2003 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 97

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: 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 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 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. CAUTION D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk or 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 enlarged trunk or the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They could be injured in sudden braking or a collision. D Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback or luggage cover. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident. 80 2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)