2002 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

The convertible top will raise.
Release the ROOF switch when the
top reaches the windshield header.Pull back on the locking lever and
push it up until it latches. Make
sure it is securely latched.
While pushing the convertible top
f orward, push the locking lever
f orward and set the latch into the
windshield header.
Push in the tab on each locking
lever and pull the locking lever
down.
5. 6. 7.
Convertible Top
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Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger or any other people
around the car are clear of the
way of the moving convertibletop.
Do not put heavy items on the closed
convertible top. You can damage the
material and the mechanism.

Use the convertible top cover when
the top is f olded to help prevent
f oreign objects, dirt, etc., f rom
getting into the material and
mechanism.Remove the convertible top cover
f rom the trunk.Hook the fastener string to the pin
on each side wall of the passenger
compartment.
Connect the snaps on the top
covertothetwopinsontheback
of the interior panel.
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Convertible T op Cover
Convertible Top
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Every three to six months,
depending on how of ten the top is
f olded, rub a thin f ilm of Shin-Etsu
Silicone grease (available from your
Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto
the seals wherever they touch the
convertible top or each other.
Dust is the main cause of creaks or
other sounds coming f rom the
convertible top.
Regularly clean the body seals with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not
use a scraper or de-icing chemicals
to remove f rost, snow, or ice f rom
the top or rear window.
To remove the top cover, reverse
the attaching procedure.
Fit the rear part of the top cover
into the space behind the
convertible top.
4. 5. Maintenance
Convertible Top
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Do not lean or sit on an open door.
Use the door pull to open and
close the door. Do not push or pull
on the door glass. The convertible top seals are
designed to promote the f low of
water of f the roof . Spraying high
pressure water directly on the
seals can distort them, causing a
leak. Use only a low pressure
water stream when using a hose,
and avoid car washes.
To reduce the possibility of leaks:
Convertible Top
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver’s
door armrest:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Push the red button next to the roof
switch to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled.
1. 2.
Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors
Hazard Warning
Hazard Warning, Mirrors
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Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. 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 f ully
released (see page ). If you try to
drive the vehicle without releasing
the parking brake, the ABS indicator
maycomeon,andtheABSmaynot
work properly.
3. 4.
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Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
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Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.

To open the beverage holder, push
on the f ront edge.
Be caref ul 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.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 f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.To open the audio panel, push on the
top center and let the panel swing
down.Toclose,pivotthepanelup
andpushonituntilitlatches.Refer
to page f or operation of the
audio system.
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Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Audio Panel
Beverage Holder, A ccessory Power Socket, A udio Panel
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The interior light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the interior light
comes on when you open either door.
In the ON position, the interior light
stays on continuously.If the three-position switch is in the
center position, the interior light will
come on when you remove the key
from the ignition switch.
In addition, when the three position
switch is in the center position with
both doors closed, the two bulbs in
the interior light can be turned on
separately by the pushbutton
switches next to them. Push the
switch to turn the light on or off.
Interior Lights
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