seat adjustment Acura Integra 2000 Sedan Owner's Manual

Instrument
s an d Control s
This section gives information about the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of

your Acura. All the essential controls
are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52

Indicator Lights................................ 53

Gauges.............................................. 57

Speedometer................................ 57

Tachometer.................................. 57
Odometer...................................... 57

Trip Meter.................................... 57

Fuel Gauge................................... 58

Temperature Gauge....................
58

Maintenance Require
d

Indicator.................................... 59

Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 60

Headlights.................................... 61
Instrument Panel Brightness.....

62

Turn S
ignals.................................

62

Windshield Wipers.

..................... 63

Windshield Washers..................
. 63

Hazard Warning...........................
64

Rear Windo
w Defogger.............. 64

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 65

Steering Wheel Controls................ 66
Cruise Control.............................. 66
Keys and Locks................................ 69
Keys............................................... 69

Immobilizer System..................... 69
Ignition Switch............................. 70

Power Door Locks....................... 72
Childproof Door Locks............... 73

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

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

Seat Adjustments............................. 75
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 76

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 76

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

Folding Rear Seat............................ 77

Power Windows............................... 79

Moonroof.......................................... 80

Mirrors.............................................. 81
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 81

Parking Brake.................................. 82

Digital Clock..................................... 83

Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Console Compartment.................... 85
Cigarette Lighter............................. 85
Ashtrays............................................ 86
Interior Lights.................................. 87
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Key
s an d Locks , Sea t Adjustment s
Glov e Bo x
Open the glove bohx by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key. The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel lights are

on.
Sea
t Adjustment s
See pages 12 — 13 for important safety
information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

Adjust the seat before you start
driving.

To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
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An open glove box can cause

serious injury to your passenger

in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Sea
t Adjustment s
To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Move the seat-back
to the desired position and release
the lever. Let the seat-back latch in
the new position. Driver'
s Sea t Heigh t Adjustmen t
The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the
outside of the seat cushion to raise
the front of the seat bottom and turn
the rear dial to raise the rear. Driver'
s Lumba r Suppor t
Vary the lumbar support by moving
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back. Pivot the lever forward
until it stops, then let it return. Doing this several times adjusts the lumbar
support through its full range.
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Sea
t Adjustments , Foldin g Rea r Sea t

Hea d Restraint s

See page 14 for important safety
information and a warning about how to

properly position the head restraints.

The front head restraints help
protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are
most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant's head
rests against the center of the
restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
The front head restraints adjust forheight. You need both hands toadjust the restraint. Do not attempt
to adjust it while driving. To raise it,
pull upward. To lower the restraint,
push the release button sideways
and push the restraint down.
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-

back.
Foldin
g Rea r Sea t
The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The seat-back can be released from
inside the vehicle or inside the trunk.

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RELEAS
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BUTTO N

Preparin
g to Driv e
You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before
you drive your car.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood and trunk are fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its

pressure.

4. Check that any items you may be carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page 75 ).
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see
page 81 ).
7. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 65 ).
8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.

9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened

their seat belts (see page 15 ). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
11.Start the engine (see page 133 ).
12.Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel (see
page 53 ).
Drivin g

Light
s
Headligh t Aimin g
The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or pull a
trailer. Each headlight assembly has
horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. These are set to their "0"
positions after the headlights are
aimed at the factory. To check these settings:
1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. The driver or someone who weighs the same should be sittingin the driver's seat for all checksand adjustments.
Load the trunk with the items you
normally carry.
HORIZONTA
L ANGL E GAUG E

If you usually pull a trailer, load it as
you would normally and attach it to the car. Push down on the front and
rear bumpers several times to makesure the car is sitting normally.
3. Open the hood.
4. Check the horizontal angle gauge. The line on the adjustment screwindicator should line up with the"0" mark on the gauge.
Maintenanc e
Righ
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Lef t headligh t

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Accessories and Modifications.... 125 Accessories................................. 125
Additional Safety Precaution.... 126 Modifications............................. 126
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 71
Adding Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 178

Brake Fluid................................. 179 Clutch Fluid................................ 181

Engine Coolant........................... 172

Engine Oil................................... 167

Manual Transmission Fluid..... 179
Power Steering Fluid................. 181
Windshield Washer Fluid......... 177
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 42
Lap Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Additional Information About

Your SRS................................... 45

Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47

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

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

Additives, Engine Oil..................... 169
Adjustments
Headlights.................................. 200

Head Restraints........................... 76

Mirrors.......................................... 81

Seats.............................................. 76
Steering Wheel............................ 65

Airbag (SRS)...................................... 9
Air Cleaner Element...................... 182
Air Conditioning............................... 90 Maintenance............................... 190
Usage............................................. 90
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 92
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 192
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 250
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 213 Antifreeze....................................... 172
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light.................... 55, 144 Operation.................................... 142

Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock............................................... 71

Appearance Care........................... 211
Ashtrays............................................ 86
Audio System................................... 98
Automatic Speed Control................ 66 Automatic Transmission............... 136

Capacity, Fluid........................... 247

Checking Fluid Level................ 178
Shifting........................................ 136
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 136
Shift Lever Positions................. 136
Shift Lock Release..................... 139
Battery Charging System Indicator........................... 54, 232

Jump Starting............................. 227
Maintenance............................... 186

Specifications............................. 247

Before Driving............................... 117

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