Lexus NX (2023 year). Manual in english

Opening/closing the doors

WARNING

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Precautions for when driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.

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Make sure that all of the doors are closed and locked.

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Do not press an inside door opener switch while driving.
Be especially careful with the driver’s door, as it can be opened even when the doors
are locked.

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When a child is riding in a rear seat, set the child protector locks to prevent the rear
doors from being opened from inside the vehicle.

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Precautions for when opening or closing a door

When opening or closing a door, check the surrounding area and hold the door handle
tightly.

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When on a slope

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When the space between a door and a wall, etc. is small

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When in an area with strong winds

INFORMATION

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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 vehicle
once more.

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Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph), 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.

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Rear seat reminder function

In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the engine switch
is turned off after any of the following conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the multi-information display for approximately 6 seconds.

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The engine is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear door.

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A rear door has been opened and closed after the engine was started.
However, if a rear door is opened and then closed within approximately 2 seconds, the
rear seat reminder function may not operate.

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The rear seat reminder function determines that luggage, etc. has been placed in a
rear seat based on opening and closing of a rear door. Therefore, depending on the
situation, the rear seat reminder function may not operate and you may still forget
luggage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate unnecessarily.

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The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled.

Opening the doors

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Outside the vehicle

When the doors are locked:

While carrying an electronic key, press the door opener switch

of the door handle and

open the door.

Make sure to securely press the door opener switch

on the inner side of the door

handle with the electronic key within the detection area.
When the doors are unlocked:

Press the door opener switch

of the door handle to open the door.

Make sure to securely press the door opener switch

on the inner side of the door

handle.

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Inside the vehicle

Driver's door:

Even if the door is locked, pressing the front side of the door opener switch

will open

the door.
The door will unlock and the door lock indicator will turn off.
Passenger doors:
Press the door lock switch to unlock the door, and then pressing the front side of the door
opener switch

to open the door.

The door will unlock and the door lock indicator will turn off.

INFORMATION

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Inside door opener switch operating conditions

When any of the following conditions are met:

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The vehicle speed is less than 4 km/h (2 mph) and the parking brake is engaged

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The vehicle speed is less than 4 km/h (2 mph) and the brake pedal is depressed

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The shift position is in P

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When opening a door from inside the vehicle

Open the door pressing the door opener switch.
If the door is not fully unlatched, press the door opener switch twice to open the door.

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Manual release handles inside the vehicle

The door opener switches inside the vehicle can also be used to manually open the
doors.

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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 the emergency flashers flashing. (twice)
Locking is indicated by the emergency flashers flashing. (Once)

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

Using the smart entry & start system (vehicles with entry function)

Locking/unlocking the doors using smart entry & start system

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

Grip the door handle to unlock 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.

INFORMATION

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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.

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The door unlock settings can be changed.

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If equipped

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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.

Cancel the intrusion sensor

and tilt sensor

of the alarm system to prevent

unintended triggering of the alarm while changing the settings.

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 3.)

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 equipped

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(If a door is not opened within 30 seconds after is

pressed, the doors will be

locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.)In a case that the alarm is trig-
gered, immediately 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

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.

INFORMATION

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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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If equipped

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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

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.

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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.

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This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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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.

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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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The intrusion sensor

detects something moving inside the vehicle. (Example: an

intruder breaks a window and gets into the vehicle.)

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The tilt sensor

detects a change of vehicle inclination.

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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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If equipped

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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.

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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.

Double locking system and its performance

The double locking system helps prevent intrusion into the vehicle by disabling
unlocking of the doors from inside and outside of the vehicle.

WARNING

Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehicle, because
all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

Vehicles employing this system have labels on the
window glass of both front doors.

Setting the double locking system

Turn the engine switch off, have all the passengers exit the vehicle and ensure that
all the doors are closed.

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Using the entry function: Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice
within 5 seconds.

Using the wireless remote control: Press

twice within 5 seconds.

The double locking system will be set.

Canceling the double locking system

Using the entry function: Hold the outside door handle, press the power back door
switch or move your foot under the center of the rear bumper (vehicles with Hands
Free Power Back Door).

Using the wireless remote control: Press

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
using the entry function

or wireless remote con-

trol. 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.

Canceling/stopping the alarm system

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

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Unlock the doors using the entry function

or wireless remote control.

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Start the engine.

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

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If equipped

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Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.The tilt sensor
detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as when the vehicle is towed away.This
system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all intrusions.

NOTICE

To ensure correct operation of the intrusion sensor, observe the following.

