2004 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 79

Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield and the vents on both sides of the instrument panel. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents behind the seat-backs. 1. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the left. 2. Make sure the A/C is off. and Fresh Air mode. 3. Select 4. Set the fan to the desired speed. Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. and Fresh Air mode. 1. Select 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 3. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial. Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 45 ). If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reads normally. 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. . 3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed. If the interior is very warm, 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 Fresh Air mode. 76 Comfort and Convenience Features