LEXUS NX 300 (2019 year). Instruction

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Exterior

The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.

Side doors................................................................................................................... P.90
Locking/unlocking ..............................................................................................................P.90
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.128
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key.................................................P. 371
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.359

Back door ....................................................................................................................P.94
Opening from inside the cabin* .................................................................................... P.97
Opening from outside ...............................................................................................P.95, 97
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.359

Outside rear view mirrors....................................................................................P.126
Adjusting the mirror angle..............................................................................................P.126
Folding the mirrors.............................................................................................................P.127
Driving position memory*................................................................................................P.118
Defogging the mirrors....................................................................................................P.253

Windshield wipers .........................................................................................P.174, 17 9

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Precautions against winter season............................................................................ P.242
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)* ................................................ P.257
Precautions against car wash ......................................................................................P.299

Fuel filler door...........................................................................................................P.181
Refueling method ................................................................................................................P.181
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.383

Tires........................................................................................................................... P.320
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.387
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.242
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.320
Coping with flat tires......................................................................................................... P.361

Hood ...........................................................................................................................P.310
Opening ................................................................................................................................ P.310
Engine compartment cover .......................................................................................... P.313
Engine oil..............................................................................................................................P.384
Coping with overheat ..................................................................................................... P.377
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.359

Headlights.................................................................................................................P.168

Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.168

Fog lights.................................................................................................................... P.174
Cornering lights* ............................................................................................................... P.170

Turn signal lights......................................................................................................P.162

Tail lights ....................................................................................................................P.168

License plate lights .................................................................................................P.168

Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R..............................................................................................P.158

Side marker lights...................................................................................................P.168

: If equipped

Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.337, Watts: P.389)

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Instrument panel

Engine switch ...........................................................................................................P.155
Starting the engine/changing the modes...................................................... P.155, 156
Emergency stop of the engine ....................................................................................P.342
When the engine will not start.....................................................................................P.369
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.359

Shift lever...................................................................................................................P.158
Changing the shift position............................................................................................P.158
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.344
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.159

Meters..........................................................................................................................P.69
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light.............................P.69, 71
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.64
When the warning lights come on.............................................................................P.350

Multi-information display.......................................................................................P.72
Display...................................................................................................................................... P.72
When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.359

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Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.162
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.168
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights...................................................................................................... P.168
Fog lights ................................................................................................................................P.174

Windshield wiper and washer switch.......................................................P.174, 17 9
Usage.............................................................................................................................P.174, 179
Adding washer fluid.......................................................................................................... P.319
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.359

Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.342

Hood lock release lever........................................................................................P.310

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

...................................................P.123

Adjustment ............................................................................................................................P.123

Driving position memory

...............................................................................................P.118

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever

............................................P.123

Adjustment ............................................................................................................................P.123

Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.252
Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.252
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.253

Audio system

: If equipped

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Switches

Instrument panel light control switches ..............................................................P.71

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button .........................................P.71

Front seat heater switches

...............................................................................P.260

Seat ventilator switches

.....................................................................................P.261

Automatic High Beam switch............................................................................... P.171

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch

........................................................P.227

Power back door switch

.......................................................................................P.97

Heated steering wheel switch

.........................................................................P.260

Camera switch

*1, 2

All-wheel drive lock switch

............................................................................. P.240

Rear seat operation switches

............................................................................ P.114

: If equipped

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Power window switches........................................................................................P.128

Window lock switch ...............................................................................................P.129

Outside rear view mirror switches....................................................................P.126

Door lock switch........................................................................................................P.92

Driving position memory switches

....................................................................P.118

HUD (Head-up display) switches

....................................................................... P.77

ASC (Active Sound Control) dial

..................................................................... P.167

: If equipped

Audio remote control switches

Paddle shift switches..............................................................................................P.160

A
B
C
D

E
F

A
B

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Meter control switches...........................................................................................P.72

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.207

Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .........................................P.203

