2012 Lexus LFA Owners Manual - Page 31

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors CAUTION n Caution while driving l Keep the rear hatch closed while driving. If the rear hatch is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the rear hatch before driving. l Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the rear hatch is fully closed. If the rear hatch is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident. l Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury. n When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment. If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion. l Do not allow a child to open or close the rear hatch. Doing so may cause the rear hatch to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child's hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing rear hatch. 30