ravenuer

Mine has always been flakey. I just use the button above the license plate. I figure if I have a hand free to wave at the emblem, I can use the same hand to push the button.

c3uo

I also forgot to mention, mine works by holding my elbow / forearm over the emblem for a second or two. Works great. Waving my hand... not so much.

CharmCtyIS

Hover hand/elbow/arm a few inches from the top half of the emblem. Works every time. Just like someone else said, don't wave.

lexnewbi

GSFRX350

And don't leave your hand there too long, it actually won't open then. Just place any body part close and above emblem, you'll hear the noise and then move body part away.

1Louder

I was just going to say the same thing. The location of the hands free sensor is puzzling - why would they put it 9" away from the actual button? I get the idea that you can use a body part if your hands are full, but how often does that really happen? And if my hands are full, am I really going to stick an elbow out there? Seems like a useless feature to me - would have been far better to have it foot activated.

GSFRX350

Well I guess it doesn't matter how far from the button it is, irrelevant if you ask me - I often use my arm/elbow when carrying things, just the right height to wave my arm above it. Foot operated ones??? So balancing on one foot while carrying items, not a good idea, I'd rather have two feet planted on the ground.

chunktwo

iTrader: (2)

at first i thought the touch-free button was silly and didn't think i would use it.. but sure enough.. one day i had my left hand full of grocery bags and was carrying my daughter with my right arm... i didn't want to set anything down because it was raining - i just used my elbow to get close enough.
it comes in handy once in a while - I couldn't imagine trying to balance on one foot for the foot operated ones.

Fullwave

I've had my 2019 RX350L for a few weeks now and I think I've only gotten the rear door to open "hands free" twice out of 20 attempts. Is there some magic to this? We've tried the 45 deg angle approach. In the shade. In the sun. After cleaning the logo plate. Nothing seems to get it to work. TIA.

ellocovg

iTrader: (1)

At first I could never get it to work and now it almost always works. First thing is it has to be be locked if the truck is unlocked I’ve never gotten it to work I’m not sure if it’s supposed to work unlocked or not. You have to be standing behind the Lexus emblem or at least partially blocking it. Extend your arm and touch the top 1/3 of the Lexus emblem hold your hand there until it beeps and you hear the power lock disengage. I used to hate the “gimmick” and I now love it I can get it to work using my elbows while carrying bags.

Fullwave

Thanks. I was probably a bit impatient with it. I'll give it another try. If no luck I'll run through it with the Lexus tech guy.

Trap

I've had 100% success with it sensing my touch if I do it differently than posted. I just point my finger at the top of the emblem. Not a karate chop, or palm, or any other gyrations. Hand in a fist, but one finger out.

Nail34

Which finger??
LOL

Nail34

Best method ever!! As stated, 100%. I use the index finger (digitus secundus).

ellocovg

iTrader: (1)

I’ve found the one true method that is 1000% fail proof. Forget that your key is in your pocket and proceed to wash your RX. As all of the lather (Mr Pink preferred) is running down the tail gate you will pas the wash mitt over the emblem and it will immediately start to beep and rise as you panic to keep the cargo area you already vacuumed and wiped down dry. Works every freaking time!