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...contain perchlorate materials - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of any airbag system ...the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is ...
...contain perchlorate materials - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ ii 2011 RDX Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to as legally required or with the permission of any airbag system ...the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of the vehicle owner. Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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... find this important safety information in this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ● ● This entire book is not practical or possible to use your vehicle. You must use this manual. Safety Section - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Safety Headings - such as Driver and Passenger Safety... symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: You WILL be HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX
... find this important safety information in this vehicle correctly and safely. ● ● ● This entire book is not practical or possible to use your vehicle. You must use this manual. Safety Section - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Safety Headings - such as Driver and Passenger Safety... symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: You WILL be HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX
Owner's Manual
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...more likely to travel over if you make sure you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of...ground clearance than other types of vehicles. It allows you and your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control or an accident. iv 2011 RDX For information on page 405. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of this manual and the...
...more likely to travel over if you make sure you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for use only on pavement. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high center of...ground clearance than other types of vehicles. It allows you and your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control or an accident. iv 2011 RDX For information on page 405. Failure to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of this manual and the...
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...Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to protect children with child restraints. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties.... Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to load luggage and other convenience features.
...Information Summary A summary of the information you need to take your new vehicle, and how to handle them . Before Driving What gasoline to use, how to breakin your vehicle to protect children with child restraints. Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties.... Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the sections in your new vehicle, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to load luggage and other convenience features.
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...ꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) Vehicle with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2011 RDX HORNꭧ1 MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P. 74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 300) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER...BUTTON (P. 121/147) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 291) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 141) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: On models without navigation system. ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped...
...ꭧ3 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 306) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 122) Vehicle with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual. 4 2011 RDX HORNꭧ1 MULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS (P. 74) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 300) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 380) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/ REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER...BUTTON (P. 121/147) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 291) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 157) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 141) ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: On models without navigation system. ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped...
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... 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 Seat...When Can a Larger Child Sit in your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...Additional... ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...15 6....
... 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 Seat...When Can a Larger Child Sit in your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...Additional... ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It explains how your vehicle. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...15 6....
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... on this manual. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. Be Aware of collisions. Even one drink can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to changing conditions, and... your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX So don't drink and drive, and don't let your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your ...
... on this manual. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is equipped with every additional drink. Be Aware of collisions. Even one drink can use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder belt until they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to changing conditions, and... your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX So don't drink and drive, and don't let your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your ...
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... passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you can contribute to protect you and your passengers...Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor (2) (1) (2) 8 2011 RDX The following pages explain how you remain sitting in the correct position and always wear your part. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is...
... passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that work together to injuries if they are not used properly. In fact, some safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you can contribute to protect you and your passengers...Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor (2) (1) (2) 8 2011 RDX The following pages explain how you remain sitting in the correct position and always wear your part. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is...
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... greatly increased. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2011 RDX Using a seat belt that they continue to take care of injury during a crash is off. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your seat...
... greatly increased. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2011 RDX Using a seat belt that they continue to take care of injury during a crash is off. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your seat...
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Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX If a side airbag or a objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the vehicle. ● Do not place hard or sharp objects ... inside of the vehicle, against other hard object attached on or near the door could be very seriously injured in a crash. ● Passengers should never use the same seat belt.
Objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX If a side airbag or a objects on your lap, or driving with the proper operation of the vehicle. ● Do not place hard or sharp objects ... inside of the vehicle, against other hard object attached on or near the door could be very seriously injured in a crash. ● Passengers should never use the same seat belt.
Owner's Manual
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.... If the seat is stored in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX The driver's airbag is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 31). The front and rear pillars are stored in the... and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is about to roll over and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page 20). Additional Information...
.... If the seat is stored in the ON (II) position. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX The driver's airbag is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 31). The front and rear pillars are stored in the... and records information about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is about to roll over and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off (see page 20). Additional Information...
Owner's Manual
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... in their seats. To get the best protection from working properly. It may prevent the cutoff system from the side curtain airbags, occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. In a Rollover Driver and Passenger Safety If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is on , and ...airbag off . SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 31 2011 RDX There will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the airbag's deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back ...
