2001 Acura Integra Owner's Manual

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 acts
on 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 CATALYTI C CONVERTE R

Stat
e Emission s Testin g

Testin g o f Readines s Code s
If you take your vehicle for a state emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain "readiness codes" that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics for the emissions systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected, and set again only after several daysof driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing facility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can condition the vehicle for re-testing
by doing the following. Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, full (around 3/4). Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more. Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 20° and 95°
F.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine and let it
idle for 20 seconds. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm and hold it there until the
temperature gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the scale (approximately 3
minutes).

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Technica l Informatio n

Stat
e Emission s Testin g
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80 to 90 km/h) for at least 20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D4 (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not
use the cruise control. When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds). Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for severalseconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake

pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Acura dealer.
Technica l Informatio n

Warrant
y an d Custome r Relation s
Customer Relations Information................................. 266
Canada Zone Office Map.............. 267
Warranty Coverages..................... 268 Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles)........................... 269
Authorized Manuals...................... 271
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Custome
r Relation s Informatio n
Acura dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership's management. The Service Manager or GeneralManager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's
management, contact the Acura Customer Relations Office.
U.S. Owners: Acura Automobile DivisionClient Services Office
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
or telephone: (800) 382-2238
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin

Islands:
Vortex Motor Corp.Bella International P.O. Box 190816

San Juan, PR 00919-0816
(787) 250-4327
Canadian Owners:
Refer to the Canadian Zone Office
Map on the next page. When you call or write, please give
us this information: Vehicle Identification Number
(see page 252) Name and address of the dealer
who services your car Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number A detailed description of the
problem Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you
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267

Warrant
y Coverage s

U.S . Owner s
Your new Acura is covered by these warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty —

covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, againstdefects in materials and
workmanship.

Emissions Control Systems Defects
Warranty and Emissions

Performance Warranty — these two

warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
information.

Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty — this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a

replacement battery.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat
belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the
vehicle.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.

Accessory Limited Warranty —
Genuine Acura Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual
for details.

Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty — covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workman-
ship.
Replacement Battery Limited

Warranty — provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from an Acura dealer.
Replacement Muffler Lifetime
Limited Warranty — provides
coverage for as long as the pur-
chaser of the muffler owns the car.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the
2001 Acura Warranty Information
booklet that came with your car for
precise information on warranty coverages. Your Acura's original
tires are covered by their
manufacturer. Tire warranty
information is in a separate booklet.
Canadia n Owner s
Please refer to the 2001 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.

Warrant y an d Custome r Relation s

Reportin
g Safet y Defect s (U.S . Vehicles )
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Acura AutomobileDivision, American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Acura
Automobile Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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