2005 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

Use the convertible top cover when
the top is f olded to help prevent
f oreign objects, dirt, etc., f rom
getting into the material and the
mechanism.
The cover is attached to the body
with f our snaps: two behind the roll
bars, and one on the side of each
seat. To install or remove the
convertible top cover , do
this:Remove the convertible top cover
f rom the trunk, and lay it into
position behind the roll bar.Hold the cover in place with its
snap on the driver’s side of the roll
baralignedwiththepinontheroll
bar. Press on both sides of the
snap to attach it to the pin. Do not
push or pull the snap button when
installing the snap.
Align the snap on the passenger’s
side of the roll bar with the pin.
Press on both sides of the snap to
attach it to the pin.
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2.
3.
correctly
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Convertible Top
Convertible T op Cover
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PIN
SNAPS
SNAP

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 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.
Pull down the strap on the
passenger’s side of the cover, and
align its snap with the pin on the
trim panel behind the door. Press
on both sides of the snap to attach
it to the pin.
Pull down the strap on the driver’s
side of the cover, and align its
snap with the pin on the trim panel
behind the door. Press on both
sides of the snap to attach it to the
pin. Fit the rear of the cover into the
space between the convertible top
and its molding.
To remove the cover, pull the snap
buttons.
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2.
3.
4. 7.
Convertible Top
Raising the Convertible T op
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PINSNAP
FASTENER
STRAP

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
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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.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
Do not lean or sit on an open door.
Do not push or pull the door glass
to open and close the door.
The convertible top seals are
designed to promote the f low of
water of f the roof . Spraying high-
pressure water directly on the
seals can distort them, causing a
leak. Use only a low-pressure
water stream when using a hose,
and avoid commercial car washes.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position. Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving. 1.
2. A djusting the Power Mirrors
To reduce the possibility of leaks: Mirrors
Convertible Top, Mirrors
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TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

If you try to drive the vehicle without
releasing the parking brake, the ABS
indicator may come on, and the ABS
may not work properly.
If you drive at certain speeds without
f ully releasing the parking brake, a
beeper sounds continuously.
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 the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
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
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).40
3.
4.
Mirrors, Parking Brake
Parking Brake
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Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

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BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
AUDIO PANEL

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
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The lever to open the upper
compartment is inside the lower
compartment. Push up the lever, and
lif t the lid. To close, lower the lid,
and push it down until it latches.To open the audio panel, push on the
top center, and let the panel swing
down.Toclose,pivotthepanelup,
and push on it until it latches. Audio Panel
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