Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual page 131

NOTICE
Back door damper stays
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The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunc-
tion.
Do not attach any foreign objects, such as
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stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the
damper stay rod.
Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves
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or other fabric items.
Do not attach any accessories other than
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genuine Lexus parts to the back door.
Do not place your hand on the damper stay or
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apply lateral forces to it.
To prevent back door closer malfunction
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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
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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 operate in automatic operation.
When operating the back door reserve lock function
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Make sure to carry the electronic key on your person.
If the electronic key is returned inside the vehicle during the closing operation, it may
be locked even if the electronic key is inside the vehicle depending on the location of
electronic key.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that all the doors are closed and locked.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Damper stay
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