Lexus RX450H Manual page 339

2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
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Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the items
may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from
being depressed properly, block the driver's vision, or hit the driver or
passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard

Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure
someone in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
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Load and distribution

Do not overload your vehicle.

Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.
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Roof luggage carrier precautions (if equipped)
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with
two or more genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
Cross rails
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Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and
rear axles.
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If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle's overall length or
width.
Roof
(P. 624)