HONDA S2000 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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 ).46
Parking Brake
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BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET
DRIVER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
VANITY MIRROR/SUNVISOR
: If equipped AUDIO PANEL
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Open the beverage holder by
pushing on the tab. The lid will slide
open.This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To hold two cups in the beverage
holder, flip the partition up.
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.
Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket
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PARTITION
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The lever to open the upper
compartment is inside the lower
compartment. Push up the lever, and
lif t the lid. To close, lower the lid,
and push it down until it latches.
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. To open the audio panel, push on the
top center, and let the panel swing
down.Toclose,pivotthepanelup,
andpushonituntilitlatches.If equipped
Interior Convenience Items
Audio Panel
Console Compartments
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LOWER COMPARTMENT UPPER COMPARTMENT
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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.
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: Open either door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter.
The dashboard lower pocket is
located next to the audio panel.
Dashboard L ower Pocket Interior L ight
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
SWITCH
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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.
Interior L ight
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it................
Vents, Heating, and A/C .96
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Vents and Heating .100
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .104
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AM/FM Radio Reception .107
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .109
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Playing a CD .114
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CD Changer .116
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Protecting Your CDs .117
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CD Player Error Messages .120
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CD Changer Error Messages .121
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Remote Audio Controls .122
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Radio Thef t Protection .123
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Cruise Control .124
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTONFAN CONTROL LEVER MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Except S2000 CR model
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Push this lever up and down to
increase or decrease the f an speed
and airf low. The indicators next to
the lever show you the speed and
airf low selected.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is on.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again
(recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , air is brought in f rom
the outside of the vehicle (f resh airmode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Do not push the def ogger button
when the convertible top is f olded.
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes.
Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
vents in the dashboard above the
audio system, the vents on both
sides of the instrument panel, and
f rom the f loor vents. Select this
position when you drive with the
convertible top f olded.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control L ever
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
T emperature Control Dial
A irf low Controls
Recirculation Button Rear Window Def ogger ButtonMode Control Dial
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