lock LEXUS RX400H 2008 Owner's Manual

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Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener.
In addition, the power back door can be opened/closed using the power
back door switch or wireless remote control.
■Back door opener
Push up
Raise
■ Power back door switches (vehicles with power back door)
Instrument panel
Push the switch for 1 second to
open/close.
Pressing the switch again while
the power back door is operat-
ing will cause the operation to
reverse.
However, the reverse operation
cannot be performed for the
first second after pressing the
switch to operate the door.

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Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door)
Turn off the main switch in the
glove box to disable the power
back door system. ON
OFF
The back door cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or power back door switch.
Back door
Push the switch to close.
Pressing the switch again while
the power back door is closing
will cause it to open again.
However, the reverse operation
cannot be performed for the
first second after pressing the
switch to close the door.
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automat-
ically after it has been opened and then closed.
A buzzer sounds twice and the emer gency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Wireless remote control (vehicles with power back door)
→ P. 36

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■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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■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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RX400h_UUse the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tangled.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Pulling the seatback angle lever
and fold them down until they lock.
When return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, unlock the
seatbacks by pulling the seatback
angle lever and lift them up until
they lock.
■Folding down rear center seatback
Pulling the center seatback angle
lever behind the seatback and fold
it down.
When return the rear center
seatback to its original position, lift
it up until it locks.

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Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint to the lock position when using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Vertical adjustment
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Angle adjustment *
Removal
Pull the head restraint up while
pushing the lock release button.
*: Front seats only
Lock
release
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if
you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that
you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is
used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. ( →P. 112)
■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt
in the proper way. (→P. 5 8 )
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in
the same manner as other occupants. Extend
the shoulder belt completely over the shoul-
der and position the belt across the chest.
Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suf-
fer death or serious injury as a result of sud-
den braking or a collision.

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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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Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel
and pull up the lever.
Adjust to the ideal posi-
tion by moving the
steering wheel.
Release the lever. STEP1
STEP2
STEP3