2003 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

Fit the rear part of the top cover
into the space behind the
convertible top.
To remove the top cover, reverse
the attaching procedure.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. 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.
4.
5.
Convertible Top
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Maintenance
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Use the door pull to open and
close the door. Do not push or pull
on the door glass.Do not lean or sit on an open door.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.
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
To reduce the possibility of leaks:
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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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TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

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
and push on it until it latches. Ref er
to page f or operation of the
audio system.
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Beverage Holder
Accessory Power SocketAudio 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.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.
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.
Interior Lights
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.).......................
Heating and Cooling .86
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What Each Control Does . 86
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How to Use the System . 88
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To Turn Everything Of f . 93
Audio System ......
AM/FM/CD Audio System . 94
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Operating the Radio . 95
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Adjusting the Sound . 99
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Digital Clock .100
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Audio System Lighting . 102
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Radio Frequencies . 102
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Radio Reception .103
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Operating the CD Player . 105
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Operating the CD Changer . 108
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Protecting Compact Discs . 109
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CD Player Error Indications . 111
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .112
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Remote Audio Controls . 113
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Thef t Protection .114
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Cruise Control .115
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures85