2005 HONDA S2000 lock

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To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 10 12
Seats
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The convertible top on your vehicle
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.
1.
2.
3.
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Convertible Top
Lowering the Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LATCHTAB
LOCKING LEVER
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate. Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands. Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open. Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow. Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and the mechanism.

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 .
4.
5.
Convertible Top
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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.

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.
Dust is the main cause of creaks or
other sounds coming f rom the
convertible top.
Regularly clean the body seals with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not
useascraperorde-icingchemicals
to remove f rost, snow, or ice f rom
the top or the rear window.
Every 3 to 6 months, depending on
how of ten the top is f olded, rub a
thin f ilm of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease
(available f rom your dealer, P/N
08798-9013) onto the seals wherever
they touch the convertible top or
each other.
5. 6.
4. Maintenance
Convertible Top
Inst rument s and Cont rols
65
TAB
LATCH
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 seats 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.
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
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Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Console Compartments
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If the three-position switch is in the
center position, the interior light will
come on when you remove the key
from the ignition switch.In addition, when the three position
switch is in the center position with
both doors closed, the two bulbs in
the interior light can be turned on
separately by the pushbutton
switches next to them. Push the
switch to turn the light on or off.
The interior light has a three-
position switch; ON, Door Activated,
and OFF. In the Door Activated
(center) position, the light comes on
when you:
Open either door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
Interior L ight
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR
ACTIVATED

Push this lever up and down to
increase or decrease the f an speed
and airf low. The indicators next to
the lever show you the speed and
airf low selected.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is on. Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Do not push the def ogger button
when the convertible top is f olded.
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.
When the recirculation indicator 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
the outside of 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. 50
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control L ever Controlling the A irf low
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button T emperature Control Dial
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Features
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TheXMsatellitesareinorbitover
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate f or this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas.
Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the f arther north you
travel from the equator.
Playing t he XMSatellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)
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Signal may be
blocked by
mountains or
large obstacles to
the south.GROUND
REPEATER
SATELLITE Signal is weaker in
these areas.