differential Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback Owner's Manual

Drivin
g
This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes
important information on parking
your car, the braking system, and
facts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer. Preparing to Drive......................... 136
Starting the Engine........................ 137
Starting in Cold Weatherat High Altitude..................... 137
5-speed Manual Transmission..... 138
Recommended Shift Points...... 139
Engine Speed Limiter............... 139
Automatic Transmission............... 140 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140
Shift Lever Positions................. 140
Engine Speed Limiter............... 142
Shift Lock Release..................... 143
Parking............................................ 144
The Braking System...................... 145 Brake Wear Indicators.............. 145
Brake System Design................ 146
Anti-lock Brakes........................ 146 Important SafetyReminders.......................... 147
ABS Indicator......................... 148
Limited Slip Differential............... 148
Driving in Bad Weather................ 149
Towing a Trailer............................ 151

Driving

Th
e Brakin g System , Limite d Sli p Differentia l

ABS Indicator

The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page 55). This means the anti-lock
function of the braking system hasshut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible. If anything goes wrong, the ABS
indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 55). This means
the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system
without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have the
dealer inspect your car as soon as

possible.
Limite
d Sli p Differentia l

Type-R model only

Your Acura is equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD). If
one front wheel slips, the LSD helps
traction by automatically
transmitting driving force to the other front wheel. You may feel the
transfer through the steering wheel.
Drivin gAB
S INDICATOR *
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Compac
t Spar e Tir e

Your car has a compact spare tire that takes up less space. Use thisspare tire as a temporary replace-
ment only. Get your regular tirerepaired or replaced and put back on
your car as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be

inflated to:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm2)

Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
faces than the regular tire. Use greater caution while driving on
this tire. Do not mount snow chains on the

compact spare.

The wheel of the compact spare tire is designed especially to fit
your car. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle unless it is

the same make and model.

Type-R model only
Do not drive with the compactspare tire mounted on the front
wheels for a long period; it will damage the Limited Slip Differential. The compact spare tire has a shorter

tread life than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear

indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design

tire, mounted on the same wheel.

The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular

wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d INDICATO
R LOCATIO N MAR K
TREA D WEA R INDICATO R BA R

Inde
x

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 207

Hatch................................................. 76
Opening the................................. 76

Open Monitor Light.................... 56

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

Headlights
Aiming......................................... 205Daytime Running Lights............. 62
High Beam Indicator................... 57
High Beams, Turning on............ 62
Low Beams, Turning on............. 62
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 207

Turning on................................... 62

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

Heating and Cooling........................ 94

High Altitude, Starting at.............. 137

High-Low Beam Switch.................. 62

High-mount Brake Light............... 209

Hood Latch.....................................
187

Hood, Opening the........................
125
Horn..................................................
61

Hot Coolant, Warning About........
176

Hydraulic Clutch............................ 184
Hydroplaning.................................. 150

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 248
If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 245
Ignition Keys............................................... 71
Switch............................................ 71
Timing Control System............. 257
Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 53

Infant Restraint................................ 21
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 196
Inside Mirror.................................... 86

Inspection, Tire.............................. 197

Instrument Panel......................... 2, 52
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63
Interior Cleaning............................ 218
Interior Lights.................................. 92
Introduction......................................... i
Jacking up the Car......................... 226

Jack, Tire....................................... 226
Jump Starting................................. 231

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

Label, Certification........................ 248
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 63
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 42
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 49
Leather, Cleaning.......................... 218
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 90
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 207

Indicator........................................ 53

Parking.......................................... 62

Turn Signal................................... 63

Limited Slip Differential............... 148
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 74
CONTINUED

Servic
e Informatio n Summar y

Gasoline :

(SE,
LS,
GS) Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.

(GS-R, Type-R)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.

Fue l Tan k Capacity :
13.2 US gal (50 l ,11.0 Imp gal)
Recommende d Engin e Oil :
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30

viscosity (see page 171).

Oil change capacity (including

filter):
(SE,
LS,
GS)4.0 US qt (3.8 l ,3.3 Imp qt)

(GS-R, Type-R)
4.2 US qt (4.0 l ,3.5 Imp qt) Automati
c Transmissio n Fluid :
Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid
preferred, or a DEXRON ®
III ATF

as a temporary replacement (see page 182).
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n

Fluid :

Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service

SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary

replacement (see page 183).

Capacity (including differential):
(SE,
LS,
GS,
GS-R)
2.3 US qt (2.2 l ,1.9 lmp qt)

(Type-R)

2.2 US qt (2.1 l , 1.8 lmp qt) Powe
r Steerin g Fluid :
Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand
of power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 185).

Brak e Fluid :
Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary

replacement (see page 184).

Tir e Pressur e (measure d cold) :

(SE)

Front/Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)

(LS, GS, GS-R, Type-R)
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2)

Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm2)