Carrying cargo – HONDA 2008 Civic Coupe User Manual

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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.

The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.

Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the proper operation of
the sensors under the seats.

If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of

, follow the instructions

on page

.

If you fold down the back seat, tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.

Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.

Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.

Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interfere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.

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Carrying Cargo

Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment

Cargo Net

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Carrying Cargo in the Trunk

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