2003 HONDA S2000 low beam

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols45
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.48)MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P.51)
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
WARNING INDICATORS
(P.48)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
(P.47)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.46)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.46) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR
(P.47)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.48)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.
48)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.
46)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.47)
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.47)
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P.47)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.48)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.46) (P.234)

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signaling.
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash. This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon. This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control.
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Canadian models only
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator Cruise Control Indicator
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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The engine start button and the
remote audio controls are under the
lef t air vent.
The instrument panel brightness
control is in the lower lef t corner of
the speedometer.
The cruise control master switch is
to the lef t of the steering column.To use the horn, press the pad
around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols52
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.53)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
ENGINE
START
BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.55) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.
57)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.54)
(P.113)
(P.135)
(P.122)
(P.115) HORN

The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f . The high beams will
stay on f or as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what position
the headlight switch is in.
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Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
53

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Thedisplaydimswhentheparking
lights or headlights are turned on.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in f ive steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
Canadian models only
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols54
BUTTON BUTTON

Check the operation of your car’s
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an
unsaf e condition by reducing your
car’s visibility and the ability to
signal your intentions to other
drivers.
Maint enance
Lights
196
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
TURN SIGNAL
FRONT PARKING AND
SIDE MARKER LIGHTLOW BEAM
HEADLIGHTHIGH BEAM
HEADLIGHT

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian cars)
If you f ind any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed. 251
Maint enance
Lights
197
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
SIDE MARKER LIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHT
BACK-UP LIGHTLICENSE PLATE LIGHT

Halogen bulbs are used f or the high
beam headlight bulbs. When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
cartoyourdealertohaveitreplaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
198
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.