2004 HONDA S2000 lock

The convertible top on your Honda
lowers and raises electrically.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the vehicle. This
helps to protect the vehicle f rom
unexpected weather changes, and
f rom thef t of your valuables.Bef ore operating the convertible top,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
level ground, the rear def ogger is of f ,
and there is enough clearance above
the top.
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). Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
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Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Lowering the Convertible Top
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NOTICE:
LATCHTAB
LOCKING LEVER
Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and the mechanism.
Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open.
Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands.
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate.

With the latches released, push
the locking levers up until they
latch.PullbackandholdtheROOF
switch. The windows lower and
the roof f olds back. Release the
ROOF switch when the roof is
retracted completely into the rear
shelf .
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5.
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols62
NOTICE:
LOCKING LEVER
ROOF SWITCH
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not sit on the f olded
convertible top, or any items on top of
it. You could damage the top or the
rear window.

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).Push in the tab to release the
locking levers, and pull them down.
Note the movement of the latch
when you push in the tab.
While holding the lever down,
push in the tab to engage the latch
in the windshield header. Pull the
topdownandforwardif necessary.Push the locking levers up while
holding the tab. When the latch is
in place, release the tab. Make
sure the convertible top is securely
latched.
Push the ROOF switch f orward
and hold it. The windows, if raised,
will lower automatically.
The convertible top will rise.
Release the ROOF switch when
the top reaches the windshield
header. 5. 6.
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Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Raising the Convertible T op
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NOTICE:
TABLATCH
LOCKING LEVER
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top. Do not put any heavy items
on the f olded convertible top. You
could damage the material and the
mechanism.

Open the beverage holder by
pushing on the tab. The lid will slide
open.
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.This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
The area between the seat has two
compartments. Open the lower
compartment by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
You can lock or unlock the lower
compartment with the master key.
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Beverage Holder
Accessory Power Socket Console Compartments
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Push this lever up and down to
increase and decrease the f an speed.
The indicators next to the lever show
you the speed selected.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is on.
This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is on, air
f rom the vehicle’s interior is sent
through the system again
(Recirculation mode). When the
indicator is of f , air is brought in f rom
outside the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
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
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
vents in all modes. Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
Airf 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.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control L ever
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Airf low Buttons
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The XM satellites are in orbit near
the equator; theref ore, objects
located south of the vehicle may
cause satellite reception
interruptions. Ground repeaters help
strengthen the satellite signals, but
there may be congested areas where
these signals cannot be picked up.
Signals become weaker the f arther
north you travel f rom the equator.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Playing t he XMSatellite Radio
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Signal may be
blocked by
mountains or
large obstacles to
the south.Signals are weaker
in these areas.
GROUND
REPEATER
SATELLITE

Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch. The indicator in the switch
will come on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel comes on to
show the system is now activated.
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Cruise Control
Using the Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures95
NOTICE:
CANCEL BUTTON
SET/decel
RESUME/accel
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
The cruise control, as it
operates, moves the accelerator pedal.
You can damage your vehicle’s
accelerator mechanism by resting your
f oot under the pedal and blocking the
movement.

Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ying Your Vehicle’’ on page f or additional inf ormation.) 170
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Bef ore Driving
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.