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...Safety Precautions ...41 Protecting infants and Small Children...42 Protecting Infants ...42 Protecting Small Children ...43 Selecting a Child Seat ...45 Installing a Child Seat ...46 With LATCH ...47 With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .. 50 With a Tether ...51 Protecting Larger Children ...54 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...54 Using a Booster Seat ...... and Teens...11 1. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2008 MDX It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4.
...Safety Precautions ...41 Protecting infants and Small Children...42 Protecting Infants ...42 Protecting Small Children ...43 Selecting a Child Seat ...45 Installing a Child Seat ...46 With LATCH ...47 With a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .. 50 With a Tether ...51 Protecting Larger Children ...54 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...54 Using a Booster Seat ...... and Teens...11 1. Close and Lock the Doors ...11 2. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2008 MDX It shows you how to use seat belts. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...13 4.
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... and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. CONTINUED 15 2008 MDX This spreads the forces of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. The second... part of a crash over your shoulder. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to unlatch and relatch the seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety Position the lap part ...
... and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injuries in a crash. CONTINUED 15 2008 MDX This spreads the forces of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. The second... part of a crash over your shoulder. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to unlatch and relatch the seat belts. Driver and Passenger Safety Position the lap part ...
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...belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2008 MDX The seat belt system includes an indicator on the front passenger's seat (see pages 29 and 30 ). If your seat belt is not fastened before... your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see page 81 ). The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is sitting in all seven seating positions. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten...
...belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in the front passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator should not sound. 20 2008 MDX The seat belt system includes an indicator on the front passenger's seat (see pages 29 and 30 ). If your seat belt is not fastened before... your seat belt is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will also see page 81 ). The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is sitting in all seven seating positions. This system uses the same sensors as the front airbags to fasten...
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... belt to make sure the buckle is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your body. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2008 MDX Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the door. Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest,...Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is latched (see page 50 ). Look for how to properly position the belt). In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Guide the...
... belt to make sure the buckle is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have your body. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 21 2008 MDX Any object(s) hanging on the seat or in the door. Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest,...Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver's seat belt is latched and there is latched (see page 50 ). Look for how to properly position the belt). In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. Guide the...
Owner's Manual
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... seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are unbuckled. 22 2008 MDX For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic...
... seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat-backs are unbuckled. 22 2008 MDX For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic...
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... result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 MDX Any belt that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 409 ). If a seat belt is not in serious injury ... belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. A belt that the latches work properly when needed . If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If the automatic seat...
... result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2008 MDX Any belt that is worn during a crash may correct the problem (see page 409 ). If a seat belt is not in serious injury ... belts do not work smoothly and the belts retract easily. A belt that the latches work properly when needed . If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the same level of your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. If the automatic seat...
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... (see page 29 ). A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. 26 2008 MDX Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 29 ). If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the...
... (see page 29 ). A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle's electrical system is in a crash. 26 2008 MDX Sensors that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 29 ). If the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the...
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...have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional ... smoke. Airbags with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. Dual-Threshold Airbags 28 2008 MDX In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to do so. Dual-Stage Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. In...
...have two deployment thresholds that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. If the occupant's belt is not latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional ... smoke. Airbags with this occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are dual-stage airbags. Dual-Threshold Airbags 28 2008 MDX In a more severe crash, both stages will ignite simultaneously to do so. Dual-Stage Airbags Your front airbags are also dualthreshold airbags. In...
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... the child. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be used . 45 2008 MDX Since LATCH-compatible child seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the second-row seats. Whatever type of improper installation,...child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be installed using a previously purchased one designed for children (LATCH) system. Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for FMVSS Driver and Passenger Safety 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 2. Look for small...
... the child. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must be used . 45 2008 MDX Since LATCH-compatible child seats are secured by attaching the seat to hardware built into the second-row seats. Whatever type of improper installation,...child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be installed using a previously purchased one designed for children (LATCH) system. Rear-facing for infants, forwardfacing for FMVSS Driver and Passenger Safety 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. 2. Look for small...
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...properly secured in a child seat can be endangered in installing the seat: 1. Make sure the child is used in a crash. 46 2008 MDX Secure the child in the child seat according to verify that can be expected and should be firmly secured. 3. The following pages provide ... as firmly as possible. However, it in a different seating position, or use a different style of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for a rearfacing child seat. 2. A forward-facing child seat is properly strapped in the child seat. A child who is...
...properly secured in a child seat can be endangered in installing the seat: 1. Make sure the child is used in a crash. 46 2008 MDX Secure the child in the child seat according to verify that can be expected and should be firmly secured. 3. The following pages provide ... as firmly as possible. However, it in a different seating position, or use a different style of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for a rearfacing child seat. 2. A forward-facing child seat is properly strapped in the child seat. A child who is...
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...belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. Do not attach two child seat connectors to three child seats at a time with LATCH. Make sure there are to be used only with a child seat designed for children) at a time. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing ...LATCH Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in either outer second row seat: 1. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the CONTINUED anchors. 47 2008 MDX...
...belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. 2. Do not attach two child seat connectors to three child seats at a time with LATCH. Make sure there are to be used only with a child seat designed for children) at a time. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing ...LATCH Driver and Passenger Safety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in either outer second row seat: 1. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the CONTINUED anchors. 47 2008 MDX...
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.... Whatever type you have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE TETHER STRAP 3. Some LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. 5. Lift the head restraint (see page 141 ), then route the... tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted. 48 2008 MDX Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4.
.... Whatever type you have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE TETHER STRAP 3. Some LATCH-compatible seats have , follow the child seat maker's instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit. 5. Lift the head restraint (see page 141 ), then route the... tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted. 48 2008 MDX Other LATCH-compatible seats have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2. Driver and Passenger Safety 3. Push and pull the child seat forward and from ... twisted. 4. Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the outer seat's inner bolster. 49 2008 MDX Lower the head restraint first. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the anchor,...verify that it is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the anchors. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as shown above...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2. Driver and Passenger Safety 3. Push and pull the child seat forward and from ... twisted. 4. Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the outer seat's inner bolster. 49 2008 MDX Lower the head restraint first. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to the anchor,...verify that it is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the anchors. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as shown above...
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...not be able to pull it stops, then let the belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If you will need to repeat these steps. 50 2008 MDX To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is locked, you can pull...the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the...
...not be able to pull it stops, then let the belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If you will need to repeat these steps. 50 2008 MDX To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of second row seat, make sure the detachable seat belt is locked, you can pull...the lap/shoulder belts in the desired seating position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the...
Owner's Manual
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... key may not operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. Instruments and Controls U.S. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX Make sure your finger while being retracted or extended. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To retract the key, push the release...
... key may not operate properly and prevents from the transmitter. Instruments and Controls U.S. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 127 2008 MDX Make sure your finger while being retracted or extended. Entertainment Packages and Canadian Elite Package models shown. To retract the key, push the release...
Owner's Manual
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... the path of the tailgate before closing , it will beep three times and reverse direction. If there is fully open, the power tailgate needs to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. Make sure everyone is in a strong wind. If it meets resistance while opening or closing the power tailgate... not open or close it . Be careful not to open or close the tailgate fully by hand. Always make sure to function properly. CONTINUED 133 2008 MDX
... the path of the tailgate before closing , it will beep three times and reverse direction. If there is fully open, the power tailgate needs to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. Make sure everyone is in a strong wind. If it meets resistance while opening or closing the power tailgate... not open or close it . Be careful not to open or close the tailgate fully by hand. Always make sure to function properly. CONTINUED 133 2008 MDX
Owner's Manual
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... to return the seat to retract. Fold the seat-back forward. Make sure the seat is locked securely before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the seatback, and push the seat-back. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt... latch plates in the second row, pull up the handle on the outside of the seats in the retractor housing. To unlatch the detachable anchor before driving. 144 2008 MDX Overall, the seat-back has six different positions. 2. Reverse this could...
... to return the seat to retract. Fold the seat-back forward. Make sure the seat is locked securely before folding the seat-back, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the seatback, and push the seat-back. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt... latch plates in the second row, pull up the handle on the outside of the seats in the retractor housing. To unlatch the detachable anchor before driving. 144 2008 MDX Overall, the seat-back has six different positions. 2. Reverse this could...
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... the full up the lever on the side panel whenever the third seat is fully latched before sitting in it latches. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward. Use the latch plate to their lowest positions. NOTE: To fold the third row seat, the second... row seat-back must be slid forward. Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook on the side of the passenger's side second row seatback. Make sure the seat is folded. CONTINUED 145 2008 MDX...
... the full up the lever on the side panel whenever the third seat is fully latched before sitting in it latches. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward. Use the latch plate to their lowest positions. NOTE: To fold the third row seat, the second... row seat-back must be slid forward. Make sure the outer shoulder belts are positioned on each hook on the side of the passenger's side second row seatback. Make sure the seat is folded. CONTINUED 145 2008 MDX...
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...the cargo area are returned to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the retractor housing. 146 2008 MDX LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are secured. Using a seat belt with detachable anchors. Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable...securely before driving. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to the upright position, these detachable anchors should be latched back properly. The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with the detachable anchor unlatched ...
...the cargo area are returned to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the retractor housing. 146 2008 MDX LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are secured. Using a seat belt with detachable anchors. Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable...securely before driving. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to the upright position, these detachable anchors should be latched back properly. The seat belts in the second row center seat and the third row seats are equipped with the detachable anchor unlatched ...
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... from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is not twisted. 147 2008 MDX Tug on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT... LATCH PLATE THIRD ROW SEATS SMALL LATCH PLATE Instruments and Controls TRIANGLE MARKS HOOK SMALL LATCH PLATE ANCHOR BUCKLE Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from the hook. Make sure the seat belt is securely...
... from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is not twisted. 147 2008 MDX Tug on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT... LATCH PLATE THIRD ROW SEATS SMALL LATCH PLATE Instruments and Controls TRIANGLE MARKS HOOK SMALL LATCH PLATE ANCHOR BUCKLE Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from the hook. Make sure the seat belt is securely...