2008 LEXUS RX400H door lock

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX400h_U
■Luggage compartment light
■Back door handle
■If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be opened from the inside.The luggage compartment light turns on
when the back door is opened and the light
switch is ON.
Use the back door handle when closing.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power back
door, the back door automatically pulls
closed in the event that the door is not prop-
erly latched when closed.
Remove the cover.
Push the lever.STEP1
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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■The power back door can be opened when
The engine switch is in the ON position, and the shift lever is in P.
■Jam protection function
If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the back door
will automatically operate in the opposite direction.
■If the power back door does not work
The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door completely by
hand.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. beep sound) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 4 5 8 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Falling to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Keep the back door closed while driving
If the back door is opening, the luggage will be thrown out and exhaust gases will be
entered in the vehicle.
■When the back door is opened while parking
The open back door hides the rear lights. Other road users must be warned of the
presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
■Operating the power back door
●Check to make sure that passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught or hit when the back door is being operated.
●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.
●Do not allow children to operate the back door.
Closing the back door on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.

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CAUTION
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function
intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the back door is fully closed.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the back door components
●Do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on the damper.
●Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating.
●Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
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CAUTION
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating
position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the
front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be fur-
ther extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be
used again and must be replaced at your Lexus dealer.
■Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed
in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts.
Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot
protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
RX400h_U
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key. (→P. 3 9 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P. 3 6 )
■Retained accessory power
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window
travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■If the power window does not work correctly
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. (Per-
form for each window with the switch for each seat.)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue holding the
switch for one second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial
settings are complete.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features
→ P. 4 5 8 )
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1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
RX400h_U
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. (→P. 3 9 )
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ( →P. 3 6 )
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting
down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof where it has stopped when opening automatically.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features
→P. 4 5 8 )

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggered of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the key or wireless remote co ntrol with the alarm being set.
● The hood is opened with the alarm being set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, hood, and lock
all doors using the key or wire-
less remote door lock function.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors using the key or wireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●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.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●The doors is unlocked using the key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■Pa n ic m o d eVehicles with power back door
Vehicles without power back door
When PANIC is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 30 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to break
into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.