Lexus NX300h (2021 year). Manual in english - page 6

105

3

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys .................................................

106

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the 

doors

Side doors ......................................

110

Back door.......................................

114

Smart access system with push-

button start.................................

126

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats.....................................

132

Rear seats......................................

133

Driving position memory ........

138

Head restraints.............................

141

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and 

mirrors

Steering wheel.............................

143

Inside rear view mirror.............

144

Outside rear view mirrors......

146

3-5. Opening, closing the windows 

and moon roof

Power windows...........................

148

Moon roof .....................................

150

106

3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided with 
the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with 

push-button start (



P.126)

• Operating the wireless remote control 

function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key) (if 
equipped)

Operating the smart access system with 
push-button start (



P.126)

■

Card key (if equipped)

●

The mechanical key that is stored inside 

the card key should be used only if a 

problem arises, such as when the card 

key does not operate properly.

●

If the battery cover is not installed and the 

battery falls out or if the battery was 

removed because the key got wet, rein-

stall the battery with the positive terminal 

facing the Lexus emblem.

●

The card key is not waterproof.

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an 

aircraft, make sure you do not press any 

buttons on the electronic key while inside 

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an 

electronic key in your bag, etc., ensure that 

the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-

dentally. Pressing a button may cause the 

electronic key to emit radio waves that 

could interfere with the operation of the air-

craft.

■

Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 

(The card key battery life is about a year 

and a half.)

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will 

sound in the cabin when the hybrid sys-

tem stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives 

radio waves, the battery will become 

depleted even if the electronic key is not 

used. The following symptoms indicate 

that the electronic key battery may be 

depleted. Replace the battery when nec-

essary.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start or the wireless remote control 

does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface 

does not turn on.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not 

leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) 

of the following electrical appliances that 

produce a magnetic field:

Keys

Key types

A

B
C
D

107

3-1. Key information

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and 

battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless 

phones

• Induction cookers

• Table lamps

■

Replacing the battery



P.369

■

Confirmation of the registered key 

number

The number of keys already registered to 

the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your 

Lexus dealer for details.

The electronic keys are equipped with 

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to 

strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high tem-

peratures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them 

in an ultrasonic washer, etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic 

materials to the keys or place the keys 

close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else 

to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that 

produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, 

audio systems and induction cookers, 

or medical electrical equipment, such 

as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your 

person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) 

or more away from electric appliances 

that are turned on. Radio waves emitted 

from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 

cm) of the electronic key may interfere 

with the key, causing the key to not func-

tion properly.

■

In case of a smart access system with 

push-button start malfunction or 

other key related problems



P.412

■

When an electronic key is lost



P.411

■

Handling the card key

●

If the battery or card key terminals get 

wet, the battery may corrode and the 

card key may stop working.

If the key is dropped into water, or if 

drinking water, etc., is spilled on the 

key, immediately remove the battery 

cover and wipe the battery and termi-

nals. (To remove the battery cover, 

lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is 

corroded, have your Lexus dealer 

replace the battery.

●

Do not crush the battery cover or use 

a screwdriver to remove the battery 

cover.

Forcibly removing the battery cover 

may bend or damage the key.

●

If the battery cover is frequently 

removed, the battery cover may 

become loose.

●

When installing the battery, make sure 

to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong 

direction may cause the battery to 

deplete rapidly.

●

The surface of the card key may be 

damaged, or its coating may peel off in 

the following situations:

• The card key is carried together with 

hard objects, such as coins and keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp 

object, such as the tip of a mechanical 

pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped 

with thinner or benzene.

Wireless remote control

108

3-1. Key information

the following wireless remote control:

Locks all the doors (



P.110)

Unlocks all the doors (



P.110)

Opens the windows and moon 
roof

*1, 2

 (



P.110)

Opens and closes the power back 
door

*1

 (



P.117)

Sounds the alarm (



P.108)

*1

: If equipped

*2

: This setting must be customized at your 

Lexus dealer.

■

Theft deterrent panic mode

When 

 is pressed for longer than 

about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to 
deter any person from trying to break into 
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 
electronic key.

