Honda RDX (2007) Owner's Manual

2007 RDX

Owner’s Manual

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© 2006 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

P/N 31STK600

This owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of
the Acura R DX. You may find descriptions
of equipment and f eatures that are not on
your particular vehicle.

The inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in eff ect at the time
of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Owner’s Identification

POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
AVIS IMPORT ANT : Si vous avez
besoin d’un Manuel du Conducteur
en français, veuillez demander à
votreconcessionnairede
commander le numéro de pièce
33STKC00

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

POSTAL CODE

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.

As you read this manual, you will
find inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Acura RDX was a wise investment.
It will give you years of driving pleasure.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Introduction

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California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices
record front seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag
system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally
required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked to
the vehicle owner.

WARNING:

Introduction

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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.

To help you make informed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. T his information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.

You will f ind this important saf ety information in a variety of f orms,
including:

This entire book is f illed with important saf ety information please read it
carefully.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.

such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

Safety Precautions.

These signal words mean:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: , , or .

on the vehicle.

Instructions

Safety Section

Safety Headings

Safety Messages

Safety Labels

AFewWordsAboutSafety

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

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These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif icantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the

section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

control or an accident.

Your RDX has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed f or use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Important Handling Information

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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(main controls)

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

(vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls)

(minders, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

(flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

(engine and transmission operation)

(warranty and contact information)

(how to order)

(indicators, gauges, information display/multi-information display, dashboard, and steering column)

(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, HomeLink, and other convenience items)

Contents

............................................................Driver and Passenger Safety .5

................................................................................................................................................Index .I

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance .3

..................................................Service Information Summary . last page

......................................Technical Information .405

...............................................Maintenance .327

.........................................Taking Care of the Unexpected .381

..........Instruments and Controls .61

...............Features .169

.......................................................................Before Driving .277

.........................................................................................Driving .291

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 421

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) .425

INDEX

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A convenient reference to the
sections in this manual.

A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.

Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.

What gasoline to use, how to break­in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.

The proper way to start the engine,
shift the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re

planning to tow a trailer.Important information about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable information on how to
protect children with child restraints.

How to operate the climate control
system, the audio system, and
other convenience features.

The maintenance minder shows you

when you need to take your vehicle

to the dealer for maintenance service.

There is also a list of things to check

and instructions on how to check

them.

A summary of the information you
need when you pull up to the fuel
pump.

How to order manuals and other
technical literature.

A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual for detailed
information.

ID numbers, dimensions, capaci­ties, and technical information.

This section covers several problems

motorists sometimes experience,

and details how to handle them.

Overview of Contents

Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Features

Driving

Maintenance

Before Driving

Service Information Summary

Index

Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)

Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)

Technical Information

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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＊＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

Front Ceiling L ight Switch

HomeLink Buttons
Moonroof Switch

(P.153)

(P.158)

(P.253)

1: On RDX model only

On RDX with Technology Package model only

3:

2:

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Your Vehicle at a Glance

3

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

GAUGES

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONPARKING BRAKE PEDAL

CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS

POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

(P.9 ,26)

AUDIO SYSTEM

POWER WINDOW
SWITCH

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES

FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE

DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

(P.65)

(P.75)

(P.151)

(P.282)

(P.279)

(P.157)

ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET (P.164)

(P.199)

(P.151)

(P.170)

(P.9, 34)

(P.180)

(P.295)

CEILING CONSOLE

(P.131)

(P.131)

AUDIO SYSTEM

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＊

＊

＊
＊
＊
＊

To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.

Refer to the navigation system manual.

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2 : On RDX model only
3:4:On RDX with Technology Package model only

Your Vehicle at a Glance

4

MIRROR CONTROLS

VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH

REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS

CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS

SEAT HEATER SWITCHES

PADDLE SHIFTERS

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON

PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

(P.299)

(P.237)

(P.316)

(P.155)

(P.126)

(P.125)

(P.178)

(P.34)

(P.125/156)

(P.230)

(P.164)

(P.150)

(P.241)

ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET

(P.179)

(P.121/122)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL/FOG LIGHTS

HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS

MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS

(P.119/120)

UPPER DISPLAY

VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS

NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
CENTER DISPLAY

(P.258)

(P.79)

HORN

WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS/
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER

TM

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3

3

3, 4

3, 4

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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. 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 . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

...........................................Airbags . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11

.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........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 . 16

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 17

.....Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18

...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About

.......................Your Seat Belts . 20

..Seat Belt System Components . 20

......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 21

Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 22

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 23

Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 24

......Airbag System Components . 24

How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 26

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 31

How Your Side Curtain

..........................Airbags Work . 32

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 33

How the Side Airbag Off

......................Indicator Works . 33

How the Passenger Airbag

...............Off Indicator Works . 34

.............................Airbag Service . 35

...Additional Safety Precautions . 36

Protecting Children General

................................Guidelines . 37

All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 37

All Children Should Sit in a

.................................Back Seat . 38

The Passenger’s Front Airbag

.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 38

If You Must Drive with Several

...................................Children . 40

If a Child Requires Close

..................................Attention . 40

...Additional Safety Precautions . 41

Protecting Inf ants and Small

...................................Children . 42

.......................Protecting Infants . 42

.........Protecting Small Children . 43

.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 45

....................Installing a Child Seat . 46

...............................With LATCH . 47

.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 51

..............................With a Tether . 52

...........Protecting Larger Children . 54

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 54

..................Using a Booster Seat . 55

When Can a Larger Child Sit in

.........................................Front . 56

...Additional Safety Precautions . 57

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 58

...................................Safety Labels . 59

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

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You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.

A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passengers
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your friends
drink and drive, either.

While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to f ollow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.

Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
smallchildrenshouldberestrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a booster seat and a lap/
shoulder belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat
(see pages ).

Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Don’t Drink and Drive

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Restrain All Children

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition

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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.

However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and

. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.

The f ollowing pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.

Some features do not require any
action on 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 tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

always wear

your seat belts

Driver and Passenger Safety

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(7)

(10)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(8)

(6)

(2)

(9)

(11)

(4)

(6)

(8)

(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats andSeat-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

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Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.

Seat belts are the single most
effectivesafetydeviceforadultsand
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 vehicle has airbags.

In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including frontal,
side, and rear impacts and
rollovers.

Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in safety features.

Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.

Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.

Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.

Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.

Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.

Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

What You Should Do:

8

Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.

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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 f rontal collision (see page

for more information on how

your front airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a f ront seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact (see page for more
information on how your side airbags
work).

In addition, your vehicle has side
curtain airbags to help protect the
heads of the driver, front passenger,
and passengers in the outer rear
seating positions during a moderate
to severe side impact or rollover (see
page for more inf ormation on how
your side curtain airbags work).

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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

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The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.

Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as f ar back f rom the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing full control of the vehicle. A
front passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
as possible.

The rest of this section gives more
detailed inf ormation about how you
can maximize your saf ety.

Remember, however, that no safety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.

To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous force. So
while airbags help save lives, they
can cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.

Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags off er no protection in rear
impacts, or minor f rontal or side
collisions.

What you should do:

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

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The f ollowing pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers,
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in the front.

See pages for important
guidelines on how to properly
protect infants, small children, and
larger children who ride in your
vehicle.

After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors and the
tailgate are closed and locked.

Your vehicle has a door and tailgate
open monitor on the information
display to indicate when a specific
door or the tailgate is not tightly
closed.

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On RDX model

Close and Lock the DoorsIntroduction 1.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

11

DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR

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When both tailgate and one or more
doors are not tightly closed, the
‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’
message will come on.

When the tailgate is not tightly
closed, the ‘‘TAILGATE OPEN’’
message will come on.

When one or more doors are not
tightly closed, the ‘‘DOOR OPEN’’
message will come on.

The door and tailgate open monitor
appears on the multi-information
display to indicate when a specific
door or the tailgate is not tightly
closed.

Locking the doors and the tailgate
reduces the chance of someone
being thrown out of the vehicle
during a crash, and it helps prevent
passengers from accidentally
opening a door or the tailgate and
falling out.

Locking the doors and the tailgate
also helps prevent an outsider from
unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate when you come to a stop.

This vehicle has auto door locking/
unlocking features. See pages

and for how to set them.

This vehicle has auto door locking/
unlocking features. See page f or
how to set them.

See page for how to lock the
doors and the tailgate.

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On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX model

Protecting Adults and Teens

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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).

If you cannot get f ar enough away
from the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.

See pages and for how to
adjust the front seats.

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

13

Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seat­backs should also adjust their seat­back to a comfortable, upright
position.

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
the belt. It also increases the chance
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the
greater the risk of injury.

See pages and for how to
adjust the seat-backs.

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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Reclining the seat-back too far
can result in serious injury or
death in a crash.

Adjusttheseat-backtoan
upright position, and sit well
back in the seat.

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Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
whiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust the
head restraints.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint.

Have passengers adjust their head
restraints properly as well. Taller
persons should adjust their restraint
as high as possible.

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Adjust the Head Restraints4.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly
before driving.

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This spreads the forces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.

If the seat belt touches or crosses
your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.

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 f its snugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.

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.

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.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Fasten and Position the Seat
Belts

5.

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Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.

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After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
very important that they continue to
sit upright, well back in their seats,
with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off .

Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.

This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

See page for additional
information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.

Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.

If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.

The front seats have adjustable seat
belt anchors. To adjust the height of
an anchor, press and hold the release
button and slide the anchor up or
down as needed (it has four
positions).

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position

6.

Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.

Driver and Passenger Safety

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RELEASE
BUTTON

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If you are pregnant, the best way to
protect yourself 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 belt as
low as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to sit
upright and adjust the seat as f ar
back as possible while allowing full
control of the vehicle. When riding
as a front passenger, adjust the seat
as far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuries
to both you and your unborn child
that can be caused by a crash or an
inflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.

In addition, an occupant who is out of
position in the f ront seat can be
seriously or f atally injured in a crash
by striking interior parts of the
vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

Protecting Adults and Teens

Advice for Pregnant Women

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Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in
the seat, with your feet on the
floor.

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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle.

If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.

Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.

Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inf late.

If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inf lates.

If a side airbag or a
side curtain airbag inflates, a cup
holder or other solid object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.

Additional Safety Precautions

Protecting Adults and Teens

Never let passengers ride in the
cargo area or on top of a f olded­down back seat.

Passengers should not stand up or
change seats while the vehicle is
moving.

Two people should never use the
same seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.

Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.

Do not attach or place objects on
the f ront airbag covers.

Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.

Do not attach solid objects on or
near a door.

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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all five seating
positions. The front seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.

This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the front seat belts are
latched or unlatched, and how much
weight is on the front passenger’s
seat (see pages and ).

If either the driver or a front
passenger does not fasten their seat
belt while driving, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals.

This system monitors the front seat
belts. If you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position before your
seat belt is fastened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash. If
your seat belt is not f astened before
the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator will
come on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

When no one is sitting in the f ront
passenger’s seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator
should not come on and the beeper
should not sound.

The seat belt system

includes an indicator on the
instrument panel and a beeper to
remind you and your passengers to
fasten your seat belts.

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Seat Belt System Components

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All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.

The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
lockable retractor that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).

The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page for how to
properly position the belt).

If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no front
seat passenger and no items on the
front seat, something may be
interfering with the monitoring
system. Look for and remove:

To unlock the belt, press the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.

Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or
in the seat-back pocket.

Any objects, such as a folded-down
back seat, that is touching the rear
of the seat-back.

If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt

Driver and Passenger Safety

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The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the f ront
airbags . In this case, the
airbags would not be needed, but the
additional restraint could be helpf ul.

When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.

The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enough to cause the front airbags to
deploy, or if a sensor detects your
vehicle is about to roll over (see page

).

If a side airbag or side curtain airbag
deploys during a side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle
will also deploy.

For added protection, the f ront seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in position.

If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as far as
needed.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.

The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by your dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.Pull each belt out f ully, and look for

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt
may correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in good
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.

Acura provides a limited warranty on
seat belts. See your

booklet for details.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.

Check your seat belts regularly,
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.

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Airbag System Components

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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(3)

(14)

(9)

(9)

(10)

(1)

(6)

(7)

(11)

(4)

(5)

(17)

(16)

(8)

(15)

(16)

(2)

(13)

(12)

(5)

(11)

(4)

(6)

(7) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
(8) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors
(9) Front Impact Sensors
(10) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(11) Side Impact Sensors (First)
(12) Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensors
(13) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors/OPDS Sensors Control Unit
(14) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

(1) Driver’s Front Airbag
(2) Passenger’s Front Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(5) Side Airbags
(6) Side Curtain Airbags

(15) Rollover Sensor
(16) Side Impact Sensors (Second)
(17) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners

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Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for the
driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat­backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one for
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling,
above the side windows. The front
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page

).

Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and a front
passenger’s seat belt is latched or
unlatched (see page ).

A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force (see page

).

Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the front passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
infant or small child), the
passenger’s front airbag will be
turned off (see page ).

Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).

Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
side impact, or rollover.

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If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and f ront
passenger’s airbags, at the time and
with the force needed.

A rollover sensor that can detect if
your vehicle is about to roll over
and signal the control unit to
deploy both side curtain airbags
and front seat belt tensioners (see
page ).

A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.

An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).

An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ).

An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off
(see page ).

Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.

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How Your Front Airbags Work

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the f ront airbag helps protect
your head and chest.

Although both airbags normally
inflate within split second of each
other, it is possible f or only one
airbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of a
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.

After inf lating, the front airbags
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.

Only the driver’s airbag will deploy if
there is no passenger in the front
seat, or if the advanced airbag
system has turned the passenger’s
airbag off (see page ).

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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Your front airbags are also dual­threshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.

If the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
protection.

If the occupant’s belt , the
airbag will inf late at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.

Your front airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inflation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.

In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.

The total time for inflation and
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.

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Dual-Threshold Airbags

not latched

is latched

Dual-Stage Airbags

more severe

less severe

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Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag­caused injuries to short drivers and
children who ride in f ront.

The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force, regardless of
the severity of the impact.

If there is a problem with the sensor,
the SRS Indicator will come on, and
the airbag will inflate in the normal
manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.

For both advanced airbags to work
properly:

Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any cargo or metal objects
under the front seats.

Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.

Back-seat passengers should not
put their f eet under the front seats.

Failure to follow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them from working properly.

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Advanced Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

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DRIVER’S
SEAT
POSITION
SENSOR

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Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.

When the airbag is turned off , a
‘‘passenger airbag off ’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).

If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the f ront seat, the
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator will
not come on.

To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will
work properly,

This includes:

A rear passenger pushing or
pulling on the back of the front
passenger’s seat.

Moving the front seat forcibly
back against cargo on the seat or
floor behind it.

Hanging heavy items on the f ront
passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.

Moving the front seat or seat-back
forcibly back against the folded
rear seat.

The passenger’s advanced front
airbag system has weight sensors
under the seat. Although Acura does
not encourage carrying an infant or
small child in front, if the sensors
detect the weight of an infant or
small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29
kg), the system will automatically
turn the passenger’s front airbag off.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags

do not do anything
that would increase or decrease the
weight on the f ront passenger’s seat.

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PASSENGER’S
SEAT WEIGHT
SENSORS

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Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutof f
system designed primarily to protect
a child riding in the f ront passenger’s
seat.

Thesideairbagmayalsoshutoffifa
short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the airbag’s
deployment path.

Objects placed on the front
passenger seat can also cause the
side airbag to be shut off .

Although Acura does not encourage
children to ride in front, if the
sensors in the seat detect a child has
leaned into the side airbag’s
deployment path, the airbag will shut
off .

If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, sensors will
detect rapid acceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner.

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How Your Side Airbags Work

Side Airbag Cutoff System

Driver and Passenger Safety

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To get the best protection from the
side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats.

If the impact is on the passenger’s
side, the passenger’s side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no
occupants on that side of the vehicle.

If the rollover sensor detects your
vehicle is about to roll over, it signals
the control unit, which immediately
deploys both side curtain airbags and
activates both front seat belt
tensioners.

The airbag on the passenger’s side
will deploy, and the seat belt
tensioner will activate, even if there
are no passengers on that side of the
vehicle.

In a moderate to severe side impact,
sensors will detect rapid acceleration
and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.

If the side airbag of f indicator comes
on (see page ), have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the
indicator will go out.

There will be some delay between
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
pathandwhentheindicatorcomes
on or goes off.

A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system f rom working properly.

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In a Rollover

In a Side Impact

How Your Side Curtain Airbags
Work

Additional Information About Your Airbags

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SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

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The SRS indicator alerts

you to a potential problem
with your airbags or seat belt
tensioners.

If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.

If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.

If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example:

This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
automatically shut off. It does
mean there is a problem with your
side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the indicator
should come on for several seconds
andthengooff(seepage ).Ifit
doesn’t come on, stays on, or comes
on while driving without a passenger
in the front seat, have the system
checked.

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on for several seconds then
goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYST EM’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.

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On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

How the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works

How the SRS Indicator Works

not

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U.S. Canada

Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.

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This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger’s seat.
It does there is a problem
with the airbag.

Be aware that objects placed on the
front seat can cause the indicator to
come on.

If no weight is detected on the f ront
seat, the airbag will be automatically
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on.

The passenger airbag off indicator
maycomeonandoff repeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutoff threshold.

If the indicator comes on with no
front seat passenger and no objects
on the seat, or with an adult riding
there, something may be interfering
with the weight sensors. Look for
and remove:

Any items under the front
passenger’s seat.

Any objects hanging on the seat or
in the seat-back pocket.

If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.

If an adult or teenage passenger is
riding in front, move the seat as f ar
to the rear as possible, and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.

Any object, such as a f olded-down
back seat, that is touching the rear
of the seat-back.

How the Passenger Airbag Off
Indicator Works

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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

Canada

U.S.

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Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.

Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.

Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance f ree, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:

Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the front
passenger’s weight sensors, the
front seat belt tensioners, and all
seat belts worn during the crash to
make sure they are operating
properly.

The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem.

An airbag ever inf lates.

If your vehicle has a moderate to
severe impact.

Airbag Service

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.

Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.

If water or
another liquid soaks into a seat­back, it can prevent the side airbag
cutoff system from working
properly.

Improperly replacing
or covering front seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags from
inflating during a side impact.

This could make the
driver’s seat position sensor or the
front passenger’s weight sensors
ineff ective. If it is necessary to
remove or modify a f ront seat to
accommodate a person with
disabilities, f irst contact Acura
Client Services at 800-382-2238.

Additional Safety Precautions

Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.

Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason.

Do not expose the front passenger’s
seat-back to liquid.

Do not cover or replace front seat­back covers without consulting
your dealer.

Do not remove or modify a front
seat without consulting your
dealer.

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−

−

−

Children depend on adults to protect
them. However, despite their best
intentions, many adults do not know
how to protect child
passengers.

If you have children, or ever need to
drive with a child in your vehicle, be
sure to read this section. It begins
with important general guidelines,
then presents special information for
infants, small children, and larger
children.

To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
infants and children be properly
restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.

(see pages ).

(see pages ).

Each year, many children are injured
or killed in vehicle crashes because
they are either unrestrained or not
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
accidents are the number one cause
of the death of children aged 12 and
under.

