Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 173

When closing the back door
Lower the back door using a back door
handle, and make sure to push the
back door down from the outside to
close it.
Luggage compartment lights
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The luggage compartment lights turn on
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when the back door is opened.
When the power switch is turned off, the
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lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
If the back door opener is inoperative
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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 cover as
shown in the illustration.
2 Move the lever.
Use a flathead screwdriver to move the
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
lever.
NOTICE
Back door damper stays
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The back door is equipped with damper
stays that hold the back door in place.
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door damper stay
in malfunction.
Do not attach any foreign objects, such
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as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.
Do not touch the damper stay rod with
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gloves or other fabric items.
Do not attach any accessories other
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than genuine Lexus parts to the back
door.
Do not place your hand on the damper
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stay or apply lateral forces to it.
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