■

Back door reserve lock function (vehi-

cles with power back door)

This function is a function which reserves 

locking of all doors, beforehand, when the 

back door is open. When the follow is done, 

all the doors except the back door are 

locked and then back door will also be 

locked at the same time it is closed.

1

Close all doors, except the back door.

2

Push the wireless lock button during the 

automatic closing operation of the back 

door.

To take out the mechanical key, push 
the release button and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in 
one direction, as the key only has grooves 
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in 
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt 
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in 
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical 
key together with the electronic key. If the 
electronic key battery is depleted or the 
entry function does not operate properly, 
you will need the mechanical key. 
(



P.412)

A
B
C

D

E

Using the mechanical key

109

3-1. Key information

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

■

When required to leave the vehicle’s 

key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances 

demand. (



P.306)

Remove the mechanical key for your own 

use and provide the attendant with the elec-

tronic key only.

■

If you lose your mechanical keys



P.411

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate 

inside mechanism.

■

Card key

●

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical 

key, push down the release button using a 

pen tip, etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, 

use a coin, etc.

●

To store the mechanical key in the card 

key, insert it while pressing the release 

button.

NOTICE

■

Handling the card key

Do not apply excess force when inserting 

the mechanical key into the card key. 

Doing so may damage the card key.

110

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the smart access system with 
push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this 
function.

1

Grip the driver’s door handle to 
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the 
doors.

*

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back 
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

2

Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the surface of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be 

changed.

■

Using the wireless remote control

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s 
door. Pressing the button again within 3 
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows and 
moon roof

*1, 2

*1

: If equipped

*2

: This setting must be customized at your 

Lexus dealer.

■

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry 

function unlocks using the wireless remote 

control.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold 

, 

 or 

 for approximately 5 

seconds while pressing and holding 

.

The setting changes each time an operation 
is performed, as shown below. (When 
changing the setting continuously, release 
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and 
repeat step 

2

.)

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and 
unlocked using the entry function, 
wireless remote control or door 
lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the outside

111

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

For vehicles with alarm: To prevent unin-
tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the 
doors using the wireless remote control and 
open and close a door once after the set-
tings have been changed. (If a door is not 
opened within 60 seconds after 

 is 

pressed, the doors will be locked again and 
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (



P.77)

■

Locking the doors from the outside with-

out a key

1

Move the inside lock button to the lock 

position.

2

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the power 

switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or 

the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and 
the door may be locked.

■

Impact detection door lock release sys-

tem

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a 

strong impact, all the doors are unlocked. 

Depending on the force of the impact or the 

type of accident, however, the system may 

not operate.

■

Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-

ers flash to indicate that the doors have 

been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; 

Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all win-

dows and moon roof are opening.

■

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 

60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, 

the security feature automatically locks the 

vehicle again.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 

km/h), the master warning light flashes and 

a buzzer sounds to indicate that door(s) or 

the hood in not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is displayed on 

the multi-information display.

■

Welcome light illumination control

The side marker, parking, tail and license 
plate lights automatically turn on at night 
when the doors are unlocked using the 
entry function or wireless remote control if 
the light switch is in the 

 position.

■

When the door cannot be locked by the 

lock sensor on the surface of the door 

handle

When the door cannot be locked even if the 

lock sensor on the surface of the door han-

dle is touched by a finger, touch the lock 

sensor with the palm.

When gloves are being worn, remove the 

gloves.

Multi-information 

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3 

times

Interior: Pings 

once

Holding the driver’s 

door handle unlocks 

only the driver’s door.

Holding any of the 

passenger door han-

dles unlocks all the 

doors.

Exterior: Beeps 

twice

Interior: Pings 

once

Holding a door han-

dle unlocks all the 

doors.

112

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when 

a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds 

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the 

door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-

cle once more.

■

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. 

