light HONDA S2000 2006 2.G User Guide

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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II). This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page ).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key. 122
ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
LOCK (0)
Ignition Switch
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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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 the ON (II) position.
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.
UNL OCK LOCK
TRUNK
PA NICRemote Transmitter Care
Remote Transmitter
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
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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.
AUTO
Power Windows
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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.
Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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3.
Lowering the Convertible Top
Convertible Top
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LATCH
TAB
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.
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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. Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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To reduce the possibility of leaks: Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Convertible Top, Mirrors
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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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 ).
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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.
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Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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Open the beverage holder by
pushing on the tab. The lid will slide
open.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passenger. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
The area between the seats has two
compartments. Open the lower
compartment by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
You can lock or unlock the lower
compartment with the master key.
They will not power an automotive
type cigarette lighter element.
Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Console Compartments
Interior Convenience Items
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If the switch is in the center position,
the interior light will come on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch.When the switch is in the center
position with both doors closed, the
two bulbs in the interior light can
each be turned on and off with the
button next to it.
The interior light has a three-
position switch; ON, Door Activated,
and OFF. In the Door Activated
(center) position, the light comes on
when you:
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter. Open either door.
Interior L ight
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
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If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature 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. ,pressthe
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. Adjusts the treble in the
sound.
Adjusts the bass in the
sound.
Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob
repeatedly to display the bass (BAS),
treble (TRE), balance (BAL), and
f ader (FAD) setting. 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 .
Adjusts the balance, or side-
to-side strength of the sound.
Adjusts the fader, or the
f ront-to-back strength of the sound. 58To turn of f auto selectAUTO SELECT
Adjusting the Sound
TRE
BASA udio System L ighting
BAL
FAD
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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µ´When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle. This CD
changer uses the same controls used
f or the in-dash CD player.
Load the desired CDs into the
magazine, and load the magazine
into the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button. If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit. When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Prot ect ing CDs
General Inf ormat ionProtecting Your CDs
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
CD Changer, Protecting Your CDs
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