2016 HONDA ACCORD headlight aiming

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Maximum Load Limit
Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle\
’s handling,
stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. 
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire and Loading 
Information label on the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the
steps for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo 
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be 
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg 
or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage 
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of 
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) 
= 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on 
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be 
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the owner’s Manual on the owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada)
to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load 
capacity of your vehicle.
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.
Label example
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be 
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer,
have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
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 guide.
WARNING
Load limits example
Example 1
Max load 850 lbs
(385 kg ) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg )Cargo
weight
550 lbs
(249 kg )
Example 2
Max load
850 lbs
(385 kg ) Passenger weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)