cooling Acura Integra 2000 Sedan User Guide

Coolin
g Syste m

1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counter- clockwise, without pressing down
on it, until it stops. This relieves
any pressure remaining in the
cooling system.
3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
4. The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully. 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.

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RADIATO
R CA P
RESERVE TAN K

Coolin
g Syste m
Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's coolingsystem. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or engine compo-
nents.

Replacin g Engin e Coolan t
The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with
new coolant according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless
you have the tools and knowledge,
you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. Turn the ignition ON (II). Slide
the heater temperature controllever to maximum heat. Turn theignition off.
2. Open the hood. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
3. Remove the radiator cap. 4. Loosen the drain plug on the
bottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through thesplash guard. Remove the drain
bolt and washer from the engine
block.
Maintenanc e DRAI
N
BOL T
DRAIN PLU G

Coolin
g Syste m

5. Remove the reserve tank from its holder 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 purifiedor distilled water in a clean
container. The cooling system

capacity is:

With 5-speed manual transmission:

(LS,
GS)

1.16 US gal (4.4 l ,0.97 Imp gal)

(GS-R)

1.24 US gal (4.7 l ,1.03 Imp gal)

With automatic transmission:

1.24 US gal (4.7 l ,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.

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Maintenanc e

RESERV
E TAN K
RESERVE

TAN K CA P

HOLDE R
FILLE
R NEC K
Fill u p t o her e

Ai
r Conditionin g Syste m
Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do a couple of things to make sure theair conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning
condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure, spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 246.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

Maintenanc e

AI
R CONDITIONIN G
CONDENSE R

NOTICE NOTIC
E

I
f You r Engin e Overheat s
The pointer of your car's tempera- ture gauge should stay in the mid-
range under most conditions. It may
go higher if you are driving up a longsteep hill on a very hot day. If it
climbs to the red mark, you should
determine the reason.

Driving with the temperature gauge

pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
Your car can overheat for several
reasons, such as lack of coolant or amechanical problem. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood.
In either case, you should take immediate action.
1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake. Turn off the heating and cooling
system and all other accessories. Turn on the hazard warning
indicators. 2. If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine.
3. If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, for
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately. If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.
4. If the temperature gauge stays at the red mark, turn off the engine.
5. Wait until you see no more signs of steam or spray, then open the

hood.

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Steam and spray from an

overheated engine can

seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam

is coming out.

NOTIC
E

I
f You r Engin e Overheat s
6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such a
s a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it must be repaired before you
continue driving (see Emergenc y
Towin g on page 241).
7. If you don't find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank (see page 123). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway between the MIN and MAX marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, before check-
ing the radiator.
9. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap

counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes off.
10. Start, the engine and set the
temperature control lever tomaximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water. Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you

can.

11.Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engineneeds repair. (See Emergenc y
Towin g on page 241.)
12.If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the MAX mark. Put the cap back on

tightly.
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before

removing the radiator cap.

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Turning on.................................... 61

Head Restraints............................... 77

Heating and Cooling........................ 90
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 133
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 61
High-mount Brake Light............... 204

Hood Latch..................................... 183

Hood, Opening the........................ 120
Horn................................................... 60

Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 172

Hydraulic Clutch............................ 181
Hydroplaning.................................. 146
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 244If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 241
Ignition Keys............................................... 69
Switch............................................ 69
Immobilizer System......................... 69 Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 53
Infant Restraint................................ 29
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 192 Jacking up the Car......................... 222

Jack, Tire........................................ 221

Jump Starting................................. 227

Lights

Bulb Replacement..................... 202

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

Parking.......................................... 61

Turn Signal................................... 62

LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 71

Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 71

Fuel Fill Door............................. 119

Glove Box..................................... 75

Power Door.................................. 72

Trunk............................................ 73

Low Coolant Level......................... 123

Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 55

Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 134

Low Oil Pressure Indicator... 54, 231

Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 246

Luggage.......................................... 127
Maintenance................................... 153 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 165

Record................................. 163-164

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Inside Mirror.................................... 81

Inspection, Tire.............................. 192
Instrument Panel............................. 52

Instrument Panel Brightness......... 62
Interior Cleaning............................ 214

Interior Light.................................... 87
Introduction......................................... i

Keys................................................... 69
Label, Certification........................ 244
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 62
Lap Belt............................................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 42
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 49
Leather, Cleaning.......................... 214