Lexus SC 430 2001 Owner's Manual page 138

2-5. Driving information
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases,
the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of the occu-
pants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (com-
bined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. (P.139)
CAUTION
Storage precautions
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Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback.
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Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or in an accident.
Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel.
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They may interfere with the driver' s field of view or move during sharp accelera-
tion or turning, thus impairing the driver' s control of the vehicle. In an accident
they may injure the vehicle occupants.
Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some-
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one during an accident or sudden braking.
Weight of the load
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Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
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may cause death or serious injury.
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
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Even if the total load of occupant' s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
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load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
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