1997 Lexus SC 400 Owners Manual - Page 52

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: S Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. S Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. S For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. ! CAUTION S 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. S 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. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on the tire pressure label. 44