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Driving, Carrying cargo – HONDA 2007 Accord Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.

If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of

, follow the instructions

on page

.

If you carry any items on a roof
rack, be sure the total weight of
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).

If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Refer to the information that
came with your roof rack.

Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or the seat.

Keep the glove box closed while
driving so that someone in the
passenger seat can avoid injuries
to their knees in a crash or a
sudden stop.

Do not put any objects on the IMA
battery air intake on the rear shelf
(see page

).

Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.

Do not store any perishable items
near the IMA battery vent (see

page

).

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carbon monoxide

poisoning

Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment

Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack

Carrying Cargo

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