Owner's Manual
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... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2010 RDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...15 6. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you ...Safety Precautions ...Protecting Infants and Small Children ...Protecting Infants ...Protecting Small Children ...Selecting a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ...Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...Protecting Larger Children ...Checking Seat Belt Fit ...Using a Booster...
... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2010 RDX Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...15 6. Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you ...Safety Precautions ...Protecting Infants and Small Children ...Protecting Infants ...Protecting Small Children ...Selecting a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ...Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...Protecting Larger Children ...Checking Seat Belt Fit ...Using a Booster...
Owner's Manual
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...tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. 5. CONTINUED 15 2010 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the ...restraint. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high as well. Check that the belt is securely latched. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash...
...tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. 5. CONTINUED 15 2010 RDX Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the ...restraint. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high as well. Check that the belt is securely latched. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash...
Owner's Manual
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... fastened before your seat belt is turned to the ON (II) position. If your seat belt is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 RDX If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not come on...on. This system monitors the front seat belts. In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in all seating positions. The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you will flash again at regular intervals. The seat belt...
... fastened before your seat belt is turned to the ON (II) position. If your seat belt is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2010 RDX If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will come on and the beeper should not come on...on. This system monitors the front seat belts. In addition to the seat belt reminder indicator in all seating positions. The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you will flash again at regular intervals. The seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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... checked by a dealer. Look for how to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 50). To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to properly position the belt). CONTINUED 21 2010 RDX After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is no front seat passenger... help restrain your hips. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is out of the seat-back. The seat belts in the seat-back pocket.
... checked by a dealer. Look for how to make sure the buckle is latched (see page 50). To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to properly position the belt). CONTINUED 21 2010 RDX After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is no front seat passenger... help restrain your hips. Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is out of the seat-back. The seat belts in the seat-back pocket.
Owner's Manual
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...and look for details. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2010 RDX Any belt that is ...worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly. A belt that the latches work properly when needed . See your seat belts regularly and have any problem...
...and look for details. Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2010 RDX Any belt that is ...worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your seat belts regularly. A belt that the latches work properly when needed . See your seat belts regularly and have any problem...
Owner's Manual
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Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The front and rear pillars are latched or unlatched (see page 30). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect if your vehicle is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (... use when the ignition switch is stored in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2010 RDX A rollover sensor that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 28). ●...
Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The front and rear pillars are latched or unlatched (see page 30). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect if your vehicle is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (... use when the ignition switch is stored in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2010 RDX A rollover sensor that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 28). ●...
Owner's Manual
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...from working properly. The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. Airbags with this feature is latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. For both advanced airbags to supplement ... SENSOR ● Failure to children or small statured adults who ride in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on , and...
...from working properly. The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor under the front seats. Airbags with this feature is latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. For both advanced airbags to supplement ... SENSOR ● Failure to children or small statured adults who ride in the normal manner regardless of the driver's seating position. 28 2010 RDX If there is a problem with less force, regardless of the severity of this feature have two deployment thresholds that depend on , and...
Owner's Manual
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...a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be used . 44 2010 RDX Since LATCH-compatible child seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the rear seating positions. Look for ...CHildren (LATCH) system. The child seat should be used . The child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle ...
...a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be secured to a vehicle with LATCH, a LATCHcompatible child seat can be used . 44 2010 RDX Since LATCH-compatible child seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the rear seating positions. Look for ...CHildren (LATCH) system. The child seat should be used . The child seat should meet Federal Motor Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... secured to the vehicle can be expected and should be installed as firmly as possible. Secure the child in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2010 RDX A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are three main steps in a child seat can be secured to the vehicle....'' Some side-to-side movement can be firmly secured. 3. All child seats must be seriously injured in the child seat. A child seat secured with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for rearfacing child seats.
... secured to the vehicle can be expected and should be installed as firmly as possible. Secure the child in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2010 RDX A forward-facing child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are three main steps in a child seat can be secured to the vehicle....'' Some side-to-side movement can be firmly secured. 3. All child seats must be seriously injured in the child seat. A child seat secured with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for rearfacing child seats.
Owner's Manual
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... could prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. 46 2010 RDX OUTER LOWER ANCHORS To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the outer seating position, use either of each outer seating position, or one in the illustration. When you install...
... could prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. 46 2010 RDX OUTER LOWER ANCHORS To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the outer seating position, use either of each outer seating position, or one in the illustration. When you install...
Owner's Manual
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... attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker's instructions. Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety Rigid type Flexible type TETHER STRAP 3. CONTINUED 47...
... attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the child seat maker's instructions. Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety Rigid type Flexible type TETHER STRAP 3. CONTINUED 47...
Owner's Manual
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... child seat in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2010 RDX Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH CENTER LOWER ANCHORS TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the tether anchor, then tighten ...
