2001 Acura RL child seat
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Protecting Children
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in the
front, there are other important
factors you should consider. Physical Size
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit over the hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages 15 and 35). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
the child should not sit in the front.
Maturity
To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, includingsitting properly and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride. If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner's manual
and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position. Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor. Check that the child's seat belt is
properly positioned and secured. Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Protecting Children
Using Child Seats with Tethers
Your car has three tether anchorage points under the rear window for
securing a tether-style child seat to
the car.
Since a tether can provide additional
security, 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 the strap according to the child seat
maker's instructions.
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components
Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in all five seating
positions. The front seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.
The seat belt system alsoincludes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to fasten your belts. If the driver's seat belt is not
fastened before the ignition is turned ON (II), the light will come on and a
beeper will also sound. The beeper
will stop after a few seconds, but the
light will stay on until the driver's seat belt is fastened. Lap/Shoulder Belt
This seat belt has a single belt that goes over your shoulder, across yourchest and across your hips.
To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESS button on the buckle.Guide the belt across your body to
the door pillar. After exiting the car,
be sure the belt is out of the way and
will not get closed in the door.
All seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
The seat belts in all seating positions except the driver's have an additional
locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. (See
pages 29 and 33 for instructions on
how to secure child seats with this
type of seat belt.)
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
How The Side Airbag Indicator
Light Works This light alerts you thatthe passenger's side airbag
has been automatically shut off.
To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating side airbag, your car has an
automatic cutoff system for the
passenger's side airbag.
Although Acura does not encourage children to ride in the front seat, thissystem is designed to shut off the
side airbag if a child leans sideways
and the child's head is in the side
airbag deployment path. If a small-statured adult leans
sideways, or larger adult slouches
and leans sideways into the
deployment path of the side airbag,
the system may also shut off the side
airbag.
If the side airbag indicator light
comes on, you should have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the deployment
path of the side airbag, the system
will turn the airbag back on and the light will go out. A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly.
When you turn the ignition ON (II), the indicator should light briefly and
go out (see page 55). If it doesn't
light, stays on, or comes on whiledriving without a passenger in the
front seat, have the system checked.
Driver and Passenger Safety
SIDE
AIRBAG
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Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about the controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation of
your Acura. All the essential controls are within easy reach.
Control Locations............................ 52
Indicator Lights................................ 53 Gauges.............................................. 58 Speedometer................................ 58
Tachometer.................................. 58
Odometer...................................... 59
Trip Meter/Outside Temperature Indicator............ 59
Temperature Gauge.................... 60 Fuel Gauge................................... 60
Maintenance Required Indicator.................................... 61
Controls Near the Steering Wheel........ 62
Headlights.................................... 63
Automatic Lighting..................... 64 Daytime Running Lights............. 65
Instrument Panel Brightness..... 66
Turn Signals................................. 66
Fog Lights.................................... 67
Windshield Wipers...................... 68 Windshield Washers................... 70
Hazard Warning........................... 70
Rear Window Defogger.............. 71
Steering Wheel Adjustments..... 71
Steering Wheel Controls ................ 73
Cruise Control.............................. 73
Remote Audio Controls .............. 76
Keys and Locks................................ 77
Keys...............................................77
Immobilizer System..................... 78
Ignition Switch............................. 80
Power Door Locks....................... 81
Remote Transmitter.................... 82
Childproof Door Locks............... 85
Trunk............................................ 86
Emergency Trunk Opener......... 87Glove Box..................................... 88
HomeLink Universal Transmitter......... 89
Customer Assistance.................. 89
Important Safety Precautions.... 89
Training the Transmitter............ 90
Training With a Rolling Code
System.......................................92
Erasing Codes.............................. 93
Seat Adjustments............................. 94 Driver's Seat Adjustments.......... 94
Driver's Lumbar Support............ 96
Front Passenger's SeatAdjustments............................. 96
Head Restraints........................... 96
Armrest............................................. 97
Mirrors.............................................. 99
Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 99
Driving Position Memory
System......................................... 101
Seat Heaters................................... 103
Ski Sleeve........................................ 104
Power Windows............................. 106
Moonroof........................................ 107
Parking Brake................................ 109
Digital Clock................................... 109Sunglasses Holder......................... 111
Beverage Holder............................ 112Console Compartment.................. 113
Coin Box......................................... 113
Sun Visor......................................... 114
Vanity Mirror................................. 114
Accessory Power Socket.............. 115 Cigarette Lighter........................... 116
Ashtrays.......................................... 117 Ceiling Lights................................. 118
Courtesy Lights............................. 119
Instruments and Controls
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Keys and Locks
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Transmitter Care
Avoid severe shock to the trans-
mitter, such as dropping or throwing
it. Also, protect it from extreme hotor cold temperatures.
