That's the way mine works.

 

 

The operation is 2 step
1. Release -- may have to unlock, but the holding mechanism has to let go of the hatch.
2. Lift -- once released, a way to open it fully.


1 & 2 are built into the remote-keyFOB

If you release by putting a hand on the release lever/button a very gentle force is needed to lift the hatch up [hopefully it is balanced].

Granted an improvement can be done by combining 1 & 2 by another means ... like toe operated sensor ... no hands are needed.

Salim

 

My 2011 RX350 had to be programmed with a dealer type computer to open the rear door automaticall by pushing the button under the chrome bar. It is a dealer programmable option.

 

I have a 2013 rx350.

If I'm not mistaken,i have 2 buttons on my lift gate. (left side) just opens the gate,(right-side) opens all doors and gate. please verify.CL rx350s I have no problems with my lift gate button

 

My 2011 RX350 has two buttons on the liftgate. The left button opens the liftgaate AND unlocks all doors. The right button locks all doors.

 

2011 Lexus RX350 - when pressing rear lift gate button manually, will rear hatch raise on its own. With keyfob does raise automatically.

 

No. It is expected that the person who releases the rear-hatch is too close in proximity.

Salim

 

Ok, Thank you. My wife said it did, I said I did not think so.

 

It can be customized to power lift the tailgate when manually pressing on the pad on the tailgate (and obviously stepping backwards away from the car).

See this document for full details of this customization and others: http://www.lexus.com/pdf/service/RX350_LPS.pdf

 

 

Somewhat related, if everything is locked and you walk up to the lift gate with the key in your pocket and push the lift gate button, are the doors or atleast the lift gate suppose to unlock? I don't believe mine does and always thought it should.

 

Tdott - I have not tried that yet, but on another note, I DID confirm that the 2011 RX350 lift gate button right above the license plate (when pressed) IS supposed to automatically raise the lift gate. I took my Lexus to the dealership and they reprogrammed it so that the lift gate now opens automatically by pressing the lift gate button above the license plate.

 

Could be a customization, since mine doesn't raise the lift automatically, it operates manually when using the latch above the license plate. Only works automatically when the remote button or button inside is pushed.

 

FYI, I need to replace my struts, so I contacted my Lexus parts department ($269.58 per side) and decided to see if I could get the parts at a lower price elsewhere. They gave me these part numbers which I thought I'd share ...
Right Hand: 6895049205
Left Hand: 6896049205