Lexus NX450H+ (2024 year). Manual in english

(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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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:

●

An electronic key is not detected within the vehicle.

●

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

●

The brake pedal is not depressed.

●

The power 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:

●

The hands free close & lock function setting is on.

●

The Hands Free Power Back Door operating conditions are met.

●

An electronic key is not detected within the vehicle.

●

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

●

The brake pedal is not depressed.

●

The power 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:

●

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

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:

*2 :

For the initial setting, the close and lock function cannot be used with the digital key

alone.

* :

If equipped

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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 carry-
ing 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.

Close & lock function

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

*3 :

This setting can be customized by your Lexus dealer.

*4 :

This setting can be customized by your Lexus dealer.

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INFORMATION

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Close & lock function operating conditions

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

●

An electronic key is not detected within the vehicle.

●

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

●

The power switch is off.

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Situations in which the close & lock function may not operate properly

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.

Closing the back door and lock all of the doors

●

Press the

switch.

The power back door will close and all of the doors
will be locked at the same time.
A different buzzer than the normal one will sound
and the power back door will begin closing auto-
matically. 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

switch is pressed while the power back

door is closing, the operation will stop.
Pressing the switch again will open the power back
door automatically. The double locking system will
not operate at this time.

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Theft deterrent system

This vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system and alarm system to help
prevent vehicle theft. The immobilizer is a system which helps prevent intrusion into
the vehicle and starting of the hybrid system 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 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 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:

●

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.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the back door or hood, or unlocks the
vehicle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

●

A locked door or back 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.)

●

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:

●

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

●

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

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.

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Enable the 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 power switch off.

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

INFORMATION

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Cancel the immobilizer system

While carrying a key registered to the vehicle, change the power switch to ACC or ON.
The 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:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

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

●

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, back door 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:

●

Except for Canada: Unlock the doors.

●

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

●

Turn the power switch to ACC or ON, or start the hybrid system.

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

Pre-alarm

If a door is unlocked with the mechanical key while the alarm is being set, the
pre-alarm will sound for 10 seconds.
If either the door is locked again or the pre-alarm is stopped within those 10
seconds, an alarm will sound.
Do any of the following in order to deactivate or stop the pre-alarm:

●

Close the doors, and lock all doors by smart access system or wireless remote
control.

●

Turn the power switch to ACC or ON, or start the hybrid system. (The alarm will
be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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Opening and closing the windows

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. The driver is responsible for all power window
operations, including the operation for the passengers.

●

Do not let a child operate the power windows. Operation by a child may cause a child
or other passengers to have a body part caught in a power window. Also, when riding
with a child, it is recommended to turn the window lock switch on.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may
possibly lead to an accident.

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions of the power windows

The power switch is in ON.

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Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the windows

The following functions aid in safe opening and closing of the windows.

●

Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while
the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened
slightly.

●

Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is
opening, window movement is stopped.

●

Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.

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WARNING

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Jam protection function

●

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

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed.
Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch
protection function.

●

Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught in the window. The catch
protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is
fully opened.

Operations using the power window switches

Opening/closing the windows using the power window switch

Lift the power window switch partway.
The window will close while the switch is
lifted.

Fully lift the power window switch.
The window will fully close automatically.

To stop the window partway, operate the switch
in the opposite direction.

Push the power window switch partway.
The window will open while the switch is
pushed.

Fully push the power window switch.
The window will fully open automatically.

To stop the window partway, operate the switch
in the opposite direction.

Operations using the wireless remote control

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*1 :

These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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WARNING

When using the wireless remote control to operate the power windows, operate the
power windows after making sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any
of their body parts caught in a power window. Also do not let a child operate the windows
using the wireless remote control. Children and other passengers may get caught in the
power window.

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Open the windows using the wireless remote control

Using the wireless remote control, the doors can be unlocked and all of the
windows opened at the same time.

●

Push and hold the unlock switch on the wire-
less remote control.

The doors will unlock and the windows and moon
roof will open.
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all of the windows
and the moon roof are opening.

Prevent accidental operation of the windows

The window lock switch is designed to prevent children from accidentally opening
or closing a window.
Press the window lock switch.

The indicator

will come on and the passenger

windows will be locked.

*2 :

This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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Loading luggage

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.

●

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

•

Receptacles containing gasoline

•

Aerosol cans

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

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

•

At the feet of the driver

•

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

•

Luggage cover

•

On the instrument panel

•

On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

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Precautions regarding weight capacity and distribution

●

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

●

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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WARNING

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

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

NOTICE

Do not set luggage on the moon 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

―

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 power back door is fully closed. If the
power back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an
accident.

