Honda S2000 (2008 year). Instruction

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your vehicle.

This indicator has two functions:

It comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.

If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
flashing but remains on.

If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page

The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page

If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
information, see page

If your passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator comes
on about 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.

If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
passenger have not fastened your
seat belts.

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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator

Charging System
Indicator

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

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Canada

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This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.

This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page

for information on operating the

cruise control.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when you push the
START button. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
the ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. For more
information, see page

This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your airbags.
This indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
passenger’s seat weight sensors. For
more information, see page

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator

Malf unction Indicator
Lamp

Trunk-open Indicator

Door-open Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator

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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.

Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.

The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page

). Replace

the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.

When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should flash.

This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
off immediately. If it does not go off
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned off, making the
vehicle harder to steer.

If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may feel
slightly harder.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator

Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power Steering
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.

This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then go off if you have inserted a
properly-coded ignition key. If it is
not a properly-coded key, the
indicator will blink, and the engine
will not start (see page

This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page

When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.

When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) of fuel
remaining in the tank before the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of fuel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.

Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

High Beam Indicator

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This indicator has three functions:

It comes on as a reminder that you
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.

It flashes when VSA is active (see
page

It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If it comes on and stays on at any
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page

for more information on the

VSA system.

This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
information display. See page

for

more information on the
maintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.

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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) System Indicator

VSA Activation Indicator

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition to the ON (II) position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are extremely low on
pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page

), and have the

flat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinflated,
call a professional towing service
(see page

). Refer to page

for more information.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.

If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
repair the flat tire with the tire repair
kit (see page

), and have the flat

tire repaired as soon as possible. If
two or more tires are underinflated,
call a professional towing service
(see page

). Refer to page

for more information.

CR models

Except CR models

Low Tire Pressure
Indicator

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator

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This indicator show the rpm range
where peak power occurs.

When it is flashing, engine speed
is approaching the maximum
power range.

When it stays on, the engine speed
is in the maximum power range.

When the tachometer reading
reaches the red zone, this
indicator goes out and the red
zone starts flashing.

See page

for recommended shift

points.

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CR models

Instrument Panel Indicators

Peak Power Indicator

PEAK POWER
INDICATOR

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The trip meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.

To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the TRIP button
until you hear a beep and the
number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

The select button switches the
speedometer reading between miles
per hour and kilometers per hour. It
also changes the odometer and trip
meters to read in miles or kilometers
correspondingly. To change the
readings, push the SELECT button,
and hold it until you hear a beep.

There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the TRIP button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two different distances.

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.

Odometer

Trip Meter

Select Button

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TRIP METER

SELECT BUTTON

CLOCK

CLOCK BUTTON

TRIP BUTTON

SPEEDOMETER

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

FUEL GAUGE

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

BUTTON

ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR

BUTTON

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This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.

Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the trip button. The
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will
appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message off.

If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
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Fuel Gauge

Check Fuel Cap Message

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Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized before doing this
procedure.

To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, make sure the outside
temperature indicator is shown in
the display, then press and hold the
TRIP button for 10 seconds (the
TRIP A or B is also reset). The
following sequence will appear for 1
second each: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,

1, 0 (Canada).

When it reaches the desired value,
release the TRIP button. You should
see the new outside temperature
displayed.

In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.

This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models).

The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. Therefore, the
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road
surface, engine heat, and the
exhaust from surrounding traffic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).

The sensor delays the indicator
update until it reaches the correct
outside temperature. This may take
several minutes.

If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to

5°F in U.S. models (

3°C

in Canadian models) warmer or
cooler.

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. See page

for

instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.

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The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page

for

more information.

The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.

To set the clock:

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.

Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjust the minute by pressing the

button.

When you finish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the

button.

When you finish your adjustments,
press the CLOCK button again.

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Clock

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.

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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

ENGINE START BUTTON

HORN

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

CRUISE BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS

REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS

HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS

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(P.

(P.

(P.

(P.

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MIST
OFF
INT

Intermittent

Low speed

High speed

Windshield washers

Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.

The wipers run at high

speed until you release the lever.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers operate every

few seconds. In low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.

The wipers run at high speed.

The wipers run at low speed.

Pull the

wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever.

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3.
4.
5.
6.

MIST

OFF

INT

Windshield Washers

Windshield Wipers and Washers

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Push down on the

lever to signal a left turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.

Turning the

switch to the ‘‘

’’ position turns

on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘

’’

position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed from the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder buzzer
when you open the driver’s door.

Turn Signal
Off
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flash high beams

Push the lever

forward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page

). Pull the lever back to

return to the low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.

With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.

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4.
5.
6.

Turn Signal

Headlights On

High Beams

Daytime Running Lights

Turn Signals and Headlights

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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in five steps.
Push the

button five times

to see the full range.

To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the

position.

Push the red button next to the
parking brake to turn on the hazard
warning lights (four-way flashers).
This causes all four outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch off,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.

With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to full daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the

button. Push the

button to

return the display to the original
brightness.

Instrument Panel Brightness

Hazard Warning Button

Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button

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Do not push the defogger button
when the convertible top is folded.

Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.

The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
defogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
defogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.

The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.

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