2001 Acura Integra torque

Protectin
g Childre n

Usin g Chil d Seat s wit h Tether s
Your Acura has two tether anchorages on the rear panel forsecuring a tether-style child seat to
the car.
Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point as shown in
the illustration, then tighten thestrap according to the child seat
maker's instructions.
When you reinstall the tether

hardware after replacing the tail/stoplight or back-up light bulb, make
sure the toothed washer is on the
bottom of the bolt, Tighten the bolt

to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m,2.2 kgf.m)

If a
torque wrench was not used, see
your Acura dealer as soon as possible to verify proper
reinstallation.
If you are not sure how to reinstall
the tether hardware, contact your
Acura dealer.

Driver an d Passenge r Safet y

CARG
O ARE A

Automati
c Transmissio n
Your Acura's transmission has four forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks. Shif
t Leve r Positio n Indicato r
This indicator on the instrument panel shows which position the shift
lever is in.
The "D4" indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn theignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler-ation and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Acuradealer as soon as possible. Shif
t Leve r Position s
The shift lever has seven positions. It must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D4, D3, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on
the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Drivin g
SHIF
T

LEVE R

RELEAS
E

BUTTO N

Coolin
g Syste m

5. Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up.Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder. 6. When the coolant stops draining,
tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator. Put a new
washer on the drain bolt, thenreinstall the drain bolt in the engine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
58 Ibf.ft (78 N.m , 8.0 kgf.m)

7. Pou
r Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the
filler neck. This coolant is amixture of 50 percent antifreeze
and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required. The cooling system capacity is:
With 5-speed manual transmission:

(SE,
LS,
GS)

1.16 US gal (4.4 , 0.97 Imp gal)

(GS-R, Type-R
)

1.24 US gal (4.7 , 1.03 Imp gal)
With automatic transmission:
1.24 US gal (4.7 , 1.03 Imp gal)
Maintenanc
e

CONTINUED

Fil
l u p
t
o her e

RESERV
E

TAN K CA P

HOLDE R

RESERV
E TAN K
FILLE
R NEC K

Spar
k Plug s
4. Remove the spark plug with a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
5. Put the new spark plug into the socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.
6. Torque the spark plug. (If you do

not have a torque wrench, tighten

the spark plug two-thirds of a turnafter it contacts the cylinder head.)

Tightening torque:
13 lbf.ft (18 N.m,1.8 kgf.m)
Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to

the threads in the cylinder head.

7. Install the spark plug cap.
8. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.

(GS-R and Type-R)

Reinstall the plug wire cover, and
tighten the four nuts.
Maintenanc e NOTIC
E

Light
s

2. Undo the seven cover fasteners by pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in. Remove the taillight cover panel. 3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Try the tail/stoplights and back-up
light to verify which bulb needs
replacing. Remove the bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Test it to make sure it works.
6. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly.

7. Reinstall the tether anchor hardware.
Make sure the toothed washer is
on the bottom of the bolt. Tighten
the bolt to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m,2.2 kgf.m)
If a torque wrench was not used,

see your Acura dealer as soon as

possible to verify proper

installation.

CONTINUED
Maintenanc e

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

12. Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully. 13. Lower the car to the ground and
remove the jack.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service

facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

80 lbf.ft (108 N.m , 11 kgf.m)

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d (Excep
t Type-R )

(Type-R )