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                                                                                    Accessories and Modifications



                   Modifying your vehicle, or installing                                Before installing any accessory:
                   some non-Honda accessories, can                                        Make sure the accessory does not
                   make it unsafe. Before you make any  Improper accessories or           obscure any lights, or interfere
                   modifications or add any accessories,  modifications can affect your   with proper vehicle operation or
                   be sure to read the following       vehicle’s handling, stability, and  performance.
                   information.                        performance, and cause a
                                                       crash in which you can be hurt     Be sure electronic accessories do
                   Accessories                         or killed.                         not overload electrical circuits
                   Your dealer has Honda accessories                                      (see page 232  ) or interfere with
                   that allow you to personalize your  Follow all instructions in this    the proper operation of your
                   vehicle. These accessories have     owner’s manual regarding           vehicle.
                   been designed and approved for your  accessories and modifications.
                   vehicle, and are covered by warranty.                                  Before installing any electronic  Before Driving
                                                                                          accessory, have the installer
                   Although non-Honda accessories    When properly installed, cellular    contact your dealer for assistance.
                   may fit on your vehicle, they may not  phones, alarms, two-way radios, and  If possible, have your dealer
                   meet factory specifications, and  low-powered audio systems should     inspect the final installation.
                   could adversely affect your vehicle’s  not interfere with your vehicle’s
                   handling and stability.           computer controlled systems, such    Do not install accessories on the
                                                     as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.  side pillars or across the rear
                                                                                          windows. In these areas,
                                                                                          accessories may interfere with
                                                                                          proper operation of the side
                                                                                          curtain airbags.




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