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...children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Adjust the Head ... ...54 Using a Booster Seat ...55 When Can a Child Sit in your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2008 MDX Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It explains how your vehicle. It shows...
...children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4. Adjust the Head ... ...54 Using a Booster Seat ...55 When Can a Child Sit in your airbags work. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2008 MDX Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. It explains how your vehicle. It shows...
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...safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in protecting yourself and your passengers. 7 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle sSafety Features (1) (4) (9) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten ...the front seat belts in a crash. (3) Driver and Passenger Safety (7) (6) (5) (11) (2) (8) (10) (2) (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) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) ...
...safety features can take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in protecting yourself and your passengers. 7 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle sSafety Features (1) (4) (9) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten ...the front seat belts in a crash. (3) Driver and Passenger Safety (7) (6) (5) (11) (2) (8) (10) (2) (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) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (11) ...
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CONTINUED 9 2008 MDX In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu... a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 27 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 30 for more...
CONTINUED 9 2008 MDX In addition, your vehicle has side curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver, front passenger, and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side impact or rollover (see page 32 for more information on how your front airbags work). Main Menu... a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 27 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). Your vehicle also has side airbags to help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact (see page 30 for more...
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... can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as possible. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 MDX The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive... far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust...
... can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as possible. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 MDX The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive... far back from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel and the chest. Passengers with adjustable seatbacks should also adjust...
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Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by an inflating front airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put ...on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their feet on the floor. Driver and Passenger Safety 17 2008 MDX For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up...
Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by an inflating front airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put ...on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their feet on the floor. Driver and Passenger Safety 17 2008 MDX For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up...
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... should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 MDX If your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the vehicle, against other sharp object in... Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be thrown against the inside of serious injury in a crash. If a side airbag or a objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop...
... should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is not could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone . 19 2008 MDX If your mouth, can reduce the protective capability of the belt and increase the chance of the vehicle, against other sharp object in... Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be thrown against the inside of serious injury in a crash. If a side airbag or a objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop...
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...on the multiinformation display (see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2008 MDX You will flash again at regular intervals. When no one is sitting in all seven seating positions. This system monitors the front seat belts. Main...also see page 81 ). This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten your passengers to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will...
...on the multiinformation display (see a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2008 MDX You will flash again at regular intervals. When no one is sitting in all seven seating positions. This system monitors the front seat belts. Main...also see page 81 ). This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten your passengers to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will...
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... with a detachable anchor that side of the third row seats are unbuckled. 22 2008 MDX When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about the detachable seat...
... with a detachable anchor that side of the third row seats are unbuckled. 22 2008 MDX When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a front passenger in any collision severe enough to cause the front airbags to deploy, or if a sensor detects your vehicle is about the detachable seat...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (6) (1) (11) (8) (5) (4) (2) (3) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) SRS Indicator (5) (10) (9) (7) (4) 24 2008 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (6) (1) (11) (8) (5) (4) (2) (3) (1) Driver's Front Airbag (2) Passenger's Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver's Seat Position Sensor (7) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors (8) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator (9) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors (10) Front Passenger's Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit (11) SRS Indicator (5) (10) (9) (7) (4) 24 2008 MDX
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... are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). Driver and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate ...14) Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. the front passenger's airbag is stored in the roof above the side windows. Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). The airbags are stored in the dashboard. CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX The driver's airbag is stored in the...
... are stored in the center of the seatbacks. The front and rear pillars are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 32 ). Driver and Passenger Safety (15) (12) Front Impact Sensors (13) Side Curtain Airbags (14) Side Impact Sensors (First) (15) Side Impact Sensors (Second) (16) Roll Rate ...14) Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. the front passenger's airbag is stored in the roof above the side windows. Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 27 ). The airbags are stored in the dashboard. CONTINUED 25 2008 MDX The driver's airbag is stored in the...
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...airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver...airbag off (see page 20 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. A driver's seat position sensor that the passenger's side airbag... has been turned off (see page 32 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect if your airbags...airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags...airbag... airbags ... front airbag will...
...airbag path and signal the control unit to rollover. If the weight is about the sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, the seat belt tensioners, and driver...airbag off (see page 20 ). An indicator on the front passenger's seat. A driver's seat position sensor that the passenger's side airbag... has been turned off (see page 32 ). A sophisticated electronic system that can detect if your airbags...airbag. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags...airbag... airbags ... front airbag will...
