Acura 2009 RDX - Manual (Page 43)

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
children left in a vehicle on a hot
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 fatal 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 f ully retracted and
locked.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Use the childproof door locks to
prevent children f rom opening the
rear doors.
Never hold an inf ant or child on
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 Saf ety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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