2006 LEXUS RX330 key

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BACK DOOR
Opening and closing
1Push2OpenTo open the back door, push up the back door opener and
raise the door.
If the back door will not open even pushing up the back door
opener, push it up again.
When
opening the back door, make sure that the back door will
not come down by itself.
The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped.
The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways.
 Operate the power door lock switch. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
 Operate the wireless remote control. (See “Wireless remote
control” on page 18.)
 All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked
simultaneously with the driver’s door. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door will be
automatically locked after you reconnect, replace or recharge
the battery. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 490 for precautions when
loading luggage.

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When closing the back door, the inside handle can be used
to make the reach easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
 Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
 If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not
apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on
them.

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If the back door opener does not operate
If the back door opener does not operate, you can open the
back door from the inside.
To open the back door from the inside, do the following.
1. Remove the cover with a key.
2. Push the lever and open the back door.
Have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer if the
back door opener does not operate.

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POWER BACK DOOR
Opening and closing by hand
1Push2 OpenTo open the back door, push up the back door opener and
raise the door.
If the back door will not open even pushing up the back door
opener, push it up again.
When
opening the back door, make sure that the back door will
not come down by itself.
The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped.
The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways.
 Operate the power door lock switch. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
 Operate the wireless remote control. (See “Wireless remote
control” on page 18.)
 All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked
simultaneously with the driver’s door. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door will be
automatically locked after you reconnect, replace or recharge
the battery. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 490 for precautions when
loading luggage.

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When closing the back door, the inside handle can be used
to make the reach easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After
closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
 Keep the back door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from entering the
vehicle.
If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail
lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked,
other road users must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not
apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on
them.

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Back door closer
When the back door has not been fully closed, it is fully
closed automatically even if the power back door system
is off.
CAUTION
 Careful attention is needed so as not to get your
fingers trapped as the back door automatically
closes when it has not been fully closed.
 Never allow a child to operate the back door.
NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer
is operating. Otherwise, the back door closer may
become defective.
If the back door opener does not operate
If the back door opener does not operate, you can open the
back door from the inside.
To open the back door from the inside, do the following.
1. Remove the cover with a key.

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2. Push the lever and open the back door.
Have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer if the
back door opener does not operate.
Power back door off switch
1Power back door off switch
2Operative
3Inoperative
This switch is used to turn on and off the po wer back door
system. In order to operate the power back door, the
switch in the glove box must be pushed in. To disable the
power back door feature, push out the switch.

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CAUTION
Do not leave small children or pets unattended in your
vehicle. They could operate the power back door, and
anyone around the back door could be injured. Turn off
the power back door system when the power back door
is not in use.
NOTICE
When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash,
make sure the power back door system is off.
Power back door switches
 Power back door opener/closer switch
Power back door closer switch