To accommodate small items, storage compartments located in the passenger compartment are designed. These include a main glove box in the instrument panel, door pockets and pockets in the seatbacks, and a glove box built into the center console.
Large items should be placed in the luggage compartment of the car. Transportation of long items is made possible by the folding design of the rear seat backrests.
However, it must be remembered that improper transport of loads can adversely affect the handling and stability of the vehicle and therefore reduce safety.Before carrying any load in the vehicle, please read the information below.
Maximum vehicle load
Exceeding the vehicle's maximum load capacity or improperly stowing the load in the vehicle can cause an accident and result in injury or even death to the driver or passengers in the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum permissible gross weight when loading the vehicle, as well as other restrictions mentioned in this manual. When transporting goods in a car, it should be borne in mind that the total weight of the car must not exceed the maximum permissible value. Gross vehicle weight includes: the curb weight of the car, the weight of the driver and passengers, the weight of the tow hitch installed on the car, as well as the weight of the trailer falling on it. For any vehicle loading options, axle loads should also not exceed the maximum permissible values. Information on the maximum allowable values of the gross weight and axle loads is given in the Specifications.
Transportation of goods in the car
Securely fix all items placed in the vehicle interior to prevent them from moving in the event of a traffic accident.
Do not place large items on the rear shelf of the passenger compartment - they narrow the driver's field of view and can be thrown forward in the event of a hard braking collision.
Make sure that objects placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll forward and under no circumstances prevent the driver from freely manipulating the control pedals, nor can they interfere with the correct adjustment of the front seats.
Keep the glove box closed while driving.
Transportation of goods in the luggage compartment or on the roof rack of the car
Try to distribute the load evenly by placing luggage as close to the seats as possible. Heavy loads should always be placed at the bottom, on the floor of the luggage compartment. Secure the items being transported with a strong cord so that they cannot move while the vehicle is moving. Never stow luggage above the level of the front seatbacks.
When transporting large or long items with the rear seats folded down, try to securely fix them with a strong cord to prevent the load from shifting during emergency braking of the car. Do not stow luggage above the level of the seat backs to avoid reducing the driver's field of view.
The description of the operations of folding the rear seat backs and setting them to their original position is given in Section Vehicle equipment, arrangement of instruments and controls.
If it is necessary to transport long objects that do not allow closing the tailgate / luggage compartment lid, remember that exhaust gases from the engine can get into the vehicle interior - take appropriate precautions (see Section Elements of car security systems).
When placing cargo on a car roof rack, make sure that the total weight of the luggage does not exceed the allowable value. For more information, contact a Honda Dealership.