Lexus NX250 (2022 year). Manual in english

Locking/unlocking the doors

INFORMATION

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Impact detection door lock release system

If the vehicle is involved in a severe frontal or rear collision, manual release handle
operation will be enabled for all of the doors.

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Operation signals

Unlocking is indicated by a buzzer sounding and the emergency flashers flashing. (twice)
Locking is indicated by a buzzer sounding and the emergency flashers flashing. (Once)

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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.

Using the smart access system with push-button start

Locking/unlocking the doors using smart access system with push-button
start

The driver should always carry an electronic key (or the card key) on their person,
for example in their pocket.

Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Holding the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds unlocks all the
doors. Grip any passenger 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.

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the surface of the door handle) to lock the
doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.

*1 :

The door unlock settings can be changed.

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When the door cannot be locked even though the lock sensor has been touched
with a finger

Touch the lock sensor with the palm of your hand.
When gloves are being worn, remove the gloves.

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.

Turn the engine switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

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.)

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 handle unlocks all the
doors.

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed.

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(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, im-
mediately stop the alarm.

Operations using the wireless remote control

Lock/unlock the doors using wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door.
Pressing the button again within 3 seconds un-
locks the other doors.

INFORMATION

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Theft deterrent panic mode

When

is pressed for longer than about 1 sec-

ond, an alarm will sound intermittently 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.

Using the door lock switches

Locking/unlocking the doors with the door lock switches

Press the

switch.

All of the doors will lock.

The indicator

comes on.

Press the

switch.

All of the doors will unlock.

The indicator

turns off.

Close & lock (walk away)

function

When the power back door is open, all of the doors will be locked when the power
back door is closed.

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Close & lock (walk away) function operating conditions

This function can be operated when all of the following conditions are met:

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An electronic key is not detected within the vehicle.

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All of the doors other than the power back door are closed.

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The brake pedal is not depressed.

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The engine switch is off.

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Hands free close & lock (walk away) function

operating conditions

This function can be operated when all of the following conditions are met:

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The hands free close & lock function setting is on.

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The Hands Free Power Back Door operating conditions are met.

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An electronic key is not detected within the vehicle.

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All of the doors other than the power back door are closed.

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The brake pedal is not depressed.

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The engine switch is off.

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Situations in which the close & lock (walk away) function may not operate properly

In the following situations, the close & lock function may not operate properly:

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If the

switch on the lower part of the power back door is pressed by a hand which

is holding an electronic key

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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

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If the

switch on the lower part of the power back door is pressed with the

electronic key not near the vehicle

Closing the back door and lock all of the doors

* :

If equipped

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Perform the following procedure with no electronic keys for this vehicle inside
the vehicle. When the power back door is closed, all of the doors will lock.

Using the switch:

While carrying an electronic key, press the

switch on the lower part of the

power back door.

When you move away from the power back door, it will automatically fully close.
If the power back door is approached while carrying an electronic key, the closing
operation will stop.
A different buzzer than normal will sound. When the power back door is closed, door
lock operation signals will indicate that all of the doors have been locked.

Vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door:

If the power back door is closed using a hands free power back door close
operation while carrying an electronic key, all of the doors will be locked at the
same time.

When you move away from the power back door, it will automatically fully close.
If the power back door is approached while carrying an electronic key, the closing
operation will stop.

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

WARNING

When closing the power back door using the close & lock function, a different buzzer
than the normal one will sound before the operation begins.
To check that the operation has started correctly, check that a different buzzer than
the normal one has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door is fully closed and locked, operation signals
will indicate that all of the doors have been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the operational signals have operated and
that all of the doors are locked.

*2 :

This setting can be customized by your Lexus dealer.

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Theft deterrent system

This vehicle is equipped with an engine immobilizer system and alarm system to
help prevent vehicle theft.The engine immobilizer is a system which helps prevent
intrusion into the vehicle and starting of the engine using keys other than a key
registered to this vehicle. Through a transponder chip built into the keys, registered
keys can be recognized over unauthorized copies.The alarm uses light and sound
to give an alert when an intruder is detected.

INFORMATION

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Note for the entry function

The engine immobilizer system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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System maintenance

The engine immobilizer system and alarm system are maintenance-free.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

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The doors are unlocked using the mechanical key.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key while the alarm is set, a warning will
sound intermittently for approximately 10 seconds. If the alarm is not canceled or
stopped during this time, the warning pattern changes and the warning sounds for a
certain period of time.

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A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the hood, or unlocks the vehicle using the
lock lever on an inside door handle.

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The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function,
wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)

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The hood is opened from outside of the vehicle.

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Alarm-operated door lock function operating conditions

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

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When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.

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While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

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When recharging or replacing the battery.

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Enable the engine immobilizer system

NOTICE

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the
system cannot be guaranteed.

Turn the engine switch off.

When the engine immobilizer system is enabled, the
security indicator flashes to indicate that the system is
operating.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you
leave the vehicle.

INFORMATION

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Cancel the engine immobilizer system

While carrying a key registered to the vehicle, change the engine switch to ACC or ON.
The engine immobilizer system will be cancelled and the security indicator will turn off.

Setting the alarm system

Make sure of the following before setting the alarm:

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Nobody is in the vehicle.

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The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

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No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

NOTICE

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the
system cannot be guaranteed.

