lock HONDA S2000 2008 2.G User Guide

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 .53
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Odometer .53
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Trip meter .53
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Select Button .53
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Fuel Gauge .54
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Check Fuel Cap Message .54
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Temperature Gauge .55
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .55
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Maintenance Minder .56
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Clock .56
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .57
Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .58
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Turn Signal and Headlights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
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Hazard Warning Button .60
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Rear Window Def ogger .61
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Keys and Locks .62
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Immobilizer System .63
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Ignition Switch .64
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Power Door Locks .65 ................................................
Trunk .65
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Remote Transmitter .67
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Seats .69
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Power Windows .70
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Convertible Top .72
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Removable Hardtop .78
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Mirrors .87
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Parking Brake .88
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Interior Convenience Items .89
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Beverage Holder .90
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Console Compartments .91
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Audio Panel .91
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
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Interior Light .92
Instruments and Controls
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
POWER DOOR
LOCK
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.130)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.87)
(P.147) (P.73)
U.S. S2000 model is shown. (P.90)(P.61) (P.60)
(P.88)
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.96,100)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2 : Only on CR models. CR models are not available in Canada.
Instrument Panel
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) (P.47)
(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.49)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
INDICATORS
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.50)
INFORMATION DISPLAY
HIGH BEAM INDICATORTPMS INDICATOR
(P.48) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.49)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.48)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.51)
(P.51)
(P.52)
PEAK POWER INDICATOR (P.53,161)
(P.55)
(P.46,220) (P.46,218)
(P.46,218) (P.47,219)
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See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when you push the
START button. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your airbags.
This indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
passenger’s seat weight sensors. For
more information, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go of f 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 f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, 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
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The trip meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the TRIP button
until you hear a beep and the
number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
The select button switches the
speedometer reading between miles
per hour and kilometers per hour. It
also changes the odometer and trip
meters to read in miles or kilometers
correspondingly. To change the
readings, push the SELECT button,
and hold it until you hear a beep.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the TRIP button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.
Odometer T rip Meter Select Button
Gauges
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TACHOMETER
TRIP METERSELECT BUTTON
CLOCK
CLOCK BUTTON
TRIP BUTTON
SPEEDOMETER
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
BUTTON ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATORBUTTON
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The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
To set the clock:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe or button.
When you f inish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the or button. When you f inish your adjustments,
press the CLOCK button again.
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Maintenance Minder Clock
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If equipped.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.59)
(P.56)
(P.122)
(P.146)
(P.130) (P.124) (P.124)(P.58) (P.96,100)
(P.153)
(P.60)
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The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and the lower console
compartment locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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VALET KEY
(GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEYS
(BLACK)
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on f or
a f ew seconds, then go of f . If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
f ob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you lose your key and cannot start
the engine, contact your dealer.
The 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.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
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Always take the ignition key with you
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.
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