Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback Workshop Manual

Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S
Additiona l Safet y Precaution s
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection in a moderate to severe
frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.
See page 131 for further information
and precautions relating to your SRS.

Driver an d Passenge r Safet y

Carbo
n Monoxid e Hazar d

Your car's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly. Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever: The car is raised for an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust.
The car was in an accident that may have damaged the underside. High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage. With the hatch open, air flow can
pull exhaust gas into your car's
interior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with the
hatch open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked car, even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

Drive
r an d Passenge r Safet y

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill

you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

Safety
Labels

Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y

These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read, contact your Acura dealer
for a replacement.

HOO D
DAS
H BOAR D

U.S. models only

SUN VISO R

U.S. models
Canadian models

RADIATO R CA P

Instrument
s an d Control s

This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of

your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach.

Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53
Gauges.............................................. 58

Speedometer................................ 58

Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 58

Trip Meter.................................... 58
Fuel Gauge................................... 59

Temperature Gauge.................... 59 Maintenance Required
Indicator.................................... 60

Controls Near the Steering Wheel....................................... 61
Headlights.................................... 62
Daytime Running Lights............. 62 Instrument Panel Brightness..... 63
Turn Signals................................. 63

Windshield Wipers...................... 64

Windshield Washers................... 64
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer...................................... 65

Hazard Warning .......................... 65

Rear Window Defogger
.............. 65

Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 66

Steering Wheel Controls................ 67
Cruise Control.............................. 67
Keys and Locks................................

71

Keys...............................................
71

Immobilizer System....................
. 72

Ignition Switch............................. 73

Door Locks................................... 75
Power Door/Hatch Locks.......... 75

Hatch............................................. 76
Glove Box..................................... 78

Seat Adjustments............................ 79

Front Seat Adjustments.............. 79
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment
.............................. 80

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 80
Rear Seat Access........................ 81

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

Folding Rear Seat .......................... 83 Cargo Area Cover............................ 83

Power Windows............................... 84

Moonroof.......................................... 85

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

Adjusting the Power Mirrors .....
86

Parking Brake..................................
87

Digital Clock .................................... 88

Beverage Holder.............................. 89

Console Compartment.................... 90

Cigarette Lighter............................. 90

Ashtrays............................................ 91 Interior Lights.................................. 92

Instrument s an d Control s

Contro
l Location s

DOO R LOC K SWITCHES /
HATC H LOC K SWITC H
(P . 75 )
POWE R WINDO W
SWITCHE S

(P .
84 )
FUE L FIL L
DOO R RELEAS E
(P . 124 )
HEATING/COOLIN
G
CONTROL S

(P . 94 )

AUDI O SYSTE M

(P .
102 )

SHIF T LEVE R
(P . 138 , 140 )
HOO D RELEAS E HANDL E
(P . 125 ) PARKIN
G BRAK E
(P . 87 )

Instrument s an d Control s
MIRRO
R CONTROL S
(P . 86 ) DIGITA
L CLOC K
(P . 88 )
INDICATO R LIGHT S (P . 53 )
GAUGE S (P . 58 )

Indicato
r Light s
The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your car.
* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are
noted in the text.

Instruments an d Control s

CHARGIN
G SYSTEM
INDICATO R
LO W OI L PRESSUR E INDICATO R
MALFUNCTIO N
INDICATO R LAM P HIG
H BEA M INDICATO R
PARKIN G BRAK E AN D
BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATOR *
DOOR-OPE N
INDICATO R
ANTI-LOC K BRAK E
SYSTE M INDICATOR *
SUPPLEMENTA L
RESTRAIN T
SYSTE M
INDICATO R
LO W FUE L INDICATO R
SEA
T BEL T
REMINDE R LIGH T
HATCH-OPE
N
INDICATO R
CRUIS
E CONTRO L
INDICATO R

MAINTENANC E
REQUIRE D INDICATO R

IMMOBILIZE R SYSTE M INDICATO R

Indicato
r Light s
Sea t Bel t Reminde r Ligh t
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is areminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by fastening
the seat belts. A beeper also soundsif you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a fewseconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition. Lo
w Fue l Indicato r
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon. Parkin
g Brak e
an d Brak e

Syste m

Indicato r
This light has two functions:
1. It lights as a reminder that youhave not released the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake applied can damage the
brakes and tires.
2. If it remains lit after you release
the parking brake while the engine is running, or comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 238.
Instrument s an d Control s Malfunction
Indicator
Lam p

See page 237.
Canad
a

U.S .

BRAK E

Indicato
r Light s
Supplementa l Restrain t
Syste m Indicato r
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 47. Chargin
g Syste m
Indicato r
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
information, see page 236.
Low Oi l Pressur e
Indicato r
The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 235.
Anti-loc
k Brak e
Syste m (ABS )
Indicato r

Only on models equipped with ABS (see
page 146)
This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to START (III).
If this light comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ABS. If this happens, take the car to your
dealer to have it checked. With the
light on, your car still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock. For complete information, see page 146.

Instrument s an d Control s

S

R
S


U.S
.

Canad a

A
B S

Indicato
r Light s
Turn Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 208). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash.
Cruis e Contro l Indicato r

Only on models equipped with Cruise

Control System

This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 67 for information
on operating the cruise control. Hatch-ope
n Indicato r
This light comes on if the hatch is not closed tightly.
Door-ope n Indicato r
This light comes on if either door is not closed tightly.
Instrument s an d Control s
CRUIS
E

CONTRO L

Indicato
r Light s
Hig h Bea m Indicato r
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 62 forinformation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 62). Immobilize
r Syste m
Indicato r
This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). 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 70 ).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Instruments an d Control s