2007 Acura RL seats

Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above.Other LATCH-compatible seats
have a f lexible-type connector as
shown above.
Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.
Route the tether strap over the
head restraint, then attach the
tether strap hook to the anchor,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
Pushandpullthechildseat
f orward and f rom side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
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5.6.
7.
8.
Installing a Child Seat
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RIGID TYPE
FLEXIBLE TYPE TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR
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CONT INUED
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 the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
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3.
Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outg rown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster. 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.
Some
states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend to drive.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators .62
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Gauges .70
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .71
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel .136
Windshield Wipers and .....................................
Washers .137
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Turn Signals and Headlights .140
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Fog Lights .142
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Daytime Running Lights .142
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature .142
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
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Hazard Warning Button .145
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Instrument Panel Brightness .145
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Rear Window Def ogger .146
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .147
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Keys and Locks .149
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Immobilizer System .150
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Ignition Switch .151
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Door Locks .152..............................................
Trunk .153
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Emergency Trunk Opener .154
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Childproof Door Locks .154
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Seats .155
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Mirrors .159
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .160
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Keyless Access System .163
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Seat Heaters .178
Seat Heaters and Seat .................................
Ventilation .179
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Power Windows .181
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Moonroof .183
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Parking Brake .187
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Interior Convenience Items .188
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Glove Box .189
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Beverage Holders .190
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Console Compartment . 191
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Sun Visors .192
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Accessory Power Sockets . 192
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Rear Ashtrays .193
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Front Door Pockets . 193
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Power Rear Sunshade . 194
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Integrated Sunshades . 195
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Interior Lights .196
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Moves the seat forward
and backward.
The
controls for the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustmen ts before you start
driving. Moves the whole seat up
and forward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
(Driver’s seat only)
Adjusts the seat-back
angle forward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
Moves
the front of the
seat up or down. (Driver’s
seat only)
Raises or lowers the seat.
(Driver’s seat only)
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 14 17
Front Seat Power A djustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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PASSENGER’S SEAT
DRIVER’S SEAT
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See page for important safety
inf ormation and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. 16
Your vehicle has adjustable head
restraints on the f ront seats.
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries.
Theyaremosteffectivewhenyou
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
The tilt of the f ront head restraints is
also adjustable. You need both hands
to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways, and push the restraint
down. To adjust the tilt, pivot the
f ront head restraint to the desired
position.You can raise the rear head
restraints by hand.
To lower the rear head restraints f or
better visibility, press the rear head
restraint tilt button on the ceiling
console with the ignition switch in
the ON (II) position.
Head Restraints
Seats
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FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON REAR
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON
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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it. Op
en the cover by pushing the knob
and pulling the cover down. To close
the cover, swing it up, and push
firmly on the top. Make sure it
latches properl y. Make
sure all items in the trunk and
those extending through the pass-
through are secured.
For security, this cover can be
locked and unlocked only with the
built-in key. To lock the cover, insert
thekey,andturnitclockwise.
Never drive with this cover open and
the trunk lid open.
See on
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Rear Seat Armrest
Trunk Pass-through Cover
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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COVER
KNOB
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In the LO setting, the heater runs
continuously. It does not cycle with
temperature changes.
Follow these precautions whenever
you use the seat heaters:Use the HI setting only to heat the
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current f rom the
battery.
If the engine is lef t idling f or an
extended period, do not use the
seat heaters, even on the LO
setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
Both f ront seats are equipped with
seat heaters. The passenger seat is
only has heaters in the seat bottom
because of the side airbag cut of f
system. The ignition switch must be in the
ON (II) position to use the heaters.
Push the top of the switch, HI, to
rapidly heat up the seat. Af ter the
seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the bottom of the switch. This will
keep the seat warm.
In the HI setting, the heater turns off
when the seat gets warm, and turns
back on after the seat’s temperature
drops.
If equipped
Seat Heaters
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SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
Passenger’s
seat
Driver’s
seat
HEATERS
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