glove box Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback Owner's Manual

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

Key
s an d Lock s

Key s
Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your car: Ignition
Doors
Hatch
Glove box The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the glove box locked when you
leave your car and the valet key at a
parking facility. You should have received a key
number plate with your set of keys.
You will need this number if you have to get a lost key replaced. Keepthe plate stored in a safe place.
When replacing keys, use only
Acura-approved key blanks.
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Instrument s an d Control s
VALE
T KE Y

(GREY )

KE Y NUMBE R PLAT E MASTE
R KE Y

(BLACK )

Key
s an d Lock s

Glov e Bo x
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
LS, GS, GS-R and Type-R models

The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel lights are
on.

Instrument s an d Control s
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passengerin a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Carryin
g Cargo

Your car has several convenientstorage areas so you can stow cargo

safely.

The glove box, and the pockets in the doors are designed for small,
lightweight items. The cargo area isintended for larger, heavier items, In
addition, the back seat can be folded
down to allow you to carry more
cargo or longer items.
However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect
your car's handling, stability and operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the following pages.

Befor e Drivin g
GLOV
E BO X
CARG
O ARE A FRON
T DOO R POCKE T
CONSOL
E COMPARTMEN T

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.

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x

Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge..... 59
Drive Belts.................................. 195 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................ 54, 237
Oil Pressure Indicator........ 54, 235
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 171
Overheating................................ 233
Specifications............................. 250
Engine Speed Limiter........... 139, 142
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 254
Evaporative Emissions Controls.. 256
Exhaust Fumes................................ 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 19
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 216
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 218

Fan, Interior...................................... 94

Features, Comfort and
Convenience................................. 93

Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 124
Filters Air Cleaner................................. 186
Oil................................................ 173

First Gear, Shifting........................ 142

5-speed Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 183
Shifting the................................. 138
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 65
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 225
Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 182Brake........................................... 183

Clutch.......................................... 183

Manual Transmission............... 183
Power Steering........................... 185
Windshield Washer................... 181
FM Stereo Radio Reception.................................... 103
Folding Rear Seat............................ 83
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 255
Four-way Flashers........................... 65
Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 245

Fuel.................................................. 123
Fill Door and Cap....................... 124
Gauge............................................ 59

Octane Requirement................. 123

Oxygenated................................ 254
Reserve Indicator......................... 54
Tank, Filling the......................... 124
Fuses, Checking the...................... 240
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 129

Gasohol........................................... 254

Gasoline.......................................... 123 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 54
Gauge............................................ 59
Octane Requirement................. 123
Tank, Filling the......................... 124
Gas Station Procedures................. 124
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature.... 59
Fuel............................................... 59

Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission
........... 140

5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 138
Glass Cleaning............................... 219

Glove Box......................................... 78

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x

Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 74
Fuel Fill Door............................. 124
Glove Box..................................... 78

Hatch............................................. 76
Power Door and Hatch............... 75
Low Coolant Level......................... 128
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 138
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 54
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 54, 235
Lubricant Specifications Chart................................... 250, 251
Luggage.......................................... 132
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 86

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

Closing Manually....................... 239

Operation...................................... 85
Neutral Gear Position.................... 141
New Vehicle Break-in................... 123
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 139
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 248
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 123
Odometer.......................................... 58

Odometer, Trip................................ 58

Oil
Change, How to......................... 173

Change, When to....................... 162
Checking Engine....................... 123
Pressure Indicator............... 54, 235 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 172 ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 74

Onboard Refueling Vapor

Recovery..................................... 257

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

Opening the Hood......................... 125

Operation in Foreign Countries... 255

Outside Mirrors............................... 86
Overheating, Engine..................... 233

Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 254

Owner Maintenance Checks........ 169

Paint Touch-up............................... 217

Panel Brightness Control............... 63
Park Gear Position......................... 141
Parking............................................ 144 Parking Brake.................................. 87
Parking Lights.................................. 62
Parking Over Things that Burn... 144
PGM-FI System.............................. 257
Polishing and Waxing................... 217

Power
Door and Hatch Locks................ 75

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

Steering....................................... 185
Maintenance................................... 157
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 169

Record.................................. 167-168

Required Indicator....................... 60 Schedule.............................. 162-164
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 54, 237

Manual Transmission.................... 138

Manual Transmission Fluid......... 183
Meters, Gauges................................ 58 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 254