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Do not spray air fresheners or other products
directly into the sensor holes.

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Do not touch or cover the sensors.

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Do not install accessories other than genuine Lexus parts or leaving objects between
the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat. Otherwise, the detection performance
may reduce.

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The intrusion sensor may be canceled when the electronic key is near the vehicle.

INFORMATION

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Intrusion sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:

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People or pets are in the vehicle.

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A window or the moon roof is open. In this case, the sensor may detect the following:

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Wind or the movement of objects such as leaves and insects inside the vehicle

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Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices such as the intrusion sensors of other
vehicles

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The movement of people outside the vehicle

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Small insects such as moths or flies are in the vehicle.

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Unstable items, such as dangling accessories or clothes hanging on the coat hooks,
are in the vehicle.

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The vehicle is parked in a place where extreme vibrations or noises occur, such as in a
parking garage.

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Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.

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The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.

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The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of
repeated impacts or vibrations.

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Tilt sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:

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The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.

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The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.

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The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.

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Any of the tires loses air pressure.

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The vehicle is jacked up.

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An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.

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Cargo is loaded onto or unloaded from the roof luggage carrier.

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Customizable features(P. 650)

Set the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is set.

Cancel the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor before setting the alarm, as they will
respond to movement inside the vehicle.
The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are
canceled.

Touch the Shortcut screen switch.

Touch the

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Operation of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will be canceled, and a message will
be displayed on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Touch the switch again to set the intrusion / tilt sensor again.
A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster.

INFORMATION

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Automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

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After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, unlocking the doors using
the entry function or wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor
and tilt sensor.

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The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the
alarm system is reactivated.

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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

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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 for luggage weight and distribution

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Do not overload your vehicle.

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Load the vehicle as evenly as possible.
If the vehicle is loaded unevenly, the load on each tire will differ. This will lead to a
decrease in handling ability and brake performance, possibly leading to an accident.

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WARNING

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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 80 kg (176.3 lb.) 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.

Back door functions and operation

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

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.

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WARNING

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
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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WARNING

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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
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.

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WARNING

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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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer 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.
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 back door is unlocked.

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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:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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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)

●

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 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.

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Jam protection function (vehicles with the power back door)

Sensors are installed in the right and left sides of the
power back door.
When the door is automatically closing and the sen-
sors are pushed due to an object being clamped, the
jam protection function operates. From that position
the door automatically moves a little in the opposite
direction and then the function stops.

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Customizable features(P. 650)

Operating the back door using the smart entry & start system

The back door can be locked/unlocked while carrying an electronic key or the
card key.The driver should always carry the electronic key or the card key.

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Vehicles with entry function

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Locking/unlocking the back door using smart entry & start system

Perform the following while carrying an electronic key.

Press

All of the doors will unlock. However, the doors
cannot be unlocked within 3 seconds after they
were locked.

Press

All of the doors will lock. Make sure that the
doors are securely locked.

Locking/unlocking the back door using the door lock switches

Press the

switch.

All of the doors, including the back door, will
lock.

Press the

switch.

All of the doors, including the back door, will
unlock.

Back door operations using the wireless remote control

Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote control(vehicles
with the power back door)

●

Press

for 1 second.

The power back door can be operated when it is unlocked

The back door will open.

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Vehicles with entry function

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Lock/unlock the back door using wireless remote control

Press

All of the doors, including the back door, will
lock.
Make sure that the doors are securely locked.

Press

All of the doors, including the back door, will
unlock.

Back door operations using the back door operation switch inside the vehi-
cle

Opening/closing the back door from the inside

Press the

for 1 second.

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly opens and closes.

Pressing the

while the back door is

opening/closing stops the operation.

When the

is pressed again during the

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

Back door operations using the back door switch

Opening/closing the back door using the back door switch

Press the

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly closes.

Pressing the

while the back door is clos-

ing stops the operation.

Pressing the

again will reverse the oper-

ation.

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Through a customization setting, the back door can also be operated when it is locked

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If equipped

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Back door operations using the back door opener switch

Open the back door automatically using the back door opener switch(vehicles
with power back door)

Press the back door opener switch with the back
door unlocked.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly opens.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening
stops the operation.

INFORMATION

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Open the back door with the back door opener switch when the back door is locked

While carrying the electronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically opens.

Open the back door manually using the back door opener switch (vehicles
without power back door)

Lift the back door while pressing the back door opener switch.

Back door operations using the back door handle

Closing the back door automatically using the back door handle

WARNING

Observe the following when closing the back door.

