2000 Acura Integra Sedan Owner's Manual

Ashtrays

Open the front ashtray by pulling onthe front. Push it in to close it.
To remove the ashtray for emptying, push down on the metal plate inside,
then pull the ashtray out completely. The rear ashtray is at the rear end of
the center console. Open the ashtray by swinging the upper edge of the liddown. To remove the ashtray for
emptying, open it, then lift up and
out.
Use the ashtray only for cigarettes,
cigars, and other smoking materials.To prevent a possible fire and damage
to your car, don't put paper or other
things that can burn in the ashtray.

Instrument s an d Control s

ASHTRA
Y
ASHTRA
Y
NOTIC
E

Interio
r Light s

Ceilin g Ligh t

The ceiling light has a three-position
switch. In the OFF position, the light
does not come on. In the center
position, the ceiling light comes on
when you open any door. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on

continuously.
Spotlight
s

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the button next to each light. Push the
button again to turn it off.

Instruments an d Control s

DOO
R ACTIVATE D

88

Comfor
t an d Convenienc e Feature s

The heating and air conditioning systems in your Acura provide a com-
fortable driving environment in all
weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Acura has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number

to enable it.Heating and
Cooling..................... 90

What Each Control Does............ 90
How to Use the System............... 92
To Turn Everything Off............. 97

Audio System................................... 98

Operating the Radio.................... 99
Adjusting the Sound.................. 102 Radio Frequencies..................... 103
Radio Reception......................... 103 Operating the CD Player.......... 105
Operating the Optional CD Changer.................................. 107
Protecting Compact Discs........ 108
CD Player Error Indications..... 109
CD Changer Error Indications.............................. 110
Operating the Optional Cassette Player...................... 111
Tape Search Functions............. 112
Caring for the Cassette Player...................................... 114
Theft Protection............................. 115
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heatin
g an d Coolin g
Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comfortable, and
keep the windows clear for best
visibility.
Wha t Eac h Contro l Doe s
Fa n Contro l Leve r
Sliding this lever to the right
increases the fan's speed, which
increases air flow.
Temperature Contro l Leve r

Sliding this lever to the right
increases the temperature of the air

flow.

Ai r Conditionin g (A/C ) Butto n
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
on.
Recirculatio
n Butto n
This button controls the source of
the air going into the system. When
the indicator in this button is lit, air
from the car's interior is sent through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off, air is brought in from outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s
MOD
E BUTTON S

RECIRCULATIO N
BUTTO N
AI
R CONDITIONIN G
BUTTO N
FA N CONTRO L

LEVE R

TEMPERATUR
E
CONTRO L LEVE R

Heatin
g an d Coolin g
Mod e Button s
Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents. Air flows from the floor

vents.
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Comfort an d Convenienc e Feature s

Heatin
g an d Coolin g
Ven t Control s
You can adjust the direction of the
air coming from the dashboard vents
by moving the tab in the center of
each vent up-and-down and side-to-
side.
The vents in the corners of the
dashboard can be opened and closed
with the dials underneath them. Ho
w to Us e th e Syste m
This section covers how to set up the
system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and
defrosting.
The engine must be running for the
heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes before you feel warm air
coming from the system.
The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s
SID
E VEN T
CENTE R VEN T

Heatin
g an d Coolin g
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition

clears.

The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other debris. Ventilation
The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window. 1. Slide the temperature control lever
all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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Comfor t an d Convenienc e Feature s

AI
R CONDITIONIN G

BUTTO N
RECIRCULATIO
N
BUTTO N
MOD
E BUTTON S

TEMPERATUR E
CONTRO L LEVE R FA
N CONTRO L

LEVE R