2002 Lexus IS300 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators / LEXUS 2002 IS300 WAGON OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53423U)

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SS14021a
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor
carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
FIRST±AID KIT HOLDER
SS14022a

Sedan
1To loosen 2To tighten
SV14039

SportCross
1To loosen 2To tighten

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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.
LUGGAGE STOWAGE
PRECAUTIONS
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.

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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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
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Trunk lid 81
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Fuel tank cap 83
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Moon roof 85
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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 15.
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 172.)

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CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
 Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children's reaches.
 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
Lock release lever
SS15006
To open the trunk lid from the driver's seat, pull up on the
lock release lever.
Internal trunk release handle
SV15008
If a person is locked in the trunk, he or she can pull down
the phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid in
case of emergency to open the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow±in±the±dark) handle will continue
to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.

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Luggage security system
SS15013
After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn
it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.
At this time, the trunk lid can be opened only by the
phosphorescent handle lever inside the trunk.
FUEL TANK CAP
SS15008
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refueling. The fumes are flammable.
 When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.