Lexus NX: Back door

The back door can be opened using the back door open switch, smart access system with push-button start or wireless remote control.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

• Keep the back door closed while driving.

  If the 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 back door before driving.

• Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
• Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• 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 back door.

  Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child's hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

■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.

• Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.
• When opening or closing the 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 back door is about to open or close.
• Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.
• Vehicles without power back door: The 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 back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment.

• Vehicles with power back door: The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully, while on a steep incline.

  Make sure that the back door is secured before using the luggage compartment.

• 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 damper stay (vehicles without power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with power back door) to close the back door, and do not hang on the back door damper stay (vehicles without power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with power back door).

  Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay (vehicles without power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with power back door) to break, causing an accident.

• If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly 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 genuine Lexus part is recommended.

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

■ Smart access system with pushbutton start Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

1. Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

2. Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door)

■ Open Raise the back door while pressing up the back door opener switch.

■ Close Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.

■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.

■If the back door opener is inoperative The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

1. Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between the flathead screwdriver and the cover as shown in the illustration.

2. Move the lever.

NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays A that hold the back door in place.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay A resulting in malfunction.

• 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 back door.
• Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Opening/closing the back door (vehicles with power back door)

■ Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote control Press the for 1 second.

■ Opening/closing the back door from the inside Press the for 1 second.

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically opens and closes.

Pressing the while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation.

When the is pressed again for 1 second during the halted operation, the back door will perform the reverse operation.

■ Opening/closing the back door from the outside

• Open

When the back door is unlocked: Press 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.

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically opens.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening stops the operation.

• Close

Pressing the .

A buzzer sounds and the back door automatically closes.

Pressing the while the back door is closing stops the operation.

Pressing the again will reverse the operation.

• Close the back door and lock all doors (close & lock function)

Press the .

A different buzzer than the normal one will sound and the power back door will begin closing automatically. 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 is pressed while the power back door is closing, the operation will stop.

Pressing the again will close the power back door automatically.

■ Closing the back door using the back door handle Lower the back door using the back door handle, then a buzzer sounds and the back door automatically closes.

■ Opening/closing the back door using the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door)

1. While carrying an electronic key, stand within 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.

1. Kick sensor
2. Kick sensor detection area
3. Smart access system with pushbutton start operation detection area

2. Perform a kick operation by moving your foot to within approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear bumper and then pulling it back.

• Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second.
• The back door will not start operating while a foot is detected under the rear bumper.
• Operate the back door without contacting the rear bumper with your foot.
• If another electronic key is in the cabin or luggage compartment, it may take slightly longer than normal for the operation to occur.

When all of the doors are locked: If the movement is detected by the kick sensor, all of the doors will be unlocked.

1. Kick sensor
2. Kick sensor detection area

3. When the sensor detects that your foot is pulled back, a buzzer will sound and the back door will automatically fully open/close.

If kick operation is performed again in the middle of back door operating, the operation will stop.

■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.

■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 mode, in addition to the above for the opening operations, the back door operates for any of the following conditions:
  • Parking brake is engaged
  • The brake pedal is depressed
  • The shift lever is in P

*: When configured with the customization function so that it can be operated after being unlocked, operate the back door after it has been unlocked.

■Kick sensor operating conditions (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door)

• When the kick sensor operation setting is turned on
• The electronic key is within the operational range.

■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.

■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.

■Close & lock function When the power back door is open, this function closes the power back door and then locks all of the doors simultaneously.

When the following procedures are performed and there are no electronic keys for the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the doors will lock when the power back door is completely closed.

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

2. While carrying an electronic key, press the switch on the lower part of the power back door.

A different buzzer than the normal one will sound and then the power back door will begin closing automatically. 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.

■Situations in which the close & lock function may not operate properly (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door) 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.

■Situations in which the kick sensor may operate unintentionally (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door) 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 attempting to operate the back door again.

• When operated while a person is too close to the rear bumper
• 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, ice, etc. 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.

■Situations in which the kick sensor does not operate properly (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door) When an electronic key is in the operation range, the kick sensor may operate unintentionally, 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, etc. 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.

■When reconnecting the 12-volt battery To enable the power back door to operate properly, close the back door manually.

■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 sensors are pushed due to an object being clamped, etc., the jam protection function operates.

From that position the door automatically moves a little in the opposite direction and then the function stops.

■If the back door opener is inoperative The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

1. Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between the flathead screwdriver and the cover as shown in the illustration.

2. Move the lever.

■Customization Settings (e.g. back door automatic open and stop position) can be changed.

WARNING

■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. It takes several seconds before the back door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the 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 canceled.

■Power back door Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

• 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 back door is about to open or close.
• If the power back door system is turned off with the main switch while the back door is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped. The back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or close unexpectedly.
• If the operating conditions of the power back door are no longer met, a buzzer may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The back door then has to be operated manually.

  Take extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or close abruptly.

• On an incline, the back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure the 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 back door has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or close abruptly.
  • When the back door contacts an obstacle
  • When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power switch is turned to power ON mode or the hybrid system is started during automatic operation
• If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, the power back door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the back door may suddenly 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 genuine Lexus part is recommended.

■Jam protection function Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

• 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 back door fully closes. Be careful not to catch 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.

■Kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door) Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

• 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, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
• Do not operate the Hands Free Power Back Door if there is little space under the rear bumper.

NOTICE

■Back door spindles

The back door is equipped with spindles A that hold the back door in place.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door spindle A, 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.
• Do not place your hand on the spindle or apply lateral forces to it.

■To prevent back door closer malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating.

■To prevent damage to the power back door

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

  Operating the power back door when excessive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunction.

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

■Close & lock function When closing the power back door using the close & lock function, a different buzzer than the normal one will sound before the operation begins.

■Kick sensor precautions (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door) The kick sensor is located behind lower center part of the rear bumper. Observe the following to ensure that the power back door function 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.

• Do not apply coatings that have a rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other coatings, to the lower center part of the rear bumper.

NOTICE

• 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.

Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door)

ON (operate) and OFF (stop) can be switched between by the of the multi-information display.

1. Press orof the meter control switches and select .

2. Press or of the meter control switches, select the "Vehicle Settings" and then press .

3. Press or of the meter control switches, select and then press .

4. Press or of the meter control switches, and then select "PBD".

5. ON and OFF will be switched over with presses of on the meter control switches.

When OFF is selected and the operations of the power back door is made to stop from the of multi-information display, unless it is set to ON, the operation of the power back door will not return. (No return in the power switch operation)

Canceling the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power Back Door)

ON (enable) and OFF (disable) can be switched between by the of the multi-information display.

1. Press or of the meter control switches and select .

2. Press or of the meter control switches, select the "Vehicle Settings" and then press .

3. Press or of the meter control switches, select , and then press .

4. Press or of the meter control switches, and then select "Kick Sensor".

5. ON and OFF will be switched over with presses of on the meter control switches.

When OFF is selected and the operations of the kick sensor is made to stop from the of multi-information display, unless it is set to ON, the operation of the kick sensor will not return. (No return in the power switch operation)

Adjusting the open position of the back door (vehicles with power back door)

The open position of the power back door can be adjusted.

1. Stop the back door in the desirable position.

2. Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door for 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.

■Returning the back door automatic stop position to the initial settings Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door for 7 seconds.

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.

■When setting the open position of the back door by the navigation system or multimedia system The opening position can be set with the navigation system or multimedia system.

Priority for the stop position is given to the last position set by either the switch, navigation system or multimedia system.

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