Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback Owner's Manual

Thre
e Wa y Catalyti c Converte r
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com-
bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass,dry leaves, or other flammables. A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine's per-
formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic
converter. Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your car diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Technica l Informatio n
THRE
E WA Y CATALYTIC CONVERTE R

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y an d Custome r Relation s

Customer Relations Information................................. 260
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 261
Warranty Coverages..................... 262 Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles)........................... 263
Authorized Manuals...................... 265
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Custome
r Relation s Informatio n

Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's
management, contact the Acura Customer Relations Office.
U.S. Owners: Acura Automobile DivisionClient Services Office
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
or telephone: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin

Islands:
Vortex Motor Corp.Bella International P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4327
Canadian Owners:
Refer to the Canadian Zone Office
Map on the next page. When you call or write, please give
us this information: Vehicle Identification Number
(see page 248) Name and address of the dealer
who services your car Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you
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Canad
a Zon e Offic e Ma p
CUSTOME R RELATION S
RELATION S AVE C L A CLIENTEL E
Honda Canada Inc.

715 Milner Avenue

Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776
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Warrant
y Coverage s

U.S . Owner s
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty — covers

your new vehicle, except for the
battery, emissions control systems
and accessories, against defects in

materials and workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects
Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two

warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty — this warranty gives up

to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat

belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the

vehicle.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
— all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.

Accessory Limited Warranty —
Genuine Acura Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual
for details.

Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty — covers all Genuine

Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman-

ship.
Replacement Battery Limited

Warranty — provides prorated

coverage for a replacement battery

purchased from an Acura dealer.

Replacement Muffler Lifetime

Limited Warranty — provides

coverage for as long as the pur-
chaser of the muffler owns the car.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the
2000 Acura Warranty Information
booklet that came with your car for
precise information on warranty
coverages. Your Acura's original
tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Canadia n Owner s
Please refer to the 2000 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.

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Reportin
g Safet y Defect s (U.S . Vehicles )
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Acura Automobile
Division, American Honda Motor Co.,Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Acura
Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Authorize
d Manual s

Purchasin g Factor y Authorize d Manual s (U.S . only )
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm
Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or,
for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below,
contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit,
Michigan 48207, or call 1-800-782-4356. Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should
contact their authorized Acura dealer.
B y completin g thi s for m yo u ca n orde r th e material s desired . Yo u ca n
pa y b y chec k o r mone y order , o r charg e t o you r credi t card . Mai l t o
Hel m Incorporate d a t th e addres s show n o n th e bac k o f th e orde r form .
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day s o f delivery . O n returns , a restockin g fe e ma y b e applie d agains t th e origina l order .
P.O
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e Manual :
This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.

Electrica l Troubleshootin g Manual :
This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Bod y Repai r Manual :
This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.

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Accessories and Modifications.... 130 Accessories................................. 130
Additional Safety Precaution.... 131Modifications............................. 131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 74
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 182
Brake Fluid................................. 184
Clutch Fluid................................ 184

Engine Coolant........................... 176
Engine Oil................................... 171

Manual Transmission Fluid..... 183
Power Steering Fluid................. 185
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 181
Additional Information About
Your Seat Belts........................ 42
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 43
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Additional Information About
Your SRS................................... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
How Your Airbags Work............ 45

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works........................................ 47

SRS Components......................... 45

Additives, Engine Oil..................... 173

Adjustments
Headlights.................................. 205

Head Restraints........................... 82

Mirrors.......................................... 86

Seats.............................................. 79

Steering Wheel............................ 66

Airbag (SRS)...............................
9, 45
Air Cleaner Element...................... 186
Air Conditioning System................. 94
Maintenance............................... 194
Usage............................................. 94
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 96
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 196
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 254
Antifreeze....................................... 176
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Indicator Light..................... 55, 148Operation.................................... 146
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 74

Appearance Care........................... 215 Ashtrays............................................ 91
Audio System................................. 102
Automatic Speed Control................ 67
Automatic Transmission............... 140

Capacity, Fluid........................... 251

Checking Fluid Level................ 182
Shifting........................................ 140
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140
Shift Lever Positions................. 140
Shift Lock Release..................... 143
Battery Charging SystemIndicator............................ 54, 236
Jump Starting............................. 231 Maintenance............................... 189
Specifications............................. 251
Before Driving............................... 121
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 42
Beverage Holder.............................. 89
Body Repair.................................... 221
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