ECU Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback User Guide

Protectin
g Childre n

2. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into theretractor (you might hear a
clicking noise as the belt retracts).
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps. 4. After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure. It may help to put weight on thechild seat, or push on the back of
the seat, while pulling up on the
belt.

5. Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.

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Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y

Protectin
g Childre n
If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to: Carefully read the owner's manual
and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor. Check that the child's seat belt is
properly positioned and secured. Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly. Using
Child Seats wit h Tether s
Your Acura has two tether anchorage points on the rear panel
for securing a tether-style child seat
to the car.
Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point and tighten
the strap according to the child seat
maker's instructions.

Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y
CARG
O ARE A

Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t You r Sea t Belt s
All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collisionor sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver's have an additional
locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages 30 and 34 for instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.
See page 16 for instructions on how
to wear the lap/shoulder belt
properly. Sea
t Belt Maintenanc e
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and
that the lap/shoulder belts retracteasily. Any belt not in good condition
or not working properly will not
provide good protection and should
be replaced as soon as possible.U.S. Models
Acura provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Acura will repair or
replace any seat belt component that
fails to function properly during normal use.

Please see your Acura WarrantyInformation booklet for details.

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Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Wheel , Steerin g Whee l Control s

2. Move the steering wheel to the desired position, making sure the
wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure
you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights.
3. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.

4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down. Cruis
e Contro l

LS, GS and GS-R models

Cruise control allows you to maintain
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. You should
have full control of the car under
those conditions.
The cruise control, as it operates,
moves the accelerator pedal. You can damage your car's accelerator
mechanism by resting your foot under the pedal and blocking the movement.

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Instrument s an d Control s
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open highways in good weather.
NOTIC
E

Foldin
g Rea r Seat , Carg o Are a Cove r
Foldin g Rea r Sea t

RELEASE

TA B

The back of the rear seat folds down to give you more cargo space. Eachside folds down separately. With only
half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
To unlatch either side of the seat- back, pull up on the release tab.Move the seat belt out of the way
and fold the seat-back down. To lock the seat-back upright, push
the seat-back firmly against its latch.
Tug on the seat-back to make sure it
is latched.

Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See Carrying Cargo
on page 132. Carg
o Are a Cove r
The cargo area cover may be removed to give you more cargo
height. Place your hands, palms up,
under the cover near the outsideedges. Lift it straight up.
To install the cover, line up the mounting rods with the slots, then
push down on the cover until it clips
into place. Make sure it is securely
latched so it will not come loose
while you are driving.

Instrument s an d Control s

MOUNTIN
G RO D

Audi
o Syste m

If you turn the system off while a CD

is playing, either with the PWR/VOL

knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When

you turn the system back on, the CD

will begin playing where it left off.
Press the eject button to remove the
disc from the drive.

If you eject the disc, but do not
remove it from the slot, the system

will automatically reload the disc
after 15 seconds and put the CD

player in pause mode. To begin

playing the disc, press the CD button.
You can use the TUNE and SEEK

bars while a disc is playing to select

passages and change tracks.

To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the TUNE bar. Press the
side to move forward, or the
side to move backward.

Release the bar when the system

reaches the point you want.
Each time you press the side of
the SEEK bar, the system skips
forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the side to skip
backward to the beginning of thecurrent track. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous
track.
REPEA T — To activate the Repeat
feature, press and release the Repeat
button. You will see RPT in the display. The system continuously
replays the current track. Press the
Repeat button again to turn it off. RANDOM
PLAY — This feature,
when activated, plays the tracks on the CD in random order, rather than
in the order they are recorded on theCD. To activate Random Play, press
and hold the A. SEL/RPT button
until you see A. SEL in the display.
The system will then select and play tracks randomly. This continues
until you deactivate Random Play by
pressing A. SEL/RPT again.
If the system is in Repeat mode, you
must turn it off by pressing A. SEL/ RPT before you can select Random
Play. Then press and hold the button
again until you see A. SEL displayed.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Servic
e Statio n Procedure s
If you can open the hood without
lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly ordoes not spring back as before, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated (see page 187).
3. Pull the support rod out of its clipand insert the end into the hole on
the left side of the hood. To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop.
After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched.

Befor e Drivin g
SUPPOR
T RO D

CLIP

Carryin
g Carg o

Loa d Limi t
The maximum load for your car is 700
lbs
(325 kg).
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
To figure out how much cargo you can carry:
Add up the weight of all occupants.If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above.
Subtract the total from 700 Ibs
(325 kg).

The final number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
Carryin
g Item s i n th e Passenge r
Compartmen t
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash. Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

Before Drivin g

Overloading or improper

loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in

which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other

loading guidelines in this

manual.

Preparin
g to Driv e
You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before
you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.

2. Check that the hood and hatch are

fully closed.

3. Visually check the tires. If a tire

looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.

4. Check that any items you may be

carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.

5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page 79 ).
6. Check the adjustment of the

inside and outside mirrors (see
page 86 ).

7. Check the adjustment of the

steering wheel (see page 66).

8. Make sure the doors are securely

closed and locked.

9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that

your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 16).

10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.

11.Start the engine (see page 137).
12.Check the gauges and indicator

lights in the instrument panel (see
page 53).

Drivin g

Towin
g a Traile r

Checkin g Load s
The best way to confirm that vehicle and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.

Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the first time you set up a
towing combination (a fully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
Safety Chain
Always use a safety chain. Make sure that it is secured to both the
trailer and hitch, and that it crosses under the tongue so it can catch the
trailer if it becomes unhitched. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not let the chain drag on the ground. Towin
g Equipmen t an d

Accessorie s

Towing can require a variety of equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, and how much load you are towing.
Discuss your needs with your trailersales or rental agency, and follow the
guidelines in the rest of this section.
Also make sure that all equipment is properly installed and that it meets
federal, state, province, and local regulations.
Hitches
Any hitch used on your vehicle must be properly bolted to the underbody.
Drivin g