2007 HONDA ACCORD COUPE roof rack

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if equipped)
CONT INUED
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS DOOR POCKETS
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
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.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor 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.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
proper operation of the pedals, the
front seats, or the advanced front
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) or the gross axle
weight rating (GAWR). Both are on
a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Bef ore Driving
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The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
To use the cargo net, hook it to the
buttons on the f loor and sides of the
trunk. You can use the cargo net in
several conf igurations by hooking it
to dif f erent buttons.
When you are not using the cargo
net,storeitinthesparetirewell.
There are hooks on the f loor and
sides of the trunk. They can be used
to install a net f or securing items.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
On EX, EX-L, and EX-V6 models
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
T runk Hooks
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Reverse Gear Position . 204
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Reverse Lockout . 202
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Roof Rack . 195
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Rotation, Tire . 257
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 304
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9, 21
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 17
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Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 251
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 17
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Maintenance . 19
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 17, 57
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 17
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Seat Heaters . 90
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Seats . 82
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Seats, Folding Rear . 88
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Security System . 174
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Select/Reset Knob . 63, 71
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Selecting a Child Seat . 39
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Serial Number . 288
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Service Intervals . 227
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Service Manual . 305
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Service Station Procedures . 185
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Setting the Clock . 173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 203
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Shif t Lock Release . 206
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Side Airbags . 26
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Chains . 259
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Snow Tires . 259
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Socket, Accessory Power . 100 ................................
Sound System . 124
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 264
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Spark Plugs . 291, 293
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Specif ications . 290, 292
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Speed Control . 175
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 31
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Airbag Service . 30
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
How the Side Airbags Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 29
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 28
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Index
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