2005 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through th

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side to side to
verif y that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, all

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual Each second row seat has a tether
anchorage point behind the seat-
back.Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lif t the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back.At

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual Select the anchor point you want
to use. Raise the cargo area f loor,
and remove the cover with a small
f lat-tipped screwdriver or
f ingernail f ile.When a child reaches the
recommended weight or hei

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself :Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
co

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual Some states also require children to
use a booster seat until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent
laws in the state or states where you
intend to drive.
If a

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the v

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Acura MDX 2005  Owners Manual Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.High levels of carbo