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CAUTION
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●When opening or clos
ing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●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.
●Use caution when opening or closing the ba ck door in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.
●The back door may suddenly shut if the back
door stopper is not locked. 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 op ening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the back door stopper is
locked and secure before using the luggage
compartment.
●Even with the back door stopper locked, the
back door stopper may unlock and the back
door may close when excessive force such as
a strong wind is applied to the back door. Take
extra care to prevent any part of your body
from being caught.
●When closing the back door, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught. Also pay attention to your personal
belongings such as bags and ties.
●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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Operation of each component
CAUTION
●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, caus-
ing an accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may sud-
denly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be
caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genu-
ine Lexus part is recommended.
NOTICE
■Back door damper stay
The back door is equipped with damper stay that hold the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the b ack door damper stay, resulting in malfunc-
tion.
●Do not attach any accessories other than
genuine Lexus parts to the back door.
●Do not lean against, climb on or place lug-
gage on the damper stay, or apply lateral
forces to it.
Damper stay
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Glass hatch
◆Glass hatch opener
Press the button to pop up the
glass hatch.
Raise
The glass hatch cannot be opened
when the back door is locked.
Unlock the back door to open the
glass hatch. (→ P. 1 0 1 )
◆Smart access system with push-button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button to pop up the
glass hatch.
Raise
The glass hatch can be opened even
when the back door is locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the button to open
the glass hatch. The glass hatch will
pop up.
The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener or wireless
remote control.
Opening the glass hatch
1
2
1
2
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Operation of each component
■When opening the glass hatch
●Open the glass hatch slowly and carefully.
●Use the glass hatch opener or wireless remote control when the back door is closed.
■Operation signals (when opening with the wireless remote control)
A buzzer sounds once to indicate that the glass hatch have been opened.
■Opening the glass hatch while the rear window wiper is in operation
Rear window wiper operation will stop moving. Operation will recommence after the
glass hatch has been closed.
■Function to prevent the glass hatch being locked with the electronic key inside
●When all doors are being locked, closing th e glass hatch with the electronic key left
inside the luggage compartment will sound an alarm.
In this case, the glass hatch can be opened using the entry function.
●Even when the spare electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the
doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the glass
hatch can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.
●Even when the electronic key is put in the luggage compartment with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be
activated, causing the doors to lock when the glass hatch is closed. Make sure to check
where the key is before closing the glass hatch.
■After closing the glass hatch
Check that the glass hatch is firmly locked. If it is not firmly locked, the rear window wiper
and washer will not operate correctly.
■Customization
The glass hatch opening operation can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 5 8 6 )
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CAUTION
■While driving
●Keep the glass hatch closed while driving.
If the glass hatch is left open, it may hit
near-by objects while driving or luggage may
be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the ve hicle, causing death or a serious health
hazard. Make sure to close the glass hatch before driving.
●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the glass hatch is fully closed. If the glass
hatch is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow a child to open or close the glass hatch.
Doing so may cause the glass hatch to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands,
head, or neck to be caught by the closing glass hatch.
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Operation of each component
CAUTION
■Operating the glass hatch
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the glass hatch before opening
it. Failure to do so may cause the glass hatch suddenly shut again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the glass hatch, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-
rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the glass
hatch is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the glass hatch in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not pull on the glass hatch damper stay to close the glass hatch, and do not hang
on the glass hatch damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to break,
causing an accident.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the glass hatch.
Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the glass hatch to suddenly shut
again after it is opened, resulting in death or serious injury.
●The glass hatch may close if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or close the
glass hatch on an incline than on a level sur-
face, so beware of the glass hatch unexpect-
edly opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the glass hatch is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment. Also
pay attention to your personal belongings
such as bags and ties.
●When closing the glass hatch, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught. Also pay attention to your personal
belongings such as bags and ties.
●When closing the glass hatch, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface.
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NOTICE
■Glass hatch damper stays
The glass hatch is equipped with damper stays that hold the glass hatch in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the glass hatch damper stay, resulting in mal-
function.
●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as
stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
damper stay rod.
●Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves
or other fabric items.
●Do not attach any accessories other than
genuine Lexus parts to the glass hatch.
●Do not place your hand or foot on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.Damper stays
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Operation of each component
Smart access system with push-button start
●Locks and unlocks the side doors (
→P. 9 4 )
●Locks and unlocks the back door ( →P. 1 0 1 )
●Opens the glass hatch ( →P. 1 0 6 )
●Starts the engine ( →P. 1 8 5 )
■Antenna location
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic
key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always
carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage compartment1
2
3
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