2020 Acura RDX child restraint

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 29)
Airbags (P 42)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 58)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 71)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 34)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 35)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 159
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 207
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Ou ter Head Restraint Positions P. 212
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 38
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 58
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or
the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors
and the tailgate tightly unt il the message disappears.
2 Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages P. 97
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
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Safe Driving
The front, driver’s kn ee, front passenger’s
knee, front side, and si de curtain airbags are
deployed according to the direction and
severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags
are deployed in a rollover. The airbag
system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo knee airbags. The driver’s knee
airbag is stored under the steering
column; the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked
SRS AIRBAG .
cTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
dTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, abov e the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG .
eAn electronic control unit that, when the
power mode is in ON, continually
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat
belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information.
fAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened.
gA driver’s seat position sensor. This
sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
hWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the
weight of an infant or small child).
iImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the center console panel
that alerts you that the front passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to ro ll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingA LATCH-compatible child seat can be installe d in either of the two outer rear seats.
A child seat is attached to th e lower anchors with either th e rigid or flexible type of
connectors. 1.Raise the head restraint to its highest
position.
2. Locate the anchor marks affixed to the base
of the seat cushion.
3. Pull out the anchor cove rs with the marks to
expose the lower anchors.
4. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came
with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make sure
that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
■Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
child seat is properly secured to the vehicle.
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.
3WARNING
Never attach two child seats to the same
anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not
be strong enough to hold two child seat
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death.
Marks
Covers
Rigid Type
Lower Anchors
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5. Route the tether strap between the head
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap
hook to the anchor.
5. Route the tether strap outside the head
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap
hook to the anchor.
6. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 58
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the
rear center seat
Each outer rear seat is equi pped with a pair of lower
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however,
is not equipped with anchors of any kind.
The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a
standard distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The
distance between the two inner anchors is 16.3
inches (415 mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the
center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s
instructions for that system permit the use of the
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is
properly attached to both the lower anchors and
tether anchors.
3WARNING
Do not use the lower inner anchors of the
outer rear seats to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat to the rear center
seat, unless the manufacturer’s instructions
for that system permit the use of inner
anchors with the stated spacing.
Flexible Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingA tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position.
If you have a child s eat that comes with a
tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the
tether may be used for additional security.
■Using an outer anchor
1. Put the head restraint to its upper-most
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
1. Put the head restraint to its upper-most
position, then route th e tether strap outside
the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap
is not twisted.
2. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
when using the seat be lt or lower anchors.
Tether Anchorage Points
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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Safe Driving
■Using the center anchor
1. Lower the head restra int to its lowest
position.
2. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Route the tether strap outside the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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Index
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 82
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 82
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 77, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 77, 497
Blind spot information System................... 96
Charging System............................... 79, 615
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................ 93
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 84, 617
Fog Light .................................................. 87
Gear Position ............................................ 79
High Beam ................................................ 87
Immobilizer System ................................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) ........................................... 91, 479
Lights On .................................................. 87
Low Fuel ................................................... 83
Low Oil Pressure ..................................... 614
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 86, 619
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear Selection Indicator................................... 79
Maintenance Minder................................. 90
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 78, 615
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 76, 618
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....................................... 75, 616, 618
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 92 Safety Support (Amber) ............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 90
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 55, 84
System Message ........................................ 89
Transmission System .......................... 80, 620
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 87
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ........... 85
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 85, 436
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 437
Information ............................................... 633
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 131
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control ................................... 198
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 428
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 428
Interior Lights ........................................... 219
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 204
iPad ............................................................ 314
iPhone ....................................................... 314
iPod ................................................... 290, 314
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 589
Jump Starting ........................................... 610
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 148
Keyless Access System .............................. 150
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 157
Keys ........................................................... 146
Lockout Prevention.................................. 157
Number Tag ............................................ 148
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 161
Remote Transmitter ................................. 155
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 158, 415
Types and Functions ................................ 146
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 419
Knee Airbags .............................................. 49
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 477
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 63, 67
Legal Information .................................... 328
License Information ................................. 331
Lights ................................................. 186, 551
Automatic ............................................... 187
Bulb Replacement ................................... 551
Daytime Running Lights........................... 190
Fog Lights ............................................... 190
High Beam Indicator .................................. 87
Interior .................................................... 219
Light Switches ......................................... 186
Lights On Indicator .................................... 87
Turn Signals and Hazard Warning............ 185
Load Limits ................................................ 403
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