2009 HONDA S2000 trunk

You can also use the master key to
open the trunk lock.
To open the trunk with the remote
transmitter, press and hold the
TRUNK RELEASE button f or about
1second(seepage ).Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas f rom
getting into the interior. See
on page .
As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this f eature. For more inf ormation
about child saf ety, see page .
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MASTER KEY
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Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to also unlock the passenger’s
door. Press this button once to
lock both doors. Some exterior lights
will f lash. When you push LOCK
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked.
The interior light (if the interior light switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
light goes out. If you relock the
doors with the remote transmitter
bef ore 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go of f immediately.
If you do not open either door within
30 seconds, the doors automatically
relock.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not f ully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
UNL OCK
LOCK
TRUNK
PA NIC
Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Care
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTONTRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
2009 S2000

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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correctly
Convertible T op Cover
Convertible Top
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PIN
SNAPS
SNAP
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Hold the bolt and lid, and remove
the lid by pulling them up together
as shown in the illustration above.
Repeattheprocedureforthelid
on the other side.
Keep the lids in the trunk saf ely.
Move the seats forward.Make sure the f ront locking levers
are closed.
Make sure the handles f or the side
lock pins are pivoted f orward to
the f irst stop.
However, do not pull the handle all
the way forward (touching the
inside of the top).
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Removable Hardtop
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LOCKING
LEVER
LID
BOLT
2009 S2000

Pivot the lock rods forward to
release the sides of the hardtop.Lif t the hardtop straight up of f the
vehicleandsetitaside.Install the cap on the rear
def ogger connector.
Take the rear cover lids out f rom
the trunk.
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9.
Removable Hardtop
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LOCK ROD
Make sure that the lock rods do not
damage any part of the vehicle, such as
the rear wing spoiler, when you install
or remove the hardtop.
2009 S2000

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Upper and lower console
compartments
Trunk
Seat-back pocket
Consolesidenet
Door pockets
Dashboard lower pocket
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages.
Carrying Cargo
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UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENTS DOOR POCKETS
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET
2009 S2000

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the T runk
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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