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2005 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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elminc.com. Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety........................................................................\
........................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
........................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
.................................... 5
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
........................................ 37
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 73
Heating and Cooling, audio, steering wheel and cruise control
Before Driving........................................................................\
........................................................... 99
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving ........................................................................\
..................................................................... . 111
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance........................................................................\
............................................................. 121
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.............................. 157
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information........................................................................\
............................................ . 181
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 193
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.............................. 197
How to order.
Index........................................................................\
........................................................................\
..... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.
Main controls
Owner's Identification Form
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLSROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.102)
(P.54) (P.59)
(P.66) (P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.50)
(P.47)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9, 19) PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P. 9,19 )
HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
(P. 74)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
ENGINE START BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.93)
(P.48) (P.102) (P.95) (P.
47)
(P.50)
(P.49)
CLOCK SET
BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.114) (P.45)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.
95)
CRUISE CONTROL
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .38
............................
Instrument Panel .39
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 40
.............................................
Gauges .44
.....................................
Odometer .44
....................................
Trip meter .44
...............................
Select Button .44
..................................
Fuel Gauge .45
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45
............................................
Clock .45
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .46
Windshield Wipers and .......................................
Washers .47
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 48
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 49
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 50
...............................
Keys and Locks .51
........................
Immobilizer System .52
................................
Ignition Switch .53
..........................
Power Door Locks .54
................................................
Trunk .54
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
.......................
Remote Transmitter .56
.................................................
Seats .58 ..............................
Power Windows .59
..............................
Convertible Top .61
.............................................
Mirrors .66
.................................
Parking Brake .67
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 68
.........................
Beverage Holder .69
...........
Accessory Power Socket . 69
.............
Console Compartments . 69
.................................
Audio Panel .70
...................................
Interior Light .71
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
37
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Control L ocations
38
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEPOWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS ROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEMHEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.102)
(P.59)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.78)
(P.49)
(P.62)
POWER DOOR
LOCK
SWITCH
(P.54)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.69) MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
(P.115)
HEADLIGHT/TURNS SIGNALS
(P.48)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.
50) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.47)
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Î
ÎTo use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
46
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLEINSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORNWINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
(P.48)
(P.93)
(P.102)
(P.95) (P.
47)
(P.50)
(P.49)
CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL
(P.95)
(P.114)
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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II). This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page ).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn of f the beeper. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key. 114
Ignition Switch
ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
LOCK (0)Inst rument s and Cont rols
53
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Interior Convenience Items
68
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
AUDIO PANEL