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uuChild Safety uSafety of Larger Children
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Safe Driving
Safety of 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.
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 upri ght and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat 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, th e 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.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
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 larger child must ri de 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, us ing a booster seat if
needed.
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Wi th this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability but
no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 305
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any
of the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Auto High-Beam
Indicator●Comes on when all the operating
conditions of the Auto high-
beam are met.
2Auto High-Beam P. 172—
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the fro nt power seats
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Driver’s Side/
Passenger’s Side
*
Lumbar Support
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uFront Seats
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Controls
Adjust the driver’s sea t-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder pa rt of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1 Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Do ing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uSecond Row Seats
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Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for cargo.
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 42
3.Lower the center head restraint to its lo west position. Put the armrest back into
the seat-back.
4.Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
lever.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Second Row Seat1Folding Down the Second Row Seat
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure the center shoulde r belt is re-positioned in
the holding slot.
Models with bench seat
Models with bench seat
Lever
All Models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uMaintain a Proper Sitting Position
Controls
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted their s eats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor until th e vehicle is safely parked and the power
system is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of posi tion in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshie ld. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any access ories over areas marked SRS AIRBAG, on the sides or
backs of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not over load electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 418
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the inst aller contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a d ealer inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessori es are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
3WARNING
Use of improperly designed, engineered or
manufactured high-voltage battery
assemblies could cause a fire in your
vehicle.
A vehicle fire could result in a crash or
injury.
Only use a genuine Acura high-voltage
battery assembly, or its equivalent, in your
vehicle.
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Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................... 305
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 209
Accessories and Modifications ................. 380
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 208
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 255
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 24
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) .................................. 259
Indicator .................................................... 94
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 347
Engine Oil ................................................ 342
Washer .................................................... 351
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 342
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 199
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Head Restraints........................ 193, 195, 196
Headlights ............................................... 352
Mirrors .................................................... 184
Rear Seats................................................ 198
Steering Wheel ........................................ 183
Temperature ............................................ 121
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 289
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 217
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 221
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 374 Rear Climate Control System ................... 222
Sensors ................................................... 226
Synchronized Mode................................. 218
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Air Pressure ....................................... 362, 433
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ........................................ 49
Airbag Care............................................... 59
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 52
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 57, 87
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Indicator.................................................... 87
Armrest ..................................................... 199
Audio System ............................................ 228
Authorized Manuals ................................ 440
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 150
Customize ............................................... 131
Auto Engine Stop/Start .............................. 13
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 172
Indicator.................................................... 87
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Indicator.................................................. 303
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator.................................................. 303 Automatic Folding Door Mirror
.............. 186
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 176
Automatic Lighting .................................. 169
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 121
Average Speed ......................................... 122B
Back-Up Light........................................... 355
Battery ...................................................... 370
12-Volt ................................................... 370
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ......................................... 82, 412
High Voltage........................................... 298
Jump Starting ......................................... 407
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ................................................. 370
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 371
Battery Types .............................................. 12
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 37
Beverage Holders ..................................... 206
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 291
Indicator ................................................... 98
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 74
Brake System ............................................ 299
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 305
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 303
Brake Assist System................................. 306
Brake System Indicator .............................. 79
Fluid ....................................................... 351
Foot Brake .............................................. 302
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