2000 Acura Integra warning light

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.............................................. 57

Speedometer................................ 57

Tachometer.................................. 57
Odometer...................................... 57

Trip Meter.................................... 57

Fuel Gauge................................... 58

Temperature Gauge....................
58

Maintenance Require
d

Indicator.................................... 59

Controls Near the Steering
Wheel........................................ 60

Headlights.................................... 61
Instrument Panel Brightness.....

62

Turn S
ignals.................................

62

Windshield Wipers.

..................... 63

Windshield Washers..................
. 63

Hazard Warning...........................
64

Rear Windo
w Defogger.............. 64

Steering Wheel Adjustment....... 65

Steering Wheel Controls................ 66
Cruise Control.............................. 66
Keys and Locks................................ 69
Keys............................................... 69

Immobilizer System..................... 69
Ignition Switch............................. 70

Power Door Locks....................... 72
Childproof Door Locks............... 73

Trunk............................................ 73

Glove Box..................................... 75

Seat Adjustments............................. 75
Driver's Seat Height
Adjustment............................... 76

Driver's Lumbar Support............ 76

Head Restraints........................... 77

Folding Rear Seat............................ 77

Power Windows............................... 79

Moonroof.......................................... 80

Mirrors.............................................. 81
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 81

Parking Brake.................................. 82

Digital Clock..................................... 83

Beverage Holder.............................. 84 Console Compartment.................... 85
Cigarette Lighter............................. 85
Ashtrays............................................ 86
Interior Lights.................................. 87
Instrument s an d Control s

Indicato
r Light s
Tur n Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page 203). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should flash. Hig
h Bea m Indicato r
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page 61 for
information on the headlight

controls.
Cruis
e Contro l Indicato r
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 66 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Instrument s an d Control s
CRUIS
E

CONTRO L

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
The two levers on the steering
column contain controls for driving
features you use most often. The left
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The controls on the dashboard to the right of the steering column are for
the instrument panel brightness,
hazard warning lights and rear
window defogger.
The moonroof switch and cruise
control switch are to the left of thesteering column.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column allows you to tilt the steering wheel.
Instrument s an d Control s
WINDSHIEL
D

WIPERS/WASHER S

HOR
N
BUTTON S

TIL T ADJUSTMEN T

HEADLIGHTS /
TUR N SIGNAL S

MOONROO
F
HAZAR
D WARNIN G

REA
R WINDO W

DEFOGGE R

INSTRUMEN
T PANE L

BRIGHTNES S

CRUIS
E
CONTRO L

Control
s Nea r th e Steerin g Whee l
Hazar d Warnin g
Push the red button under the center
air vent to turn on the hazard warn-
ing lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to flash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your car is disabled. Rea
r Windo w Defogge r
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The light in the button lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, the
defogger will shut itself off after
about 25 minutes. It also shuts off
when you turn off the ignition. You have to turn it on again when you
restart the car. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.

Instrument s an d Control s

Key
s an d Locks , Sea t Adjustment s
Glov e Bo x
Open the glove bohx by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key. The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel lights are

on.
Sea
t Adjustment s
See pages 12 — 13 for important safety
information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.

Adjust the seat before you start
driving.

To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under the seat cushion's front edge. Move
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
Instrument s an d Control s

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An open glove box can cause

serious injury to your passenger

in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat

belt.

Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
1. Park the car on firm, level, non-slippery ground away from traffic.
Put the transmission in Park.
Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire. 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
floor by lifting up on the back edge.
4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of the trunk.

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TOO
L KI T

SPAR E TIR E
JAC
K

The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone
underneath.

Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it

is supported only by the jack.

I
f You r Engin e Won' t Start , Jum p Startin g

Th e Starte r Operate s Normall y
In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run. Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to Startin g th e
Engin e on page 133 . Do you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.
The low fuel level warning light may not be working, so you were
not reminded to fill the tank. There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 237).
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See Emergenc y
Towin g on page 241. Jum
p Startin g
If your car's battery has run down,
you may be able to start the engine
by using a booster battery. Although this seems like a simple procedure,
you should take several precautions.
You cannot start an Acura with an automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. To jump start your car, follow these
directions closely:
1. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery
(see page 187). In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushyor like ice, do not try jump starting
until it thaws.

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the

electrolyte inside can freeze.
Attempting to jump start with a frozen

battery can cause it to rupture.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.

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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
NOTIC
E

Lo
w Oi l Pressur e Indicato r
This indicator should light when the ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
after the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing, it
indicates that the oil pressuredropped very low for a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Turn offthe engine as soon as you can safely get
the car stopped.

1. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open the hood and check the oil level(see page 122 ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving

maneuvers.

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 167).

4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn off the engine. There is a mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired before you can
continue driving. (See Emergenc y
Towin g on page 241.)

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NOTIC
E
LO W OI L PRESSUR E INDICATO R