Quick answer

Stop the open power back door at the desired height and hold its lower switch for about two seconds until four beeps confirm the stored position.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in the 2025 U.S. Lexus NX 250/NX 350 owner's manual for vehicles with the power back door.

Required equipment / service
NX 250 equipped with power back door, NX 350 equipped with power back door, Power back door, NX 250 or NX 350 equipped with power back door
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • NX 250 equipped with power back door
  • NX 350 equipped with power back door
  • Power back door
  • NX 250 or NX 350 equipped with power back door
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified in the 2025 U.S. Lexus NX 250/NX 350 owner's manual for vehicles with the power back door.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Cargo & utility orientation diagram for Lexus NX
Cargo & utility orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park on level ground and make sure the liftgate has safe clearance above and behind it.

  2. 02

    Open the power back door and stop it at the desired height.

  3. 03

    Press and hold the switch on the lower part of the back door for approximately two seconds.

  4. 04

    Release the switch after the buzzer sounds four times.

  5. 05

    Close and reopen the back door to confirm that it stops at the saved position.

  6. 06

    To restore the initial height, hold the same switch for approximately seven seconds; wait for four beeps followed by two more beeps.

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Important limits

  • Keep all people and objects clear while positioning and testing the liftgate.
  • Do not choose a height that allows the door to contact a ceiling, garage door or accessory.
  • Do not force the back door while its power mechanism is moving.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If four confirmation beeps do not sound, reposition the door and hold the lower switch for the full two seconds.
  • ✓If the stored height remains after a reset attempt, repeat the seven-second hold and wait for both sets of beeps before releasing.
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Primary evidence

2025 Lexus NX 350/NX 250 Owner's Manual — Adjusting the open position of the back door

Relevant section or page: Pages 84–85. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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