ECU Lexus IS300 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 (OM53439U) User Guide

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SV14049
Front (type A): The cup holder can be adjustable to the
size of the cups or drink±cans by changing the holder
position.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other than cups or
drink±cans in the cup holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when not in use.
SV14017

Front (Type B)
SV14019b

Center (Type B)
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink±cans
securely.
Center (type B): To hold cups or drink±cans, push the holder
support.
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CAUTION
Do not place anything else other than cups or
drink±cans in the cup holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
SS14018

Rear
To use the cup holder, push the cup holder portion of the
center console box.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink±cans
securely in its holes.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other than cups or
drink±cans in the cup holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an
accident.
 To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident
or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when not in use.
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WARNING REFLECTOR HOLDER
Sedan
SS14092

1To loosen 2To tighten
This belt is designed to hold the warning reflector.
To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.
To tighten: Pull on the belt.
Although the warning reflector itself is not included as an
original equipment, this belt can be used to store the warning
reflector.
Make sure the warning reflector is securely held.
SportCross
SV14040
The warning reflector is in the auxiliary box.
Although the warning reflector itself is not included as an
original equipment, this auxiliary box can be used to store the
warning reflector.
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TIE±DOWN HOOKS
SV14003

Sedan
SV14024

SportCross
To secure your luggage, use the tie±down hooks as
shown above.See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº on page 80 for
precautions to observe for loading luggage.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tie±down hooks
stored under the carpet when not in use.
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SV14043a
To remove the front luggage cover:
1While pushing the button, slide the knob and release
the lock on both sides.
2Hold up the luggage cover. After
you remove the luggage cover, place it somewhere other
than the passenger compartment. This will prevent
passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
CAUTION
When installing the luggage cover, slide the knob and
securely lock the luggage cover while pushing the
button. Otherwise, breaking away and falling of the
cover may cause serious injury at a collision.
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IN ORDER TO EXPAND THELUGGAGE SPACE
If you want to have the wider luggage space, you are able to
widen the space by lowering the deck board.
SV41029
1. Pull up the deck board.
SV41030
2. Take off the hook at the rear of the deck board.
3. Lift up the back side of the board and secure the board
by hooking it at the top of the back door opening with the
hook at the edge of the strap.
Make sure the board is secured and does not fall down.
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FIRST±AID KIT HOLDER
SS14022a

Sedan
1To loosen 2To tighten
SV14039

SportCross
1To loosen 2To tighten
This belt is designed to hold the first±aid kit.
To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.
To tighten: Pull on the belt.
Make sure the first±aid kit is securely held.
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LUGGAGE STOWAGEPRECAUTIONS
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe
the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk 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.
CAUTION
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward
during braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged
trunk or the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low, as close
to the floor as possible.
 Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk or
the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They could be injured in sudden braking or
a collision.
 Do not place anything on the package tray behind the
rear seatback or luggage cover. 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 left on top of the instrument
panel. They may interfere with the driver's field of
view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's
control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure
the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity
weight specified on the tire pressure label.
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HOOD
SS15001
1. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever
under the instrument panel. The hood will spring up
slightly.
SV15010
2. Insert your fingers under the hood, push up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
SV15002
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into
the slot.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure
the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on
to your head or body.
NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip beforeclosing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod
up could cause the hood to bend.
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SS15021
In case of unlocking the support rod, lift up the hood a
little, move the support rod and unlock it as shown by the
arrow marks in the illustration.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its
clips±this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make
sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked.
Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.
TRUNK LID
SS15005c
To unlock the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
The trunk lid can be unlocked using the wireless remote control
key. For details, see page 16.
If you unlock the trunk lid while the theft deterrent system is in
set, the theft deterrent system will be cancelled. (For details,
see page 176.)
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