2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE load capacity

Modif ying your car, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your car unsaf e. Bef ore you
make any modif ications or add any
accessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your car’s
computer-controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
system.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your car.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your car,
and are covered by warranty.
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed f or universal applications.
Although aftermarket accessories
may f it on your car, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your car’s
handling and stability. (See
‘‘Modif ications’’ on page f or
additional information.) However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your car’s electrical system capacity,
they can interfere with the operation
of your car, or even cause the
airbags to deploy.
If possible, have your dealer inspect
the f inal installation. Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper car operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer f or assistance bef ore
installing any electronic accessory.
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving232
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

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Following are the steps f or
determining the correct cargo and
luggage load limit.
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 850 lbs
(395 kg)’’ on your car’s placard (on
the driver’s doorjamb). Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
850 lbs (395 kg).
The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
If your car will be towing a trailer,
load f rom your trailer will be
transf erred to your car. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your car.
The maximum load limit f or your car
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This f igure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, accessories, and
the tongue weight if you are towing a
trailer.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your car. (Five is
the seating capacity of your car.) For example, if there will be f our 150
lbs(70kg)occupantsinyourcar,the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115
kg).
4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280
kg)
850 lbs (395 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) =
250 lbs (115 kg)
Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthecar.The
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4 [250
lbs(115kg)inthisexample].
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Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving235
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Vanity Mirror .115
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 235
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Vehicle Dimensions . 396,398
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 394
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Vehicle Storage .354
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VIN .394
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Vinyl Cleaning .359
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Viscosity, Oil .295
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .413
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 306
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Operation .79
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Washing .356
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Waxing and Polishing . 357
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 80
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Alignment and Balance . 335
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Compact Spare .364
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Wrench .366 Windows
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Auto Reverse .104
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Cleaning .360
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger .79
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .77
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Washers .79
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .327
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Operation .77
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Worn Tires .335
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 391
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