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properly

All Children Must Be Restrained

Infants and small children must be
restrained in an approved child seat
that is properly secured to the
vehicle

Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster seat until the seat belt fits
them properly

Protecting Children General Guidelines

Driver and Passenger Safety

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Children who are unrestrained
or improperly restrained can be
seriously injured or killed in a
crash.

Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. A
larger child should be properly
restrained with a seat belt and
use a booster seat if necessary.

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−

If the vehicle seat is
too far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown f orward during a collision, an
inflating front airbag can strike the
child with enough f orce to kill or
very seriously injure a small child.

Whenever possible,
larger children should sit in the back
seat, on a booster seat if needed, and
be properly restrained with a seat
belt (see page for important
information about protecting larger
children).

Front airbags have been designed to
help protect adults in a moderate to
severe f rontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s front airbag is quite
large, and it can inflate with enough
force to cause very serious injuries.

Even though your vehicle has an
advanced front airbag system that
automatically turns the passenger’s
front airbag off (see page ),

please follow these guidelines:Children who ride in back are less
likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a
collision or hard braking. Also,
children cannot be injured by an
inflating front airbag when they ride
in the back.

If
the airbag inflates, it can hit the back
of the child seat with enough force
to kill or very seriously injure an
infant.

According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in a
back seat. The National Highway
Traf fic Saf ety Administration and
Transport Canada recommend that
all children aged 12 and under be
properly restrained in a back seat.
Some states have laws restricting
where children may ride.

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All Children Should Sit in a Back
Seat

The Passenger’s Front Airbag
Can Pose Serious Risks

Small Children
Placing a forward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag can
be hazardous.

Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger’s

front airbag.Infants
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag.

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−

To remind you of the passenger’s
front airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.

U.S. Models

Canadian Models

Protecting Children General Guidelines

Driver and Passenger Safety

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DASHBOARD

SUN VISORS

SUN VISORS

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−

Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or a small child in the f ront
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.

Your vehicle has a back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry a group of
children, and a child must ride in
front:

Placing a child in the front seat
exposes the child to hazards in a
frontal collision, and paying close
attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
driving, placing both of you at risk.

Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear the lap/shoulder
belt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and well
backintheseat(seepage ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page

).

If a child requires close physical

attention or frequent visual contact,

we strongly recommend that another

adult ride with the child in a back

seat. The back seat is far safer for a

child than the front.

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If a Child Requires Close
Attention

If You Must Drive with Several
Children

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If a child wraps a loose
seat belt around their neck, they
can be seriously or fatally injured.
(See pages and for how to
activate and deactivate the
lockable retractor.)

Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die from heatstroke. A
child left alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.This can prevent

children from accidentally falling
out (see page ).

If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt, the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.

During a crash, the belt
could press deep into the child and
cause serious or f atal injuries.

If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.

Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the tailgate,
which can lead to accidental injury
or death.

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Make sure any unused seat belt
that a child can reach is buckled,
the lockable retractor is activated,
and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.

Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.

Use the childproof door locks to
prevent children from opening the
rear doors.

Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap.

Never put a seat belt over yourself
or a child.

Never let two children use the
same seat belt.

Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.

Keep vehicle keys/remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.

Additional Safety Precautions

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.

A rear-facing child seat can be placed
in any seating position in the back
seat, but not in the front.

If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inflates, it can hit the back of the
child seat with enough force to kill or

seriously injure an infant.If placed
facing forward, an inf ant could be
very seriously injured during a
frontal collision.

Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively for infants,
or a convertible seat used in the rear­facing, reclining mode.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.

When properly installed, a rear-

facing child seat may prevent the

driver or a f ront passenger from

moving their seat as far back as

recommended, or f rom locking their

seat-back in the desired position.

It can also interfere with proper

operation of the passenger’s

advanced front airbag system.

Child Seat Type

Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement

Never put a
rear-f acing child seat in the front
seat.

Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in
a forward-facing position.

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In any of these situations, we
strongly recommend that you install
the child seat directly behind the
front passenger’s seat, move the seat
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get
a smaller rear-facing child seat.

A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward­facing, upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a f ive­point harness system as shown.

We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat until the child
reaches the weight or height limit
for the seat.

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Placing a rear-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death during a
collision.

Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.

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We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the f ront.

If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown f orward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.

Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s f ront airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the safest
place for a small child.

If it is necessary to put a f orward­facing child seat in the f ront, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, and be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the vehicle and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.

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Child Seat Placement

Placing a forward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s airbag can be
hazardous.

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44

Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.

Ifyoumustplaceaforward­facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.

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When buying a child seat, you need
to choose either a conventional child
seat, or one designed for use with
the lower anchors and tethers for
children (LATCH) system.

Since LATCH-compatible child seats
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting a
LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
rather than a flexible, anchor (see
page ).

In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH­compatible child seat can be installed
using a seat belt.

Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:

Look f or FMVSS

213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Rear-facing for infants, forward­facing for small children.

Before purchasing a conventional
child seat, or using a previously
purchased one, we recommend that
you test the seat in the specific
vehicle seating position or positions
where the seat will be used.

Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by attaching the seat to
hardware built into the rear seating
positions.

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The child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard 213.

The child seat should be of t he
proper type and size to f it the child.

The child seat should fit the
vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.

1.

2.

3.

Selecting a Child Seat

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After selecting a proper child seat
and a good place to install the seat,
there are three main steps in
installing the seat:

All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with
the LATCH (lower anchors and
tethers for children) system. A
child whose seat is not properly
secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.

After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat belt
should be installed as f irmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
movement can be expected and
should not reduce the child seat’s
effectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, try
installing it in a dif ferent seating
position, or use a different style of
child seat that can be firmly secured.

Make sure the child is properly
strappedinthechildseat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.

The f ollowing pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a child seat. A forward-facing child
seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear­facing child seats.

Installing a Child Seat

Properly secure the child seat to
the vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is f irmly
secured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

1.

2.

3.

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Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (lower anchors and tethers
for children) at the rear seats to
secure a child seat in any seating
position: one in each outer seating
position, or one in the center.

Thefiveloweranchorsarelocated
between the seat-back and seat
bottom, and are to be used only with
a child seat designed for use with
LATCH. The location of each lower anchor is

indicated by a small button above the
anchor point.

When you install a child seat in the
rear center seating position, use the
center LATCH as shown in the
illustration. To install a child seat in
the outer seating position, use either
LATCH. You can install up to two
child seat at a time with outer
LATCH.

To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat in either of the rear outer seats:

Move the seat belt buckle or
tongue away from the lower
anchors.
Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchors.

1.

2.