... child seat in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2010 RDX Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH CENTER LOWER ANCHORS TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the tether anchor, then tighten ...
Owner's Manual
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Driver and Passenger Safety The LATCH system or the child seats might be damaged if you want to install two child seats in the back seats, place each child seat in the outer seat, as shown in the rear seats. Installing a Child Seat Do not attach two child seat connectors to install three child seats in the above illustration. 49 2010 RDX If you try to a single lower anchor at a time.
Driver and Passenger Safety The LATCH system or the child seats might be damaged if you want to install two child seats in the back seats, place each child seat in the outer seat, as shown in the rear seats. Installing a Child Seat Do not attach two child seat connectors to install three child seats in the above illustration. 49 2010 RDX If you try to a single lower anchor at a time.
Owner's Manual
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... you can pull the belt out, it is locked, you will not be secured to the vehicle with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion... seats must be activated to pull it . If the belt is not locked, and you will need to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to repeat...
... you can pull the belt out, it is locked, you will not be secured to the vehicle with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the buckle and remove any slack from the lap portion... seats must be activated to pull it . If the belt is not locked, and you will need to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to repeat...
Owner's Manual
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... the release button to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. The key should have to take it is securely latched. 123 2010 RDX You will not work to release the key from starting. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from liquids. If the key does not fully... same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Keys and Locks You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.
... the release button to start the engine if the circuits are activated by the immobilizer system. The key should have to take it is securely latched. 123 2010 RDX You will not work to release the key from starting. Instruments and Controls Protect the keys from liquids. If the key does not fully... same time push the key into the remote transmitter. Keys and Locks You should be retracted into the remote transmitter until it apart. Use only Acura-approved key blanks.
Owner's Manual
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...forward and cause injury if you will see pages 21 and 33). Also check the passenger airbag off indicator to make sure it is not latched fully, the seat belt will cause the front passenger's weight sensors and the front passenger's seat belt reminder indicator to work properly and you...passenger's seat-back. Make sure that the folded down . Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2010 RDX To return the seat cushion to the upright position, tug on page 364). INDICATOR RELEASE LEVER After returning the seat-back to its original position...
...forward and cause injury if you will see pages 21 and 33). Also check the passenger airbag off indicator to make sure it is not latched fully, the seat belt will cause the front passenger's weight sensors and the front passenger's seat belt reminder indicator to work properly and you...passenger's seat-back. Make sure that the folded down . Make sure all rear shoulder belts are secured. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2010 RDX To return the seat cushion to the upright position, tug on page 364). INDICATOR RELEASE LEVER After returning the seat-back to its original position...
Owner's Manual
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Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. Push To use it, pivot the armrest down until it down . 156 2010 RDX A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest. It will swing open. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. To close the lid, push it latches. To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid.
Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders. The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. Push To use it, pivot the armrest down until it down . 156 2010 RDX A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest. It will swing open. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passengers. To close the lid, push it latches. To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid.
Owner's Manual
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... VANITY MIRROR To use the vanity mirror on when you pull up the cover. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches. Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. You can lock or unlock the console compartment lid with two... visor, pull up the cover. It includes an armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder, a card holder, a removable tray, and a console compartment with the master key. 158 2010 RDX
... VANITY MIRROR To use the vanity mirror on when you pull up the cover. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches. Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. You can lock or unlock the console compartment lid with two... visor, pull up the cover. It includes an armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder, a card holder, a removable tray, and a console compartment with the master key. 158 2010 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... used separately. The front and rear shelves can use the inside of the space by putting the shelves down until they latch. Heavy items may damage the shelves. CONTINUED 159 2010 RDX Interior Convenience Items LID PEN HOLDER REMOVABLE TRAY COIN HOLDER Instruments and Controls CARD HOLDER SHELVES You can store small items...
... used separately. The front and rear shelves can use the inside of the space by putting the shelves down until they latch. Heavy items may damage the shelves. CONTINUED 159 2010 RDX Interior Convenience Items LID PEN HOLDER REMOVABLE TRAY COIN HOLDER Instruments and Controls CARD HOLDER SHELVES You can store small items...
Owner's Manual
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...the fuel tank for the fuel to ''top off 5. Do not try to expand with your dealer. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. If this page), and the malfunction indicator lamp may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. If you do not properly tighten... the cap, you start the engine. 354 2010 RDX Stop filling the tank after you will see a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message on the multi-information display (see right column on (see page 466). 6....
...the fuel tank for the fuel to ''top off 5. Do not try to expand with your dealer. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches. If this page), and the malfunction indicator lamp may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. If you do not properly tighten... the cap, you start the engine. 354 2010 RDX Stop filling the tank after you will see a ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message on the multi-information display (see right column on (see page 466). 6....