2008 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 46

1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors n The power back door can be opened when The engine switch is in the ON position, and the shift lever is in P. n Jam protection function If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction. n If the power back door does not work 1 Before driving The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door completely by hand. n Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer Settings (e.g. beep sound) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 458) CAUTION Observe the following precautions. Falling to do so may result in death or serious injury. n Keep the back door closed while driving If the back door is opening, the luggage will be thrown out and exhaust gases will be entered in the vehicle. n When the back door is opened while parking The open back door hides the rear lights. Other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device. n Operating the power back door l Check to make sure that passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi- tion where it could be caught or hit when the back door is being operated. l Careful attention is needed so as not to get your fingers trapped as the back door automatically closes when it has not been fully closed. l Do not allow children to operate the back door. Closing the back door on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death. 47