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LATCH

Using the Outer LATCH

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LOWER ANCHORS
FOR OUTER LATCH

BUTTON LOWER ANCHORS

FOR CENTER LATCH

OUTER LOWER ANCHORS

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Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions
for adjusting or tightening the f it.

Remove the cargo area cover, and
place it on the cargo area floor
(see page ).

Lift the head restraint (see page

), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint and over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.

Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a flexible-type connector as shown
above.

Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.

Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
shown above.

5.

6.

4.

3.
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Flexible type

Rigid type

TETHER STRAP

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Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.

Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.

To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat in the rear center seating
position, use the center lower
anchorsasshownabove.

Follow step 1 through 8 as described
previously to secure the child seat.

When you install the child seat in the
rear center seating position, you
cannotusetheseatbeltbehindthe
driver’s seat.

Remove the head restraint (see page

). Make sure the removed head
restraint is secured in the cargo area.
Reinstall the head restraint when the
child seat is removed.

7.

8.

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CENTER LOWER ANCHORS

TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR

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If you want to install two child seats
in the back seats, place each child
seat in the outer seat, as shown in
the above illustration.

Do not attach two child seat
connectors to a single lower anchor
at a time.

The LATCH system or the child
seats might be damaged if you try to
install three child seats in the rear
seats.

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When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.

With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.

To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.

2.1.

3.

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Shoulder Belt

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After conf irming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle, and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.

Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these

steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.

To deactivate the lockable retractor
and remove a child seat, unlatch the
buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let
the belt fully retract.

A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat.

Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.

4. 5.

Installing a Child Seat

Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether

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TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT

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Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.

Attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the tether
strap is not twisted.

Remove the cargo area cover, and
place it on the cargo area floor
(see page ).

After properly securing the child

seat (see page ), lift the head

restraint, then route the tether

strap over the seat-back and

through the head restraint legs.

Remove the head restraint (see

page ). Make sure the removed

head restraint is secured in the

cargo area. Reinstall the head

restraint when the child seat is

removed.

After properly securing the child

seat (see page ), route the

tether strap over the top of the

seat-back.

When you install the child seat in

the rear center seating position,

you cannot use the seat belt

behind the driver’s seat.

1.

4.

2.3.(Outer seating position)

(Rear center seating position)

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TETHER STRAP HOOK

TETHER STRAP

ANCHOR

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When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facingchild seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder
belt.

The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:

Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?

Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?

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2.

Checking Seat Belt Fit

Protecting Larger Children

54

Allowing a child age 12 or under

to sit in front can result in injury

or death if the passenger’s front

airbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front,

move the vehicle seat as far

back as possible, use a booster

seat if needed, have the child

sit up properly and wear the

seat belt properly.

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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?

Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-

facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.

Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
federal safety standards (see page

) and that you f ollow the booster

seat maker’s instructions.

Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.

3.

4.

5.

45

Protecting Larger Children

Using a Booster Seat

Driver and Passenger Safety

55

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If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.

A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.

If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.

Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in front,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.

Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not fit properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in front.

To saf ely ride in front, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.

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When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front

Physical Size

Maturity

Protecting Larger Children

56

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If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.

Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear­most position.

Devices intended to
improve a child’s comfort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
eff ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.

This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.

Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned. If they do, they

could be very seriously injured in a
crash.

This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.

Supervise the child. Even a mature
child sometimes needs to be
reminded to fasten the seat belt or
sit properly.

Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.Do not let a child wear a seat belt

across the neck.

Two children should never use the
same seat belt.

Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back
or under the arm.

Additional Safety Precautions

Protecting Larger Children

Driver and Passenger Safety

57

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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the inf ormation on this page.

Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:

High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.

The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.

You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.

With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows,
and set the climate control system as
shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the climate
control system as follows:

Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the f an speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.

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2.

3.

4.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

58

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer for a replacement.

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U.S. models only

Canadian models

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Safety Labels

Driver and Passenger Safety

59

DASHBOARD

SUN VISOR

SUN VISORS

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Canadian modelsU.S. models

U.S. models

Canadian models

Safety Labels

60

HOOD

RADIATOR CAP

DOOR JAMBS

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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 62

......................Instrument Panel . 63, 64

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 65

.............................................Gauges . 75

.....................Turbo Boost Meter . 75

..................................Fuel Gauge . 75

....................Information Display . 76

.............Multi-Information Display . 79

.......................System Messages . 84

...................Customized Settings . 87

Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 118

Windshield Wipers and

.................................Washers . 119

Rear Window Wiper and

...................................Washer . 120

.........Turn Signal and Headlights . 121

......Instrument Panel Brightness . 124

...............Rear Window Defogger . 125

...............Hazard Warning Button . 125

........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 126

.............................Keys and Locks . 126

......................Immobilizer System . 128

..............................Ignition Switch . 129

....................................Door Locks . 131

....................Power Door Locks . 131

............Childproof Door Locks . 132

Auto Door

..............Locking/Unlocking . 133

..........................................Tailgate . 138

.....................Remote Transmitter . 140

...............................................Seats . 144

.......Driver’s Seat Adjustments . 144

Front Passenger’s Seat

..........................Adjustments . 145

........................Head Restraints . 146

....................................Armrests . 147

.Folding the Rear Seats Down . 147

..................................Seat Heaters . 150

............................Power Windows . 151

.......................................Moonroof . 153

...........................................Mirrors . 155

..Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 155

..................Reverse Mirror Tilt . 156

.........................Heated Mirrors . 156

...............................Parking Brake . 157

...............................Interior Lights . 158

............................Ceiling Lights . 158

........................Courtesy Lights . 160

......................Cargo Area Light . 160

.........Interior Convenience Items . 161

..................................Glove Box . 162

..................Front Door Pockets . 162

.....................Beverage Holders . 163

........Accessory Power Sockets . 164

...................................Sun Visor . 164

............................Vanity Mirror . 165

.............Console Compartment . 165

.....................Cargo Area Cover . 167

Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Cont rols

61

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＊＊

＊

＊
＊
＊

Front Ceiling L ight Switch

Moonroof Switch

HomeLink Buttons(P.253)

(P.153)

(P.158)

1: On RDX model only
2:3:On RDX Technology Package model only

Control Locations

62

POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE

POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES

GAUGES

INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION

AUDIO SYSTEM

CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM

POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL

FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE

POWER WINDOW
SWITCH

(P.65)

(P.75)

(P.151)

(P.282)

(P.279)

(P.164)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

(P.151)

(P.199)

(P.170)

(P.180)

(P.157)

CEILING CONSOLE

(P.295)

(P.131)

(P.131)

AUDIO SYSTEM

13

2

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif ferences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.

