2011 Acura TSX Owner's Manual

Child Safety
Safety of Infants and Small Children
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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
Enhancing Child Safety

P. 5 3
Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Safety of Infants and Small Children
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1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. If using an outer seating position, raise the
head restraint to its highest position, then
route the tether strap through the head
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that
is installed with a seat belt and comes with
a tether can use the tether for additional
security.
Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
If using the center seating position, raise
the head restraint to its highest position,
then route the tether strap through the
head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is
not twisted.
3. Lift the anchor cover and secure the tether
strap hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat manufacturer.
Tether Anchorage Points
AnchorAnchor
Cover
Outer Position
Te t h e r Strap Hook
AnchorCenter Position
Te t h e r Strap Hook

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Safety of Larger Children
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Safety of Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what
kind of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.
Checking Seat Belt Fit
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer
the following questions.
Checklist
Do the child's knees bend comfortably t
over the edge of the seat?
Does the shoulder belt cross between the t
child's neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as t
possible, touching the child's thighs?
Will the child be able to stay seated like t
this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
WARNING
Allowing a child to sit in front can result in
serious injury or death if the passenger’s
front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly, using a
booster seat if needed. Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children
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Booster Seats
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child's
safety, check that the child meets the booster
seat manufacturer's recommendations.
Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information t
in this manual.
Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. t
Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat. t
Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the t
seat.
Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts
and sit up properly.
Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read
the instructions that came with it, and install the
seat accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose
a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and
territories 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 state
or province, or territory where you intend to drive.

Exhaust Gas Hazard
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Carbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle,
carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
The exhaust system is making an unusual noise. t
The exhaust system may have been damaged. t
The vehicle is raised for an oil change. t
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.

1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill
up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
WARNING
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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Safety Labels
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Label LocationsThese labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a
dealer for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models
U.S. models U.S. models only
Radiator CapCanadian models
Canadian
models Doorjambs Dashboard

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used
during driving.
Indicators .............................................. 64
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ........................ 72
Gauges and
Multi-Information Display
Gauges ................................................ 75
Multi-Information Display .................... 76
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