torque Acura Integra 2000 Hatchback Owner's Manual

Protectin
g Childre n
Drive r an d Passenge r Safet y

If you are not sure how to reinstall
the tether hardware, contact your
Acura dealer.
When reinstalling tether hardware, make sure the toothed washer is on
the bottom of the bolt. Tighten the
bolt to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m , 2.2 kgf.m)

If a torque wrench was not used, see
your Acura dealer as soon as possible to verify proper

reinstallation.

Automati
c Transmissio n

Your Acura's transmission has four forward speeds, and is electronicallycontrolled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks.
Shif
t Leve r Positio n Indicato r

This indicator on the instrument panel shows which position the shift
lever is in.
The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Acuradealer as soon as possible. Shif
t Leve r Position s
The shift lever has seven positions. It must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in D4, D3, 2,1, N or R, press firmly on
the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Drivin g
SHIF
T

LEVE R

Coolin
g Syste m
5. Remove the reserve tank from itsholder by pulling it straight up.
Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.
6. When the coolant stops draining,
tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator. Put a new
washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt in theengine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
58 Ibf .
ft (78 N .
m , 8.0 kgf .
m)
7. Mix the recommended antifreeze
with an equal amount of purified
or distilled water in a clean
container. The cooling system
capacity is:

With 5-speed manual transmission:

(SE,
LS,
GS)

1.16 US gal (4.4 , 0.97 Imp gal)
(GS-R, Type-R)
1.24 US gal (4.7 , 1.03 Imp gal)
With automatic transmission:
1.24 US gal (4.7 , 1.03 Imp gal)
8. Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the filler neck.
9. Start the engine and let it run for
about 30 seconds. Then turn off
the engine.

CONTINUED

Maintenanc e

HOLDE
R RESERV
E
TAN K CA P
RESERV
E TAN K
Fill u p t o her e
FILLE
R NEC K

Spar
k Plug s
4. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
5. Put the new spark plug into thesocket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it.

6. Torque the spark plug. (If you do

not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
after it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
13 lbf .
ft (18 N .
m , 1.8 kgf .
m)

Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

7. Install the spark plug cap.
8. Repeat this procedure for the
other three spark plugs.

(GS-R and Type-R)

Reinstall the plug wire cover and
tighten the four nuts.

Maintenanc e
NOTIC
E

Light
s

2. Undo the seven cover fasteners by
pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in. Remove the taillight cover panel.

3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4

. Try the tail/stoplights and back-up
light to verify which bulb needsreplacing. Remove the bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.

5. Install the new bulb in the socket.

Test it to make sure it works.

6. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly.

7. Reinstall the tether anchor

hardware. Make sure the toothed washer ison the bottom of the bolt. Tighten
the bolt to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m , 2.2 kgf.m)
If a torque wrench was not used,
see your Acura dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper
installation.

CONTINUED

Maintenanc e

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

12.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.

13.Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: 80 lbf.ft (108 N.
m , 11 kgf .
m)

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d
(Excep
t
Type-R )

(Type-R )