Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual page 14

SAFETY
Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each second- and third-row seating
position. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether
can use the tether for additional security.
Second-row seats
1. For outer seats: raise the head restraint to its
highest position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs.
For center seat: Lower the head restraint to
its lowest position, then route the tether strap
over the top of the head restraint.
2. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Third-row seats
1. Pull up the head restraint and push rearward
until it latches, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs.
2. open the anchor cover.
3. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
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Second row seat
Tether anchorage points
Second row seat
Tether strap hook
Anchor
Third row seat
Tether anchorage points
Third row seat
Anchor
Tether strap hook
Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
• The child's knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
• The shoulder belt crosses between the child's
neck and arm.
• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child's thighs.
• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child's safety, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer's recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories 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 state or province/territory where you intend to
drive.
WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or
death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using
a booster seat if needed.
SAFETY
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