2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Roof -rack (if installed) Console compartment
Center pocket
Trunk Door pockets
Seat-back pockets
However, carrying too much cargo
or imprope

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual µ·
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This f igure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, and accessories,
and the tongue load if you are towing
a trailer.
Steps f

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area.

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual The air intake for the IMA battery
and electronics is located on top of
the trunk panel. Do not block this air
intake; it may cause the IMA battery
and the power control unit to
overheat, causing the

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Make sure the d

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HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.Turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START (III)