Instrument Panel

Instruments and Cont rols

RDX model

63

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

SH-AWD INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P.70)

(P.66)

(P.74)

(P.69)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
INDICATOR

(P.71)

(P.70)

(P.72)

(P.71)

MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR

(P.70)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

(P.69)

(P.71)

(P.67)

(P.71)

(P.65, 393)

(P.66, 393)

(P.65, 394)

(P.70)

(P.20, 65)

(P.73, 309)

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)

(P.68, 396)

(P.33, 66)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.33, 67)

PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)

(P.73, 310)

(P.67, 307)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif ferences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.

Instrument Panel

RDX with Technology Package model

64

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

SH-AWD INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

FOG LIGHT INDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) INDICATOR

SYSTEM MESSAGEINDICATOR

(P.70)

(P.70)

(P.72)

(P.70)

(P.66)

(P.74)

(P.69)

(P.71)

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

(P.69)

(P.71)

(P.71)

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P.70)

(P.67)

(P.65, 393)

(P.66, 393)

(P.65, 394)

(P.73, 309)

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (AMBER)

(P.33, 66)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR

(P.33, 67)

PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR (RED)
(P.68, 395)

(P.67, 307)

(P.20, 65)

(P.68, 396)

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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
information about your vehicle.

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
flashing but remains on.

If your front passenger does not
fasten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.

You will also see a ‘‘FASTEN SEAT
BELT’’ or ‘‘FASTEN PASSENGER
SEAT BELT’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
information, see page .

The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .

You will also see a ‘‘OIL PRESSURE
LOW’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

For more inf ormation, see page .

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
EMISSION SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).

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394

393

84

20

84

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

Instrument Panel Indicators

Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

Instruments and Cont rols

65

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You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
CHARGING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display (see
page ).

This indicator monitors the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid. If it comes on
while driving, it means the
transmission fluid temperature is too
high. Pull to the side of the road
when it is safe, shift to Park, and let
the engine idle until the indicator
goes out.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
TRANSMISSION’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .

This indicator comes on for several
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system,
side curtain airbags, automatic seat
belt tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
information, see page .

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
AIRBAG SYST EM’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

393

85

85

33

84

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

Instrument Panel Indicators

Charging System
Indicator

A/T Temperature
Indicator

Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) Indicator

66

Continuing to drive with the A/T
temperature indicator on may cause
serious damage to the transmission.

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This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
information, see page .

You will also see a ‘‘PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG OFF’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
information, see page .

This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly­coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine will not start (see
page ).

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85

33

128

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

Instrument Panel Indicators

Side Airbag Of f Indicator

Anti-lock BrakeSystem
(ABS) Indicator

Immobilizer System
Indicator

Instruments and Cont rols

67

CanadaU.S.

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This indicator has two functions:

Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-information display (see page

).

If it remains on after you have
fully released the parking brake
while the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page .

You will also see a ‘‘BRAKE FLUID
LOW’’ or ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

The brake system indicator (amber)
normally comes on for a f ew seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position. If the indicator
is still on or comes on again after the
engine starts, there is a problem in
the brake system including the
electric vacuum pump. If this
happens, have your vehicle checked
by your dealer. For more information,
see page .

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

2.

1.

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84

395

84

396

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

Instrument Panel Indicators

Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red)

Brake System Indicator (Amber)

68

U.S. Canada U.S. Canada

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This indicator is in the f uel gauge. It
comesonasareminderthatyou
must refuel soon. When the indicator
comes on, there is about 2.5 US gal
(9.5

) of f uel remaining in the tank
before the reading reaches E. There
is a small reserve of fuel remaining
in the tank when the reading does
reach E.

You will also see a ‘‘FUEL LOW’’
message on the multi-information
display (see page ).

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page

for more information on the

VSA system.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

85

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85

On RDX with Technology Package
model

On RDX with Technology Package
model

Instrument Panel Indicators

Low Fuel Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA) System Indicator

Instruments and Cont rols

69

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

０６／０５／１９ １４：２６：５１ ３１ＳＴＫ６００ ００７４ 

Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.

This indicator has three functions: This indicator comes on when you

turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).

The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.

When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page

for inf ormation on operating the

cruise control.

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page .

This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).

It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display (see page

).

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. See page f or more
information on the VSA system.

1.

2.

3.

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241

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315

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315

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model

Instrument Panel Indicators

VSA Activation Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators

Cruise Main Indicator

High Beam Indicator

70

０６／０５／１９ １４：２７：０６ ３１ＳＴＫ６００ ００７５ 

If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi­information display, there is a
problem in the high beam headlight’s
circuit. Take your vehicle to a dealer
to have it checked (see page ).

This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. For more
information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.

This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the

or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning off the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.

This indicator comes on when you
turn on the fog lights. For more
information, see page .

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model

On RDX model only

Instrument Panel Indicators

Security System IndicatorDaytime Running Lights

Indicator

Lights On Indicator

Fog Light Indicator

Instruments and Cont rols

71

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

０６／０５／１９ １４：２７：１４ ３１ＳＴＫ６００ ００７６ 

If a ‘‘CHECK SH-AWD SYST EM’’
message on the multi-information
display comes on (see page )
along with the SH-AWD indicator at
any other time, there is a problem in
the SH-AWD system.

If this indicator comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
SH-AWD system. Avoid rapid
acceleration, and take your vehicle to
a dealer to have it checked as soon
as possible.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If this indicator blinks while driving,
it indicates the differential
temperature is too high.

If this indicator blinks while driving,
you will also see an ‘‘SH-AWD DIFF
TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

Pull to the side of the road when it is
safe, shift to Park, and let the engine
idle until the indicator goes out. If
the indicator does not go out, take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked.

For more inf ormation, see page .

This monitor is displayed as the
system message on the multi­information display (see page ).

This monitor normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. While driving, the
appropriate tire indicator will come
on, along with the low tire pressure
indicator, if a tire is extremely
underinflated or has suddenly lost
pressure. See

forwhattodoifthis

indicator comes on.

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SH-AWD Indicator Tire Pressure Monitor

Low Tire Pressure

Indicator

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Continuing to drive with the SH-AWD
indicator blinking may cause serious
damage to the system.

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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are extremely low on
pressure.

This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.

If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator and the tire
pressure monitor will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.

If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is safe. If it is because
of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with
thecompactspare(seepage ),
and have the f lat tire repaired as
soon as possible. If two or more tires
are underinflated, call a professional
towing service (see page ). For
more information, see page .

Check the tire pressure monitor on
the multi-inf ormation display and
determinethecause(seepage ).

