2010 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 9

Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains how your airbags work, and it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Important Safety Precautions...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features ...8 Seat Belts ...9 Airbags ...10 Protecting Adults and Teens ...12 1. Close and Lock the Doors...12 2. Adjust the Front Seats ...13 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ...14 4. Adjust the Head Restraints ...15 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts ...15 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...17 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...Seat Belt Maintenance ...Additional Information About Your Airbags ...Airbag System Components ...How Your Front Airbags Work ...How Your Side Airbags Work ...How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work ...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 Front Airbag Can Pose Serious Risks...21 22 23 24 24 26 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...If a Child Requires Close Attention ...Additional Safety Precautions ...Protecting Infants and Small Children ...Protecting Infants ...Protecting Small Children ...Selecting a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat ...Installing a Child Seat with LATCH ...Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...Installing a Child Seat with a Tether ...Protecting Larger Children ...Checking Seat Belt Fit ...Using a Booster Seat...When Can a Larger Child Sit 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 2010 RDX