dashboard HONDA S2000 2008 2.G User Guide

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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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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
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ight
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
SWITCH
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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
Features
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the A/C. This helps to dehumidif y
the air and to def og the windshield.
In either mode, you cannot turn of f
the A/C.
When you switch to another mode
f rom or , the A/C
stayson.PresstheA/Cbuttonto
turn it off. Push the f an control level down until
the indicator goes off. A lack of
airf low can cause the windows to f og
up. You should keep the f an on at all
times so stale air and moisture do
not build up in the interior and cause
f ogging.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel by rotating the
wheel below the vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
def roster vents. Once the windshield
is clear, select f resh air mode to
avoid f ogging the windows.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to the maximum level.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidif y the Interior
To Defog and Defrost To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Features
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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.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
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 air
mode).
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating 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, can cause the windows to f og
up. Do not push the def ogger button
when the removable hardtop is
removed.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
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Fan Control L ever
T emperature Control Dial
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
A irf low Controls
Mode Control Dial
Vents and Heating
Features
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents behind the seat-backs.
Air flows from the center
vents in the dashboard, the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
and from the floor vents. Select this
position when you drive with the
removable hardtop removed. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents and the vents on both sides of
the instrument panel.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel. The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode. To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the f resh air mode. This helps to
def og the windshield.
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Ventilation
Using the Heater
To Def og and Def rost
Vents and Heating
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Push the f an control level down until
the indicator goes off. A lack of
airf low can cause the windows to f og
up. You should keep the f an on at all
times so stale air and moisture do
not build up in the interior and cause
f ogging.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to the maximum level. To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel by rotating the
wheel below the vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
def roster vents. Once the windshield
is clear, select f resh air mode to
avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
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2. To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents and Heating
Features
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µ If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will come
on to indicate the mute f unction is on.
Press the button again to cancel
mute.
Use the VOLUME bar to adjust the
volume. Push to increase the
volume and to decrease it. Hold
the lever until the volume reaches
the desired level, then release it.
Four controls f or the audio system
areontheleftsideof thedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic f unctions without
distracting your attention f rom
driving. The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2,
AM,CD(if aCDisloaded),CD
changer (if you have the optional CD
changer).
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected preset buttonin the audio system display.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
f actory-installed audio system. They
will not f unction if you install any
non-Honda system.
If equipped
Remote Audio Controls
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AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
VOLUME
BAR
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Put your f ingers under the f ront
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the lef t until
you f eel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle to the lef t to
release the hood. Lif t up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
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Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
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RELEASE HANDLE
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Upper and lower console
compartments
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, which
may make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying
anytypeof cargo,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing pages. Trunk
Seat-back pocket
Consolesidenet
Door pockets
Dashboard lower pocket
Carrying Cargo
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UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENTS
DOOR POCKETS
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET
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