Honda CR-V: Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Lower glove box
Upper glove box
Console compartment
Door pockets
Seat-back pockets
Seat-under tray (if equipped)
Center pocket
Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down.
Upper and lower cargo areas with the dual deck cargo shelf (if equipped)
Roof-rack (if equipped)
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.
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The maximum load for your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles,
and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
This figure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and
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
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
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If equipped
The dual deck cargo shelf will
separate the storage area into two
storage areas. On the upper area,
you can store small and light items.
You should place heavy items in the
lower storage area. You can remove
the dual deck cargo shelf and store it
on the cargo area floor
NOTE: Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible
to prevent the system from absorbing moisture from
the air.
1. Remove the A/C condenser.
2. Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the A/C
condenser. Remove the O-ring (B) and the
desiccant (C).
3. Install the receiver/dryer in the reverse or
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