2000 HONDA S2000 stop start

~ Supplemen~al Restraint
~ System Indicator
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch
0 N (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in
the
supplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 37.
U.S. Canada
I ABS II@) I
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator
This light normally comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch
ON (II), and when
you push the START button.
If this
light comes on at any other time,
there
is a problem in the ABS. If this
happens, take the car to your dealer
to have it checked. With
the light on,
your car still
has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock.
~ Malfunction Indicator
~Lamp
See page 228 .
I F¥ I Trunk-open Indicator
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
[I] Door-open Indicator
This light comes on if either door is
not closed tightly.
Indicator Lights
~ Electric Power Steering
~ (EPS) Indicator
This light normally comes on when
you turn the ignition
ON (II) and
goes off after the engine starts.
If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem
in the Electric Power
Steering system. If this happens,
stop the car
in a safe place and turn
off the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
EPS light. If it does not go off, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light
on, the EPS
is turned off, making the car harder
to steer.
Instruments and Controls 45

Heating and Cooling
To Cool with A/C
1. Turn on the AI C by pressing the
button.
The light in the button
should come on when a fan speed
is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature
control dial is
all the way to the left.
3. Select ;,; .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode.
If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set
the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm from
being parked
in the sun, you can cool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Make sure the tempera­
ture control dial is
all the way to
the left.
3. Set the fan to maximum speed.
4. Open the windows partially. Select
;,; and Recirculation mode.
90 Comfort and Convenience Features
When the interior has cooled down
to a more comfortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described for normal
cooling. Air
conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
47) when driving in stop-and-go
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red mark, turn
off the
A/ C until the reading returns
to normal.

Operating the Radio
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system.
Turn the
system on by pushing the
PWR/
VOL
knob. Adjust the volume by
turning the same knob.
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the
AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed
if the station is broadcast­
ing
in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
You can use any of four methods to
find radio stations on the selected
band:
TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the
Preset buttons.
TUNE -Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired frequency.
Press the ~ side of the bar to tune
to a higher frequency, and the
~ side to tune to a lower
frequency.
The frequency numbers
will start to change rapidly. Release
the bar when the display reaches the
desired frequency. To change
the
frequency in small increments, press
and release the
TUNE bar quickly.
Audio System
SEEK -The SEEK function
searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate
it, press
the
SEEK bar on either the 1<111<111 or
~ side, then release it.
Depending on which side you press,
the system scans upward or
down­
ward from the current frequency. It
stops when it finds a station with a
strong signal.
CONTINUED
Comfort and Convenience Features 95

9. Start the engine and let it run for
about
30 seconds. Then turn off
the engine.
lO.Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the filler neck.
Cooling System
ll.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX
mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
12.Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it to
the first stop.
13.Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator fan comes on two
times.
Then stop the engine.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 165

Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as
the original tires. Mount snow
tires on
all four wheels to balance
your vehicle's handling in all weather
conditions. Keep
in mind the traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
are clear. Check with the tire dealer
for maximum speed recommenda­
tions.
Tire Chains
Because your Honda has limited tire
clearance, mount only
SAE Class "S"
cable-type traction devices on the
rear tires.
Use traction devices only
when required by driving conditions
or local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size for your tires.
Metal link-type
"chains" should not
be used.
No matter how tight they
seem to be installed, they can come
into contact with the body and
suspension, causing serious damage.
When installing
the cables, follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
mount
them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with them installed.
If
you hear them coming in contact
with the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Make sure the cables are
installed tightly, and
that they are
not contacting the brake lines
or
suspension. Remove them as soon as
you start driving on cleared roads.
Tires
NOTICE
Cables that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage your ·
car's brake lines, suspension, body, and
wheels. Stop driving (l they are hitting
any part
of the car.
Maintenance 191

Low Oil Pressure Indicator
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
after
the engine starts. It should
never come on when
the engine is
running.
If it starts flashing, it
indicates
that the oil pressure
dropped very low for a moment,
then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with
the engine running, it shows
that
the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.
226 Taking Care of the Unexpected
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn
off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the car
stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page 119 ). Although oil level
and
oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine
that is very
low on
oil can lose pressure during
cornering and
other driving
maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 120 ) .
4. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator.
If the light
does not go out within
ten seconds,
turn off
the engine. There is a
mechanical problem
that needs to
be repaired before you can
continue driving.
(See Emergency
Towing on page 238 .)

This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is
ON (II), and go
out after the engine starts.
If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately
turn off
all electrical
accessories: radio, heater, A/C,
cruise control, etc.
Try not to use
other electrically-operated controls
such as
the power windows. Keep
the engine running and take extra
care not to stall
it. Starting the
engine
will discharge the battery
rapidly.
Charging System Indicator
By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before
the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Taking Care of the Unexpected 227

The Brake System Indicator light
comes on when you turn the ignition
ON (II). If the parking brake is not
set, it goes off after you start the
engine.
If the parking brake is set, it
goes off when you fully release the
parking brake with the engine
running. If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem with
the car's
brake system. In most cases, the
problem is a low fluid level in
the
brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on
the brake pedal to see if it feels
normal.
If it does, check the brake
fluid level the next time you stop at a
service station (see page
170 ) . If the
fluid level is
low, take the car to your
dealer and have the brake system
inspected for leaks or worn brake
pads.
However,
if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. Because
of the
brake system's dual-circuit design, a
problem
in one part of the system
will still give you braking at two
wheels.
You will feel the brake pedal
go down much farther before the car
begins to slow down, and you
will
have to press harder on the pedal.
The distance needed to stop will be
much longer.
Brake System Indicator
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because
of the
longer distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the car.
You
should have it towed, and repaired as
soon as possible.
If you must drive the car a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and cautiously.
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