Honda Accord: Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:
Glove box
Door and seat-back pockets
Roof-rack (if installed)
Center pockets
Console compartment
Trunk, including the rear seat when folded down
However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.
Modifying Your Vehicle
Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Some examples are:
Lowering ...
Load Limits
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire And Loading Information
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
Label Example
This figure includes the total weight
of a ...
See also:
Alternator and Regulator
Circuit Troubleshooting
Special Tools Required
Alternator, Regulator, Battery, and Starter Tester
OTC3131*
^Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
1. Make sure the battery connections are go ...
Checking Loads
The best way to confirmthat all
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale. For public
scales in your area, check your local
phone book, or contact your trailer
dealer or ren ...
Wheel and Tire Specifications
Wheels
4-cylinder models:
17 x 7 1/2J
V6 models:
18 x 8J
Tires
4-cylinder models:
P225/50R17 93V
V6 models:
P235/45R18 94V ...