Acura 2003 NSX, Owner'S Manual

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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passenger. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain children
in your car. ......... Important Safety Precautions . 6
............. Your Car’s Safety Features . 7
....................................... Seat Belts . 8
........................................... Airbags . 9
..................... Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
.......................... Head Restraints . 10
.................................. Door Locks . 10
........ Pre-Drive Safety Checklist . 11
............................ Protecting Adults . 12
..... 1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
........... 2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12
............ 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14
4. Fasten and Position the Seat
..................................... Belts . 15
.... 5. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 16
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................ Position . 16
..... Advice for Pregnant Women . 17
... Additional Safety Precautions . 18
........................ Protecting Children . 19
All Children Must Be
............................... Restrained . 19
Your Car is Not Recommended
.............. for Child Passengers . 20
The Passenger’s Airbag Poses
...... Serious Risks to Children . 20
... Additional Safety Precautions . 22
General Guidelines for Using
............................... Child Seats . 22
......... Protecting Small Children . 26
....... Protecting Larger Children . 29
Using Child Seats with
..................................... Tethers . 33
Additional Information About Your
................................. Seat Belts . 34
.. Seat Belt System Components . 34
...................... Lap/Shoulder Belt . 34
How the Automatic Seat Belt
.................... Tensioners Work . 35
............... Seat Belt Maintenance . 36
Additional Information About Your
........................................... SRS . 36
........................ SRS Components . 36
........... How Your Airbags Work . 36
How the SRS Indicator Light
....................................... Works . 39
.................................. SRS Service . 40
... Additional Safety Precautions . 40
............. Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
................................... Safety Labels . 42
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Safety
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