Owner's Manual
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...) (9) (2) (8)(13) (6) (12) (5) (6) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (1) (5) Side Airbags (6) Side Curtain Airbags (7) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (3) (8) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (9) Front Impact Sensors (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (7) (11) Side Impact Sensors (First) (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (11) (13) Front Passenger...
...) (9) (2) (8)(13) (6) (12) (5) (6) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (1) (5) Side Airbags (6) Side Curtain Airbags (7) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (3) (8) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (9) Front Impact Sensors (10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (7) (11) Side Impact Sensors (First) (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (11) (13) Front Passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... page 30). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect a moderate to deploy both side curtain airbags (see page 26). If the weight is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 28). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 20). Driver and... Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with less force (see page...
... page 30). A driver's seat position sensor that can detect a moderate to deploy both side curtain airbags (see page 26). If the weight is too far forward, the airbag will be turned off (see page 28). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 20). Driver and... Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of an infant or small child), the passenger's front airbag will inflate with less force (see page...
Owner's Manual
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...If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off. Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the ...'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS ● Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. Although Acura does not... encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of...the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator ...9679; ● The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the front passenger seat. This includes: ●...
...If the weight sensors detect there is automatically turned off. Be aware that would increase or decrease the weight on the ...'S SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS ● Moving the front seat forcibly back against the folded rear seat. Although Acura does not... encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of...the passenger airbag gets turned off by the weight sensors, a ''passenger airbag off'' indicator ...9679; ● The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the front passenger seat. This includes: ●...
Owner's Manual
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... Passenger Safety U.S. Any object(s) hanging on the front passenger's seat. Any items under the front passenger's seat. If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. However, the indicator will be interfering with an adult riding there, something may come... properly. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with the weight sensors. If no obstructions are touching the rear of the seat-back. ● Canada ● This indicator alerts ...as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2011 RDX
... Passenger Safety U.S. Any object(s) hanging on the front passenger's seat. Any items under the front passenger's seat. If no weight is riding in the seat-back pocket. However, the indicator will be interfering with an adult riding there, something may come... properly. If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat, or with the weight sensors. If no obstructions are touching the rear of the seat-back. ● Canada ● This indicator alerts ...as possible, and have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 33 2011 RDX
Owner's Manual
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... as possible. Even if your airbags may not operate properly. This must have your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchor worn during a crash to severe impact. Any seat belt tensioner that has... unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34 2011 RDX Any airbag that activates must be replaced.
... as possible. Even if your airbags may not operate properly. This must have your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front seat belt tensioners, and all seat belts and their anchor worn during a crash to severe impact. Any seat belt tensioner that has... unit and other related parts. Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free, and there are operating properly. 34 2011 RDX Any airbag that activates must be replaced.
Owner's Manual
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... ● seat belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ●... Do not attempt to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Driver and Passenger Safety 35 2011 RDX This could cause water or another liquid soaks into a seat-back, it is necessary to remove or... position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.
... ● seat belts provide the best protection. ● Do not tamper with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions ● ●... Do not attempt to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Driver and Passenger Safety 35 2011 RDX This could cause water or another liquid soaks into a seat-back, it is necessary to remove or... position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. If it can prevent the side airbag cutoff system from working properly.
Owner's Manual
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... seat in the rearfacing, reclining mode. facing forward, an infant could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. 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 least one... be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for a baby's head, neck, and back.
... seat in the rearfacing, reclining mode. facing forward, an infant could also interfere with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant. 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 least one... be placed in any seating position in the back seat, but not in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for a baby's head, neck, and back.
Owner's Manual
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... Infants and Small Children In any of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to a forward facing seat. Always place ... during a crash. Know the requirements where you may wish to age two, if the child's height and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you install... seat. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rearfacing seat. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42...
... Infants and Small Children In any of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear-facing child seat to a forward facing seat. Always place ... during a crash. Know the requirements where you may wish to age two, if the child's height and weight are driving and follow the child seat instructions. Of the different seats available, we strongly recommend that you install... seat. Many experts recommend use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for a rearfacing seat. Or, you are appropriate for the seat. 42...
Owner's Manual
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To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. CONTINUED 51 2011 RDX Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of ... is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is required or available. Since a tether can be secure. To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. If the child seat is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in the...
To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. CONTINUED 51 2011 RDX Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt near the buckle, and pull up on the back of ... is not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it is required or available. Since a tether can be secure. To remove slack, it may help to put weight on the child seat, or push on the belt. 5. If the child seat is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in the...
Owner's Manual
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Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed , have ... for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2011 RDX Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of booster seat to sit in front can result in a back seat on the seat belt...
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a child who must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, use if one is needed , have ... for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in injury or death if the passenger's front airbag inflates. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2011 RDX Do the child's knees bend comfortably over the edge of booster seat to sit in front can result in a back seat on the seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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... for the whole trip? If you intend to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Protecting Larger Children 3. If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. 54 2011 RDX Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page 44) and...
... for the whole trip? If you intend to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Protecting Larger Children 3. If you follow the booster seat maker's instructions. 54 2011 RDX Whichever style you select, make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards (see page 44) and...
