ignition Acura Integra 2001 Owner's Manual

Protectin
g Childre n
I f Yo u Mus t Driv e wit h Severa l
Childre n
Your car has two seating positions in the back seat where children can be
properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry more than
two children in your car: Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear a seat belt
properly (see page 38). Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page 13).
Have the child sit upright and well
back in the seat (see page 18).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page 16). I
f a Chil d Require s Clos e
Attentio n
Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the child, or because the child requires
attention.
Placing a child in the front seatexposes the child to hazards from
the airbag, and paying close attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important task of
driving, placing both of you at risk.
If a child requires physical attention or frequent visual contact, we
strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front. Additiona
l Safet y Precaution s Do not leave children alone in your
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, infants and small
children left in a vehicle on a hot
day can die from heatstroke. And
children left alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Lock both doors and the hatch
when your vehicle is not in use.
Children who play in cars can
accidentally get trapped inside the
car. Teach your children not to
play in or around cars.
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Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t You r Sea t Belt s
Sea t Bel t Syste m Component s
Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all four seating
positions.
The seat belt system alsoincludes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to fasten your belts. If the driver's seat belt is not
fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a
beeper will also sound. The beeper
will stop after a few seconds, but the light will stay on until the driver's seat belt is fastened. Lap/Shoulde
r Bel t
This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across yourchest and across your hips. To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is

latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle.
Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. After exiting the car,
be sure the belt is out of the way and
will not get closed in the door.

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Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S

SR S Component s
Your Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) includes: Two front airbags. The driver's
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger's airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked "SRS
AIRBAG." Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal

collision.

A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors
information about the sensors, the
control unit, and the airbagactivators when the ignition is ON (II). An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you toa possible problem with thesystem (see page 47). Emergency backup power in case
your car's electrical system is disconnected in a crash.
Ho
w You r Airbag s Wor k

If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, the sensors
will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly
inflate the airbags.
During a crash, your seat belt helps
restrain your lower body and torso.
Your airbag provides a cushion to help restrain and protect your headand chest.

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Additiona
l Informatio n Abou t You r SR S

Ho w th e SR S Indicato r Ligh t
Work s
The purpose of the SRSlight is to alert you to a
potential problem with your Supplemental Restraint System.
When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light briefly then
go out. This tells you that the systemis working properly.
If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:
If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignitionON (II). If the light stays on after the
engine starts. If the light comes on or flashes on
and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,
your airbags may not deploy when
you need them. See your Acura dealer as soon as possible. SR
S Servic e
Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free, and
there are no parts you can safelyservice. However, you must have
your car serviced if:

Your airbags ever inflate. The

airbags and the control unit must
be replaced. Do not try to remove or replace the airbags yourself.
This must be done by an Acura dealer or a knowledgeable body

shop.
The SRS indicator light alerts you

to a problem. Take your car to an
authorized Acura dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inflate when you need them.

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S

Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags do not
inflate when needed.

Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS light alerts you to a
potential problem.

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

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
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Canad
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A
B S

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

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