2005 HONDA S2000 brake light

If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II), and as a reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay on if you
do not f ully release the parking
brake.
139 179Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
172
Canada
U.S.

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Neutral.
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
5th.Donotusethecruisecontrol.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving theaccelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot do this f or a
continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
St at e Emissions T est ing
T esting of Readiness Codes
192

CONT INUED
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Accessories .105
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 69
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 132
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
................
Air Conditioning System . 74
............................................
Usage .76
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .150
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .100
......................................
Antif reeze .134
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .41, 119
...................................
Operation .118
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
............................
Anti-thef t System .94
......................................
Audio Panel .70
..................................
Audio System .78
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 17
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 95
........
Back-up Light Replacement . 144Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 170
............................
Jump Starting .166
..............................
Maintenance .154
............................
Specif ications .185
................................
Bef ore Driving .99
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .69
..................................
Booster Seats .32
............................................
Brakes .117
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 118
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 100
...........................................
Fluid .139
.........................................
Parking .67
..........................
System Design .118
.................
System Indicator . 40,172
........................
Wear Indicators .118
.............................
Braking System .117
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
........................
Brights, Headlights .48
.........................
Bulb Replacement .140
..........................
Back-up Lights .144
.................................
Headlights .140
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 143............................
Specif ications .185
............
Turn Signal Lights . 142,144
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .140
............................
Capacities Chart .184
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .107
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...........................................
CD Care .90
.....................................
CD Changer .90
.......
CD Changer Error Messages . 92
........................
CD Error Messages .91
.........................................
CD Player .88
........................
Certif ication Label .182
.................................
Chains, Tires .153
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .159
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .132
......................................
When to .125
...
Charging System Indicator . 40,170
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 113
Index
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INDEX
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Î
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 38
................
Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
.................................
Dead Battery .166
............
Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
................
Defrosting the Windows . 77
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .138
....................................
Dimensions .184
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
.......................
Monitor Indicator .41
......................
Power Door Locks .54
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .111
....................................
Economy .104
........................
Driving Guidelines .112
..............................
Economy, Fuel .104
..................................
Emergencies .157
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 166
...........
Brake System Indicator . 172
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 159
.....
Charging System Indicator . 170
..................
Checking the Fuses . 174
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 173
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
............................
Jump Starting .166
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety .23
..............................
Booster Seats .32
...................................
Child Seats .28
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
..........................
Larger Children .31
.......................
Risk with Airbags .24
.............................
Small Children .27
.......................................
Child Seats .28
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .145
.................................................
Clock .45
...................................
Clutch Fluid .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .189
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
......................
Compact Spare Tire .158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 194
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 37
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
................................
Maintenance .65
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
....................................
Checking .104
.........................
Proper Solution .134
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .189
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 41
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 95
......................................
Cup Holder .69
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 194
Index
D
E
II

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 140
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .140
............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
..................
High Beam Indicator . 42
...........................
Reminder Tone .48
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 140
...................................
Turning on .48
.........
Heating and Cooling System . 74
............................
High Beam Lever .48
.......................
Hood, Opening the .102
..................................................
Horn .46
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .139
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .182
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
...........................................
Switch .53
............
Timing Control System . 190
........................
Immobilizer System .52 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .40, 172
................
Charging System . 40,170
.............................
Cruise Control .41
....................................
Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
...................................
High Beam .42
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 42
......................................
Low Fuel .42
................
Low Oil Pressure . 40,170
...............
Maintenance Required . 43
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
.......................................
Seat Belt .40
...............................................
SRS .41
..................................
Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 40...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 149
........
Recommended Pressures . 150
...................................
Inside Mirror .66
.............................
Inspection, Tire .150
....................
Installing a Child Seat .28
............................
Instrument Panel .39
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
...........................................
Interiors .40
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication .182
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 48
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,16
..................................................
Keys .51
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle . 160
.......................................
Jack, Tire .159
................................
Jump Starting .166
Index
I J
K
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H
IV

CONT INUED
Lights....................
Bulb Replacement .140
.......................................
Indicator .40
..................................
Turn Signal .48
....................................
Load Limits .108
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 53
............................
Fuel Fill Door .101
.................................
Power Door .54
...........................................
Trunk .54
........................
Low Coolant Level .104
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,170
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 184
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 107..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 100
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .116
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 182
..................................
Maintenance .121
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .124
........................................
Record .127
......................
Required Indicator .43
..........................................
Saf ety .122
....................................
Schedule .123 .
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 41,171
...................
Manual Transmission . 115
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 137
...............................
Meters, Gauges .44
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 100
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .66
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 106
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 49
...........................................
Parking .117
.................................
Parking Brake .67
Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................
Indicator .172
.................................
Parking Lights .48
.............................
PGM-FI System .190
...................................
Pollen Filter .146
..........................
Power Door Locks .54
..................
Power Socket Location . 68
..............................
Power Windows .59
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 100
.........................................
Odometer .44
...............................
Odometer, Trip .44
Oil ........................
Change, How to .132
......................
Change, When to .125
......................
Checking Engine .103
..............
Pressure Indicator . 40,170 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .132
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 53
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .189
.........................
Opening the Trunk .54
..............................
Outside Mirrors .66
....................
Overheating, Engine .167
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 124
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .100
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