2003 HONDA S2000 audio

2003 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Car at a Glance ........................................................................\
.............................................................. 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
............................................... 5
Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
...................................................43
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................85
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 119
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................133
The proper way to start the engine, shift the tr ansmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................147
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
................................................................. 207
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................217
This section covers several problems motorists someti mes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .247
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)......................................................................261
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................265
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need wh en you pull up to the fuel pump.

Your Car at a Glance
2
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
(P.53)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(P.62)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
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)
(P.70)

Your Car at a Glance
3
ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.53)HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.55)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
(P. 57)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.54)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.113)
(P.135)
(P.122) (P.115)

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
................................
Turn Signals .55
.....................
Windshield Wipers .55
..................
Windshield Washers . 56
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 57
...............................
Keys and Locks .58
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Keys .58
....................
Immobilizer System . 59
............................
Ignition Switch .60
......................
Power Door Locks .62 ...................
Remote Transmitter . 63
...........................................
Trunk .66
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 67
.............
Console Compartments . 68
............................
Seat Adjustments .69
..............................
Power Windows .70
..............................
Convertible Top .72
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 72
.....
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)

Î
Î
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

µ
µ In this position,
you can operate the audio system
and the accessory power socket. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper.
This is the normal key
position when driving. All f eatures
and accessories on the car are usable.
Several of the lights on the instru-
ment panel come on as a test when
you turn the ignition switch f rom
ACCESSORY to ON.
The engine will not start if the
Immobilizer System does not
recognize the key’s coding (see page ).
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page
).
135
59
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols61

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.
94
Beverage Holder
Accessory Power SocketAudio Panel
Beverage Holder, A ccessory Power Socket, A udio Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols82