2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 238

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Section 8. D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. D Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance. D For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight. CAUTION D Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. 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. 238