2003 HONDA S2000 power steering

An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with the
system (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Your Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) includes:
Two f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal
collision.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors
inf ormation about the sensors, the
control unit, and the airbag
activators when the ignition is ON
(II). If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, the sensors
will detect rapid deceleration and
signal the control unit to instantly
inflate the airbags and activate the
automatic seat belt tensioners.
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Additional Inf ormation About Your SRS
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
SRS Components
How Your A irbags Work
36

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
...............................
Speedometer .49
...............................
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
...................................
Trip Meter .51
Maintenance Required ...................................
Indicator .51
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .52
...................................
Headlights .53
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Daytime Running Lights . 54
....
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
....
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 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

All f our brakes have audible brake
wear indicators.
Check your brakes af ter driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Since a
longer distance is needed to stop
with wet brakes, be extra cautious
and alert in your driving. Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by downshif ting to a lower
gear and taking your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal.
Put your f oot on the brake pedal only
when you intend to brake. Resting
your f oot on the pedal keeps the
brakes applied lightly, causing them
to build up heat. Heat build-up can
reduce how well your brakes work. It
also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, conf using drivers behind
you. When the brake pads need replacing,
you will hear a distinctive metallic
‘‘screeching’’ sound when you apply
the brakes. If you do not have the
brake pads replaced, they will begin
screeching all the time.
Your brakes may sometimes squeal
or squeak when you apply them
lightly. Do not conf use this with the
brakewearindicators.Theymakea
very audible ‘‘screeching.’’
Your Honda is equipped with disc
brakes at all f our wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the ef f ort needed
on the brake pedal. The ABS helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
Brake Wear Indicators
The Braking System
Driving140

CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
.......................................
CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
............................................
Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
............................
Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
............................
Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
...................................
Body Repair .215
............................................
Brakes .140
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
.........................................
Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
.........................
Bulb Replacement .198
..........................
Back-up Lights .202
..............................
Brake Lights .202
.................................
Headlights .198
.................
License Plate Lights . 204
..................
Side Marker Lights . 200
............................
Specif ications .251
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 200
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
.................................
Installation .126
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
..............................
Maintenance .186
............................................
Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
...................................
Operation .141
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
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Anti-thef t System .114
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Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 115
Index
B
A
C
I

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Keys .58
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Gauges .49
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 49
...............................................
Fuel .50
...............................
Speedometer .49
.................................
Tachometer .49
Gearshif t Lever Positions 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
..............................
Glass Cleaning .213
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 198
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 80
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 54
..................
High Beam Indicator . 48
...........................
Reminder Tone .53
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 198
...................................
Turning on .53
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Heating and Cooling System . 86
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High Altitude, Starting at . 136
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High-Low Beam Switch . 53
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High Speed, Shif ting at . 138
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Hood Latch .178
.......................
Hood, Opening the .122 ...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .175
.................................
Hydroplaning .145
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Jacking Up the Car .220
.......................................
Jack, Tire .219 ................................
Jump Starting .226
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .248
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .58
...........................................
Switch .60
............
Timing Control System . 258
Indicator Lights, Instrument .............................................
Panel .45
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 189
...................................
Inside Mirror .80
.............................
Inspection, Tire .191
............................
Instrument Panel .44
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 54
...........................
Interior Cleaning .211
.................................
Interior Lights .83
........................................
Introduction .i .......................
Label, Certif ication .248
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 55
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .33
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .212
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .198
.......................................
Indicator .45
..................................
Turn Signal .55
.....................................
Load Limit .129
...............................
Loading Cargo .128
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 60
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 60
............................
Fuel Fill Door .121
.................................
Power Door .62
...........................................
Trunk .66
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Low Coolant Level .124
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 138
Index
H I
JK
L
IV