Clean the transmitter case with a
soft cloth. Do not use strong
cleaners or solvents that could harm
the case. Immersing the transmitter in any liquid will harm the trans-
mitter and cause it to not function
properly.
If you lose a transmitter, you willneed to have the replacement
programmed to your car's system by
your Acura dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need
to be reprogrammed. Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated
in the rear from accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up and use the outside door
handle.
Instruments and Controls
LEVER
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Index
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lights........................... 256
Brake Lights............................... 256
Ceiling Lights............................. 259
Courtesy Lights......................... 259
Fog Lights.................................. 253
Front Side Marker Lights......... 255
Headlights.................................. 252
High-mount Brake Light.......... 257
License Plate Lights.................. 258
Specifications............................. 303
Trunk Light................................ 260
Tum Signal Lights..................... 255
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 252
Cancel Button................................... 75
Capacities Chart............................. 302
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Carrying, Cargo............................. 176
Cassette Player
Care............................................. 156
Operation............................ 141, 153
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
CD Changer................... 144, 157, 159
Ceiling Lights................................. 118
Certification Label......................... 300
Chains............................................. 249
Changing Oil
How to......................................... 219
When to....................................... 208
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 273
Changing Engine Coolant............. 223
Charging System Indicator.... 54, 287
Checklist, Before Driving............. 180
Child Safety...................................... 20
Child Seats........................................ 24
Tether Anchorage Point............. 39
Childproof Door Locks................... 85
Cigarette Lighter........................... 116
Cleaner. Air.................................... 231
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels..................... 265
Carpeting.................................... 266
Exterior....................................... 264
Fabric.......................................... 266
Interior........................................ 266
Leather........................................ 266
Seat Belts.................................... 266
Vinyl............................................ 266
Windows..................................... 267
Wood Trim................................. 267
Climate Control System................ 122
Clock, Setting the.......................... 109
Code, Audio System...................... 164
CO in the Exhaust......................... 308
Coin Box......................................... 113
Cold Weather, Starting in............. 181
Compact Spare............................... 272
Console Compartment.................. 113
Consumer Information*................ 314
Controls, Instruments and.............. 51Coolant Adding......................................... 221
Checking..................................... 172
Proper Solution.......................... 221
Replacing.................................... 223
Temperature Gauge.................... 60
CoiTosion Protection..................... 269 Courtesy Lights............................. 119
Crankcase Emissions Control
System......................................... 308
Cruise Control Operation............... 73
Customer Relations Office........... 314
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Index
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 300
Ignition
Keys............................................... 77
Switch............................................ 80
Timing Control System............. 309
Immobilizer System......................... 78
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 53
Infant Restraint................................ 28
Infant Seats....................................... 28
Tether Anchorage Points........... 39
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 243
Inside Mirror.................................... 99
Inspection. Tire.............................. 245
Instrument Panel............................. 53
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 66
Interior Cleaning............................ 267
Introduction......................................... i
Jacking up the Car......................... 274
Jack, Tire........................................ 274
Jump Starting................................. 280
Keys................................................... 77
Label, Certification........................ 300Lane Change. Signaling.................. 66
Lap/Shoulder Belt........................... 40
Learning Key.................................... 78
Leather, Cleaning.......................... 266
Lights On Indicator......................... 55
Lighter, Cigarette.......................... 116
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 252
Ceiling......................................... 118
Courtesy...................................... 119
Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 63
Turn Signal................................... 66
Load Limit...................................... 177
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 80
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 80 Childproof Door........................... 85
Fuel Fill Door............................. 169 Glove Box..................................... 88
Power Door.................................. 81
Trunk............................................ 86
Trunk Pass-through Cover......... 98
Low Coolant Level......................... 172
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 57
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 54, 285 Lubricant Specifications Chart........................................... 302
Luggage.......................................... 176
Maintenance................................... 203
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 215
Record................................. 213 - 214
Required Indicator....................... 61 Safety........................................... 204
Schedule.............................. 208 - 212
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 287
Memory, Driving Position............ 101
Meters, Gauges................................ 58
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