Owner's Manual
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... Protecting Infants and Small Children ...42 Protecting Infants ...42 Protecting Small Children ...43 Selecting a Child Seat ...45 Installing a Child Seat ...46 Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ...47 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt ...50 Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...51 Protecting Larger Children ...54 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...54 Using... to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 5 Close and Lock the Doors...11 2.
... Protecting Infants and Small Children ...42 Protecting Infants ...42 Protecting Small Children ...43 Selecting a Child Seat ...45 Installing a Child Seat ...46 Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ...47 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt ...50 Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...51 Protecting Larger Children ...54 Checking Seat Belt Fit ...54 Using... to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...56 Additional Safety Precautions ...57 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...58 Safety Labels ...59 Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 5 Close and Lock the Doors...11 2.
Owner's Manual
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Check that the belt is securely latched. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to unlatch and relatch the seat... the center of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to...Passenger Saf ety This spreads the forces of internal injuries. Improperly positioning the seat belts can be folded down. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 15 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5. See page 146 for how to remove any slack, ...
Check that the belt is securely latched. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to unlatch and relatch the seat... the center of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to...Passenger Saf ety This spreads the forces of internal injuries. Improperly positioning the seat belts can be folded down. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 15 Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens 5. See page 146 for how to remove any slack, ...
Owner's Manual
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... a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display (see pages 29 and 30). The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is turned to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will come on the instrument panel...small adult is not fastened before your seat belts. The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2009 MDX If you and your passengers to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. If either the driver or...
... a ''FASTEN SEAT BELT'' or ''FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT'' message on the multiinformation display (see pages 29 and 30). The front seat belts are latched or unlatched, and how much weight is turned to the ON (II) position before the beeper stops, the indicator will come on the instrument panel...small adult is not fastened before your seat belts. The seat belt system includes an indicator on and the beeper should not sound. 20 2009 MDX If you and your passengers to monitor whether the front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. If either the driver or...
Owner's Manual
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... on the belt. The seat belts in the door. To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 21 During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: ● ...Guide the belt across your vehicle checked by a dealer. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have...
... on the belt. The seat belts in the door. To deactivate the lockable retractor, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 21 During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: ● ...Guide the belt across your vehicle checked by a dealer. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is no front seat passenger and no obstructions are found, have...
Owner's Manual
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...side impact, the tensioner on that side of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate...lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the vehicle will remain tight until they are unbuckled. 22 2009 MDX If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat ...
...side impact, the tensioner on that side of the third row seats are equipped with a detachable anchor that has two parts: a small latch plate and a buckle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to activate...lap/shoulder belts in the center seat of the second row and both of the vehicle will remain tight until they are unbuckled. 22 2009 MDX If a side curtain airbag deploys during a collision in position. For added protection, the front seat belts are equipped with automatic seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the... same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Any belt that the latches work properly when needed . If a seat belt is not in a subsequent crash. Pull each belt out fully, and... will not provide good protection and should be replaced. Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 23
... Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed . Acura provides a limited warranty on seat belts. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may not provide the... same level of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Any belt that the latches work properly when needed . If a seat belt is not in a subsequent crash. Pull each belt out fully, and... will not provide good protection and should be replaced. Driver and Passenger Saf ety 2009 MDX 23
Owner's Manual
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...on the front passenger's seat. Sensors that alerts you that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 33). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags ● Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page... problem with less force (see page 33). Emergency backup power in a crash. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 26 2009 MDX Sensors that can detect a moderate to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 29).
...on the front passenger's seat. Sensors that alerts you that can detect whether the driver's seat belt and the front passenger's seat belt are latched or unlatched (see page 33). Main Menu Table Of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags ● Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page... problem with less force (see page 33). Emergency backup power in a crash. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 26 2009 MDX Sensors that can detect a moderate to deploy both side curtain airbags and front seat belt tensioners (see page 29).
Owner's Manual
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... occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that depend on crash severity. Although the powder is not latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If...two inflation stages that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2009 MDX In a less severe crash, one -tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or...
... occurs, get out of a second, so fast that most occupants are not aware that depend on crash severity. Although the powder is not latched, the airbag will deploy at a slightly higher threshold, when the airbag would need extra protection. Your front airbags are dual-stage airbags. If...two inflation stages that can be needed to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. 28 2009 MDX In a less severe crash, one -tenth of the vehicle as soon as it is latched, the airbag will inflate at a slightly lower threshold, because the occupant would be ignited sequentially or...
Owner's Manual
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...row seats. The child seat should be installed using a previously purchased one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must... where the seat will be used . The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 2009 MDX 45 Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, ...
...row seats. The child seat should be installed using a previously purchased one designed for use with the lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Before purchasing a conventional child seat, or using a seat belt. Conventional child seats must... where the seat will be used . The child seat should fit the vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used . 2009 MDX 45 Main Menu Table Of Contents Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need to choose either a conventional child seat, ...
Owner's Manual
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A child whose seat is secure. A child seat secured with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for a rearfacing child seat. 46 2009 MDX If the child seat is not secure, try installing it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the vehicle with the lap ...
