key HONDA S2000 2008 2.G User Guide

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
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ight
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
SWITCH
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. The ENGINE START button
has no ef f ect unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON
(II) position.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push the ENGINE START
button. Do not hold the ENGINE
START button for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 6.
If theenginedoesnotstartwithin
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 5 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
Starting the Engine
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ENGINE START BUTTON
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.Halogen bulbs are used f or the high
beam headlight bulbs. When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
179
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you press the
ENGINE START button, but the
engine does not run.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied mechanic to f ind the
problem. See
on page .
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A Windshield Wiper,
Auto Stop Signal
Washer Motor
IGP (DBW)
IGP (LAF)
Accessory Socket
Windshield Wiper
Turn Signal Light
ACG
Meter, Backup Lights
Not used
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Back-up
Interior Light
Small Lights
Radio
TPMS
Heater Control,
Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirrors
Right Power Window
Lef t Power Window
IG Coil
LAF
DBW
: if equipped
Fuse Locations
226
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RF
FU
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EB
BO
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X
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Accessories .136
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .64
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Additives, Engine Oil .170
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Airbag (SRS) .9,20
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Air Conditioning System .96,100
...................................
Usage .98,102
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Air Pressure, Tires .190
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .128
AM/FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception .107
......................................
Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .45,151
...................................
Operation .150
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .64
..........................
Anti-thef t System .123
......................................
Audio Panel .91
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Audio System .104
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .18
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Automatic Speed Control .124 ........
Back-up Light Replacement .183
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator .46,218
............................
Jump Starting .214
..............................
Maintenance .195
............................
Specif ications .235
..............................
Bef ore Driving .127
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Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .90
..................................
Booster Seats .38
............................................
Brakes .149
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .150
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Break-in, New Linings .128
...........................................
Fluid .178
.........................................
Parking .88
..........................
System Design .150
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System Indicator .46,226
........................
Wear Indicators .150
.............................
Braking System .149
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Break-in, New Vehicle .128
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Brightness Control, Instruments .60
........................
Brights, Headlights .59 .........................
Bulb Replacement .179
..........................
Back-up Lights .183
.................................
Headlights .179
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights .182
............................
Specif ications .235
....................
Turn Signal Lights .181
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .179
............................
Capacities Chart .234
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .41
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Cargo, How to Carry .138
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .117
...................................
CD Changer .116
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CD Changer Error Messages .121
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CD Player Error Messages .120
.......................................
CD Player .114
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Certif ication Label .232
.................................
Chains, Tires .194
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
Index
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Gauges .53
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Engine Coolant Temperature .55
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Fuel .54
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission .148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .139,234
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
.......................
Hardtop, Removable .78
...................................
Installation .79
.......................................
Removal .84
..........................................
Storing .86
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Washing .86
............................
Wind Def lecter .75
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .60
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .179
............
Daytime Running Lights .59
..................
High Beam Indicator .49
...........................
Reminder Tone .59
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .199
...................................
Turning on .59
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Heating .96,100 .
Heating and Cooling System .96,100
............................
High Beam Lever .59
.......................
Hood, Opening the .130
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Horn .57
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .178
Identif ication Number,
.......................................
Vehicle .232
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .62
...........................................
Switch .64
............
Timing Control System .243
........................
Immobilizer System .63
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .47
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .46,220
................
Charging System .46,220
.............................
Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .48 EPS (Electrical Power
..................................
Steering) .48
...................................
High Beam .49
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Key (Immobilizer System) .49
......................................
Low Fuel .49
................
Low Oil Pressure .46,218
..............
Low Tire Pressure .51,240
...............
Maintenance Required .50
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
..................................
Peak Power .52
.......................................
Seat Belt .46
...............................................
SRS .47
...........................
TPMS System .240
..................................
Trunk-open .47
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .189
........
Recommended Pressures .190
...................................
Inside Mirror .87
.............................
Inspection, Tire .190
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Installing a Child Seat .34
............................
Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
Index
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Interior Lights .92
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Introduction .i
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Keys .62 ..................................
Maintenance .159
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Minder .160
.........................
Minder Indicator .50
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .167
..........................................
Saf ety .160
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .47,225
...................
Manual Transmission .147
........
Manual Transmission Fluid .176
...............................
Meters, Gauges .53
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Methanol in Gasoline .128
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .87
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .137
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Jacking Up the Vehicle .202
.......................................
Jack, Tire .201
................................
Jump Starting .214
.......................
Label, Certif ication .232
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .59
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .12,17
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .179
..................................
Turn Signal .59
....................................
Load Limits .139
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .64
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .64
............................
Fuel Fill Door .129 .................................
Power Door .65
...........................................
Trunk .65
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Low Coolant Level .132
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .234
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .138 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .128
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .148
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .232
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .128
.........................................
Odometer .53
...............................
Odometer, Trip .53
Oil
........................
Change, How to .171
......................
Change, When to .161
......................
Checking Engine .131
..............
Pressure Indicator .46,218
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .171
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .64
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .242
.........................
Opening the Trunk .65
..............................
Outside Mirrors .87
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