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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 surface.
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 spindle to close the back door, and do not hang on the
back door spindle.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing an
accident.

Pull the back door downward using the back
door handle.
A buzzer sounds and the back door automatical-
ly closes.

Close the back door manually using the back door handle

WARNING

Observe the following when closing the back door.

●

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

●

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 to close the back door, and do not hang on
the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break,
causing an accident.

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Vehicles without power back door

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

Back door operations using the kick sensor

NOTICE

The kick sensor is located behind lower center part of the rear bumper.
Observe the following to ensure that the power back door operates properly:

●

Keep the lower center part of the rear bumper clean at all times.
If the lower center part of the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the kick
sensor may not operate.
In this situation, clean off the dirt or snow, move the vehicle from the current position
and then check if the kick sensor operates.
If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

Do not apply coatings that have a rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other coatings,
to the lower center part of the rear bumper.

●

Do not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact the lower center part
of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees.
If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the
lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees, the kick sensor may not
operate.
In this situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick
sensor operates.
If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

Do not subject the kick sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

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NOTICE

If the kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact, the
kick sensor may not operate properly.
If the kick sensor does not operate in the following situations, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

•

The kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact.

•

The lower center part of the rear bumper is scratched or damaged.

●

Do not disassemble the rear bumper.

●

Do not attach stickers to the rear bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, disable
the kick sensor.

INFORMATION

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Kick sensor operating conditions

●

When the kick sensor operation setting is turned on

●

The electronic key is within the operational range

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Situations in which the kick sensor does not operate properly

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

●

When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
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 generates 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

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When mud, snow or ice 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.

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Situations in which the kick sensor may operate unintentionally

When an electronic key is in the operation range, the kick sensor may operate uninten-
tionally, so be careful in the following situations.

●

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 sitting 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 electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
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 generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rear
bumper

●

If luggage is set near the rear bumper

●

If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rear bumper

●

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the kick sensor operation setting off.

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

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.

●

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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WARNING

●

When putting your foot near the lower center part of the rear bumper and moving it
from the rear bumper, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipes until they have cooled
down sufficiently.
If the exhaust pipes are hot, they can cause burns.

●

Do not operate the Hands Free Power Back Door if there is little space under the rear
bumper.

Kick sensor

Kick sensor detection area

Smart entry & start system operation detec-
tion area

While carrying an electronic key, stand with-
in the smart entry & start system operation
range, approximately 50 to 70 cm (19.7 to
27.6 in.) from the rear bumper.

Move your foot to approximately 10 cm (3.9
in.) from the rear bumper.

Operate the back door without contacting the
rear bumper with your foot.

When a buzzer sounds, move your foot back. A buzzer will sound and the
back door will automatically fully open or close.

●

Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second.

●

The back door will not start operating while a foot is detected under the rear
bumper.

●

If another electronic key is in the cabin or luggage compartment, it may take slightly
longer than normal for the operation to occur.

●

If the buzzer sounds twice, perform a kick operation again.

If a kick operation is performed while the power back door is operating, the power
back door will stop.

INFORMATION

When all of the doors are locked, if a kick operation is detected by the kick sensor, all
of the doors will unlock.

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Adjusting the open position of the back door(vehicles with the power back
door)

The open position of the power back door can be adjusted.

Stop the back door in the desirable position.

Press and hold the

switch on the lower part of the back door for

approximately 2 seconds.

When the settings are completed, the buzzer sounds 4 times.
When opening the back door the next time, the back door will stop at that position.

Canceling the adjusted open position of the back door

●

Press and hold the

switch on the lower part of the back door for

approximately 7 seconds.

After the buzzer sounds 4 times, it sounds twice more.
When the power back door does the opening operation the next time, the door will
open to the initial settings position.

Rear seat seatbacks

Folding the seat backs can be done with either lever or switch operations.

WARNING

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When operating the rear seatback

Observe the following precautions.

●

Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.

●

After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. If the seatback is
not securely locked, the red marking will be visible. Make sure that the red marking is
not visible.

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When a rear seatback is folded

Observe the following precautions.

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e driving

WARNING

●

Do not fold down the rear seatbacks while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and change the shift position
to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded rear seatback or in the luggage compartment
while driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

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After adjusting the rear seats

Observe the following precautions.

●

Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible. Make sure that
the red marking is not visible.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught between or behind in the rear
seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belt for the rear center seat, seat belt buckles and armrest must be stowed
before you fold down the rear seatbacks.

Fold the rear seatbacks

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

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