(



P.77)

■

Conditions affecting the operation of 

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.128

■

If the smart access system with push-

button start or the wireless remote con-

trol does not operate properly

●

Use the mechanical key to lock and 

unlock the doors. (



P.412)

●

Replace the key battery with a new one if 

it is depleted.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a 

key) can be changed. (Customizable fea-

tures: 



P.443)

■

Using the door lock switches

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while 

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door 

opening and an occupant falling out, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly 

closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the 

doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front 

doors, as the doors may be opened 

even if the inside lock buttons are in 

locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks 

when children are seated in the rear 

seats.

■

When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle 

such as whether the vehicle is on an 

incline, whether there is enough space 

for a door to open and whether a strong 

wind is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle tightly 

to prepare for any unpredictable move-

ment.

■

When using the wireless remote con-

trol and operating the power windows 

or moon roof (if equipped)

Operate the power window or moon 

roof after checking to make sure that 

there is no possibility of any passenger 

having any of their body parts caught in 

the window or moon roof. Also do not let 

a child operate window by the mechani-

cal key. It is possible for children and 

other passengers to get caught in the 

power window or moon roof.

Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the inside

113

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

■

Using the inside lock button

1

Locks the door

2

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by pull-
ing the inside handle even if the lock 
buttons are in the lock position.

■

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from inside the 

vehicle when the lock is set.

1

Unlock

2

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children 
from opening the rear doors. Push down on 
each rear door switch to lock both rear 
doors.

■

Automatic door locking and unlocking 

systems

The following functions can be set or can-

celed:
For instructions on customizing, refer to 
P.443.

Function

Operation

Speed linked door 

locking function

All doors are auto-

matically locked 

when vehicle speed 

is approximately 12 

mph (20 km/h) or 

higher.

Shift position linked 

door locking func-

tion

All doors are auto-

matically locked 

when shifting the 

shift lever out of P.

Shift position linked 

door unlocking 

function

All doors are auto-

matically unlocked 

when shifting the 

shift lever to P.

Driver’s door linked 

door unlocking 

function

All doors are auto-

matically unlocked 

when driver’s door is 

opened.

114

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Back door

The back door can be opened using 
the back door open switch, smart 
access system with push-button 
start or wireless remote control.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

●

Keep the back door closed while driv-

ing.

If the back door is left open, it may hit 

nearby objects while driving or lug-

gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, 

causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter 

the vehicle, causing death or a serious 

health hazard. Make sure to close the 

back door before driving.

●

Before driving the vehicle, make sure 

that the back door is fully closed. If the 

back door is not fully closed, it may 

open unexpectedly while driving, 

causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the luggage 

compartment. In the event of sudden 

braking or a collision, they are suscep-

tible to death or serious injury.

■

When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play in the lug-

gage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the 

luggage compartment, they could 

have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close 

the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to 

move unexpectedly, or cause the 

child’s hands, head, or neck to be 

caught by the closing back door.

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the 

body to be caught, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow 

and ice, from the back door before 

opening it. Failure to do so may cause 

the back door to suddenly shut again 

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the back 

door, thoroughly check to make sure 

the surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure 

they are safe and let them know that 

the back door is about to open or 

close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing 

the back door in windy weather as it 

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

Vehicles without power back door: 

The back door may suddenly shut if it is 

not opened fully. It is more difficult to 

open or close the back door on an 

incline than on a level surface, so 

beware of the back door unexpectedly 

opening or closing by itself. Make sure 

that the back door is fully open and 

secure before using the luggage com-

partment.

●

Vehicles with power back door: The 

back door may suddenly shut if it is not 

opened fully, while on a steep incline.

Make sure that the back door is 

secured before using the luggage 

compartment.

115

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

■

Smart access system with push-
button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this 
function.

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

■

Wireless remote control



P.107

■

Door lock switches



P.112

■

Open

Raise the back door while pressing up 
the back door opener switch.

WARNING

●

When closing the back door, take 

extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., 

from being caught.

●

When closing the back door, make 

sure to press it lightly on its outer sur-

face. If the back door handle is used to 

fully close the back door, it may result 

in hands or arms being caught.

●

Do not pull on the back door damper 

stay (vehicles without power back 

door) (



P.116) or back door spindle 

(vehicles with power back door) 

(



P.123) to close the back door, and 

do not hang on the back door damper 

stay (vehicles without power back 

door) or back door spindle (vehicles 

with power back door).

