2000 HONDA S2000 heater

Heating and Cooling
Vent Controls
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the vents on both
sides of the instrument panel and at
the corner of the dashboard on the
passenger's side.
To adjust the air
flow up and down, move the tab
in
the center of each vent up and down.
To adjust it left and right, turn the
dial under each vent left and right.
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You can shut off the air flow from
each vent by turning the dial
all the
way toward the
t>UO mark until it
clicks. How
to Use the System
This
section covers how to set up the
system controls for ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and
defrosting.
The engine must be running for the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air.
The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.

To Heat
To warm the interior:
1. Start the engine.
2. Select w and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
4. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
To Heat and Dehumidify with Air
Conditioning
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used
in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select w and Fresh Air mode.
4. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air feels comfortable.
This setting
is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above
32°F (0°C).
Heating and Cooling
To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Select @ .
When you select @ , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
When you switch to another mode
from
@ , the A/ C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn if off.
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These settings direct all the air flow
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
defroster vents.
The air flow will get
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
beside each vent.
This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
before driving away.
To Tum Everything Off
To shut off the system temporarily,
turn off the fan (no lights
illuminated).
You should shut the system
completely off only for the first few
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at
all other times so stale
air does not build up
in the interior.
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Replacing Engine Coolant
The cooling system should be
completely drained and refilled with
new coolant according to
the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use
Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Draining the coolant requires access
to
the underside of the vehicle.
Unless you have the tools and
knowledge, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1. Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn
the heater temperature control
dial fully clockwise.
Turn the
ignition off.
2. Open the hood. Make sure the
engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
3. Remove the radiator cap.
Cooling System
4. Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. The
coolant will drain through the
splash guard. Remove the drain
bolt and washer from the engine
block.
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Maintenance 163

Jump Starting
If your car's battery has run down,
you may
be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although
this
seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
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A battery can explode if you do
not
follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep
all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
To jump start your car, follow these
directions closely:
1. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery
(see page 177 ) . In very cold
weather,
check the condition of
the electrolyte. If it seems slushy
or like ice, do not
try jump starting
until it thaws.
NOTICE
if a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting
to jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it
to rupture.
2. Turn off all the electrical acces­
sories: heater,
A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral
and
set the parking brake.

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.
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Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
No: Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5A Windshield Wiper, 14 lOA Daytime Running Lights*
Auto
Stop Signal 15 lOA Keyless Entry
2
15A Washer Motor 16 7.5A Back-up
3
-Not used 17 7.5A Interior Light
4
-Not used 18 lOA Small Lights
5
lOA Accessory Socket 19 15A Radio
6
20A Windshield Wiper 20 7.5A Starter Signal
7 7.5A Tum Light 21 7.5A Heater Control,
8 15A ACG Cooling Fan
Relay
9
7.5A Instrument Light, Back·up 22 7.5A Power Mirrors
Lights
23 20A Right Power Window
10 15A Ignition Coil 24 20A Left Power Window
11 7.5A Engine Start 25 -Not used
12 15A Fuel Pump, SRS 26 -Not used
13 lOA SRS 27 -Not used
* : Canadian Model
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES
(MAIN FUSE BOX)
(AUXILIARY FUSE BOX)
No.
1 -~~ 2 ---------3
4
5 6
7
8 9
10
11
i 12
13
No.
1
2
~-3 4
5
Amps. Circuits Protected
Lighting 1 Relay ·--··---·-Lighting 2 Relay ~-r--c-~----Horn Relay
40A Power Window Motor
20A Right Roof Motor ~ Not used
30A ! BackUpACC
20A Left Roof Motor
40A ' Heater Motor
20A Condenser Fan ~ Not used ~ Condenser Fan Reday ~ Cooling Fan Relay
Amps. Circuits Protected
-Not used -··--·-··-· Not used ______ ,. ________ ~---~ Not used ---·· 70A EPS ___________ , __
60A Air Pump
Fuses
'
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
14 Magnetic Clutch Relay r--~~ ·--··-----------------....... -·---15 20A Right Headlight '1:6-·-· --15A ACGS
17 lOA Hazard
Warning Lights
18 20A Cooling Fan --19 ~ Not used ··-20 lOA Stop
21 20A Left Headlight
22 20A ABS F/S
23 30A ABS Motor
24 lOOA Battery
25 40A IGl Main
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