2012 Acura RDX belt

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of
any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special
handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/Introductionii11/06/16 17:42:51 12 ACURA RDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STK650 enu

Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read‘‘Driving Guidelines ’’on page 372 of this manual and theOff-Highway Driving Guidelines
section on page 405. Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of
control or an accident.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance(main controls)
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Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
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Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)
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Features (
climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink
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Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
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Driving (engine and transmission operation)
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Maintenance (minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
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409
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, jump starting, overheating, and fuses)
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Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls)
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Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)
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Index
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INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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last page
Contents
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Contents
A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
A quick reference to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle's
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.
Instruments and Controls
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and
gauge, and how to use the controls
on the dashboard and steering
column.
Features
How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and other
convenience features.Before Driving
What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
Driving
The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you're
planning to tow a trailer.
Maintenance
The Maintenance Minder
TM
shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience, and
details how to handle them. Technical Information
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,
and technical information.
Warranty and Client Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.
Index
Service Information Summary
A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
pump.
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It shows
you how to use seat belts properly. It
explains how your airbags work, and it
tells you how to properly restrain infants
and children in your vehicle.
Important Safety Precautions
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Your Vehicle's Safety Features
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Seat Belts
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9
Airbags
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Protecting Adults and Teens
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1. Close and Lock the Doors
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12
2. Adjust the Front Seats
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints
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5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
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6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
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Advice for Pregnant Women
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Additional Safety Precautions
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19
Additional Information About Your
Seat Belts
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20
Seat Belt System Components
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20
Lap/Shoulder Belt
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21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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22
Seat Belt Maintenance
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
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24
Airbag System Components
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How Your Front Airbags Work
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How Your Side Airbags Work
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
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How the SRS Indicator Works
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How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
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How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
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Airbag Service
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Additional Safety Precautions
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35
Protecting Children －General
Guidelines
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36
All Children Must Be Restrained
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All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat
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The Passenger's Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks
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If You Must Drive with Several Children
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39 If a Child Requires Close
Attention
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Additional Safety Precautions
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
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Protecting Infants
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Protecting Small Children
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Selecting a Child Seat
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Important considerations when selecting a child seat
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Installing a Child Seat
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Installing a Child Seat with LATCH
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46
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Belt
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Installing a Child Seat with a Tether
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Protecting Larger Children
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53
Checking Seat Belt Fit
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53
Using a Booster Seat
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54
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
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Additional Safety Precautions
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Safety Labels
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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You'll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with
airbags, make sure you and your
passengers always wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly (see
page 15).
Restrain All Children
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
small children should be restrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages 36
－56). Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Don't Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don't drink
and drive, and don't let your friends
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to protect
you and your passengers during a
crash.
Some features do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger
compartment, front and rear crush
zones, a collapsible steering column,
and tensioners that tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.
However, you and your passengers
can't take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
the correct position and
always wear
your seat belts.
In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The following pages explain how you
can take an active role in protecting
yourself and your passengers.
(10)
(7) (8)
(6)
(3)
(4)
(9)
(1) (2)
(8)
(11)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(9) Side Curtain Airbags
(10) Door Locks
(11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(12) Occupant Position Detection
(5)
(2) (7)(9)
(10)
(12) (4)
(6)
(11)
System (OPDS) Sensor
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Seat Belts
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.Why Wear Seat BeltsSeat belts are the single most
effective safety device for adults and
larger children. (Infants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has
airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
When properly worn, seat belts:●Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle's built-in safety features.●Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including:
－ frontal impacts
－ side impacts
－ rear impacts
－ rollovers
●Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.●Keep you from being thrown out of
the vehicle.●Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.What You Should Do:Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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