2002 HONDA S2000 charging

This light has two f unctions:
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
This indicator f lashes f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
ON (II). It f lashes as a reminder to
you and your passenger to f asten the
seat belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not f astened your seat belt.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit af ter
you have fully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page .
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Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Indicator L ights
44 U.S. Canada

If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the radio you will see ‘‘ ’’ in
the f requency display. Use the
Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page ).116
Battery
Maint enance185
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car’s electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.

Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it f or at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the ref rigerant.If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Ref rigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specif ications on page
.)
Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed
system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualif ied mechanic. You can do
a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works ef f iciently.
Periodically check the engine’s
radiator and air conditioning
condenser f or leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the f ront surf ace. These
block the air f low and reduce cooling
ef f iciency. Use a light spray f rom a
hose or a sof t brush to remove them. 253
A ir Condit ioning Syst em
Maint enance
188
AAIIRRCCOONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGGCCOONNDDEENNSSEERR Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing
ref rigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
The condenser and radiator f ins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or sof t-bristle brush to clean them.

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 220
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Changing a Flat Tire . 221
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 226
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly . 226
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 227
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Jump Starting . 228
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If Your Engine Overheats . 231
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 234
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Charging System Indicator . 235
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 236
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Brake System Indicator . 238
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Closing the Convertible Top . 239
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Fuses . 240
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Checking and Replacing . 241
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If Your Car Gets Stuck . 245
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Emergency Towing . 247
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 219

This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.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.
Immediately turn of f 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
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
Accessories.................................
Installation . 128
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Accessory Power Socket . 80
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 59
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Additives, Engine Oil . 164
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 178
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Air Conditioning . 84
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Maintenance . 188
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Usage . 84
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 86
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Air Pressure, Tires . 191
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Alarm, Anti-theft . 116
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 256
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 212
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Antif reeze . 167
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 45, 145
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Operation . 143
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 58
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Anti-thef t System . 116
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Appearance Care . 209
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Audio Panel . 80 ..................................
Audio System . 92
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Automatic Car Washes . 210
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Automatic Speed Control . 55
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 204
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 44, 235
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Jump Starting . 228
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Maintenance . 183
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Specif ications . 253
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Bef ore Driving . 121
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Body Repair . 217
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Brakes . 142
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143
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Break-in, New Linings . 122
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Bulb Replacement . 204
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Fluid . 176
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Parking . 79
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System Indicator . 44
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 142
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Braking System . 142 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 122
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 52
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Brights, Headlights . 51
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Bulb Replacement . 200
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Back-up Lights . 204
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Brake Lights . 204
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Headlights . 200
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License Plate Lights . 206
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Side Marker Lights . 202
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Specif ications . 253
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Turn Signal Lights . 202
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Bulbs, Halogen . 200
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Capacities Chart . 252
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 39
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Cargo, Carrying . 130
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 106
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Certif ication Label . 250
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Chains . 197
Index
B
A
C
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Changing Oil........................................
How to . 165
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When to . 152
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Changing a Flat Tire . 221
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Changing Engine Coolant . 169
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Charging System Indicator . 44, 235
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Check Engine Light . 45, 236
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 136
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Child Saf ety . 19
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Child Seats . 22
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Cleaner, Air . 178
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Cleaning . 209
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Aluminum Wheels . 212
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Carpeting . 213
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Exterior . 210
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Floor Mats . 213
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Interior . 213
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Leather . 214
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Seat Belts . 214
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Vinyl . 214
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Windows . 215
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Clutch Fluid . 177
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CO in the Exhaust . 258
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 138
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Compact Spare Tire . 220
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Controls, Instruments and . 41 ................................
Covertible Top . 70
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Convertible Top Cover . 75
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
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Maintenance . 76
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Raising the Covertible Top . 73
Coolant ........................................
Adding . 167
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Checking . 126
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Proper Solution . 167
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Temperature Gauge . 47
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Corrosion Protection . 215
Crankcase Emission Control
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System . 258
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Cruise Control Operation . 55
Customer Relations
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Inf ormation . 264
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Economy, Fuel . 127
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Emergencies on the Road . 219
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Battery, Jump Starting . 228
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Changing a Flat Tire . 221
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Charging System Indicator . 235
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Checking the Fuses . 241
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 42
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Daytime Running Lights . 52
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 268
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Defrosting the Windows . 89
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Dimensions . 252
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Dimming the Headlights . 51 Dipstick
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Engine Oil . 125
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Directional Signals . 53
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil . 166
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 147
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 60
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Monitor Light . 45
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Power Door Locks . 60
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 254
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
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Transmission . 140
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Driving . 135
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Economy . 127
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In Bad Weather . 146
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In Foreign Countries . 257
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