2009 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 19

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 make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The second row center seat, and both third row seats, have a detachable shoulder belt that can be unlatched and retracted, to allow the seats to be folded down. See page 146 for how to unlatch and relatch the seat belts. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. Driver and Passenger Saf ety This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 15