Owner's Manual
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... in protecting yourself and your passengers during a crash. In fact, some safety features can take an active role in a proper position and always wear 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 work... Seat Belt Tensioners However, you and your passengers can't take full advantage of these features unless you can contribute to protect you and your passengers. 7 2008 RDX Some features do not require any action on your seat belts.
... in protecting yourself and your passengers during a crash. In fact, some safety features can take an active role in a proper position and always wear 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 work... Seat Belt Tensioners However, you and your passengers can't take full advantage of these features unless you can contribute to protect you and your passengers. 7 2008 RDX Some features do not require any action on your seat belts.
Owner's Manual
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... seat is reclined, the greater the risk of the steering wheel. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 RDX Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of sliding...
... seat is reclined, the greater the risk of the steering wheel. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 2008 RDX Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of sliding...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in your shoulder. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Position the lap part of the belt as low as needed (it crosses your arm instead of your neck, or if it has four positions). This lets your hips..., then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED 15 2008 RDX If the seat belt touches or crosses your shoulder, you need to remove any slack, then check that the belt...
... the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in your shoulder. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. Position the lap part of the belt as low as needed (it crosses your arm instead of your neck, or if it has four positions). This lets your hips..., then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. CONTINUED 15 2008 RDX If the seat belt touches or crosses your shoulder, you need to remove any slack, then check that the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2008 RDX Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Sitting improperly can result in a seat with your seat belts and how to work properly, it may ... engine is out of them. In addition, an occupant who is off. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash by striking interior parts of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting ...
... a seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 16 2008 RDX Always sit upright, well back in a crash. Sitting improperly can result in a seat with your seat belts and how to work properly, it may ... engine is out of them. In addition, an occupant who is off. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash by striking interior parts of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting ...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... of injuries to both you and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low... as possible across the hips. 17 2008 RDX Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as...
... of injuries to both you and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle. When riding as a front passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the belt as low... as possible across the hips. 17 2008 RDX Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as...
Owner's Manual
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... airbag inflates. Devices intended to an airbag cover, they Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can be very seriously injured in a crash. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be propelled inside the vehicle...
... airbag inflates. Devices intended to an airbag cover, they Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can be very seriously injured in a crash. Carrying hard or sharp the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' could be propelled inside the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... (see page 30 ). In this case, the airbags would not be helpful. If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 21 2008 RDX When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will retract, but it out only as... needed . The belt will not allow the passenger to move freely. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the vehicle will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.
... (see page 30 ). In this case, the airbags would not be helpful. If a side airbag or side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. 21 2008 RDX When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will also deploy. To refasten the seat belt, pull it will retract, but it out only as... needed . The belt will not allow the passenger to move freely. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the vehicle will remain tight until they are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners.
Owner's Manual
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...problem. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you to make sure they are no parts you must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. This must ...also be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to severe impact. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any...
...problem. The SRS indicator alerts you ignore this indication, your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you to make sure they are no parts you must have your vehicle serviced if: An airbag ever inflates. Any seat belt tensioner that has deployed must be replaced. This must ...also be replaced along with the control unit and other related parts. Driver and Passenger Safety Do not try to severe impact. airbags do not inflate, your vehicle has a moderate to remove or replace any...
Owner's Manual
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... front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Whenever possible, the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of all children aged 12 and under...Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 52 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2008 RDX too far forward, or the child's head is All Children Should Sit in a moderate to kill or very seriously injure an infant...
... front airbag. If the vehicle seat is thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking. Whenever possible, the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of all children aged 12 and under...Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 52 for important information about protecting larger children). 36 2008 RDX too far forward, or the child's head is All Children Should Sit in a moderate to kill or very seriously injure an infant...
Owner's Manual
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... is used in the child seat. Make sure the child is not secure, try installing it in a crash. 2. secured to the vehicle with the lap part of child seat that it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Make... sure the child seat is secure. 44 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are the same for...
... is used in the child seat. Make sure the child is not secure, try installing it in a crash. 2. secured to the vehicle with the lap part of child seat that it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to-side movement can be installed as firmly as possible. Make... sure the child seat is secure. 44 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat, there are the same for...
Owner's Manual
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To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of a lap/ shoulder belt. If the belt is not locked, and you will not be able to pull it stops, then let the belt feed ..., tug on it is locked, you can pull the belt out, it . CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 49 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of the belt all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not...
To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of a lap/ shoulder belt. If the belt is not locked, and you will not be able to pull it stops, then let the belt feed ..., tug on it is locked, you can pull the belt out, it . CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 49 2008 RDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with the lap part of the belt all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not...
Owner's Manual
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... fully retract. Since a tether can be secure. TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT A child seat with a Tether 4. Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt... buckle, and pull up on the belt. 5. Remember, if the lap part of the belt. After confirming that it is secure enough to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. 50 2008 RDX To remove slack, it to put weight on the child seat, or...
