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LEXUS RX 350 L (2019 year). Instruction - part 9

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Operating the power 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.

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Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the power back door before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause the power back door to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

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When opening or closing the power back door, thoroughly check to make sure the

surrounding area is safe.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power

back door is about to open or close.

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Use caution when opening or closing the power back door in windy weather as it may

move abruptly in strong wind.

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Do not pull on the back door spindle (

P. 144) to close the power back door, and

do not hang on the back door spindle.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing

an accident.

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, it may

suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or

neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the power back

door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.

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The power back door may suddenly shut if it is

not opened fully, while on a steep incline.

Make sure that the power back door is secure

before using the luggage compartment.

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When closing the power back door, take

extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from

being caught.

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When closing the power back door, make

sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the back door handle is used to fully close the

power back door, it may result in hands or

arms being caught.

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Back door closer

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Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back
door system is disabled.

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Power back door
Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or any-
thing that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.

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If the power back door system is disabled (

P. 101) while the power back door is

operating, the power back door will stop operating. The power back door must then
be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the power back door may
open or close suddenly.

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If the operating conditions of the power back door (

P. 135) are no longer met, a

buzzer may sound and the power back door may stop opening or closing. The power
back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care on an incline in this situa-
tion, as the power back door may move suddenly.

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On an incline, the power back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure the
power back door is fully open and secure.

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In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and auto-
matic operation may be stopped. In this case, the power back door must then be
operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped power back door
may suddenly open or close, causing an accident.
• When the power back door contacts an obstacle

• When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic opera-

tion

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In the event that the power back door is left

slightly open, the back door closer will auto-

matically close it to the fully closed position. It

takes several seconds before the back door

closer begins to operate. Be careful not to get

fingers caught or anything else in the power

back door, as this may cause bone fractures

or other serious injuries.

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, the
power back door may not operate, causing a malfunction, or the power back door
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head
or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the power
back door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.

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Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
power back door fully closes. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else.

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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.

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Back door spindles
The power back door is equipped with spindles that hold the power back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door spindle, resulting in malfunction.

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To prevent back door closer malfunction

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Do not apply excessive force to the power back door while the back door closer is

operating. Applying excessive force may cause the back door closer to malfunction.

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If the power back door is opened and closed repeatedly in a short amount of time, the

back door closer may stop operating. In this case, manually open the power back

door once and wait for a while before attempting to close it again.

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To prevent malfunction of the power back door

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Make sure that there is no ice between the power back door and frame that would
prevent movement of the power back door. Operating the power back door when
excessive load is present on the power back door may cause a malfunction.

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

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Take care not to damage the sensors installed on the right and left edges of the power
back door (

P. 138) with a knife or other sharp object. If a sensor is disconnected,

the power back door will not close automatically.

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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.
To check that the operation has started correctly, check that a different buzzer than the

normal one has sounded.

Additionally, when the power back door is fully closed and locked, operation signals

will indicate that all of the doors have been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the operational signals have operated and

that all of the doors are locked.

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Do not attach any foreign objects, such as
stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
spindle rod.

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Do not attach any accessories other than
genuine Lexus parts to the power back door.

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Do not place your hand on the spindle or
apply lateral forces to it.

Spindles

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Touchless sensor precautions (vehicles with a touchless power back door)
The touchless sensor is located behind the rear emblem. Observe the following to

ensure that the touchless power back door function operates properly:

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Operate the touchless sensor while carrying an electronic key within the operational

range.

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Keep the rear emblem clean at all times.
If the rear emblem is dirty or covered with snow, the touchless sensor may not oper-

ate. In this situation, clean off the dirt or snow, move the vehicle from the current posi-

tion and then check if the touchless sensor operates. If it does not operate, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Do not apply coatings that have a rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other coatings,

to the rear emblem.

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Do not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact the rear emblem,

such as tall grass or trees.
If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the

rear emblem, such as tall grass or trees, the touchless sensor may not operate. In this

situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the touchless

sensor operates. If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

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Do not subject the touchless sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the touchless sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact,

the touchless sensor may not operate properly.
If the touchless sensor does not operate in the following situations, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• The touchless sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong

impact.

