HONDA 2004 Odyssey - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 181)

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, 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 you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, follow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
top carrier, be sure the total
weight of the rack and the items
does not exceed 150 lb (68 kg).
If you use an accessory roof top
carrier, the roof top carrier weight
limit may be lower. Refer to the
information that came with your roof
top carrier.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
or on a Roof Top Carrier
Carrying Cargo
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