Acura 2009 MDX Owner's Manual page 339

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Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Store or secure all items that could
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be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
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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.
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.
Keep the glove box closed while
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driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
or on a Roof Rack
Distribute cargo evenly on the
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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.
If you fold down the second or
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third row seats, tie down items that
could be thrown about the vehicle
during a crash or sudden stop.
2009 MDX
Carrying Cargo
If you carry large items that
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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 58.
If you carry any items on a roof
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rack, be sure the total weight of
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Refer to the information that
came with your roof rack.
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