light HONDA S2000 2007 2.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HORNWINDSHIELD
WIPERS/
WASHERS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.57)
(P.56)
(P.58)
VEHICLE
STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ENGINE START BUTTON
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.112) (P.106) (P.106)
(P.84)
(P.131)
CLOCK
BUTTON
(P.54)

In acrash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inf lation time
with a little less force.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is saf e to do
so.
Your f ront airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inf lation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
Your f ront airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
f eature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.
If the occupant’s belt is
,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.
If the occupant’s belt , the
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
Dual-T hreshold A irbags
Dual-Stage A irbags
more severeless severe not lat ched
is latched
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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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 .44
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 46
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Gauges .51
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Odometer .51
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Trip meter .51
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Select Button .51
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Fuel Gauge .52
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 52
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Temperature Gauge . 53
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .53
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Maintenance Minder . 54
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Clock .54
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .55
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .56
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Turn Signal and Headlights . 57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
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Hazard Warning Button . 58
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Rear Window Def ogger . 59
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Keys and Locks .60
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Immobilizer System .61
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Ignition Switch .62
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Power Door Locks .63 ................................................
Trunk .63
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
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Remote Transmitter .65
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Seats .67
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Power Windows .68
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Convertible Top .70
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Mirrors .75
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Parking Brake .76
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Interior Convenience Items . 77
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Beverage Holder .78
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Accessory Power Socket . 78
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Console Compartments . 79
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Audio Panel .79
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Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
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Interior Light .80
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT
BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
LOW
FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN
SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE
STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW
OIL PRESSURE INDICATORMALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
CRUISE
CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) MAINTENANCE
MINDER
INDICATOR
(P.47)(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.50)
(P.48) (P.49)
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA
ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.48) (P.46, 188)
(P.46, 186)
(P.46,
186) (P.47,
187)
(P.49)
(P.51,
135)
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.53)

If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
rele ased, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
Driving
with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
The left 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 normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position 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. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may f eel
slightly harder.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
This
indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go off 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 also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This
indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.22 US gal (8.4
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Low Fuel Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
th an the actual amount. Your
vehicl e’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fu el fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine off, and confi rm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the trip button. The
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will
appe ar each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message off. If
the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page . 187
Fuel Gauge
Check Fuel Cap Message
Gauges
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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.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instru me ntsand Cont ro ls
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REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORNWINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.57)
(P.56)
(P.58)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON (P.54) CLOCK BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.112) (P.106) (P.106)(P.84)
(P.131)

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Push down on the
lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
ch ange, 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 from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder buzzer
when you open the driver’s door.
Turn
Signal
Off
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
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.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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 the
or position.
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
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