Carrying cargo – HONDA 2010 CR-V User Manual

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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
underneath and interfere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.

Keep the lower glove box closed
while driving. If it is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
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

.

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.

Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.

If you fold the rear seats up or
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle 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.

Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
with any rear seat folded up or down.

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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
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