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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 f or 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 outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.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. 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.
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Protecting L arger Children
Using a Booster Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, 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
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal 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 risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (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.
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When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
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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.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a
crash.This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.Do not put any accessories on a seat belt.
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
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U.S. models onlyCanadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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DASHBOARD SUN VISOR
SUN VISORS
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Canadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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HOOD
RADIATOR CAP
DOORJAMBS
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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 .71
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Turbo Boost Meter .71
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Fuel Gauge .71
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .72
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System Messages .77 ...................
Customized Settings .80
Controls Near the Steering .........................................
Wheel .111
Windshield Wipers and .................................
Washers .112
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .113
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Turn Signal and Headlights .114
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Instrument Panel Brightness .117
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Rear Window Def ogger .118
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Hazard Warning Button .118
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .119
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Keys and Locks .119
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Immobilizer System .121
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Ignition Switch .122
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Door Locks .123
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Power Door Locks .123
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Childproof Door Locks .124
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Tailgate .125
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Remote Transmitter .127
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Seats .131
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Driver’s Seat Adjustments .131
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments .132
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Head Restraints .133
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Active Head Restraints .135 ....................................
Armrests .136
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Folding the Rear Seats Down .136
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Seat Heaters .139
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Power Windows .140
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Moonroof .142
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .144
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Reverse Mirror Tilt .145
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Heated Mirrors .145
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .146
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Parking Brake .148
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Interior Lights .149
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Ceiling Lights .149
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Individual Map Lights .150
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Courtesy Lights .151
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Cargo Area Light .151
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Interior Convenience Items .152
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Glove Box .153
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Front Door Pockets .153
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Beverage Holders .154
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Accessory Power Sockets .155
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Sun Visor .155
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Vanity Mirror .156
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Console Compartment .156
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Cargo Area Cover .158
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Front Ceiling Light Switch Moonroof Switch
HomeLink Buttons
1: On RDX model only
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3:
On RDX Technology Package model only
(P.274)
(P.142) (P.149)
Control L ocations
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET AUDIO SYSTEM
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON (P.144)
(P.61)
(P.71)
(P.146)
(P.123)
(P.140)
(P.275) (P.273) (P.148)
(P.293) (P.155)(P.140)
(P.170)
(P.160)
(P.189)
(P.123)
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