2000 Acura Integra ECU

Transmissio
n Fluid , Brak e an d Clutc h Flui d
5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt and tighten it securely. If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stiffershifting. Replace as soon as
convenient.
The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen- dations in the maintenance schedule. Brak
e an d Clutc h Flui d
Check the fluid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are: Brake fluid reservoir (all models)
Clutch fluid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
The brake fluid should be replaced according to the time and distance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.

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Maintenanc e

FILLE
R BOL T

Correc
t leve l

Light
s

Replacin g a High-moun t Brak e
Ligh t Bul b
LS model
1. Undo the cover fasteners by
pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in.
Remove the cover.

2. Determine which bulb is burned

out.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

4. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

5. Reset each fastener by pushing on

the pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the fingers on
the housing.

6. Reinstall the cover. Secure each

fastener by pushing on the center
until it locks (the center is flush
with the head).

Maintenanc e

Light
s
8. Reset each fastener by pushing onthe pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
9. Reinstall the cover. Secure each
fastener by pushing on the center
until it locks (the center is flush with the head).
Replacin g a Rea r Licens e Bul b
1. Remove the two screws and
remove the license light assembly.
2. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
4. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
5. Reinstall the license light assem-
bly. Install the two screws and
tighten them securely.
Maintenanc e

Interio
r Car e
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol. Window
s
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass cleaner. You can also use a mixtureof one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a soft cloth or paper towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surfaces.

The rear window defogger wires are

bonded to the inside of the glass.
Wiping vigorously up-and-down can

dislodge and break the defogger wires.
When cleaning the rear window, use

gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.
Ai
r Freshener s
If you want to use an air freshener/ deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air fresheners contain chemi- cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and fabric to crack or discolor.
If you use a liquid air freshener,
make sure you fasten it securely so it does not spill as you drive.
Appearance Car e

NOTIC
E

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

12.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.

13.Lower the car to the ground and

remove the jack.

14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: 80 lbf.ft (108 N.
m , 11 kgf .
m)

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d
(Excep
t
Type-R )

(Type-R )

Changin
g a Fla t Tire , I f You r Engin e Won' t Star t
15.Remove the wheel cover or center
cap.

Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
16.Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.

17.Secure the flat tire by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.
18.Store the jack in its holder with
the end bracket facing to the right.
Turn the jack's end bracket to lock i t in place. Store the tool kit.

19.Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged. I
f You r Engin e Won' t Star t

Diagnosing why your engine won't
start falls into two areas, depending

on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine's starter

motor does not operate at all, or

operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor

operating normally, or the starter

motor sounds like it is spinning

faster than normal, but the engine

does not start up and run.

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d

Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

WIN
G BOL T

SPACER

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