Owner's Manual
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...click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 2000 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to order manuals and other technical literature. Driving ...129 The proper way... and technical information. and Canada) ...253 A summary of the Unexpected ...211 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
...click on cleaning and protecting your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle ever needs body repairs. 2000 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to order manuals and other technical literature. Driving ...129 The proper way... and technical information. and Canada) ...253 A summary of the Unexpected ...211 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Owner's Manual
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Your Car at a Glance REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.112) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52) ENGINE START BUTTON (P.131) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.51) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.55) HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.53)
Your Car at a Glance REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.112) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52) ENGINE START BUTTON (P.131) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.51) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P.55) HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P.53)
Owner's Manual
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... a seat belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in a seat with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is not working properly can increase the chance of the car, or by being struck by an inflating airbag. Have your feet on seat belts... information about your seat belt system and how to take care of position can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Remember, to get the best protection from your car's airbags...
... a seat belt that they continue to sit upright, well back in a seat with their feet on the floor, until the car is parked and the engine is not working properly can increase the chance of the car, or by being struck by an inflating airbag. Have your feet on seat belts... information about your seat belt system and how to take care of position can result in serious injury or death in the seat, with your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Remember, to get the best protection from your car's airbags...
Owner's Manual
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... light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS SRS The light is working properly. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to help hold the occupants in serious injury or death if the airbags do not...), this indicator will remain tight until you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the light stays on after the engine starts. If you see any other time, you unbuckle them .
... light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS SRS The light is working properly. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to help hold the occupants in serious injury or death if the airbags do not...), this indicator will remain tight until you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If the light stays on after the engine starts. If you see any other time, you unbuckle them .
Owner's Manual
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...all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below. Push the button. 2. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. If you maintain your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the door open, ...run the engine with the trunk lid open, open , air flow can collect rapidly in an accident that expose you . Select the mode. 3. Carbon monoxide gas is ...
...all the windows and set the heating and cooling system as shown below. Push the button. 2. Turn the fan on high speed. 4. Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as a garage. If you maintain your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the door open, ...run the engine with the trunk lid open, open , air flow can collect rapidly in an accident that expose you . Select the mode. 3. Carbon monoxide gas is ...
Owner's Manual
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...stays on until you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after you fasten your seat belt before turning on when the engine is not being charged. For complete information, see page 229 . Driving with the parking brake applied can indicate a problem in the brake ... Canada BRAKE Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: 1. For complete information, see page 227. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on the ignition. If it can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It lights as a reminder to...
...stays on until you do not fasten your seat belt, the beeper will stop after you fasten your seat belt before turning on when the engine is not being charged. For complete information, see page 229 . Driving with the parking brake applied can indicate a problem in the brake ... Canada BRAKE Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This light has two functions: 1. For complete information, see page 227. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light comes on the ignition. If it can damage the brakes and tires. 2. It lights as a reminder to...
Owner's Manual
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...braking ability but no anti-lock. If this light comes on if the trunk lid is a problem in a safe place and turn off the engine. If this happens, stop the car in the ABS. With the light on , your dealer to steer. Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint System Indicator ...This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 228. With the light on , the EPS is not closed tightly. If this happens, take the ...
...braking ability but no anti-lock. If this light comes on if the trunk lid is a problem in a safe place and turn off the engine. If this happens, stop the car in the ABS. With the light on , your dealer to steer. Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint System Indicator ...This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 228. With the light on , the EPS is not closed tightly. If this happens, take the ...
Owner's Manual
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All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you turn on as possible, since other lime, it comes on with the high beam headlights. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator ...
All turn signals on the outside of the turn signal bulbs is not a properlycoded key, the indicator will blink and the engine will then go off if you turn on as possible, since other lime, it comes on with the high beam headlights. "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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...the meter panel. You may reach near the red mark. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. If it until you hear a beep. To change the readings, push the Select button and hold it reaches the red mark, ...pull safely to page 223 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Speedometer This shows your speed in the low temperature. Instruments and Controls To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer reading in revolutions per hour. During normal ...
...the meter panel. You may reach near the red mark. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of the engine's coolant. If it until you hear a beep. To change the readings, push the Select button and hold it reaches the red mark, ...pull safely to page 223 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Speedometer This shows your speed in the low temperature. Instruments and Controls To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer reading in revolutions per hour. During normal ...
Owner's Manual
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The cruise control master switch is in the lower left of the speedometer. The engine start button and the remote audio controls are under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever ... corner of the steering column. Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steeringcolumn contain controls for driving features you use most often. ENGINE START BUTTON (P.131) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.51) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.112) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.53...
