2006 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

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.The dashboard lower pocket is
located next to the audio panel.
A udio Panel
Dashboard L ower Pocket
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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If the switch is in the center position,
the interior light will come on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch.When the switch is in the center
position with both doors closed, the
two bulbs in the interior light can
each be turned on and off with the
button next to it.
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:
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter. Open either door.
Interior L ight
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DOOR
ACTIVATED
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.) The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions................
Vents, Heating, and A/C .82
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .86
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AM/FM Radio Reception .89
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 91
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Playing a CD .96
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CD Changer .98
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Protecting Your CDs .98
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CD Player Error Messages . 99
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CD Changer Error Messages . 100
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Remote Audio Controls . 101
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Radio Thef t Protection . 102
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Cruise Control .103
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTONFAN CONTROL LEVER MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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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 (f resh 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
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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
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Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in f resh air mode.
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 def roster
vents at the base of the windshield
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. Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents and the vents on both sides of
the instrument panel.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents behind the seat-backs.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system. Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
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If the interior is very warm,
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Using the A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel by rotating the
wheel below the vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield def roster vents. Once the windshield
is clear, select f resh air mode to
avoid f ogging the windows.
Push the f an control level down until
the indicator goes off. A lack of
airflow can cause the windows to fog
up. You should keep the f an on at all
times so stale air and moisture do
not build up in the interior and cause
f ogging.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to the maximum level.
When you switch to another mode
f rom , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it of f .
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry. Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). 1.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Def og and Def rost To Dehumidify the Interior
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
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SCAN BUTTON
TUNE KNOB
SEEK BAR
AM/FM BUTTON
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME KNOB AUTO SELECT INDICATOR STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
PRESET BUTTONS
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