Doing so may cause hands to be 

caught or the back door damper stay 

(vehicles without power back door) or 

back door spindle (vehicles with 

power back door) to break, causing an 

accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy 

object is attached to the back door, it 

may suddenly shut again after being 

opened, causing someone’s hands, 

head or neck to be caught and injured. 

When installing an accessory part to 

the back door, using a genuine Lexus 

part is recommended.

Unlocking and locking the back 
door from the outside

Unlocking and locking the back 
door from the inside

Opening/closing the back door 
(vehicles without power back 
door)

116

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Close

Lower the back door using the back 
door handle, and make sure to push 
the back door down from the outside 
to close it.

■

Luggage compartment light

●

The luggage compartment light turns on 

when the back door is opened.

●

If the luggage compartment light is left on 

when the power switch is turned off, the 

light will go off automatically after 20 

minutes.

■

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the 

inside.

1

Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between 

the flathead screwdriver and the cover as 

shown in the illustration.

2

Move the lever.

NOTICE

■

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper 
stays 

 that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to 
the back door damper stay 

 resulting 

in malfunction.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such 

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives 

to the damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay rod with 

gloves or other fabric items.

●

Do not attach any accessories other 

than genuine Lexus parts to the back 

door.

●

Do not place your hand on the damper 

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

A

A

117

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

■

Opening/closing the back door 
using the wireless remote control

Press the 

 for 1 second.

■

Opening/closing the back door 
from the inside

Press the 

 for 1 second.

A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically opens and closes.
Pressing the 

 while the back door is 

opening/closing stops the operation.
When the 

 is pressed again for 1 sec-

ond during the halted operation, the back 
door will perform the reverse operation.

■

Opening/closing the back door 
from the outside



Open

When the back door is unlocked: Press the 
back door opener switch.
When the back door is locked: While car-
rying the electronic key on your person, 
press the back door opener switch.
A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically opens.
Pressing the switch while the back door is 
opening stops the operation.



Close

Pressing the 

.

A buzzer sounds and the back door auto-
matically closes.
Pressing the 

 while the back door is 

closing stops the operation.
Pressing the 

 again will reverse the 

operation.



Close the back door and lock all 
doors (close & lock function)

Press the 

.

Opening/closing the back door 
(vehicles with power back door)

118

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

A different buzzer than the normal one will 
sound and the power back door will begin 
closing automatically. When the power 
back door is closed, all of the doors will 
lock simultaneously and operation signals 
will indicate that all of the doors have been 
locked.

If the 

 is pressed while the power 

back door is closing, the operation will 
stop.

Pressing the 

 again will close the 

power back door automatically.

■

Closing the back door using the 
back door handle

Lower the back door using the back 
door handle, then a buzzer sounds and 
the back door automatically closes.

■

Opening/closing the back door 
using the kick sensor (vehicles with 
Hands Free Power Back Door)

1

While carrying an electronic key, 
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 19.7 to 
27.6 in. (50 to 70 cm) from the rear 
bumper.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

Smart access system with push-
button start operation detection 
area (



P.127)

2

Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear 
bumper and then pulling it back.

• Perform the entire kick operation 

within 1 second.

• The back door will not start operat-

ing while a foot is detected under 
the rear bumper.

• Operate the back door without 

contacting the rear bumper with 
your foot.

• If another electronic key is in the 

cabin or luggage compartment, it 
may take slightly longer than normal 
for the operation to occur.

A
B
C

119

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Be

fore
 dri
ving

When all of the doors are locked: If the 

movement is detected by the kick sensor, 

all of the doors will be unlocked.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

3

When the kick sensor detects that 
your foot is pulled back, a buzzer 
will sound and the back door will 
automatically fully open/close.

If kick operation is performed again in the 

middle of back door operating, the opera-

tion will stop.

■

Luggage compartment light

●

The luggage compartment light turns on 

when the back door is opened.

●

If the luggage compartment light is left on 

when the power switch is turned off, the 

light will go off automatically after 20 

minutes.

