2006 ACURA CSX maintenance

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INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
Safety Messages
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
Instructions
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Service Publication Office
As sections with * include SRS components;
special precautions are required when servicing.
This manual is divided into multiple sections. The first page of
each section is marked with a black tab that lines up with its
corresponding thumb index tab on this page and the back cover.
You can quickly find the first page of each section without
looking through a full table of contents. The symbols printed at
the top corner of each page can also be used as a quick
reference system.
Each section includes: 1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:  Parts disassembly sequence.
 Bolt torques and thread sizes.
 Page references to descriptions in text.
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help
you make informed decisions, we have provided safety
messages, and other safety information throughout this manual.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use
your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms
including:  on the vehicle.
 preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
 how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing. We reserve
the right to make changes at anytime without notice. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of the publisher. This includes text,
figures, and tables.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is
preceded by a symbol. The purpose of this message is
to help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the
environment.
First Edition 10/2008
All Rights Reserved
Specifications apply to Canada
Specifications Maintenance
*Engine Electrical
Fuel and Emissions
*Transaxle
*Steering
*Body
*Body Electrical
*Restraints *Audio, Navigation,
and Telematics
General Information
Engine Mechanical
Engine Cooling
Brakes
(Including VSA)
*Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningSuspension
(Including TPMS)
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Emission Group Identification Test Group and Evaporative Family
K20Z3 engine Model:
Example:
’07 Model
’08 Model
’09 Model Test Group:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Displacement Group e. Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:
a. Model Year
b. Manufacturer Subcode c. Family Type
d. Canister Working Capacity Group e. Sequence Characters
1-10 General Information
Under-hood Emission Control Label (cont’d)
EVAP CANISTER
PURGE VALVE TO EVAP
CANIST ER
PCV VALVE FRONT
SOUPAPE RGC AVANT VERS
RE SE RVOIR
EVAP
VALVE DE PURGE
DU RES ERVOIR EVAPVEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.
RRB-C103
2
6 5
THIS VEHICLE CO NFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REG ULATI ONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
N EW PASSEN GER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPL ICABLE
TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEVII LEV PASSENG ER CARS.
CE VEHICUL E EST CONF ORME AUX L OIS EPA TIER 2 DES ETATS-UNIS
APPLICABLES POUR LES VEHICULES DE BIN 5 POUR LES NOUVEAUX VEHICULES
VOITURES DE TOURISME D’ ANNEE MODELE 2007 ET AUX LOIS DE LA CALIFORNIE
APPLICABL ES POUR LES NOUVEAUX VEHICUL ES LEVII LEV VOITURES DE TOURISME
D ’ AN NEE MOD ELE 2 007 .THE FACTORY INSTALLED LONG-LIFE COOLANT MUS T BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO
MAINTENANCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR AT 1 0 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIEST.
THEREAF TER EVERY 5 YEARS.
WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE ACURA RECOMMENDED
GENUINE L ONG-LIFE ANTI-F REEZE / COOL ANT TYPE 2. THIS COOL ANT IS PRE-MIXED WITH
50% DISTILLED WATER. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL MIXING.
NEVER DILUTE THE COOLANT, OR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE MAY BE SERIOUSLY SHORTENED.
CHECK OR ADD THE COOL ANT AT THE RESERVE TANK, NOT THE RADIATOR.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL OR
CH ECK W ITH YOU R AC URA DEA LER.
LORS DE L’APPOINT OU DU REMPLACEMENT DU LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT.
TOUJOURS UTILISER L’ANTIGEL /LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT TYPE 2 LONGUE DUREE
ACURA D’ORIGINE RECOMMANDE CE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT EST MELANGE AU
PREAL ABL E AVEC 5 0 % D’EAU DISTIL LEE. IL N’EXIGE AUCUN MEL ANGE ADDITIONNEL .
NE JAMAIS DILUER LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT, LA DUREE DE VIE DU MOTEUR
POURRAIT EN ETRE AFFECTEE. LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT LONGUE DUREE INSTALLE A L’USINE DOIT ETRE
RENLACE CONFORMEMENT AU CODE SECONDAIRE 5 DE L’AIDE-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU APRES 10 ANS, S EL ON L A PREMIERE EVENTUALITE.PUIS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
CONTROLER LES NIVEAUX ET FAIRE L’APPOINT AU VASE D’EXPANSION. JAMAIS AU RADIATEUR.
PO UR TOUTE INF ORMATI ON CO MPLEMEN TAI RE SU R L E CI RCU IT DE REFRO IDI SSEMEN T, SE
REFERER AU MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR OU PRENDRE CONTACT AVEC UN CONCESSIONNAIRE ACURA.
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
TWC, A/F SE NSOR, HO2S, SF I 7HNXV02. 4HKC
7HNXR0106BBY
OBD II CERTIFIED 2.0L
7HNXV02. 4HKC
7HNXR0106BBY
ACCREDITATION OBD II 2.0L
TWC , A/F SENSOR, HO2 S, S F I
THIS SPA RK IG NITION SYSTEM
CO MPL IES WITH CA NA DIA N ICES-0 0 2.CE SYSTE ME D’A LLUMAGE PAR
ETI NCE LLE DE VEHI CULE EST CONFORM E
ALANORMENMB-002 DUCANADA.
VALVE LASH
(COLD) NO O TH ER A D J USTME NTS NEED ED . IN
EX
: 0 .2 3 0.0 2 mm
: 0 .2 7 0.0 2 mm
JEU DES SOU PA PES
(M OTE UR FRO ID ) AUCU N AUTRE REGLACE NECESSAIRE. ADM
ECH
: 0 .23 0 .0 2 m m
: 0.2 7 0 .0 2 m m NORMESSURLESEMISSIONS D’ECHAPPEMENT
: LEVI I, LEV (ACCREDITATIO N ET EN SERVICE)
: TI ER 2 BIN 5 (ACCREDITATION E T E N SERVI CE )
EPA ARBEX HA UST EMISS IONS S TA NDA RD S
: LEVII, LEV (C ERTIFIC ATION AND IN-USE)
: TIER 2 BIN 5 (CER TIFICA TION AND IN- USE)
EP A
ARB
INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS
108
’07 Model
’08-09 Models
THE FACTORY INSTALLED LONG-LIFE COOLANT MUST BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO
MAINTENANCE MINDER SUB CODE 5, OR AT 10 YEARS W HICHEVER COM ES FIEST.
THEREAFTER EVE RY 5 YEARS.
WHEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE ACURA RECOMMENDED
GEN UIN E LONG -LIFE A NTI-FREEZE / CO OLA NT TYPE 2. TH IS COO LAN T IS PRE-MIXED WITH
50% DISTILLED WATER. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL MIXING.
NEVER D ILUTE TH E COO LA NT, OR THE LIFE O F TH E EN GINE MAY BE SERIOU SLY SH ORTEN ED .
