2000 Integra Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction........................................................................\
...................................................... .................... i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
................................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.................................................... 2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
.............................................
5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
................................................. 51
Instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
...............................
89
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................117
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................................................131
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.........................................................................153
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care........................................................................\
.................................................................211
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................219
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
.......................................................243
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. & Canada)..........................................................................255
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................259
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Technica
l Informatio n
The diagrams in this section give you the dimensions and capacities ofyour Acura, and the locations of theidentification numbers. The explana-
tions of several electronic and mechanical systems on your Acuraare for the more technically-oriented
owner.
Identification Numbers................. 244
Specifications................................. 246
DOT Tire Quality Grading
(U.S. Cars).............................. 248
Treadwear.................................. 248
Traction....................................... 248
Temperature.............................. 249
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 250
Driving in Foreign Countries....... 251 Emissions Controls........................ 252
The Clean Air Act...................... 252Crankcase Emissions Control
System..................................... 252
Evaporative Emissions Control
System..................................... 252
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery................................. 252
Exhaust Emissions Controls.... 253 PGM-FI System..................... 253
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 253
Three Way Catalytic Converter............................ 253
Replacement Parts..................... 253
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 254
Technical Informatio n
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x
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 133 Compact Spare............................... 220
Console Compartment.................... 85
Consumer Information *................ 256
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51
Coolant
Adding......................................... 172
Checking..................................... 123
Proper Solution.......................... 172
Replacing.................................... 174
Temperature Gauge.................... 58
Corrosion Protection..................... 216
Crankcase Emissions Control
System......................................... 252
Cruise Control Operation............... 66 Customer Relations Office........... 256
DANGER, Explanation of................. ii
Dashboard........................................ 52 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 227
Defects, Reporting Safety............. 258
Defog and Defrost........................... 96
Defogger, Rear Window................. 64
Defrosting the Windows................. 96 DEXRON
®
III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.................... 178
Dimensions..................................... 246
Dimming the Headlights................ 61
Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 178
Engine Oil................................... 122
Directional Signals........................... 62
Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 241
Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 141
Disposal of Used Oil...................... 171 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 72
Open Indicator............................. 55
Power Door Locks....................... 72
DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 248
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 134
Driver and Passenger Safety............ 5 Drive Belts...................................... 191
Driving............................................ 131 Economy.....................................
124
In Ba
d Weather..........................
145
In Foreig
n Countries................. 251
Economy, Fuel............................... 124
Emergencies on the Road............. 219
Battery, Jump Starting.............. 227
Brake System Indicator............ 234
Changing a Flat Tire................. 221
Charging System Indicator ...... 232
Checking the Fuses................... 237
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 233
Manually Closing Moonroof.... 235 Overheated Engine................... 229
Emergency Brake............................ 82 Emergency Flashers....................... 64
Emissions Controls........................ 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 58
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp................................ 55, 233
Oil Pressure Indicator........ 54, 231
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 167
Overheating................................ 229
Specifications............................. 246
Speed Limit........................ 135, 138
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 248
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 118
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 214
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 171
Vehicle Capacity Load.................. 128
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 246
Vehicle Identification Number..... 244
Vehicle Storage.............................. 210
Ventilation......................................... 92
VIN..................................................244
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 214
Viscosity, Oil.................................. 169
Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 61
Key in Ignition.............................. 71
Seat Belts...................................... 54
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50
Warranty Coverages*................... 257 Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 177
Operation...................................... 63
Washing.......................................... 212
Waxing and Polishing................... 213
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 65
Alignment and Balance............. 195 Compact Spare........................... 220
Wrench....................................... 222
Windows Cleaning...................................... 215
Operating the Power................... 79
Rear, Defogger............................ 64
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 63
Defroster...................................... 96
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 188
Operation...................................... 63
Worn Tires..................................... 194 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 241 * : U.S. and Canada only