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Caution while driving

●

Keep the power back door closed while driving.
If the power 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 power back door before driving.

●

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.

●

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.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the power back door.
Doing so may cause the power back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing power back door.

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Operating the power back door

Observe the following precautions.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the power back door before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the power back door to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the power 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 power
back door is about to open or close.

●

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

●

The power 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

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WARNING

back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is
fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment.

●

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

●

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

●

Do not pull on the back door spindle to close the power 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.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power 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 power back door,
using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.

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Back door closer

●

In the event that the power back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the
back door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything
else in the power back door, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries.

●

Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back
door system is disabled.

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Power back door

Observe the following precautions.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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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WARNING

●

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

●

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 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power switch is
turned to ON or the hybrid system is started during automatic operation

●

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

Observe the following precautions.

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

NOTICE

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Precautions for the back door spindles

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.

●

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

●

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

●

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

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NOTICE

●

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

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To prevent malfunction of the power back door and back door closer

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

●

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

●

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

●

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.

INFORMATION

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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.

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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:

●

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, 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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Back door closer

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 power switch, the back door closer operates.

*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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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 automatically opens, if an abnormality due to people or
objects is detected, operation will stop.

■

When reconnecting the 12-volt battery

To operate the power back door properly, close the back door completely by hand then
operate for unlocking.

■

Jam protection function

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. When the function
operates, the door will automatically move slightly in
the opposite direction then stop.

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Operating the back door using the smart access system with push-button
start

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.

Lock/unlock the back door using smart access system with push-button start

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.

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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

●

Press

for 1 second.

The back door will open.

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

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door.
Pressing the button again within 3 seconds un-
locks all of the other doors, including the back
door.
All of the doors, including the back door, will
unlock.

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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.

Back door operations using the back door opener switch

Open the back door automatically using the back door opener switch

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.

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A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically opens.

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.

●

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.

Back door operations using the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power
Back Door)

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 your Lexus dealer.

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NOTICE

●

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 your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not subject the kick sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
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
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

•

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

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●

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

●

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.

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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.

●

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 access system with push-button start
operation detection area

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

Move your foot to approximately 3.9 in. (10
cm) 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.

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INFORMATION

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

Back door reserve lock function

This function reserves the locking of the power back door when the power back
door is open.

Reserves the locking of the all the doors

If the following operations are performed, all of the doors except the power back
door will lock and then the power back door will lock when it is completely closed.
Close all of the doors, except the power back door.

Close all of the doors, except the power back door.

Perform an automatic closing operation of the power back door and lock
the doors using the wireless remote control or smart access system with
push-button start while the power back door is closing.

Operation signals will indicate that all the doors have been closed and locked.

●

If the electronic key is placed inside the vehicle after starting a close operation via
the door reserve lock function, the electronic key may become locked inside the
vehicle.

●

If the back door does not fully close due to the operation of the jam protection
function, etc., while the back door is automatically closing after a reserve lock
operation is performed, the reserve lock function is canceled and all the doors will
unlock.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that all the doors are closed and locked.

Adjusting the open position of the 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.

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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 ther lever operations.

WARNING

■

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.

■

When a rear seatback is folded

Observe the following precautions.

●

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.

■

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.

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WARNING

●

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.

Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever and
fold down the seatback.

Return the rear seatbacks

Raise the rear seatback until it locks.

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking,
durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appro-
priate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed correctly
and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving habits.Vehicle-trailer
stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake perform-
ance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).To tow
a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions.Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.

INFORMATION

■

Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated.

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

■

Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)

The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability.

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50
mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the
additional load. (See "Warranty and Services Guide", "Owner’s Manual Supplement"
or "Scheduled Maintenance".)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.

■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

•

Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

•

Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.)

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After the trailer swaying has stopped:

•

Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.

•

Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.

•

Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if
possible.

•

Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a lower speed to prevent
instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed
increases.

WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected
by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle
differently when towing a trailer.

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as close to
the trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.

•

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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WARNING

•

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

•

Dynamic radar cruise control

•

Cruise control

•

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

•

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

•

Intuitive parking assist

•

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

•

RCD (Rear Camera Detecrtion) fucntion

●

Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake
pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Lexus
recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle's braking
effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer
and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering into another lane.

* :

If equipped

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