■

Power back door operating conditions

With the power back door operations set to 

ON, it can automatically open and close for 

the following conditions:

●

When the electronic key is being carried 

and the power back door switch is 
pushed

*

●

When the wireless remote control is 
used

*

●

When the power switch is in ON mode, 

in addition to the above for the opening 

operations, the back door operates for 

any of the following conditions:

• Parking brake is engaged

• The brake pedal is depressed

• The shift lever is in P

*

: When configured with the customization 

function so that it can be operated after 
being unlocked, operate the back door 
after it has been unlocked.

■

Kick sensor operating conditions (vehi-

cles with Hands Free Power Back Door)

●

When the kick sensor operation setting is 

turned on

●

The electronic key is within the opera-

tional range. (



P.127)

■

Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left slightly 

open, the back door closer will automati-

cally close it to the fully closed position.

Whatever the state of the power switch, the 

back door closer operates.

■

Operation of the power back door

●

A buzzer sounds and the emergency 

flashers flash twice to indicate that the 

back door is opening/closing.

●

When the power back door operations 

are OFF, the power back door does not 

operate but it can be opened and closed 

by hand.

●

When the power back door automati-

cally opens, if an abnormality due to peo-

ple or objects is detected, operation will 

stop.

■

Close & lock function

When the power back door is open, this 

function closes the power back door and 

then locks all of the doors simultaneously.
When the following procedures are per-

formed and there are no electronic keys for 

the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the 

doors will lock when the power back door is 

completely closed.

1

Close all of the doors except the power 

back door.

2

While carrying an electronic key, press 
the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door.

A different buzzer than the normal one will 

sound and then the power back door will 

A
B

120

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

begin closing automatically. When the 

power back door is closed, all of the doors 

will lock simultaneously and operation sig-

nals will indicate that all of the doors have 

been locked.

■

Situations in which the close & lock 

function may not operate properly 

(vehicles with Hands Free Power Back 

Door)

In the following situations, the close & lock 

function may not operate properly:

●

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed by a hand 
which is holding an electronic key

●

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed when the 
electronic key is in a bag, etc. that is 
placed on the ground

●

If the 

 switch on the lower part of 

the power back door is pressed with the 
electronic key not near the vehicle.

■

Situations in which the kick sensor may 

operate unintentionally (vehicles with 

Hands Free Power Back Door)

In the following situations, the kick sensor 

may not operate properly:

●

When a foot remains under the rear 

bumper

●

If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a 

foot or is touched for a while

If the rear bumper has been touched for a 
while, wait for a short time before attempt-
ing to operate the back door again.

●

When operated while a person is too 

close to the rear bumper

●

When an external radio wave source 

interferes with the communication 

between the vehicle and electronic key 

(



P.128)

●

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the kick sensor, such as a pay 

parking spot, gas station, electrically 

heated road, or fluorescent light

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise

●

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

●

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to 

the rear bumper

●

When the vehicle has been parked for a 

while near objects that may move and 

contact the rear bumper, such as plants

●

When an accessory is installed to the rear 

bumper

If an accessory has been installed, turn the 
kick sensor operation setting off.

■

Situations in which the kick sensor does 

not operate properly (vehicles with 

Hands Free Power Back Door)

When an electronic key is in the operation 

range, the kick sensor may operate unin-

tentionally, so be careful in the following sit-

uations.

●

When a large amount of water is applied 

to the rear bumper, such as when the 

vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

●

When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper

●

When a small animal or small object, such 

as a ball, moves under the rear bumper

●

When an object is moved from under the 

rear bumper

●

If someone is swinging their legs while sit-

ting on the rear bumper

●

If the legs or another part of someone’s 

body contacts the rear bumper while 

passing by the vehicle

●

When the vehicle is parked near an elec-

trical noise source which affects the sen-

sitivity of the kick sensor, such as a pay 

parking spot, gas station, electrically 

heated road, or fluorescent light

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, 

electric power plant, radio station, large 

display, airport or other facility that gen-

erates strong radio waves or electrical 

noise