1996 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 118

Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: S Put luggage or cargo in the trunk or luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. S Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance. S For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight. S Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback or luggage cover. 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. Your Toyota's identification ! CAUTION S To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk room or the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as possible. S Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk room or the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision. NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Part 8. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. Its location is shown in the illustration. The vehicle indentification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label or on the manufacturer's plate. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. 112