2009 Lexus IS F Owners Manual - Page 180

2-5. Driving information CAUTION n Things that must not be carried in the trunk The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk. l Receptacles containing gasoline l Aerosol cans n Storage precautions l Do not place items in or on the following locations: • At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • Package tray (behind the rear seatback) • Instrument panel • Dashboard Items placed in the above locations could get thrown around in the event of sudden braking or an accident and injure the vehicle occupants. In addition, items could block the driver's field of vision or move during sharp acceleration or turning. If items move about they may get under the brake or accelerator pedals, preventing them from being depressed properly, or hit the driver or passengers. In these situations, the driver's control of the vehicle could be impaired, causing an accident. l Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some- one during an accident or sudden braking. n Luggage capacity and distribution Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so will not only put load on the tires, but also reduce steering and braking performance. This could lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. l Do not overload the vehicle. l Do not apply load to the vehicle unevenly. 182