You may see one or more of the low
pressure tire positions the display
are displayed along with this
message.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE’’ message on the multi­information display (see page ).

Check which tire has lost pressure
on the tire pressure monitor (see
page ), and determine the cause.

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Low Tire Pressure
Indicator

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Indicator

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This indicator comes on f or a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the information display. See page

for more information on the

maintenance minder.

This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.

This indicator comes on when there
is a system message in the multi­information display. Press the INFO
button on the steering wheel (see
page ) to see the message (see
page ).

This indicator comes on when the
washer fluid level is low. Add washer
fluid when you see this indicator
(see page ).

Most of the time, this indicator
comes on along with other indicators
in the instrument panel such as the
seat belt reminder indicator, SRS
indicator, VSA system indicator, etc.

Your vehicle has a door and tailgate
open monitor on the information
display. If any door(s) or the tailgate
is not closed tightly, the appropriate
light/lights will come on to reminds
you to close the tailgate or the
door(s).

The door and tailgate open monitor
appears on the multi-information
display (see page ).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Maintenance Minder
Indicator

System Message
Indicator

Washer Level Indicator

Door and Tailgate Open Monitor

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When the turbo charger is activated,
this meter shows the boost pressure.

This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.

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Fuel Gauge

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RDX model

SELECT/RESET
KNOB

SELECT/RESET
KNOB

SPEEDOMETER

INFORMATION
DISPLAY

RDX with Technology Package model

FUEL GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TURBO BOOST METER

TURBO BOOST METER

MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY

TACHOMETER

TACHOMETER

Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.

This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two diff erent distances.

For information about multi­information display, see page .

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.

To change the display, push the
Select/Reset knob on the instrument
panel repeatedly until the desired
information appears.

The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
information when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. Some
information helps your saf ety driving.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs for continued trouble-free
driving.

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Odometer Trip Meter

Information Display

76

: Press the Select/Reset knob

U.S. model is shown

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±±

−−

−−−

−−−

To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

When you reset Trip A, AVG. FUEL
A is reset at the same time. When
you reset Trip B, AVG. FUEL B is
reset.

This shows your vehicle’s average
fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or

/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.

If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in
Canadian models) warmer or cooler.

NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized bef ore doing this
procedure.

When the temperature reaches the
desired value, release the Select/
Reset knob. You should see the new
outside temperature displayed.

The average fuel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.

This shows the outside temperature
in Fahrenheit (U.S. models), or in
Centigrade (Canadian models).

The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traf fic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, therefore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.

To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, press and hold the Select/
Reset knob f or 10 seconds. The
following sequence will appear for 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,

3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).

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AVG.FUEL A/B

Outside Temperat ure Indicator

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This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise
from the ‘‘C (Cold)’’ mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may rise to near
the ‘‘H (Hot)’’ mark of the gauge. If
it reaches the ‘‘H’’ mark, pull safely
to the side of the road. See page

for instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s coolant
system.

The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble­free driving. Refer to page f or
more information.

If your fuel fill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display after you start the engine.
For more inf ormation, see page .

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▲

▼

To change the display, press the
SEL/RESET button or INFO ( /

)buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly until the desired
information appears (see page ).

You can also change the display by
pressing the Select/Reset knob in
the instrument panel.

The multi-information display in the
instrument panel displays various
information and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comfortably.
Others help to keep you aware of the
periodic maintenance your vehicle
needs for continued trouble-free
driving.

When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-information display. When you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) position to the ACCESSORY (I)
position, a ‘‘Goodbye’’ message is
shownonthedisplay.

When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, what you last
selected is displayed.

In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ) and you can
customize your vehicle control
settings (see page ).

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SEL/RESET
BUTTON

INFO BUTTONS

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Multi-Inf ormation Display

80

U.S. model is shown.

: Press the INFO

( / ) Button

: Press the SEL/

RESET Button

IGNITION OFF

IGNITION ON

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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.

This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two diff erent distances.

When you reset Trip A, AVG.
FUEL A is reset at the same time.
When you reset Trip B, AVG.
FUEL B is reset.

The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. The temperature
reading can be affected by heat
reflection from the road surface,
engine heat, and the exhaust from
surrounding traf fic. This can cause
an incorrect temperature reading
when your vehicle speed is under
19 mph (30 km/h). When you start
your trip, the sensor is not f ully
acclimatized, therefore it may take
several minutes until the proper
temperature is displayed.

In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.

To reset a trip meter, display it, then
press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’.

You can adjust the outside
temperature in the multi-information
display (see page ).

You can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-information display (see page

).

This shows the outside temperature
in Fahrenheit (U.S. models), or in
Centigrade (Canadian models).

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Trip Meter

Outside Temperature Display

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This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel remaining
in the fuel tank. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy
you received over the last several
miles(U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traffic, etc.

This shows the time traveled since
you last reset it. When you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, ELAPSED TIME is reset.

You can customize the ELAPSED
TIME reset condition in the multi­information display (see page ).

You can customize the Trip A and
AVG. FUEL A reset condition in the
multi-information display (see page

).

This shows your vehicle’s average
fuel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or

/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset the Trip A or
Trip B.

When you reset Trip A, AVG.
SPEED is also reset.

This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) for Canadian models.

When the battery is disconnected, or
you refuel, RANGE is also reset.

The multi-information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble­free driving. Refer to page f or
more information.

This shows your current f uel
mileage.

When you turn off the engine, INST.
MPG or INST. L/100 km is also
reset.

The average fuel mileage will be
reset when you reset the trip meter,
or if the vehicle’s battery goes dead
or is disconnected.

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RANGE

ELAPSED TIME

AVG. FUEL A/B

AVG. SPEEDMaintenance Minder

INST.MPG(U.S.models)/INST.
L/100km (Canadian models)

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This monitor shows how much
torque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more information, see
page .

You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tire
pressure are low, inflate them to the
correct pressure. For more
information, see page .

This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should rise
from the ‘‘C (Cold)’’ mark to about
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may rise to near
the ‘‘H (Hot)’’ mark of the gauge. If
it reaches the ‘‘H’’ mark, pull safely
to the side of the road. See page

for instructions and precautions
on checking the engine’s coolant
system.

You can receive or make phone calls
from your cellphone through your
vehicle’s HandsFreeLink (HFL)
system without touching your
cellphone.

To use the system, your cellphone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cellphones are compatible
with this system. Refer to page

for instructions on how to link
your cellphone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsfreelink.com website.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

Temperature Gauge HandsFreeLink

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TM

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If there is a problem with your
vehicle, for example, the engine oil
level is low or a door is not f ully
closed, the multi-information display
will show you the problem. It does
this by interrupting the current
display with one or more messages.

