child restraint Acura MDX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P41)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P56)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P74)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P32)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P33)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 151
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 191
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 198
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 36
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 56
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or
the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors
and the tailgate tightly unt il the message disappears.
2 Multi-Information Display (MID) Warning
and Information Messages P. 100
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, driver’s knee, front side, and side
curtain airbags are deployed according to
the direction and severity of impact. Both
side curtain airbags are deployed in a
rollover. The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bDriver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is
stored under the steering column. It is
marked SRS AIRBAG.
cTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
dTwo 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.
eAn electronic control unit that, when the
power mode is in ON, continually
monitors information about the various
impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors,
rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat
belt tensioners, and other vehicle
information. During a crash event the
unit can record such information.
fAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. In
addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate
sensors that detect whether or not the
belts are fastened.
gA driver’s seat position sensor. This
sensor determines the optimal force at
which the airbag will deploy in a crash.
hWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is
approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the
weight of an infant or small child).
iImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
jAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possib le problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lSafing Sensor
mA rollover sensor that can detect if your
vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain
airbags.
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Continued
Safe Driving
Second row captain seat
3. Put the outer head restraint to its upper-
most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Put the outer head restraint to its upper
most position, then route the tether strap
outside the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 56
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Second row bench seat
3. Put the outer head restraint to its
uppermost position, then route the tether
strap between the head restraint legs, and
secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Put the outer head restraint to its upper
most position, then route the tether strap
outside the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Put the center head re straint to its lowest
position, then route the tether strap over
the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Outer position
Straight Top Tether Type
Outer position
Other Top Tether Type
Center position
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Continued
Safe Driving
■Using a second row anchor
1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper-
most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper
most position, then route the tether strap
outside the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.Models with second row captain seat
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type Straight Top Tether Type
Outer positions
Straight Top Tether Type
Outer positions
Other Top Tether Type
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
1. Put the center head re straint to its lowest
position, then route the tether strap over
the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
2. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Anchor
Models with second row bench seat
Tether Strap Hook
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type Straight Top Tether Type
Center position of second row bench seat
All positions
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
■Using a third row anchor
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearwards until it latches, then route the
tether strap through the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearwards until it latches, then route the
tether strap outside the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Open the anchor cover.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Other Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Third row seat
Straight Top Tether Type
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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Index
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Identification Numbers............................ 678
Engine and Transmission.......................... 678
Vehicle Identification ............................... 678
Illumination Control ................................. 183
Button ..................................................... 183
Immobilizer System .................................. 162
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators ..................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 86
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 86
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 81, 533
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 81, 533
Blind spot information System ........... 99, 527
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 658
Charging System ............................... 82, 656
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake................................. 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam................................................. 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 512 Lights On .................................................. 89
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 656
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 657
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 88, 658
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System.......................... 84, 661
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 87, 518
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 519
Information .............................................. 675
Information Screen .................................. 244
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 183
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 188
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 149
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................ 147
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 471
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 510
Indicator ................................................... 93
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 144
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 331
License information ................................. 334
Lights ................................................ 172, 593
Automatic............................................... 173
Bulb Replacement ................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 175
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
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Index
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 90
Select Button ............................................ 472
Operation ............................................... 474
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 478
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 479
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 521
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 124
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 472
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 18, 472
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 37
Side Airbags ............................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 298
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 257
Snow Tires ................................................ 610
Spare Tire ......................................... 627, 677
Spark Plugs ............................................... 676
Specifications ........................................... 676
Specified Fuel ................................... 569, 676
Speedometer ............................................ 119
Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator ........................................... 88, 658
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 485
Starting the Engine .................................. 464
Does Not Start ........................................ 649 Jump Starting .......................................... 652
Remote Engine Start ................................ 466
Steering Wheel ......................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Heater ..................................................... 216
Stopping .................................................... 546
Summer Tires ............................................ 610
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 521
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 559
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 168
Synchronized Mode .................................. 223
System Message Indicator .......................... 90
T
Tachometer............................................... 119
Tailgate ..................................................... 155
Unable to Open ....................................... 672
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 119
Outside Temperature Display ................... 122
Temperature Gauge ................................. 119
Temperature Sensor ......................... 122, 230
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Text Message .................................... 428, 430
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 203Third Row Seat Access
.............................. 196
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 522, 660
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 522
Indicator............................................ 88, 660
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 635
Tires ........................................................... 602
Air Pressure ..................................... 603, 677
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 602
Inspection ............................................... 602
Labeling .................................................. 603
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 627, 635
Regulations ............................................. 605
Rotation .................................................. 609
Spare Tire ........................................ 627, 677
Summer .................................................. 610
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 636
Tire Chains .............................................. 610
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 635
Wear Indicators ....................................... 607
Winter..................................................... 610
Tools .......................................................... 626
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 452
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 455
Load Limits .............................................. 452
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 461
Emergency .............................................. 670
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