CHECK OR ADD THE COOLANT AT THE RESERVE TANK, NOT THE RADIATOR.
FOR FURTH ER INFORMA TION ON TH E COOLING SYSTEM, READ THE OWN ER’S MAN UA L OR
CHECK WITH YOUR A CURA DEA LER.
LORS DE L’APPOINT OU DU REMPLACEMENT DU LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT.
TOUJO URS UTILISER L’AN TIGEL /LIQUID E D E REFROID ISSEMENT TYPE 2 LON GUE D UREE
ACURA D’ORIGINE RECOMMANDE CE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT EST MELANGE AU
PREA LABLE AV EC 50 % D ’EA U D ISTILLEE. IL N’EX IGE AU CUN MELA NGE A DD ITION NEL.
NE JA MA IS D ILU ER LE LIQUID E D E REFROIDISSEMENT, LA D UREE D E VIE DU MOTEU R
POURRAIT EN ETRE AFFECTEE.
LE LIQUIDE D E REFROIDISSEMENT LON GUE D UREE INSTA LLE A L’U SINE D OIT ETRE
RENLACE CONFORMEMENT AU CODE SECONDAIRE 5 DE L’AIDE-MEMOIRE D’ENTRETIEN
OU APRES 10 ANS, SELON LA PREMIERE EVENTUALITE.PUIS TOUS LES 5 ANS.
C ON TR OLER LES N IVEAU X ET FAIR E L’A PPOIN T AU VA SE D’EXPANS IO N. JAMAIS A U R ADIATEUR .
PO UR TOUTE INFO RMATION CO MPLEMENTA IRE SUR LE CIRCUIT D E REFROID ISSEMENT, SE
REFERER AU MA NUEL D ’UTILISATEUR OU PRENDRE CON TA CT AV EC UN CONCESSIONN AIRE A CURA .INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
INFORMATIONS-DISPOSITIFS ANTI-POLLUTION
HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD.RRB-C11108
U. S. EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I FUEL : GASOLINE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC FUEL : GASOLINE
TW C, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS : 2008MY
LOIS EPA : T2B5 LDV OBD : CA OBD I I
OBD : CA OBD I I CARBURANT : ESSENCE
ARB : LEV I I LEV PC CARBURANT : ESSENCE
TW C, A/F SENSOR, HO2S, SFI
8HNXV02. 4FKC 8HNXR0106BBY 2. 0L
CONFORME AUX NORMES : D’ ANNEE MODELE 2008
THIS S PAR K IGNI TION S YS TEM COM PLIE S W ITH CA NADIAN ICES -00 2.
CE SY STEME D’ A LLUMAGE PAR ETINCELLE DE VEHIC ULE EST C ONFORME A LA NORME NMB-002 DU C ANADA .
HNX
902.0 V VA9
HNX
90106 RVEA
ab c d e
ab c d e
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR
NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2008 MY
CONFORMS TO REGULATIONS: 2009 MY 7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
V: LDV
HKC: ’07 model
FKC: ’08 model
VA9: ’09 model
7: ’07
8: ’08
9: ’09
HNX: HONDA
R: EVAP/ORVR
BBY: ’07 model, ’08 model
VEA: ’09 model
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Maintenance
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Lubricants and Fluids . 3-2
Maintenance Minder
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General Information . 3-4
Maintenance Main Items . 3-7
Maintenance Sub Items . 3-8
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Information Display
Driver’s Side Dashboard:
3-4Maintenance Minder
General Information
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
SEL/RESET BUTTON
The maintenance minder is an important feature of the information display. Based on engine and transmission
operating conditions, the Acura CSX’s onboard computer (ECM/PCM) calculates the remaining engine oil and the
automatic transmission fluid life. The system also displays the remaining engine oil life along with the code(s) for
other scheduled maintenance items needing service.
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Service Information
3-5
A
C D
A
B A
A
1. The remaining engine oil life (A) is shown as apercentage on the information display. To see the
current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), then push and release the SEL/RESET
button repeatedly until the engine oil life displays.
2. When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 6 % to 15 %, the
remaining engine oil life (A) and other scheduled
maintenance item(s) needing service are displayed.
The maintenance minder indicator (B) also comes
on when the engine oil life is 15 % or less. To
cancel the display and the indicator, press SEL/
RESET button.
 Complete list of maintenance main items (C) (see page 3-7).
 Complete list of maintenance sub items (D) (see page 3-8). 3. When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the
remaining engine oil life is 1 % to 5 %, the message
‘‘SERVICE’’ (A) is displayed along with engine oil
life and the same maintenance item code(s).
4. When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 0 %, the engine oil life
indicator (A) blinks. Pressing SEL/RESET button
cancels the display, but the maintenance minder
indicator stays on.
5. If the indicated maintenance is not done, the engine oil life indicator shows a negative mileage, for
example ‘‘ 10,’’ on the display. If the negative
mileage is between 0 and 9, the indicator is
displayed for only a few seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to ON (II). The negative mileage
remains displayed after the vehicle is driven more
than 10 km after 0 % oil life is reached, and the
display cannot be canceled.
This means the indicated maintenance item(s)
should have been done more than 10 km ago.
(cont’d)
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Resetting Maintenance Information Display Resetting Individual Maintenance Items
3-6Maintenance Minder
General Information (cont’d)
NOTE:
 The vehicle must be stopped to reset the display.
 If a required service is done and the display is not reset, or the maintenance display is reset without
doing the service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance timing. This can lead to serious
mechanical problems because there will be no
accurate record of when the required maintenance is
needed.
 The engine oil life and the maintenance item(s) can be only reset independently with the HDS.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator is displayed.
3. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds. The engine oil life indicator and the
maintenance item code(s) will blink, then release
the button.
NOTE: If you are resetting the display when the
engine oil life is more than 15 %, make sure the
maintenance item(s) requiring service are done
before resetting the display.
4. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for another 5 seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will
disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to ‘‘100’’. 1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module/powertrain control
module (ECM/PCM). If it doesn’t communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-6).
4. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
5. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
6. Select SERVICE REMINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
7. Select RESET in the SERVICE REMINDER with the HDS.
8. Select the individual maintenance item you wish to reset.
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3-7
Maintenance Main Items
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every
year.
NOTE:


