2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 123

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

CAUTION

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Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk opener and closer)

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Power trunk opener and closer (if equipped)

Observe the following precautions when operating the power trunk opener and

closer.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

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Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or

anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the

trunk is about to open or close.

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If the trunk closer switch is pressed while the trunk lid is opening during automatic

operation, the trunk lid stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the

trunk lid may open or close suddenly.

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On an incline, the trunk lid may fall after it opens automatically. Make sure the

trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.

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In the following situations, the power trunk opener and closer may detect an

abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the trunk lid

has to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped trunk

lid may suddenly fall, causing an accident.

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When the trunk lid contacts an obstacle

° When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power

switch is turned to ON mode or the hybrid system is started during automatic

operation

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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid. The

power trunk opener and closer may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or

the trunk lid may fall closed again after it is opened.

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly

open, the trunk easy closer will automatically

close it to the fully closed position. It takes

several seconds before the trunk easy closer

begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fin-

gers or anything else in the trunk lid, as this

may cause bone fractures or other serious

injuries.