2000 HONDA S2000 light

ACCESSORY (I) -In this position,
you can operate
the audio system
and the accessory power socket.
ON (II) -This is the normal key
position when driving. All features
and accessories on
the car are usable.
Several of
the lights on the instru­
ment panel come on as a test when
you
turn the ignition switch from
ACCESSORY to
ON.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page
131 ).
The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key's coding (see page
59).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave
the key in the ignition
switch in
the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver's door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper.
Keys and Locks
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Remote Transmitter
You can lock and unlock your car
with the remote transmitter. When
you push the
LOCK button, both
doors lock.
The side marker lights
and taillights flash once.
When you push
the UNLOCK button
once, only the driver's door unlocks.
The parking lights and taillights
flash twice.
The passenger's door
unlocks when you push the button a
second time.
The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in
the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door, the light will go out in
about
30 seconds and the doors will
automatically relock.
If you relock
the doors with the remote
transmitter before
30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go off
immediately.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with
the remote transmitter if either
door is not fully closed
or the key is
in the ignition switch.
To open the trunk, push and hold the
TRUNK RELEASE button for
approximately one second.
Keys and Locks
Hom Operation
The horn will sound if you push the
LOCK button a second time within
five seconds of locking the doors.
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Keys and Locks
Panic Mode
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your car's security system to
attract attention. When activated,
the
horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will flash for about
30 seconds.
To activate panic mode, press and
hold
the PANIC button for about one
second.
To cancel Panic mode before 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to
0 N (II).
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Replacing the Battery
When the remote transmitter's
battery begins to
get weak, it may
take several pushes on the button to
lock or unlock
the doors, and the
LED will
get dim. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the trans­
mitter by turning it counterclockwise
with a coin.

Power Windows
The master control panel also con­
tains
these extra features:
AUTO-To open the driver's
window fully, push
the window
switch firmly down and release
it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
from going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch briefly.
To open the driver's window only
partially, push
the window switch
down lightly and hold
it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO function only works to
lower
the driver's window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.
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The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger's window. With this
switch off,
the passenger's window
cannot
be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not affect the
driver's window. Keep
the MAIN
switch off when you have a child in
the car so the child does not
get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.

The convertible top on your Honda
lowers and raises electrically.
Before operating the convertible top,
make sure the car is parked on level
ground, and that there is enough
clearance above the top.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the car. This
helps to protect the car from
unexpected weather changes, and
from theft of your valuables.
NOTICE
• Do not operate the convertible top in
freezing weather. You can damage
the material and mechanism
of the
convertible top.
• Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
• Never drive the car with the
convertible top
half open.
• Do not lower or raise the top while
the engine
is running.
• Do not operate the convertible top if
the car is raised on the jack, a hoist,
or on jack stands.
Lowering the Convertible Top
Park your car in the shade whenever
possible. Extended exposure to sunlight can
cause the convertible top to
deteriorate.
1. Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless
the parking brake is fully
engaged.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Convertible Top
3. There is a latch on each side. Push
in the tab and pull the locking
lever down.
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Hazard Warning
Push the red button next to the roof
switch to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes
all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash.
Use the hazard
warning lights
if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or
if your vehicle is disabled.
Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions.
The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Hazard Warning, Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver's
door armrest:
1. Turn the ignition switch 0 N (II).
2. Move the selector switch to L
(driver's side)
orR (passenger's
side).
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Mirrors, Parking Brake
3. Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirror right, left, up or down.
4. When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the
adjustment switch
so you can't
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
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Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up fully.
To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever.
The parking brake light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page
44 ) . If you try to
drive the vehicle without releasing
the parking brake, the ABS indicator
may come on, and the ABS may not
work properly.
I NOTICE
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

Beverage Holder
To open the beverage holder, push
on the front edge.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid
that
is very hot can scald you or your
passenger. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components
in the
interior.
Beverage Holder, Accessory Power Socket
Accessory Power Socket
To use the accessory power socket,
pull out on the cover.
The ignition
switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I)
or ON (II).
This socket is intended to supply
power for
12 volt DC accessories
that are rated
120 watts or less (10
amps).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
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