Stowage Precautions; Cargo And Luggage - Lexus ES330 2005 Owner's Manual

CARGO AND LUGGAGE

Stowage precautions

When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
D Put cargo and luggage in the trunk when at all
possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
D Do not place anything on the package tray
behind the rear seatback.
be thrown about and possibly injure people
in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
D Do not drive with objects left on top of the
instrument panel. They may interfere with the
driver's field of view.
during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning,
and impair the driver's control of the vehicle.
In an accident they may injure the vehicle
occupants.
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the
occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) – (Total weight
of occupants)
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
Such items may pounds" on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
DRIVING TIPS
Or they may move
293