Driving Information; Cargo And Luggage; Things That Must Not Be Carried In The Luggage Compartment; Storage Precautions - Toyota IQ 2012 Owner's Manual

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
 Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever
possible.
 Be sure all items are secured in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
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Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment.
 Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
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Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
 Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item
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 pas-
sengers, causing an accident.
• Driver's feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
 Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or in an accident.
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