Quick answer

With all other doors closed and the physical electronic key on you, press the open liftgate's Walk-Away switch, move away while the special buzzer sounds and wait for final lock confirmation.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in the 2025 TX 350, TX 500h and TX 550h+ owner's manuals for power-back-door vehicles after the Walk-Away setting is enabled; Lexus notes that dealer customization may be required.

Required equipment / service
TX 350 equipped and enabled, TX 500h equipped and enabled, TX 550h+ equipped and enabled, Power back door, physical electronic key and enabled Close & Lock Walk-Away function, enabled Close & Lock (Walk-Away) power back door
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • TX 350 equipped and enabled
  • TX 500h equipped and enabled
  • TX 550h+ equipped and enabled
  • Power back door, physical electronic key and enabled Close & Lock Walk-Away function
  • enabled Close & Lock (Walk-Away) power back door
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified in the 2025 TX 350, TX 500h and TX 550h+ owner's manuals for power-back-door vehicles after the Walk-Away setting is enabled; Lexus notes that dealer customization may be required.

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 TX
Cargo & utility orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Turn the engine or power switch off, remove all keys from the cabin and close every door except the power back door.

  2. 02

    Carry the physical electronic key and press the Close & Lock Walk-Away switch on the lower part of the open liftgate.

  3. 03

    Listen for the distinct standby buzzer, then move away from the liftgate while it is sounding.

  4. 04

    Remain away while the side doors lock and the liftgate closes and locks.

  5. 05

    Confirm the final buzzer and emergency-flasher signals, then physically verify the vehicle is locked.

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Important limits

  • The standby request cancels if the key does not leave the rear detection area within 30 seconds.
  • Approaching again with the key stops the liftgate and unlocks the doors.
  • A Digital Key alone cannot provide every power-back-door Walk-Away function; use the physical electronic key.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the request is not accepted, verify the other doors are closed, no key remains inside, the brake is released and the vehicle is off.
  • ✓Move directly away while the standby buzzer sounds; direction, key position and radio conditions can prevent detection.
  • ✓If jam protection stops closure, remove the obstruction and retry only after confirming normal liftgate movement.
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Primary evidence

2025 Lexus TX 350 Owner's Manual — Close & Lock (Walk-Away)

Relevant section or page: TX 350 pp. 111–112; TX 500h pp. 113–114; TX 550h+ pp. 173–174. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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