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...To help you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it is very important. Instructions - how to use your vehicle. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow... manual. Of course, it carefully. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX Safety Headings - such as Driver and Passenger Safety. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others .
...To help you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you make informed decisions about all the hazards associated with important safety information - please read it is very important. Instructions - how to use your vehicle. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow... manual. Of course, it carefully. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. iii 2011 RDX Safety Headings - such as Driver and Passenger Safety. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others .
Owner's Manual
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All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX 2011 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, ...
All Rights Reserved 1 2011 RDX 2011 RDX Online Reference Owner's Manual Owner's Identification Form Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column) ...61 Features (climate control, audio, steering wheel, ...
Owner's Manual
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Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; ..., and other cargo. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle to load luggage and other convenience features. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how...
Features How to the fuel pump. 2 2011 RDX Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; ..., and other cargo. and Canada only) A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to the dealer for maintenance service. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle to load luggage and other convenience features. Before Driving What gasoline to use, how...
Owner's Manual
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...How the SRS Indicator Works ...How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...Airbag Service ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Protecting Children - General Guidelines ...All Children Must Be Restrained...All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...The Passenger's ...to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It explains how...
...How the SRS Indicator Works ...How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works ...How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...Airbag Service ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Protecting Children - General Guidelines ...All Children Must Be Restrained...All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat ...The Passenger's ...to properly restrain infants and children in Front ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Carbon Monoxide Hazard ...Safety Labels ... 39 39 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 2011 RDX Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. It explains how...
Owner's Manual
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... You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Be sure to follow all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can reduce ... one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 15). So even though your vehicle is your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX Infants, young children, and short adults are designed to be restrained in this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the...
... You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Be sure to follow all types of Airbag Hazards While airbags can save lives, they can reduce ... one drink can use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 15). So even though your vehicle is your friends drink and drive, either. 6 2011 RDX Infants, young children, and short adults are designed to be restrained in this manual. Restrain All Children Children age 12 and under should be the...
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... problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, ...regardless of the maximum speed posted. Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you ...
... problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page 444). Driver and Passenger Safety 7 2011 RDX Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you from driving. Control Your Speed Excessive speed is safe for current conditions, ...regardless of the maximum speed posted. Important Safety Precautions Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely Engaging in mobile phone conversation or other activities that keep you ...
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...correct position and always wear your passengers. (8) (9) (6) (12) (4) (3) (10) (7) (9) (4) (6) (8) (10) (11) (5) (7) (11) (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) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor (2) (1) (2) 8 2011 RDX Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. These include a strong steel...
...correct position and always wear your passengers. (8) (9) (6) (12) (4) (3) (10) (7) (9) (4) (6) (8) (10) (11) (5) (7) (11) (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) Door Locks (11) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor (2) (1) (2) 8 2011 RDX Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. These include a strong steel...
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...panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 9 2011 RDX In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt ...properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your risk of the vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you to the vehicle so you and your vehicle has airbags. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating ...
...panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. 9 2011 RDX In addition, most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt ...properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your risk of the vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety ● Keep you to the vehicle so you and your vehicle has airbags. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating ...
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Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 31 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). 10 2011 RDX In addition, your...
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 31 for more information on how your side curtain airbags work). 10 2011 RDX In addition, your...
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... upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible. So while airbags help save lives, they can maximize your safety. The rest of the vehicle. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. ● To do not replace seat... belts. Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Driver and Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are designed to know about how you ...serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2011 RDX
... upright and as far back from the dashboard as possible. So while airbags help save lives, they can maximize your safety. The rest of the vehicle. They are properly worn and the airbags deploy. ● To do not replace seat... belts. Airbags can occur in rear impacts, or minor frontal or side collisions. Driver and Passenger Safety Remember, however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are designed to know about how you ...serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 11 2011 RDX
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...dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you come to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and... out (see page 122). In addition to a stop. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2011 RDX Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an outsider from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers...
...dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that you come to adjusting the seat, you can adjust the steering wheel up and down, and in and... out (see page 122). In addition to a stop. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 13 2011 RDX Locking the doors and the tailgate also helps prevent an outsider from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that drivers...
Owner's Manual
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... for how to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be seriously injured in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Make sure head...then tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. 5. CONTINUED 15 2011 RDX Check that the belt is securely latched. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high ...
... for how to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be seriously injured in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Adjust the driver's head restraint so the center of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint. Make sure head...then tug on the belt to adjust the head restraints and how the driver's and front passenger's active head restraints work. 5. CONTINUED 15 2011 RDX Check that the belt is securely latched. Taller persons should adjust their head restraints properly as possible. Have passengers adjust their restraint as high ...
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...In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. No one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in serious injury or death. If a seat belt does not seem to take... back in a crash. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 17 2011 RDX Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon...
...In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. No one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in serious injury or death. If a seat belt does not seem to take... back in a crash. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on the floor. 17 2011 RDX Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your dealer check the belt as soon...
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... airbag. Do not cover or replace front seat-back covers without consulting your could be very seriously injured in a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on or near a door. If a side airbag or a objects on your hands and... be thrown against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX If your dealer.
... airbag. Do not cover or replace front seat-back covers without consulting your could be very seriously injured in a crash. Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions ● ● Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on or near a door. If a side airbag or a objects on your hands and... be thrown against the inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. ● Do not attach or place objects on Driver and Passenger Safety wearing a seat belt during a side impact. 19 2011 RDX If your dealer.
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... completely. Any object(s) hanging on the buckle. All seat belts have your body so that must be interfering with the monitoring system. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: ● Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/... lets you move freely in your hips. Any object(s) touching the rear of the way and will not get closed in the door. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX 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...
... completely. Any object(s) hanging on the buckle. All seat belts have your body so that must be interfering with the monitoring system. Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● If no items on the belt to secure a child seat (see page 15 for and remove: ● Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/... lets you move freely in your hips. Any object(s) touching the rear of the way and will not get closed in the door. CONTINUED 21 2011 RDX 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...
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... of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Check your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should also inspect...belt out fully, and look for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced. See your dealer.
... of your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Check your seat belts regularly. Driver and Passenger Safety 23 2011 RDX Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should also inspect...belt out fully, and look for details. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, it must be replaced by your Acura Warranty Information booklet for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that is worn during a crash, they must be replaced. See your dealer.
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... vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 22). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 26). Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 30). The front and rear pillars are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 31...
... vehicle. The airbags are marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' (see page 22). Automatic front seat belt tensioners (see page 26). Driver and Passenger Safety ● ● ● ● ● ● CONTINUED 25 2011 RDX Both are marked ''SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG'' (see page 30). The front and rear pillars are marked ''SIDE AIRBAG'' (see page 31...
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... belts are not aware that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them lying in frontal crashes. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 27 2011 RDX Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to do so. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort.
... belts are not aware that the airbags deployed until they won't interfere with respiratory problems may see them lying in frontal crashes. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 27 2011 RDX Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to do so. After a crash, you may experience some temporary discomfort.
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... positioned on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag is automatically turned off. If it . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the front passenger's seat and its sensors... proper operation of an infant or small child (up to be turned off indicator in this situation will not come on. Driver and Passenger Safety ● If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag...
... positioned on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag is automatically turned off. If it . Although Acura does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front, if the sensors detect the weight of the front passenger's seat and its sensors... proper operation of an infant or small child (up to be turned off indicator in this situation will not come on. Driver and Passenger Safety ● If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. Additional Information About Your Airbags When the passenger airbag...
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... even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. In a Rollover Driver and Passenger Safety If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 31 2011 RDX Once the passenger is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will be some...
... even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle. In a Rollover Driver and Passenger Safety If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 31 2011 RDX Once the passenger is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will be some...