A child whose seat is secure. A child seat secured with the LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for a rearfacing child seat. 46 2009 MDX If the child seat is not secure, try installing it does not need to be ''rock solid.'' Some side-to the vehicle with the lap ...
Owner's Manual
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... button above the anchor point. The lower anchors are to a single lower anchor at a time with LATCH. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in rear seating position, use with LATCH. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the seat-...back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 47 MARKS Using the Outer LATCH Driver and Passenger Saf ety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in either outer second row seat: 1. Move ...
... button above the anchor point. The lower anchors are to a single lower anchor at a time with LATCH. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in rear seating position, use with LATCH. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the seat-...back and seat bottom, and are located between the child seat and the anchors. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 47 MARKS Using the Outer LATCH Driver and Passenger Saf ety LOWER ANCHORS When you install a child seat in either outer second row seat: 1. Move ...
Owner's Manual
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Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Other 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 2009 MDX...
Whatever type you have a flexible-type connector as shown above . 4. Some LATCH-compatible seats have a rigid-type connector as shown above . Other 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 2009 MDX...
Owner's Manual
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To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as instructed by the child seat...-side to verify that it is secure. Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the outer seat's inner bolster. 2009 MDX 49 Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the anchors....Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to verify that it is secure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2.
To install a LATCH-compatible child seat in the center seating position on the second row seat, use the center lower anchors as instructed by the child seat...-side to verify that it is secure. Pull up the cover below the armrest and find one of the outer seat's inner bolster. 2009 MDX 49 Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is located underneath the flap at the bottom of the anchors....Follow step 1 through 4 as described previously to verify that it is secure. Main Menu Table Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Using the Center LATCH 2.
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...Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be activated to secure a child seat. In addition, the lap/shoulder ... position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it stops, then let the... belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If you will need to repeat these steps. 50 2009 MDX With the child seat in all the way out until it . To activate the lockable retractor, ...
...Of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be activated to secure a child seat. In addition, the lap/shoulder ... position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the retractor. 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it stops, then let the... belt feed back into the buckle. 2. If you will need to repeat these steps. 50 2009 MDX With the child seat in all the way out until it . To activate the lockable retractor, ...
Owner's Manual
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... not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 2009 MDX 127 To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. The key should be...
... not touch the pivot of the key when retracting or extending the key. To use the fully-extended key when you insert it is securely latched. 2009 MDX 127 To retract the key, push the release button and at the same time push the key into the remote transmitter. The key should be...
Owner's Manual
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Always make sure to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. If your vehicle's battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully ... , it the rest of the tailgate or on a steep hill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is in a strong wind. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 133 When the vehicle is opening or closing the power tailgate. It may not reverse immediately. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close...
Always make sure to latch so the motor can cause serious injury. If your vehicle's battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully ... , it the rest of the tailgate or on a steep hill. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is in a strong wind. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 133 When the vehicle is opening or closing the power tailgate. It may not reverse immediately. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. To unlatch the detachable anchor before driving. 144 2009 MDX To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the retractor housing. ...Pull up on the handle on the outside of the anchor buckle (see page 146) and allow the seat belt to work improperly. Fold the seat-back forward. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates...
... 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. To unlatch the detachable anchor before driving. 144 2009 MDX To change the seat-back angle of the seats in the retractor housing. ...Pull up on the handle on the outside of the anchor buckle (see page 146) and allow the seat belt to work improperly. Fold the seat-back forward. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates...
Owner's Manual
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... the lever on the side panel whenever the third seat is fully latched before sitting in the full up right position. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 145 Lower the head restraints to release the seat belt from the detachable... anchor (see page 146). 2. Use the latch plate to their lowest positions. After you return the seat-back to the upright position...
... the lever on the side panel whenever the third seat is fully latched before sitting in the full up right position. Unlock the seat-back by pulling the handle. Push the seat-back forward. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 145 Lower the head restraints to release the seat belt from the detachable... anchor (see page 146). 2. Use the latch plate to their lowest positions. After you return the seat-back to the upright position...
Owner's Manual
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.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the detachable anchors. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in a crash. Reconnect the seat belts to the upright position. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to ... and the third row seats are secured. LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are returned to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the retractor housing. 146 2009 MDX To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on page 332).
.... Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the detachable anchors. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in a crash. Reconnect the seat belts to the upright position. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to ... and the third row seats are secured. LATCH PLATE Detachable Anchor When the seats are returned to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on the side of serious injury or death in the retractor housing. 146 2009 MDX To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on page 332).
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... the outer shoulder belts from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Line up the triangle marks on the seat belt to extend it. Make sure the seat belt is detached. Both of the third-row hooks... should only be used when the seat belt is not twisted. 2009 MDX 147 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...
... the outer shoulder belts from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Line up the triangle marks on the seat belt to extend it. Make sure the seat belt is detached. Both of the third-row hooks... should only be used when the seat belt is not twisted. 2009 MDX 147 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...