2007 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID roof rack

Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first.
.............................Break-in Period . 156
.................Fuel Recommendation . 156
.........Service Station Procedures . 157
....................................Ref ueling . 157
OpeningandClosingthe
.......................................Hood . 158
...................................Oil Check . 159
.............Engine Coolant Check . 160
...............................Fuel Economy . 161
........Improving Fuel Economy . 161
...Accessories and Modif ications . 162
................................Accessories . 162
...........Modif ying Your Vehicle . 163
.............................Carrying Cargo . 164
................................Load Limits . 165
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
.................or on a Roof Rack .166
Carrying Cargo in the
.....Passenger Compartment . 166
............IMA Battery Air Intake . 167
...............IMA Battery Air Vent . 167
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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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 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.
Carrying Cargo
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GLOVE BOX
TRUNK CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
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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 f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow 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. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack. Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthe
vehicle during a crash.
Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere 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
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.
Do not store any perishable items
near the IMA battery vent (see
page).
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167
carbon monoxide
poisoning Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
166
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