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... no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ). Driver and Passenger Safety If you ever have a moderate to deploy. CONTINUED 27 2008 MDX This can deploy if there is possible for only one airbag to severe frontal collision, sensors will provide sufficient protection...
... no passenger in the front seat, or if the advanced airbag system has turned the passenger's airbag off (see page 34 ). Driver and Passenger Safety If you ever have a moderate to deploy. CONTINUED 27 2008 MDX This can deploy if there is possible for only one airbag to severe frontal collision, sensors will provide sufficient protection...
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...damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. If there is too far forward, the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. Second-row passengers should not put any objects ...or metal items under the front seats. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. CONTINUED 29 2008 MDX The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat.
...damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front. If there is too far forward, the airbag will automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. Second-row passengers should not put any objects ...or metal items under the front seats. The main purpose of the driver's seating position. Failure to work properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. CONTINUED 29 2008 MDX The passenger's advanced front airbag system has weight sensors under the seat.
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...interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the front passenger's seat. 30 2008 MDX Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will be turned off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on . A ...second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the affected side. When the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt ...
...interfere with the proper operation of the sensors and operation of the front passenger's seat. 30 2008 MDX Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will be turned off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on . A ...second-row passenger pushing or pulling on the affected side. When the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt ...
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... get the best protection from working properly. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2008 MDX Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause... the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. It may also shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to protect a child riding in their seats. Side Airbag Cutoff System If the side airbag off indicator comes on or goes off . Once the ...
... get the best protection from working properly. The side airbag may prevent the cutoff system from the side airbags, front seat occupants should not use a cushion or other object as a backrest. Driver and Passenger Safety 31 2008 MDX Objects placed on the front passenger seat can also cause... the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the airbag's deployment path. It may also shut off . Although Acura does not encourage children to protect a child riding in their seats. Side Airbag Cutoff System If the side airbag off indicator comes on or goes off . Once the ...
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... side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on the driver's or the ...passenger's side of the vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags... and activates both front seat belt tensioners. The airbag on the passenger...airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on that side of the vehicle. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags...
... side curtain airbag will inflate even if there are no occupants on the driver's or the ...passenger's side of the vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work If the impact is about to roll over, it signals the control unit, which immediately deploys both side curtain airbags... and activates both front seat belt tensioners. The airbag on the passenger...airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on that side of the vehicle. To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags...
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... come on, stays on, or comes on at all, you need them. If you see page 81 ). You will also see page 66 ). Canada Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the...information display (see any other time, or does not come on and off while you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 33 2008 MDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on the multi-information display. If it does not...
... come on, stays on, or comes on at all, you need them. If you see page 81 ). You will also see page 66 ). Canada Driver and Passenger Safety Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in the front seat, you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If the...information display (see any other time, or does not come on and off while you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 33 2008 MDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you to the ON (II) position, this indicator comes on the multi-information display. If it does not...
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.... If water or authorized dealer as soon as possible. Together, airbags and Driver and Passenger Safety the airbags to liquid. This must have your Additional Safety Precautions seat belts provide the best protection. CONTINUED 35 2008 MDX airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front...
.... If water or authorized dealer as soon as possible. Together, airbags and Driver and Passenger Safety the airbags to liquid. This must have your Additional Safety Precautions seat belts provide the best protection. CONTINUED 35 2008 MDX airbags do not inflate, your dealer should inspect the driver's seat position sensor, the front passenger's weight sensors, the front...
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...or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your dealer. Improperly replacing driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Main Menu... Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer. This could make the Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 36 2008 MDX
...or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238. or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your dealer. Improperly replacing driver's seat position sensor or the front passenger's weight sensors ineffective. Main Menu... Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer. This could make the Do not cover or replace front seatback covers without consulting your side airbags from inflating during a side impact. 36 2008 MDX
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U.S. Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 39 2008 MDX models) and on these labels. Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
U.S. Models SUN VISORS General Guidelines DASHBOARD Driver and Passenger Safety Canadian Models SUN VISORS 39 2008 MDX models) and on these labels. Please read and follow the instructions on the front visors. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.