Here is a list of messages shown on
the multi-information display:

See page

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See page

393

See page

393

See page

20

See page

395

See page

313

See page

312

See page

68

See pages

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U.S.

Canada

Canada

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

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See page

304

See page

304

See page

33

See page

307

See page

315

See page

33

See page

123

See page

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See page

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See page

353

See page

334

See page

130

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U.S.

Canada

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▲▼

▲▼

▲▼

The system message(s) triggers the
appropriate indicator(s) on the
instrument panel, including the
system message indicator, to come
on. The system message indicator
does not go off until the problem(s)
is corrected.

You will also hear a beep when the
system message indicator comes on
for the first time.

Most of the messages are displayed
for about 5 seconds, and then the
normal display returns. If there are
several system messages to be
shown, the display switches these
messages every 5 seconds.

To cancel the message(s) before 5
seconds elapsed, press the INFO
( / ) button on the steering wheel.

Even if you press the INFO ( / )
button, some messages stay on or
come on again at regular intervals
until the problem is corrected.

You can see the message(s) again by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly if the system message
indicator remains lit on the
instrument panel.

FASTEN SEAT BELT
FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT
BELT
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
Door and Tailgate Open

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SYSTEM MESSAGEINDICATOR

Press the INFO ( / ) button

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▲▼

▲▼

With the multi-information display
and the INFO ( / ) and SEL/
RESET buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, you can
customize some vehicle control
settings.

To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds.

To change the settings, the ignition
switch must be in the ON (II)
position, and the vehicle must be
stopped with the transmission in
Park.

You cannot customize the settings
under these conditions:

If you turn the ignition switch to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.

If you move the shift lever out of
Park.

If you want the settings as they were
when the vehicle left the factory,
select DEFAULT ALL, as described
on page .

Refer to the table in the next page
about the settings you want to
customize.

The f irst customizing menu is:

CHG SETTING
DEFAULT ALL

If you want to change any vehicle
control settings, select CHG
SETTING, then press the SEL/
RESET button (see page ).9091

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＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

−〜± 〜

−〜± 〜

＊

Menu Item Setting Option PageGroup Setup Description

LANGUA GE SELECTION

ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ELAP. T IME RESET
CONDITION

INTERIOR L IGHT
DIMMING TIME

HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER

AUTO DOOR L OCK

ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH

5°F 0°F 5°F

3°C 0°C 3°C
ON
OFF
IGN RESET
TRIP A RESET
TRIP B R ESET
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
0sec
15 sec
30 sec
60 sec
SHIFT FR OM P
WITH V EH SPEED
OFF

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98

100

103

105

108

METER SET UP
(P.93)

LIGHTINGSETUP
(P.102)

DOOR SETUP
(P.107)

Changes the language used in the display.

Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average f uel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.

Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights
stay on after you close the doors.

Changes how long (in seconds) the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door.

Changes when the doors automatically lock.

: Default setting

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＊

＊

＊

＊

＊

Menu Item PageGroup Setup Setting OptionDescription

DOOR LOCK MODE

KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECURITY RELOCK TIMER

AUTO DOOR UNL OCK

110

112

114

116

90

DOOR SETUP
(P.107)

DEFAULT ALL

DRIVER DOOR
ALL DOOR S
ON
OFF

30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
DRIVER’S DOOR WITH
SHIFT TO P
ALL DOOR S WITH
SHIFT TO P
DRIVER’S DOOR WITH
IGN OFF
ALL DOOR S WITH IGN
OFF
OFF
SET
EXIT

Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter in a first push.
The exterior lights f lash each time you press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button. A beeper will also
sound when you press the LOCK butt on twice.
Changes how long it takes (in seconds) for the
doors to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock and not opening the door.
Changes when the doors automatically unlock.

Changes all the customized settings as they were
the vehicle left the f actory.

: Default setting

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▲▼

▲▼

If you want to set the default settings,
press the INFO ( / ) button to
select DEFAULT ALL, then press
the SEL/RESET button.

To enter the customizing mode,
press and hold the INFO ( / )
button for more than 3 seconds.

When DEFAULT ALL is set, you will
see the above display for several
seconds, then the screen returns to
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

To set the default settings, select
DEFAULT ALL,and press the SEL/
RESET button. Then select SET, and
press the SEL/RESET button.

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DEFAULT ALL

90

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You can customize some of the
vehicle control settings to your
preference. Here are the settings
you can customize:

METER SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SETUP

While CHG SETTING in the
CUSTOMIZE ENTRY is shown in
the multi-information display, press
the SEL/RESET button. The screen
changes to METER SETUP in the
CUSTOMIZE GROUP.

Each time you press the INFO ( /

) button, the screen changes as
shownonthenextpage.Pressthe
INFO ( / ) button, until you see
the setup you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.

If DEFAULT ALL is not set, you will
see the above display for several
seconds, then the screen goes back
to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY. Repeat the
procedure to select DEFAULT ALL.

If you want to cancel DEFAULT
ALL, select EXIT, then press the
SEL/RESET button. The screen
goes back to CUSTOMIZE ENTRY.

Multi-Inf ormation Display

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Instruments and Cont rols

91

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Multi-Inf ormation Display

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: Press and hold the

INFO ( / ) button
(3 seconds)

: Press the SEL/RESET

button or the Select/
Reset knob

: Press the INFO ( / )

button or rotate the
Select/Reset knob

Seepage93

Seepage102

Seepage107

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Here are the four custom settings
forthemetersetup:

LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL RESET
with REFUEL
ELAP. TIME RESET
CONDITION

While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-information display, press the
SEL/RESET button.

Each time you press the INFO ( /

) button, the screen changes as
shown in the illustration. Press the
INFO ( / ) button until you see
the setting you want to customize,
then press the SEL/RESET button
to enter your selection.

CONTINUED

Meter Setup

Multi-Inf ormation Display

Instruments and Cont rols

93

: Press the SEL/

RESET buttonor
the Select/Reset
knob

: Press the INFO

( / ) button or
rotate Select/
Reset knob

Seepage94

Seepage96

Seepage98

Seepage100

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There are three language selections
you can make: English, French, and
Spanish. To choose the language you
want, f ollow these instructions:

While METER SETUP is shown in
the CUSTOMIZE GROUP of the
multi-information display, press the
SEL/RESET button. You will see the
above display.

Select the desired language by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button,
then enter your selection by pressing
the SEL/RESET button.

Multi-Inf ormation Display

Language Selection

94

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