Quick answer

Stop the power back door at the desired height, then hold its lower switch for two seconds until four beeps store that position; a seven-second hold resets it.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in the 2023 U.S. Lexus RX 350h/RX 500h owner's manual for vehicles with the power back door. The center display can also set an opening position; the most recently stored method takes priority.

Required equipment / service
RX 350h equipped with power back door, RX 500h equipped with power back door, Power back door, RX 350h or RX 500h equipped with power back door
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • RX 350h equipped with power back door
  • RX 500h equipped with power back door
  • Power back door
  • RX 350h or RX 500h equipped with power back door
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified in the 2023 U.S. Lexus RX 350h/RX 500h owner's manual for vehicles with the power back door. The center display can also set an opening position; the most recently stored method takes priority.

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 RX
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 confirm there is safe clearance above and behind the liftgate.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Release it after the buzzer sounds four times.

  5. 05

    Close and reopen the liftgate to verify the new stopping position.

  6. 06

    To restore the initial position, hold the same switch for seven seconds and wait for four beeps followed by two additional beeps.

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Important limits

  • Check ceiling and garage-door clearance before testing a stored position.
  • Keep people and objects clear and never intentionally test jam protection with a body part.
  • Do not force the liftgate or attach heavy non-approved accessories to it.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the position is not stored, repeat the two-second hold and wait for all four confirmation beeps.
  • ✓If a center-display height overrides the expected setting, store the desired position again using the method you want to take priority.
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Primary evidence

2023 Lexus RX 500h/RX 350h Owner's Manual — Adjusting the open position of the power back door

Relevant section or page: Pages 138–139. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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