2003 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
Pushing this lever up and down
increases and decreases the f an
speed. The indicators next to the
lever show you the speed selected.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
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Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Recirculation Button
Fan Control L ever
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dials
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL LEVER MODE CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL

Use the MODE control dial to select
the vents the air flows from.Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air flows from the center
vents in the dashboard above the
audio system, the vents on both
sides of the instrument panel, and
f rom the f loor vents. Select this
position when you drive with the
convertible top f olded.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents and the vents on both sides of
the instrument panel. Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents, the def roster vents at
the base of the windshield, and the
vents on both sides of the instrument
panel.
Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Control Dial
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This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or 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 bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
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 lef t and right, turn the
dial under each vent lef t and right. You can shut off the air flow from
each vent by turning the dial all the
way toward the mark until it
clicks.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent Controls
How to Use the System
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CENTER VENTSIDE VENT

The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris. It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents behind the seat-backs. 1.
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Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL LEVER MODE CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL

When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way: Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. Make sure the tempera-
ture control dial is all the way to
the left.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode. Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
) when driving in stop-and-go
traf f ic or climbing a long, steep hill.
If it moves near the red mark, turn
of f the A/C until the reading returns
to normal.
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Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL LEVERMODE CONTROL
DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL

To warm the interior:Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Start the engine.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated and
cooled air f eels comf ortable. Switch the f an on.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Adjust the temperature control
dial so the air flow from the
def roster vents f eels warm.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn if of f .
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T o Heat
T o Heat and Dehumidif y wit h A ir
Condit ioning T o Def og and Def rost
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To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the vehicle has been sitting out
in cold weather:Start the engine.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. 1.
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Heating and Cooling
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RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL LEVER MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low 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 saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving away.You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
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. To shut of f the system temporarily,
turn of f the f an (no lights
illuminated).
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Turn Everything Of f
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