Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 315

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Carrying Luggage
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.
If you fold down the seat-backs, or
lift up the rear seats, tie down
items that could be thrown about
the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
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 162 for folding rear
seats.
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Before Driving
If you lift up the rear seats, follow
the instructions above, and be sure
to keep luggage height below the
bottom of the window. If luggage
is higher, it could interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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.
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 65 .
If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
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.
Concerning means of lashing and
retaining devices offered on the
accessory market, please contact
your dealer.
A normal bike rack must not be
fitted to the tailgate.