light Acura Integra 2001 User Guide

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.............................................. 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 Runnin
g 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 Whee
l Adjustment....... 66

Steering Wheel Controls................

67

Cruise Control.............................
.

67

Keys
an
d Locks................................

71

Keys...............................................
7
1Immobilizer 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

Contro
l Location s

Instrument s an d Control s

DOO
R LOC K SWITCHES /
HATC H LOC K SWITC H

(P .
75 ) MIRRO
R CONTROL S
(P . 86 )
INDICATO R LIGHT S (P . 53 )
GAUGE S (P . 58 ) DIGITA
L CLOC K

(P .
88 )
HEATING/COOLIN
G
CONTROL S

(P .
94 )

AUDI O SYSTE M

(P .
102 )

SHIF T LEVE R
(P .138 , 140 )
PARKIN G BRAK E
(P . 87 )
HOO
D RELEAS E HANDL E
(P . 125 )
FUE
L FIL L
DOO R RELEAS E
(P . 124 )

POWE
R WINDO W

SWITCHE S

(P .
84 )

Indicato
r Light s

* The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. HIG
H BEA M INDICATO R (P. 57)
CHARGIN G SYSTE M INDICATO R (P. 55)

PARKIN
G BRAK E AN D BRAK E SYSTE M INDICATOR * (P. 54)
DOOR-OPE N INDICATO R (P. 56)
ANTI-LOC K BRAK E
SYSTE M INDICATOR * (P. 55)
LO
W OI L PRESSUR E INDICATO R (P. 55)
MALFUNCTIO N INDICATO R
LAM P (P. 240 )
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAIN T
SYSTE M INDICATO R (P. 55)
CRUIS E CONTRO L INDICATO R (P. 56]
MAINTENANC E REQUIRE D INDICATO R (P. 60) SEA
T BEL T REMINDE R LIGH T (P. 54)
LO W FUE L INDICATO R (P. 54)
HATCH-OPE N INDICATO R (P. 56)
IMMOBILIZE R SYSTE M INDICATO R (P. 57)

Instruments an d Control s

Indicato
r Light s

The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important
information about your car. Lo
w Fue l Indicato r
This light comes on as a reminder that you must refuel soon.
Seat Bel t Reminde r Ligh t
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It is areminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by fastening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop after a few seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper stay off if you fasten your seat belt
before turning on the ignition. Parkin
g Brak e
an d Brak e

Syste m

Indicato r
This light has two functions:
1. This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires.
2. If the indicator remains lit after you have fully released theparking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on whiledriving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page 241.

Instrument s an d Control s
Canad
a

U.S
.

BRAK E

Indicato
r Light s
Supplementa l Restrain t
Syste m Indicato r
This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, it
indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For
complete information, see page 47.
Chargin
g Syste m

Indicato r
If this light conies on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete information, see page 239.
Low Oi l Pressur e
Indicato r
The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
information, see page 238.
Malfunctio n Indicato r
Lam p

See page 240.
Anti-loc
k Brak e
Syste m (ABS )
Indicato r

Only on models equipped with ABS (see

page 146)

This light normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to START (III).
If this light comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ABS.
If this happens, take the car to your dealer to have it checked. With the
light on, your car still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock. For complete information, see page 148.
Instrument s an d Control s

S

R
S
U.S
.
Canad
a

A
B S

Indicato
r Light s
Tur n Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out (see page 210). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal lights blink. All turn signals on theoutside of the car should flash. Cruis
e Contro l Indicato r
Only on models equipped with Cruise
Control System
This lights when you set the cruise control. See page 67 for informationon operating the cruise control. Hatch-ope
n Indicato r
This light comes on if the hatch is not closed tightly.
Door-ope n Indicato r
This light conies on if either door is not closed tightly.

Instrument s an d Control s
CRUIS
E

CONTRO L

Indicato
r Light s
Hig h Bea m Indicato r
This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page 62 for
information on the headlightcontrols.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on (see page 62 ).
Immobilize
r Syste m
Indicato r

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page 72 ).
This indicator also blinks several times when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Instruments an d Control s

Gauge
s

Fue l Gaug e
This shows how much fuel you have. It is most accurate when the car is on
level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount
when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads. The gauge stays at the same fuel
level reading after you turn off theignition. When you add fuel, the
gauge slowly changes to the new reading after you turn the ignitionswitch back ON (II). Temperatur
e Gaug e
This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom white mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to near
the upper white mark. If it reaches
the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of the road. Turn to page 236 for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine's cooling

system.

Instrument s an d Control s

TEMPERATUR
E

GAUG E
TACHOMETE
RSPEEDOMETE R
FUEL GAUG E
TRI P METE R
TRI
P METE R
RESE T BUTTO N
ODOMETE R

Gauge
s

Maintenanc e Require d Indicato r
This indicator reminds you that it is time to take your car in forscheduled maintenance.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 164 — 168 .
For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km)
after the Maintenance Required
Indicator is reset, it will come on for
two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Between 6,000 miles (9,600 km) and
7,500 miles (12,000 km) this
indicator will light for two seconds
when you first turn the ignition switch ON (II), and then flash for
ten seconds.
If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000
km) without having the scheduled maintenance performed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your
Acura dealer, reset the indicator by pressing the reset button. This
button is located on the bottom of the dashboard to the right of thesteering column.

Instrument s an d Control s

MAIN
T

REQ D

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls on the dashboard to the right of the steering column are for
the instrument panel brightness,
hazard warning lights and rear
window defogger.
The moonroof switch and cruise control switch are to the left of the
steering column.

The tilt adjustment lever on the underside of the steering columnallows you to tilt the steering wheel.

Instruments an d Control s

CRUIS
E

CONTRO L
INSTRUMEN
T PANE L
BRIGHTNES S HAZAR
D WARNIN G
LIGHT S REA
R WINDO W

DEFOGGE R

MOONROO F
HEADLIGHTS /
TUR N SIGNAL S HOR
N
BUTTON S

TIL T ADJUSTMEN T
WINDSHIEL
D

WIPERS/WASHER S