2006 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 160

Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with aftermarket components could seriously affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and reliability. Some examples are: Lowering the vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy. Raising your vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability. Non-Honda wheels, because they are a universal design, can cause excessive stress on suspension components. Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other systems. Modifying your steering wheel or any other part of your vehicle's safety features can make the systems ineffective. If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer. Additional Safety Precautions Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Any object Do not attach hard objects on or near a front door. If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates, a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone. Do not place any objects over or replace the outside edge of a front seat-back. This could prevent the Before Driving airbag from inflating properly. attached to or placed on the covers marked ''SRS AIRBAG'' in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone. 163