2007 Acura RDX airbag

When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder
belt.
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt f it, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions f or a child
who must sit in f ront.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
comf ortably over the edge of the
seat?
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2. Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting L arger Children
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Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger’s front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly.
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If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
ag
ed 12 and under be p roperly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses ri sks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side ai rbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries. Of course, children vary widel
y. And
while age m ay be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in front,
there are other important factors you
should consider.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride. 16 54
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
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CONT INUEDThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
RDX model
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORFOG LIGHT INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATORCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.70)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.69)DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR
(P.71) (P.70)
(P.72)
(P.71)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR (P.70)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P.69)
(P.71)
(P.67) (P.71)
(P.65,
393)
(P.66, 393)
(P.65, 394) (P.70)
(P.20, 65) (P.73, 309)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER) (P.68,
396)
(P.33, 66)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.33, 67)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)
(P.73, 310)
(P.67, 307)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
RDX with Technology Package model
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
SH-AWD INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORFOG LIGHT INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR
SYSTEM MESSAGE INDICATOR (P.70)
(P.70)
(P.72)
(P.70)
(P.66) (P.74)
(P.69)
(P.71)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.70
) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
( P. 69)
(P.71)
(P.71)
(P.67)
(P.65, 393)
(P.66, 393)
(P.65, 394) (P.73, 309)
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)
(P.33, 66) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.33, 67)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)
(P.67, 307) (P.20, 65) (P.68,
396)
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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ). This
indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
wh en it is safe, shift to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
If
this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page . This
indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a poten tial problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a poten tial problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automa tic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
).
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On RDX with Technology Package
model
On RDX with Technology Packagemodel
Instrument Panel Indicators
Charging System
Indicator A/T Temperature
IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator
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Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-info rmation display (see page
). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
info rmation display (see page ).
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
an ti-lock function. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Canada
U.S.
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Ref er to the navigation system manual. On RDX model only
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON(P.179)
(P.125/156) (P.230)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.164)
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.299)
(P.241)(P.150)
(P.237)
(P.125)
(P.34)
(P.178)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.121/122)
(P.126)
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.79)
HORN (P.119/120)
UPPER DISPLAY
NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.316)
(P.155)
(P.258)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
3, 4
TM
3 3
1 3
3, 4
2
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Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Ma ke sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Make sure that the folded down rear
seat does not interfere with the front
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the front passenger’s weight
sensors and the front passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag. To return the seat-back to the
upright position, tug on the seat-back
to make sure it is latched. If the seat-
back is not latched f ully, the seat belt
will not work properly and you will
seetheredindicatorbehindthe
release lever as shown.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, lif t up the seat
cushion, then place the rear of the
seat cushion at the base of the seat-
back. Use the seat buckles as guides.
Lower the f ront of the seat cushion
until it locks into place.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs.
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
149
RELEASE
LEVERINDICATOR
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