Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual page 97

CAUTION
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Operating the back door
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Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
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If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut closed again after being opened, causing someone's
hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an acces-
sory part to the back door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.
NOTICE
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Back door damper stays
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 malfunction.
Damper
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
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Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the back
door.

Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it
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