Lexus NX200 2017 Owner's Manual page 147

NOTICE
Back door spindles (vehicles with a power back door)
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The back door is equipped with spindles that hold the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door spindle, resulting in malfunction.
Do not attach any foreign objects, such as
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stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
spindle rod.
Do not touch the spindle rod with gloves or
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other fabric items.
Do not attach heavy accessories to the back
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door. When attaching, ask any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Do not place your hand on the spindle or apply lateral forces to it.
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To prevent back door closer malfunction (vehicles with a power back door)
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Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating.
To prevent damage to the power back door (if equipped)
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Make sure that there is no ice between the back door and frame that would prevent
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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 operat-
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ing.
Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges of the
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power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is disconnected, the
power back door will not close automatically.
NX200t/200_OM_Europe_OM78156E
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Spindles
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