2012 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 76

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors

CT200h_U (OM76040U)

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 fall

closed again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be

caught and injured. When installing an accessory 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 mal-

function.

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Do not attach any foreign objects, such as

stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the

damper stay rod.

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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.

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Do not place your hand on the damper stay

or apply lateral forces to it.

Damper stays