Close the doors and hood, and lock all the doors.
The system will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing
when the system is set.
If all doors are closed with hood open, alarm system
can be set.

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Canceling/stopping the alarm system

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:

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Except for Canada: Unlock the doors.

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For Canada: Unlock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote
control.

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Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine.

The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.

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Loading the vehicle with luggage

Precautions for loading luggage into the luggage compartment

WARNING

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Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an
accident.

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The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:

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Receptacles containing gasoline

•

Aerosol cans

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Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.

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Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.

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When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.

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Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment.
It is not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.

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Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

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At the feet of the driver

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On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

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On the luggage cover

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On the instrument panel

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On the dashboard

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Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

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Precautions regarding weight capacity and distribution

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Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.

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Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of
steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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When using a roof luggage carrier (vehicles with roof rails)

Observe the following precautions:

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Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles.

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If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.

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Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.

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Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the
vehicle higher.
Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers.
The vehicle may not be able to be controlled correctly and may rollover.

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If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now
and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.

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Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

Do not set luggage on the moon roof and panoramic roof. Failure to observe so may lead
to cause damage.

Calculating cargo capacity

The cargo capacity can be calculated using the following formula.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

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Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.

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If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Vehicles without towing package: Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

Calculation formula for your vehicle

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle,
which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B

lb. (kg) − A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get
on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) − D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo
and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight
due to the additional occupants.
In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the
total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

Back door functions and operation

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following
procedures.

*1 :

A = Weight of people

*2 :

B = Total load capacity

*3 :

C = Available cargo and luggage load

*4 :

D = Additional weight of people

*5 :

E = Available cargo and luggage load

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WARNING

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Before driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
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.

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Caution while driving

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Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage 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.

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Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment.
In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to
death or serious injury.

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When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

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Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat
exhaustion or other injuries.

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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,
arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

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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.

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When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surround-
ing area is safe.

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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.

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Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.

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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

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itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage
compartment.

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Vehicles with 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
compartment.

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When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being
caught.

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When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the
back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms
being caught.

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Do not pull on the back door damper stay (vehicles without power back door) or
back door spindle (vehicles with power back door) 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.

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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, arms, head or neck to be
caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a
genuine Lexus part is recommended.

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Back door closer (vehicles with power back door)

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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. It takes several seconds before the back door
closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the back
door, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries.

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Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else when using the back door closer as it
still operates when the power back door system is canceled.

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Power back door

Observe the following precautions.

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Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or
anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.

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If the power back door system is disabled while the power back door is operating, the
power back door will stop operating. The power back door must then be operated

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manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the power back door may open or close
suddenly.

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If the operating conditions of the power back door are no longer met, a buzzer may
sound and the power back door may stop opening or closing. The power back door
must then be operated manually. Take extra care on an incline in this situation, as the
power back door may move suddenly.

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On an incline, the power back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure the
power back door is fully open and secure.

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In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and
automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the power back door must then be
operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped power back door
may suddenly open or close, causing an accident.

•

When the power back door contacts an obstacle

•

When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is turned
to ON or the engine is started during automatic operation

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, the
power back door may not operate, causing a malfunction, or the power back door
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or
neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the power back
door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.

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Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)

Observe the following precautions.

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
power back door fully closes. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else.

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The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is
caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.

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Precautions for the back door spindles (vehicles with the power back door)

The back door is equipped with spindles

that hold

the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so
may cause damage to the back door spindle

resulting in malfunction.

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Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
spindle rod.

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Do not touch the spindle rod with gloves or other fabric items.

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Do not attach heavy accessories to the back door.
When attaching, ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Do not place your hand on the spindle or apply lateral forces to it.

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Precautions for the back door damper stays (vehicles without the power back door)

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 malfunc-

tion.

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Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
damper stay rod.

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Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves or other fabric items.

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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the back door.

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Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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To prevent malfunction of the power back door and back door closer (vehicles with
the power back door)

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lead to malfunction of the power
back door or back door closer.

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Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating.

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Make sure that there is no ice between the back door and frame that would prevent
movement of the back door.

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Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges of the power
back door) with a knife or other sharp object.

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NOTICE

If the sensor is disconnected, the power back door will not close automatically.

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Luggage compartment light

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The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.

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If the luggage compartment light is left on when the engine switch is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

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Power back door operating conditions

With the power back door operations set to ON, it can automatically open and close for
the following conditions:

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When the electronic key is being carried and the power back door switch is pushed

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When the wireless remote control is used

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When the engine switch is in ON, the back door will operate if any of the following
conditions are met, in addition to the above conditions:

•

Parking brake is engaged

•

The brake pedal is depressed

•

The shift position is in P

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Operation of the power back door (vehicles with the power back door)

In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically
close it to the fully closed position.
Whatever the state of the engine switch, the back door closer operates.

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Operation of the power back door (vehicles with the power back door)

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A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door
is opening/closing.

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When the power back door operations are OFF, the power back door does not
operate but it can be opened and closed by hand.

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When the power back door automatically opens, if an abnormality due to people or
objects is detected, operation will stop.

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When reconnecting the battery (vehicles with the power back door)

To enable the power back door to operate properly, close the back door manually.

*6 :

When configured with the customization function so that it can be operated after

being unlocked, operate the back door after it has been unlocked.

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