. press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
If you do not like the stations Auto
Select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset
buttons as previously described. Adjust the Balance, or side-
to-side strength of the sound.
Adjust the Fader, or the
f ront-to-back strength of the sound.
AdjusttheTrebleinthe
sound.
Adjust the Bass in the sound.
Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display Bass (BAS),
Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and
Fader (FAD) settings.
Turn the knob to adjust the setting.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see a ‘‘C’’ in the display. The
system will return to the audio
display in about 5 seconds. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
49To turn of f Auto Select,AUTO SELECT
Adjusting the Sound
BAL
FAD
TRE
BASA udio System L ighting
Playing the Radio
80