1996 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 57

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: ¡ Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. ¡ Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. ¡ For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. ! CAUTION ! CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an accident. ¡ 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. ¡ 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. 44