Owner's Manual
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... of the seat cushion at the base of the passenger's front airbag. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2011 RDX If the seatback is latched. This will cause the front passenger's weight sensors and the front passenger's seat belt reminder indicator to work properly and you have to make sure it is...
... of the seat cushion at the base of the passenger's front airbag. Use the seat buckles as shown. 140 2011 RDX If the seatback is latched. This will cause the front passenger's weight sensors and the front passenger's seat belt reminder indicator to work properly and you have to make sure it is...
Owner's Manual
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...on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. ● ● CONTINUED 359 2011 RDX Before Driving ● Use the required engine oil (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 417). Avoid carrying excess weight in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient ...according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 420). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: ● ...
...on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. ● ● CONTINUED 359 2011 RDX Before Driving ● Use the required engine oil (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 417). Avoid carrying excess weight in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient ...according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see page 420). Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can significantly reduce fuel economy. For example: ● ...
Owner's Manual
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...kg or XXX lbs. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. and there will be riding in this manual. 365 2011 RDX Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can be five 150 lb.... Locate the statement ''The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 870 lbs (395 kg). ...
...kg or XXX lbs. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. and there will be riding in this manual. 365 2011 RDX Follow all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you can be five 150 lb.... Locate the statement ''The combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 870 lbs (395 kg). ...
Owner's Manual
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... (395 kg) (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) (120 lbs) (55 kg) In addition, the total weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 366 2011 RDX Both are on a label on the vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be... transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available ...
... (395 kg) (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) (120 lbs) (55 kg) In addition, the total weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the driver's doorjamb. 366 2011 RDX Both are on a label on the vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be... transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the cargo area. Carrying Cargo ● If you carry large items that prevent you carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg). Heavy items may damage the bars. ● HANGER BARS HOOK To secure... the cargo, you can be used to hang items. The hanger bar is designed to install the cargo net for securing items. 368 2011 RDX To avoid the possibility of each side).
... in the cargo area. Carrying Cargo ● If you carry large items that prevent you carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg). Heavy items may damage the bars. ● HANGER BARS HOOK To secure... the cargo, you can be used to hang items. The hanger bar is designed to install the cargo net for securing items. 368 2011 RDX To avoid the possibility of each side).
Owner's Manual
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... that is too heavy can be seriously hurt or killed. Driving CONTINUED 397 2011 RDX Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to tow off paved surfaces. Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can seriously...
... that is too heavy can be seriously hurt or killed. Driving CONTINUED 397 2011 RDX Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to tow off paved surfaces. Total Trailer Weight: The maximum allowable weight of your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can seriously...
Owner's Manual
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... occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load is : 4WD: 4,894 lbs (2,220 kg) 2WD: 4,718 lbs (2,140 kg) Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle is : 4WD: 2,546 lbs (1,155 kg) on the front axle 2,381 lbs (1,080 kg) on the rear axle... the hitch should be approximately 10% of the trailer and 40% toward the front of the total trailer weight. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. 398 2011 RDX Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the rear...
... occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load is : 4WD: 4,894 lbs (2,220 kg) 2WD: 4,718 lbs (2,140 kg) Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) - The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle is : 4WD: 2,546 lbs (1,155 kg) on the front axle 2,381 lbs (1,080 kg) on the rear axle... the hitch should be approximately 10% of the trailer and 40% toward the front of the total trailer weight. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. 398 2011 RDX Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the rear...
Owner's Manual
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...normally pull the same load each time you tow a trailer, you can use safety chains when you can estimate the total trailer weight by adding the weight of your trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) with your needs with everything in or on the size of equipment, depending on ...and where you set up a towing combination (a fully loaded vehicle and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change. Driving CONTINUED 399 2011 RDX Safety Chains Always use a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge to check the tongue load the first time you tow. If you cannot...
...normally pull the same load each time you tow a trailer, you can use safety chains when you can estimate the total trailer weight by adding the weight of your trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) with your needs with everything in or on the size of equipment, depending on ...and where you set up a towing combination (a fully loaded vehicle and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change. Driving CONTINUED 399 2011 RDX Safety Chains Always use a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge to check the tongue load the first time you tow. If you cannot...
Owner's Manual
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... your trailer dealer or rental agency for more has its own brakes. No matter how successful it may seem, any trailer with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more information on installing electric brakes. RIGHT TURN BRAKE TAILLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT (RED) (BROWN) (LIGHT GREEN...Trailer Lights GROUND (BLACK) LEFT TURN HAZARD SIGNAL LIGHT (ORANGE) (YELLOW) Acura recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to the drawing above for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin. 400 2011 RDX There are electronically actuated. Surge brakes are common for boat trailers, since ...
... your trailer dealer or rental agency for more has its own brakes. No matter how successful it may seem, any trailer with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more information on installing electric brakes. RIGHT TURN BRAKE TAILLIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT (RED) (BROWN) (LIGHT GREEN...Trailer Lights GROUND (BLACK) LEFT TURN HAZARD SIGNAL LIGHT (ORANGE) (YELLOW) Acura recommends that any attempt to attach trailer brakes to the drawing above for the wiring color code and purpose of each pin. 400 2011 RDX There are electronically actuated. Surge brakes are common for boat trailers, since ...