2003 Lexus IS300 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53439U)

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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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AUXILIARY BOXES(SportCross)
SV14027

Front side of luggage compartment
SV14028

Rear side of luggage compartment
To use the auxiliary box, open it as shown above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
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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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LUGGAGE COVER
SV16169a

1Front luggage cover
2Rear luggage cover
SV14033b
To use the front luggage cover:
Pull out the luggage cover and hook it on the anchors.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such items
may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.
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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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SV14048a
To remove the rear luggage cover:
1Remove the clips on both sides of the back door.
Remove and install the clips as shown in the following
illustration.
2Remove the luggage cover from the anchor of the
back door.
In case you need to load any luggage which may interfere with
the rear luggage cover, remove the rear 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.
SV16158b

1Removal 2Installation
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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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