2003 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 95

Finish INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing luggage or cargo in or on the vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. D Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injury people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants. CAUTION D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as possible. D Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label. 81