... fully retract. Since a tether can be secure. TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT A child seat with a Tether 4. Push and pull the child seat forward and from the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child seat will not be installed in any slack from side-to-side to verify that the belt... buckle, and pull up on the belt. 5. Remember, if the lap part of the belt. After confirming that it is secure enough to the lap/shoulder belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available. 50 2008 RDX To remove slack, it to put weight on the child seat, or...
Owner's Manual
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... (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children 3. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2008 RDX Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. If you intend to ride on a booster...
... (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Larger Children 3. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 53 2008 RDX Does the shoulder belt cross between the child's neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child's thighs? 5. If you intend to ride on a booster...
Owner's Manual
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... be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 54 2008 RDX Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must ride in front. Of course, children vary widely. If the seat belt does not fit properly... 52 ). If the passenger's front airbag inflates in front, there are even with or without a booster seat. A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child's body is in a back seat. A child may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in a moderate to severe ...
... be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to follow the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. 54 2008 RDX Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must ride in front. Of course, children vary widely. If the seat belt does not fit properly... 52 ). If the passenger's front airbag inflates in front, there are even with or without a booster seat. A side airbag also poses risks. If any part of a larger child's body is in a back seat. A child may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in a moderate to severe ...
Owner's Manual
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... cause very serious injuries during a crash. If they do, they could result Do not put the shoulder part of serious injury in a crash and be injured. Move the vehicle seat to in a crash. 55 2008 RDX Even mature children sometimes need to fasten the seat belts or sit properly. This could be reminded...
... cause very serious injuries during a crash. If they do, they could result Do not put the shoulder part of serious injury in a crash and be injured. Move the vehicle seat to in a crash. 55 2008 RDX Even mature children sometimes need to fasten the seat belts or sit properly. This could be reminded...
Owner's Manual
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...ON (II) position again. Turn the ignition switch to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. This device complies with Part 15 of your key, contact your vehicle from theft. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you have lost..., and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the key. If you leave the vehicle alone. 121 2008 RDX Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received...
...ON (II) position again. Turn the ignition switch to alter this system or add other metal object (i.e. This device complies with Part 15 of your key, contact your vehicle from theft. Instruments and Controls Always take the ignition key with you whenever you have lost..., and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the key. If you leave the vehicle alone. 121 2008 RDX Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received...
Owner's Manual
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... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Place a cloth on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 129 2008 RDX Snap the two halves of the keypad, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge of the keypad, then install the... parts in the keypad. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Instruments and...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Place a cloth on the edge with a small flat-tip screwdriver. 129 2008 RDX Snap the two halves of the keypad, and remove the upper half by carefully prying on the edge of the keypad, then install the... parts in the keypad. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC: This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Instruments and...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
... without displaying the audio control display on the dashboard, but some functions can also be controlled with the interface dial only. 189 2008 RDX Voice Control System The audio system for your quick start guide for an overview of these systems can be highlighted on the upper display...ENTER This dial consists of the selector (ENTER). You will see the indicator , , , or on the center of an upper part (selector) and a lower part (dial). The audio setting will be accessed or selected with the appropriate buttons on the navigation display. This indicates the direction to ...
... without displaying the audio control display on the dashboard, but some functions can also be controlled with the interface dial only. 189 2008 RDX Voice Control System The audio system for your quick start guide for an overview of these systems can be highlighted on the upper display...ENTER This dial consists of the selector (ENTER). You will see the indicator , , , or on the center of an upper part (selector) and a lower part (dial). The audio setting will be accessed or selected with the appropriate buttons on the navigation display. This indicates the direction to ...
Owner's Manual
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...in your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink On U.S. Maintenance information to that selection. 237 2008 RDX Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by providing a direct communication link between your ownership experience by the ...interface dial. The selector can be pushed left and right. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Important recall and safety information. It displays and receives several kinds of... enhances your vehicle and the Acura Server. Features SELECTOR The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in top condition....
...in your vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink On U.S. Maintenance information to that selection. 237 2008 RDX Most AcuraLink functions are controlled by providing a direct communication link between your ownership experience by the ...interface dial. The selector can be pushed left and right. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. Important recall and safety information. It displays and receives several kinds of... enhances your vehicle and the Acura Server. Features SELECTOR The knob turns left , right, up, down, and in top condition....
Owner's Manual
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Operation is subject to Acura. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink When you select the Diagnostic Info...and sends it to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of the device. 246 2008 RDX If you make an appointment through the AcuraLink system in advance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the... of the FCC rules. When you need to the vehicle with the HFL. This device complies with Part 15 of your reminder preference established on your reminder is subject to operate the equipment. Dealer Appointment Reminder...
Operation is subject to Acura. Main Menu Table Of Contents AcuraLink When you select the Diagnostic Info...and sends it to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of the device. 246 2008 RDX If you make an appointment through the AcuraLink system in advance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the... of the FCC rules. When you need to the vehicle with the HFL. This device complies with Part 15 of your reminder preference established on your reminder is subject to operate the equipment. Dealer Appointment Reminder...