2003 HONDA S2000 brake light

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
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Indicator Lights .45
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Gauges .49
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Speedometer .49
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Select Button .49
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Tachometer .49
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Temperature Gauge . 49
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Fuel Gauge .50
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Odometer .50
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Trip Meter .51
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .51
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .52
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Headlights .53
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 54
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Turn Signals .55
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Windshield Wipers .55
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Windshield Washers . 56
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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
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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
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Convertible Top Cover . 77
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Maintenance .78
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Hazard Warning .80
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Mirrors .80
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 80
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Parking Brake .81
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Beverage Holder .82
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Accessory Power Socket . 82
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Audio Panel .82
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Interior Lights .83
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols43

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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)

This light has two f unctions:
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page . The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition. This indicator f lashes f or several
seconds when you turn the ignition
ON (II). It f lashes as a reminder to
you and your passenger to f asten the
seat belts. A beeper also sounds if
you have not f astened your seat belt.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
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Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Indicator L ights
46
U.S. Canada

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in the
supplemental restraint system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
you push the START button. If this
light comes on at any other time,
there is a problem in the ABS. If this
happens, take the car to your dealer
to have it checked. With the light on,
your car still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock.See page .
This light comes on if the trunk lid is
not closed tightly.
This light comes on if either door is
not closed tightly.
This light normally comes on when
you turn the ignition ON (II) and
goes of f af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on at any other time, there is
a problem in the Electric Power
Steering system. If this happens,
stop the car in a safe place and turn
of f the engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine, and watch the
EPS light. If it does not go of f , or
comes back on again while driving,
take the car to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, the EPS
is turned off, making the car harder
to steer.
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234
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols47
U.S. Canada

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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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

The convertible top on your Honda
lowers and raises electrically.
Bef ore operating the convertible top,
make sure the car is parked on level
ground, and that there is enough
clearance above the top.Park your car in the shade whenever
possible. Extended exposure to
sunlight can cause the convertible
top to deteriorate. Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tab and pull the locking
lever down.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the car. This
helps to protect the car from
unexpected weather changes, and
f rom thef t of your valuables.
Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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2. 3.
Lowering the Convertible Top
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols72
LATCH
TAB
LOCKING LEVER
Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and mechanism of the
convertible top.
Never drive the car with the
convertible top half open. Do not lower or raise the top while
the engine is running.
Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow. Do not operate the convertible top if
the car is raised on the jack, a hoist,
or on jack stands.

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.
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Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols81
Driving the car with the parking brake
applied can damage the rear brakes
and axles.