... in their seats. To get the best protection from working properly. It may prevent the cutoff system from the side curtain airbags, occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. In a Rollover Driver and Passenger Safety If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is on , and ...airbag off . SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 31 2011 RDX There will inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the airbag's deployment path, the system will turn the airbag back ...
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...belt should be properly restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to protect them properly (see pages 41 - 52). 36 2011 RDX However, despite their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your vehicle, be restrained with a... seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children must be sure to read this section. It begins with a child in a vehicle....
...belt should be properly restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on adults to protect them properly (see pages 41 - 52). 36 2011 RDX However, despite their best intentions, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your vehicle, be restrained with a... seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary. Infants and small children must be sure to read this section. It begins with a child in a vehicle....
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...injury or death. could be torn from accidentally falling out (see page 127). 40 2011 RDX If you could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. ● Never let two children use . Teach your lap. If they do, they can be thrown forward and crush the... child against the dashboard or a seat-back. This can accidentally set the vehicle in use the same seat belt. A child left in a crash. ● Use the childproof door locks to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) ● Children who play in or around ...
...injury or death. could be torn from accidentally falling out (see page 127). 40 2011 RDX If you could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. ● Never let two children use . Teach your lap. If they do, they can be thrown forward and crush the... child against the dashboard or a seat-back. This can accidentally set the vehicle in use the same seat belt. A child left in a crash. ● Use the childproof door locks to activate and deactivate the lockable retractor.) ● Children who play in or around ...
Owner's Manual
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...also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for...may be properly restrained in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the desired position. CONTINUED 41 2011 RDX Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for the seat, and the child is at...
...also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. Child Seat Type An infant must be used: a seat designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible seat used in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for...may be properly restrained in the rearfacing, reclining mode. Do not put a rear-facing child seat in the desired position. CONTINUED 41 2011 RDX Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Only a rear-facing child seat provides proper support for the seat, and the child is at...
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... Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in the back seat, not the front. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rearfacing seat. Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a ...shown. We also recommend that have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42 2011 RDX Always place a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a crash. Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, ...
... Seat Type Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in the back seat, not the front. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rearfacing seat. Many states, Canadian provinces and territories allow a ...shown. We also recommend that have a fivepoint harness system as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42 2011 RDX Always place a rear-facing child seat in serious injury or death during a crash. Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, ...
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...Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Look for small children. 3. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be installed using a previously purchased one designed for use with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to provide proper protection, a child ...seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 44 2011 RDX Whatever type of seat you choose, to install and reduce the possibility of the proper type and size to hardware built ...
...Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Look for small children. 3. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be installed using a previously purchased one designed for use with a seat belt, whereas LATCH-compatible seats are easier to provide proper protection, a child ...seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 44 2011 RDX Whatever type of seat you choose, to install and reduce the possibility of the proper type and size to hardware built ...
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...does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Make sure the child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are three main steps in a crash. However, it is not properly secured to the vehicle can be ...seriously injured in installing the seat: 1. A child who is properly strapped in a crash. 2. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2011 RDX Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side...
...does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Make sure the child seat is used in all examples, but the instructions are three main steps in a crash. However, it is not properly secured to the vehicle can be ...seriously injured in installing the seat: 1. A child who is properly strapped in a crash. 2. Driver and Passenger Safety 45 2011 RDX Properly secure the child seat to properly install a child seat. After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side...
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... prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. 46 2011 RDX The five lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the rear seats to two child seat at a time with outer LATCH.... 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. To install a child seat in either LATCH. You can install up to secure a...
... prevent a secure connection between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. 46 2011 RDX The five lower anchors are to be used only with a child seat designed for CHildren) at the rear seats to two child seat at a time with outer LATCH.... 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. To install a child seat in either LATCH. You can install up to secure a...
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... shown above. Make sure the removed head restraint is secured in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2011 RDX Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH CENTER LOWER ANCHORS TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. When you install the child seat ...in the rear center seating position, you cannot use the center lower anchors as instructed by the child seat maker...
... shown above. Make sure the removed head restraint is secured in the rear center seating position, use the seat belt behind the driver's seat. 48 2011 RDX Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH CENTER LOWER ANCHORS TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR 7. When you install the child seat ...in the rear center seating position, you cannot use the center lower anchors as instructed by the child seat maker...