• The rear emblem is scratched or damaged.

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Do not disassemble the rear emblem.

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Do not attach stickers to the rear emblem.

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Do not paint the rear emblem.

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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, disable

the touchless sensor. (

P. 101)

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To prevent unintentional operation (vehicles with a touchless power back door)
When the touchless sensor is not to be used, disable the touchless sensor operation

using the multi-information display (

P. 101)

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If the vehicle has not been driven for a long time (vehicles with a touchless power

back door)
If the vehicle has not been driven for a long time, the touchless power back door may

not operate. In this case, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and then

operate the touchless power back door.
It the touchless power back door still does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer.

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Locks and unlocks the doors (

P. 124)

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Locks and unlocks the back door (

P. 130)

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Starts and stops the engine (

P. 231)

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Antenna location

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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

Smart access system with push-button start

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 compartment

When locking or unlocking the doors

The system can be operated when the elec-

tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of

an outside door handle. (Only the doors

detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the engine or changing

engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the elec-

tronic key is inside the vehicle.

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Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the

multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting

from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning mes-

sage on the multi-information display. (

P. 661)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.

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If a warning message is displayed indicating that there is a malfunction in the smart

access system with push-button start
P. 661

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Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key bat-

tery and the battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long

time.

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In the following situations, the smart access system with push-button start may take

some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside

of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 5 days or lon-

ger.

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If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days or lon-

ger, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case,

take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechan-

ical key, to unlock the doors.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm

sounds once for 5

seconds

An attempt was made to lock

the vehicle while a door was

open.

Close all of the doors and

lock the doors again.

Interior alarm pings

repeatedly

The engine switch was turned to

ACCESSORY mode while the

driver’s door was open (The

driver’s door was opened when

the engine switch was in

ACCESSORY mode).

Turn the engine switch off

and close the driver’s door.

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Electronic Key battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-

tronic key from receiving radio waves.

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Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine

immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication

between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access

system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system

from operating properly. (Ways of coping:

P. 684)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or

other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic

objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio

waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication

devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wireless

key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear win-

dow

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When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices

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When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are emitted

Press

twice while pressing and holding

Confirm that the electronic key indicator flashes

4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart

access system with push-button start cannot be

used. To cancel the function, press any of the

electronic key buttons.

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system

may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the

ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear

bumper center when the back door is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage compartment, floor, or in the

door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are

changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets

when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be

detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the

outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or

unlocked by anyone.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the engine

if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in

the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The door

will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not

opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near

the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry func-

tion. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)

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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock opera-

tion. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be
shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will be given.

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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle. (Take

care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (

P. 148)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car

wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer will

sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc.

Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from

being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check

that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

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If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to

unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be care-

ful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

: This setting can be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the

vehicle.

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The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.

(

P. 722)

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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key battery deple-

tion. (

P. 148)

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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-

tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the

vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not

be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off

accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)

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If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (

P. 684)

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Starting the engine:

P. 685

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 722)

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If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized

setting

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Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (

P. 124, 130, 68 4)

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Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:

P. 685

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Stopping the engine:

P. 231

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Certification for the smart access system with push-button start

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Except for vehicles sold in Canada

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-

pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the

smart access system with push-button start antennas. (

P. 146)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry

function can be disabled. Ask your Lexus dealer for details, such as the frequency of

radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if

you should disable the entry function.

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Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers,

cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-

lators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera-

tion under the influence of radio waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical

devices.

Ask your Lexus dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Lumbar support firmness adjust-
ment switch
Lumbar support height adjustment
switch (if equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment
switch (if equipped)

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Power easy access system
The driver’s seat (on some models) and steering wheel move in accordance with engine

switch mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. (

P. 172)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not

injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.

Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat

more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces

directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk

of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and

cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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