Acura Integra 2000 Sedan Owner's Manual

2000 Integra Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction........................................................................\
...................................................... .................... i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
................................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
.............................................
5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
................................................. 51
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
...............................
89
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................117
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................131
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.........................................................................153
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
.................................................................211
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................219
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
.......................................................243
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. & Canada)..........................................................................255
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................259
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Owner's Identification
This Owner's Manual should be considereda permanent part of the car, and should
remain with the car when it i
s sold.
The information and specifications include in this publication were in affect at the time
of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and
with out incurring any obligation whatsoever
OWNER
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE /
POSTAL CODE
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
DEALER'S SIGNATURE

Introductio
n

Congratulations ! Your selection of a 2000 Acura Integra was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Acura is to read
thi
s manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience

items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your car so you
can

refer to it at any time.
Several

warranties protect your new Acura. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps
to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When
your
car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Acura dealer's staff is
specially

trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Acura. Your
Acura dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any

questions and concerns. As you read this manual, you will
find

information that is preceded by
symbol.

This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your Acura, other
property,
or the environment.

a

NOTIC E

A
Fe w Word s Abou t Safet y
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating thiscar safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your car. You must use
your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including: Safet
y Label s — on the car. Safet
y Message s — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER , WARNING , or CAUTION .

These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Safet
y Heading s — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. Safet
y Sectio n — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instruction
s — how to use this car correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully.

You
r Car a t a Glanc e
MIRROR
CONTROL S
(P. 81) DIGITA
L CLOC K
(P. 83) HEATING/COOLIN
G
CONTRO L
(P. 90)
POWE R WINDO W
SWITCHE S
(P. 79) AUDI
O SYSTE M

(P. 98)

FUE L FIL L
DOO R RELEAS E

(P .
119 )

TRUNK RELEAS E
HANDL E
(P. 73) HOO
D RELEAS E
HANDL E

(P .
120 )

You
r Ca r a t a Glanc e

INSTRUMEN T PANE L BRIGHTNES S

(P. 62)
HAZAR
D WARNIN G

(P. 64)
REA
R WINDO W DEFOGGE R

(P. 64)

CRUIS E CONTRO L

(P. 66)

MOONROO F

(P. 80)
WINDSHIEL
D
WIPERS/WASHER S

(P. 63)

HEADLIGHTS/TUR N SIGNAL S

(P. 61)
TIL
T ADJUSTMEN T

(P. 65)
HOR
N BUTTON S

4

Drive
r an d Passenge r Safet y
This section gives you important information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain infants and children in your car.
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Your Car's Safety Features.............. 7
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Airbags............................................ 9
Seats &
Seat-Backs...................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Door Locks................................... 11
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist......... 11

Protecting Adults.............................

12
1.
Close and Lock the Doors...... 12
2. Adjust the Front Seats............
12
3. Adjus
t the Seat-Backs............. 13
4. Adjust the Head Restraints.... 14 5. Fasten and Position the Seat
Belts...................................... 15

6. Adjust the Steering Wheel..... 18

7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position................................. 18

Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19

Additional Safety Precautions....

19

Protecting Children........................
. 21

All Children Must Be
Restrained................................ 21

Children Should Sit in the Back
Seat............................................ 22

The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children....... 22
If You Must Drive with Several
Children.................................... 23
If a Child Requires Close
Attention................................... 24
Additional Safety Precautions.... 24 General Guidelines for Using

Child Seats................................ 25

Protecting Infants........................ 29
Protecting Small Children.......... 33
Protecting Larger Children........ 37
Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 40
Additional Information About Your
Seat Belts.................................. 42

Seat Belt System Components... 42
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Lap Belt......................................... 43Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Additional Information About Your

SRS............................................45

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

How Your Airbags Work............ 45

How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47

SRS Service................................... 47

Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49

Safety Labels.................................... 50

Driver an d Passenge r Safet y

Importan
t Safet y Precaution s
You'll find many safety recommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Alway s Wea r You r Sea t Bel t
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags

are designed to inflate only in a

moderate to severe frontal collision.

So even though your car is equipped

with airbags, make sure you and
your passengers always wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly.
(See page 15.)
Restrai n Al l Childre n
Children are safest when they are
properly restrained in the back seat,
not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly
restrained in a child safety seat. (See
page 21.) B
e Awar e o f Airba g Hazard s
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. (See page 7.)

Don' t Drin k an d Driv e

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drinkand drive, and don't let your friends
drink and drive, either. Contro
l You r Spee d
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Kee p You r Car i n Saf e Conditio n
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. (See page 158 .)

Drive r an d Passenger Safet y

You
r Car' s Safet y Feature s

(1 ) Safety Cag e

(2 ) Crus h Zone s

(3 ) Seat s & Seat-Back s

(4 ) Hea d Restraint s
(5 ) Collapsible Steerin g Colum n

(6 ) Sea t Belt s
(7 ) Doo r Lock s

(8 ) Airbag s
Your car is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some safety features do not require
any action on your part. These
include a strong steel framework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to
crumple and absorb energy during a
crash; and a collapsible steering

column.

These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a
crash. However, you and your
passengers can't take full advantage of these safety features unless you
remain sitting in a proper position

and always wear your seat belts

properly. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.

Driver an d Passenge r Safety