 Replace the brake fluid every 3 years independent of the maintenance messages in the information display.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2 or 3, only if they are noisy.

















A Replace engine oil (see page 8-10).
Engine oil capacity without oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
B Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page 8-11). Engine oil capacity with oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
Check front and rear brakes (see page 19-3). Check pad and disc for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-7). Check the number of clicks (8 to 10) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-5). Check steering linkage.
Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Inspect suspension components (see page 18-3). Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-4). Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see page 19-37). Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids. Engine coolant (see page 10-7)
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-231)
Manual transmission fluid (MTF)
5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Clutch fluid (see page 12-7)
Brake fluid (see page 19-9)
Windshield washer fluid (see page 22-234)
Inspect exhaust system: K20Z2 (see page 9-13), K20Z3 (see page 9-14)
Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines (see page 11-326) and connections (see page 11-328). Check for loose connections, cra cks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( ) will
not void the client’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.
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Number Maintenance Sub Items
3-8
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.


2 Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-346).
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-75). If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in
the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air c onditioning system is less than normal.
Inspect drive belt (see page 4-30). Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3 Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-232). Capacity:2.9L(3.1USqt);useAcuraATF-Z1.
Replace manual transmission fluid. 5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Capacity:1.5L(1.6USqt);useAcuraMTF.




4 Replace spark plugs (see page 4-21).
K20Z2: Use SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO).
K20Z3: Use SK22PR-M11S (DENSO).
Inspect valve clearance (cold). K20Z2 (see page 6-12)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
K20Z3 (see page 6-14)
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008 0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 0.011 in.)


5 Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8).
Capacity (including the reservoir):
K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal)
K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal)
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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