Acura 2011 TSX - Manual (Page 29)

Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts
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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON II before
the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the
driver does not fasten the belt before the
beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until the
driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened.
Seat Belt Reminder Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to ON
II .
When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat,
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator
will not come on.
This is because the weight sensors in the seat
cannot detect their presence.
Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that •
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or •
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
•
seriously injured in a crash.
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve
•
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening
the seat belt and allow the belt to retract
completely. Then refasten the belt.
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