Cargo And Luggage - Lexus LS500 Manual

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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
It may be difficult to control your vehi-
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cle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (P.350)
When encountering flooded roads
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Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
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Engine damage caused by water
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immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
● Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil
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and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller
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shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by
flooding, it may not be possible to shift
the shift position to P, or from P to other
positions. In this case, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
Things that must not be carried in the
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trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
Receptacles containing gasoline
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Aerosol cans
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Storage precautions
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver's vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
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whenever possible.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats
(when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
Secure all items in the occupant com-
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partment.
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)  (Total weight of occupants)