Lexus rx450h Service Manual page 152

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Before driving the vehicle
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Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the power back door is fully closed. If the
power back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an
accident.
Caution while driving
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Keep the power back door closed while driving.
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If the power 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 power back door before driving.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment.
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In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to
death or serious injury.
When children are in the vehicle
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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.
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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 power back door.
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Doing so may cause the power back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child' s
hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing power back door. (The power
back door will not operate when it is disabled: P. 112)
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