roof rack HONDA ACCORD 2005 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual
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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
Roof -rack (if installed)
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.
CONT INUED
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
TRUNK GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
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Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
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 .
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.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, proper operation of the
seats, and proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
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 passengers, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
areonalabelonthedriver’s
doorjamb.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on
a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
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 all EX and EX-V6 models
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
T runk Hooks
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The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
f ollow these recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other vehicle parts. The load limit
is shown on the tire inf ormation
label on the driver’s doorjamb. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage ). Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi
or a commercial delivery vehicle.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit. Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the maintenance schedules on the
f ollowing pages.
Follow the
maintenance schedule f or severe
conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions. If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the maintenance
schedule f or normal conditions.
Follow the
maintenance schedule f or severe
conditions. Trailer towing, driving with a
loaded roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
160
Maintenance Schedule
Which Schedule to Follow:
U.S. Owners Canadian Owners
Maint enance
199
NOTE:
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Pocket, Coin . 98
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Pollen Filter . 235
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Power Door Locks . 76
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Power Socket Locations . 95, 99
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Power Steering Fluid . 226
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Power Windows . 89
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Preparing to Drive . 174
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children . 31, 36
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Protecting Inf ants . 36
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Protecting Larger Children . 45
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 44
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Using LATCH . 40 ..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 17
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 288
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9, 20
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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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 . 18
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Cleaning . 234
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 17
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Maintenance . 18
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 17, 56
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System Components . 17
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Use During Pregnancy . 15
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Radiator Overheating . 258
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 116, 130
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Radio Thef t Protection . 149
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Readiness Codes . 261 ..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 232
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Rear Seat Access . 84
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Rear Seat, Folding . 87
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Rear View Mirror . 93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 71
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 81, 83
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds . 177
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 239
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Ref ueling . 161
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Reminder Indicators . 55
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Remote Transmitter . 77
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Engine Oil and Filter . 214
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Fuses . 264
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Light Bulbs . 228
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Schedule . 201, 206
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Tires and Wheels . 241
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Wiper Blades . 236
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 19
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 288
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 165, 217
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Restraint, Child . 31 ..................
Reverse Gear Position . 180
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Reverse Lockout . 178
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Roof Rack . 171
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Rotation, Tire . 241
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