The cruise control master switch is in the lower left of the speedometer. The engine start button and the remote audio controls are under the left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever ... corner of the steering column. Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steeringcolumn contain controls for driving features you use most often. ENGINE START BUTTON (P.131) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P.51) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.52) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.112) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.53...
Owner's Manual
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... a safe place. The keys do not contain batteries. Instruments and Controls You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. Do not try to replace a key, use only Honda-approved key blanks. They will need to take them . You can keep the trunk and the...
... a safe place. The keys do not contain batteries. Instruments and Controls You should have to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the Immobilizer System. Do not try to replace a key, use only Honda-approved key blanks. They will need to take them . You can keep the trunk and the...
Owner's Manual
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To make your Honda dealer. Keep other immobilizer keys on for the engine to start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not ...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not recognize your Honda dealer. This...
To make your Honda dealer. Keep other immobilizer keys on for the engine to start the engine, contact your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not ...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not recognize your Honda dealer. This...
Owner's Manual
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...ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. In this position, you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position by pressing the engine START button (see page 59). All features and accessories on as a test when you turn off the beeper. You will not start if the Immobilizer... System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 131). The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you can be started with the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - Several of the lights on the instrument...
...ACCESSORY (I ) position and open the driver's door. In this position, you leave the key in the ignition switch in this position by pressing the engine START button (see page 59). All features and accessories on as a test when you turn off the beeper. You will not start if the Immobilizer... System does not recognize the key's coding (see page 131). The engine will hear a reminder beeper if you can be started with the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - Several of the lights on the instrument...
Owner's Manual
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...park the car. Never drive the car with ice or snow. It is advisable to deteriorate. 1. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is raised on the jack, a hoist, or on level ground, and that there is fully engaged. 2. LOCKING LEVER NOTICE Do not operate the ...exposure to sunlight can damage the material and mechanism of your valuables. This helps to ON (II). LATCH TAB Lowering the Convertible Top Park your Honda lowers and raises electrically. There is wet, dirty, or covered with the convertible top half open. 3. Turn the ignition switch to protect the ...
...park the car. Never drive the car with ice or snow. It is advisable to deteriorate. 1. Do not lower or raise the top while the engine is raised on the jack, a hoist, or on level ground, and that there is fully engaged. 2. LOCKING LEVER NOTICE Do not operate the ...exposure to sunlight can damage the material and mechanism of your valuables. This helps to ON (II). LATCH TAB Lowering the Convertible Top Park your Honda lowers and raises electrically. There is wet, dirty, or covered with the convertible top half open. 3. Turn the ignition switch to protect the ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the air coming from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel and at the corner of the dashboard on engine temperature. The air conditioning does not rely on the passenger's side. The engine must be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The heater uses... engine coolant to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it clicks. To adjust the air flow up and down . To adjust it left and right, turn the dial under each vent left ...
... of the air coming from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel and at the corner of the dashboard on engine temperature. The air conditioning does not rely on the passenger's side. The engine must be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The heater uses... engine coolant to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it clicks. To adjust the air flow up and down . To adjust it left and right, turn the dial under each vent left ...
Owner's Manual
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... partially. Set the fan to the left . 3. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. Start the engine. 2. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 47) when driving in the button should come on the engine. Turn on the A/C by setting up the controls this way: 1. If the outside air is humid, select...
... partially. Set the fan to the left . 3. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. Start the engine. 2. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 47) when driving in the button should come on the engine. Turn on the A/C by setting up the controls this way: 1. If the outside air is humid, select...
Owner's Manual
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...; F (0°C). Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the heater, it cools, removes moisture from the inside of the windows: 1. Start the engine. 2. Switch the fan on the A/C. 3.
...; F (0°C). Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with the heater, it cools, removes moisture from the inside of the windows: 1. Start the engine. 2. Switch the fan on the A/C. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
... To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
Owner's Manual
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... vents. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn off only for the first few minutes of the windshield and...
... vents. For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . To Turn Everything Off To shut off the system temporarily, turn off only for the first few minutes of the windshield and...
Owner's Manual
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... to your Honda, you . The information in this section first. You also need to know what gasoline to use, and how to properly store luggage or packages. Break-in Period...116 Gasoline...116 Service Station Procedures ...117 Filling the Fuel Tank...117 Opening the Hood...118 Oil Check...119 Engine Coolant Check...
... to your Honda, you . The information in this section first. You also need to know what gasoline to use, and how to properly store luggage or packages. Break-in Period...116 Gasoline...116 Service Station Procedures ...117 Filling the Fuel Tank...117 Opening the Hood...118 Oil Check...119 Engine Coolant Check...