Honda FIT 2014 Owner's Manual page 211

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Carrying Luggage
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 luggage below the bottom of
the windows. If it is higher, it
could interfere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags.
Try to secure the items with rope
or cord so they will not shift while
you are driving. Do not stack
items higher than the back of the
front seats.
Refer to page 150 for folding rear
seats.
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Before Driving
Carrying Luggage in the Luggage
Area or on a Roof Rack
Distribute luggage evenly on the
floor of the luggage area, placing
the heaviest items on the bottom
and as far forward as possible.
Try to secure the items with rope
or cord so they will not shift while
you are driving.
Do not place items on the luggage
area cover, or stack objects higher
than the top of the back seat. They
could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop.
Do not spill any liquids on or
around the IMA battery. Spilled
liquids may damage the IMA
battery. If you accidentally spill
liquids on or around the battery,
ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up at the earliest possible
time.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning , follow the instructions
on page 61 .
If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed 45 kg. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
Concerning lashing means and
retaining devices offered on the
accessory market, please contact
your dealer.
A normal bike rack must not be
fitted to the tailgate.