2000 Acura Integra catalytic converter

Parkin
g
Always use the parking brake when you park your car. The indicator onthe instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not fully released; it does not indicate that the parking
brake is firmly set. Make sure the
parking brake is set firmly or your car may roll if it is parked on an

incline.

If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
before you put the transmission inPark. This keeps the car frommoving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission — making it easier to move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is facing uphill, turn the
front wheels away from the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put it in first gear.
If the car is facing downhill, turn the
front wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damagethe rear brakes. Parkin
g Tip s Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn off the lights. Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the cargo area or take them

with you.
Lock the doors.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on

fire.

Drivin g

Technica
l Informatio n
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities of
your Acura, and the locations of the identification numbers. The explana-tions of several electronic and
mechanical systems on your Acura
are for the more technically-oriented
owner.
Identification Numbers................. 248
Specifications................................. 250
DOT Tire Quality Grading

(U.S. Cars).............................. 252

Treadwear.................................. 252
Traction....................................... 252
Temperature.............................. 253
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 254
Driving in Foreign Countries....... 255 Emissions Controls........................ 256
The Clean Air Act...................... 256
Crankcase Emissions Control
System..................................... 256

Evaporative Emissions Control
System..................................... 256

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery................................. 257
Exhaust Emissions Controls.... 257 PGM-FI System..................... 257
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 257

Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 257
Replacement Parts..................... 257
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 258
Technical Informatio n

Drivin
g in Foreig n Countrie s

Technica l Informatio n

If you are planning to take your
Acura outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to find
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane

rating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline in your Acura will affect perfor-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
the oxygen sensors and the three
way catalytic converter. These re- placements are not covered under
warranty.

Emission
s Control s

Onboar d Refuelin g Vapo r

Recover y

The Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned off.

Exhaus t Emission s Control s

The exhaust emissions controls include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These three systems work together tocontrol the engine's combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control

systems.
PGM-FI System
The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into theengine. It then controls how much
fuel to inject under all operating conditions.
Ignition Timing Control System
This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO and NOx produced.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Throughchemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen
(N 2), and water vapor. Replacemen
t Part s
The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only newGenuine Acura replacement parts or
their equivalent for repairs. Using
lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your car.
The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.

Technical Informatio n

Thre
e Wa y Catalyti c Converte r
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Acura part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com-
bustible materials that come near it. Park your car away from high grass,dry leaves, or other flammables. A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine's per-
formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your car's three way catalytic
converter. Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective. Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your car diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.

Technica l Informatio n
THRE
E WA Y CATALYTIC CONVERTE R

Inde
x

Shifting The Automatic Transmission.. 140
The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 138
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 140
Shift Lock Release......................... 143 Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 208

Signaling Turns................................ 63

Snow Tires...................................... 202

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 216

Sound System................................. 102
Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 224
Specifications............................. 251
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 187
Specifications Charts..................... 250

Speed Control................................... 67

Speedometer.................................... 58
Spotlights.......................................... 92

SRS, Additional Information........... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47

SRS Components......................... 45
SRS Service................................... 47

SRS Indicator.............................. 47, 54

START (Ignition Key Position)..... 74
Starting the Engine........................ 137
In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 137
With a Dead Battery................. 231
Steam Coming from Engine......... 233

Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 66
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 74
Stereo Sound System.................... 102
Storing Your Car............................ 214
Supplemental Restraint System...................................
9, 45
Servicing....................................... 47

SRS Indicator.......................... 47, 54

Synthetic Oil................................... 173

Tachometer...................................... 58
Tafflights, Changing Bulbs in....... 210 Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 213
Tape Player..................................... 115 Technical Descriptions................. 247
Driving in Foreign Countries... 255
Emissions Control Systems...... 256
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 254
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 258
Temperature Gauge........................ 59
Tether Attachment Points.............. 40
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 258
Time, Setting the............................. 88
Timing Belt..................................... 195
Tire Chains..................................... 202
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 225
Tires................................................ 196 Air Pressure............................... 196Checking Wear.......................... 197
Compact Spare........................... 224
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 252
Inflation....................................... 196
Inspection................................... 197
Maintenance............................... 198
Replacing.................................... 200
Rotating....................................... 199
Snow............................................ 202
Specifications............................. 251
Tire Chains................................. 202