Tie-Down Hooks; Luggage Stowage Precautions - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

TIE–DOWN HOOKS
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To secure your luggage, use the tie–down hooks as
shown above.
See "Luggage stowage precautions" for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe
the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at
all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as
far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward
during braking, do not stack anything in the luggage
compartment higher than the seatbacks.
luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as
possible.
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
properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more
likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
LUGGAGE STOWAGE
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