2003 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

If the light comes on or f lashes on
andoff whileyoudrive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not deploy when you need them.
See your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.
Thepurposeof theSRS
light is to alert you to a
potential problem with your
Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
is working properly.
If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
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Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags do not
inflate when needed.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.

Your Supplemental Restraint System
is virtually maintenance-f ree, and
there are no parts you can saf ely
service. However, you must have
your car serviced if :The
airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
control unit must be replaced. Do
not try to remove or replace the
airbags yourself .
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your SRS. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
SRS Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
Your airbags ever inf late.
T he SRS indicat or light alert s yout o a problem. Do not t amper wit h SRS
component s or wiring f or anyreason.
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
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Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
car out of the garage. With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Push the button.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
40
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.U.S. modelsCanadian models
U.S. models only
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Saf ety L abels
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BATTERY
SUN VISOR
RADIATOR SRSSEAT BELT TENSIONER
DASHBOARD

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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .44
...............................
Indicator Lights .45
.............................................
Gauges .49
...............................
Speedometer .49
...............................
Select Button .49
.................................
Tachometer .49
...................
Temperature Gauge . 49
..................................
Fuel Gauge .50
.....................................
Odometer .50
...................................
Trip Meter .51
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .51
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .52
...................................
Headlights .53
............
Daytime Running Lights . 54
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 54
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Turn Signals .55
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Windshield Wipers .55
..................
Windshield Washers . 56
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 57
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Keys and Locks .58
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Keys .58
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Immobilizer System . 59
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Ignition Switch .60
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Power Door Locks .62 ...................
Remote Transmitter . 63
...........................................
Trunk .66
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 67
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Console Compartments . 68
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Seat Adjustments .69
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Power Windows .70
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Convertible Top .72
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Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
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Raising the Convertible Top . 75
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 77
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Maintenance .78
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Hazard Warning .80
.............................................
Mirrors .80
....
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 80
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Parking Brake .81
.............................
Beverage Holder .82
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 82
......................................
Audio Panel .82
.................................
Interior Lights .83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols43

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols44
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
(P.53)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.62)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.70)
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.80)
ROOF SWITCH(P.73) HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
(P.80) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 94)
HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
(P. 86)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
(P.57)
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS
(P.55)
(P.122)

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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)