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.197

Talk switch

Telephone switches

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Driving mode select switch.................................................................................P.234

VSC off switch........................................................................................................ P.238

Parking brake switches.........................................................................................P.162
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.162
Precautions against winter season............................................................................P.243
Warning buzzer/message..................................................................................P.164, 359

Brake hold switch....................................................................................................P.165

Remote Touch........................................................................................................ P.248

Rear seat heater switches

..................................................................................P.260

: If equipped

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Interior

SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.30

Floor mats....................................................................................................................P.22

Front seats..................................................................................................................P.112

Rear seats...................................................................................................................P.113

Head restraints.........................................................................................................P.121

Seat belts .....................................................................................................................P.24

Console box.............................................................................................................P.266

Inside lock buttons....................................................................................................P.93

Cup holders .............................................................................................................P.266

Assist grips ................................................................................................................P.281

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Ceiling

Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................P.124

Sun visors..................................................................................................................P.272

Vanity mirrors .........................................................................................................P.272

Interior light

.........................................................................................................P.263

Personal lights.........................................................................................................P.263

Moon roof switches

.............................................................................................P.130

“SOS” button

....................................................................................................... P.290

Garage door opener switches

....................................................................... P.282

: If equipped

: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

A
B
C
D

E
F

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For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Before driving.................................

For safe driving..............................

Seat belts ..........................................

SRS airbags ....................................

Front passenger occupant classifi-

cation system ..............................

Safety information for children

Child restraint systems ..............

Exhaust gas precautions ...........

1-2. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......

Alarm.................................................

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1-1.For safe use

Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.

Always align

the marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.

Before driving

Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause the driver’s

floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with

the pedals while driving. An unexpect-

edly high speed may result or it may

become difficult to stop the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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When installing the driver’s floor mat

●

Do not use floor mats designed for

other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-

ine floor mats.

●

Only use floor mats designed for the

driver’s seat.

●

Always install the floor mat securely

using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●

Do not use two or more floor mats on

top of each other.

●

Do not place the floor mat bottom-

side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

●

Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the

provided retaining hooks (clips). Be

especially careful to perform this

check after cleaning the floor.

●

With the engine stopped and the shift

lever in P, fully depress each pedal to

the floor to make sure it does not inter-

fere with the floor mat.

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Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (

P.112)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. (

P.112, 123)

Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
(

P.121)

Wear the seat belt correctly.
(

P.25)

Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (

P.25)

Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. (

P.44)

Make sure that you can see the rear of
the vehicle clearly, by adjusting the
inside and outside rear view mirrors
properly. (

P.124, 126)

For safe driving

For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.

Correct driving posture

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the position of the

driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

●

Do not place a cushion between the

driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct pos-

ture from being achieved, and reduce

the effectiveness of the seat belt and

head restraint.

●

Do not place anything under the front

seats.

Objects placed under the front seats

may become jammed in the seat

tracks and stop the seat from locking in

place. This may lead to an accident

and the adjustment mechanism may

also be damaged.

●

Always observe the legal speed limit

when driving on public roads.

●

When driving over long distances, take

regular breaks before you start to feel

tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy

while driving, do not force yourself to

continue driving and take a break

immediately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Adjusting the mirrors

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

●

Ensure that all passengers wear a seat

belt.

●

Always wear a seat belt properly.

●

Each seat belt should be used by one

person only. Do not use a seat belt for

more than one person at once, includ-

ing children.

●

Lexus recommends that children be

seated in the rear seat and always use

a seat belt and/or an appropriate child

restraint system.

●

To achieve a proper seating position,

do not recline the seat more than nec-

essary. The seat belt is most effective

when the occupants are sitting up

straight and well back in the seats.

●

Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm.

●

Always wear your seat belt low and

snug across your hips.

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (

P.25)

Women who are pregnant should posi-

tion the lap belt as low as possible over

the hips in the same manner as other

occupants, extending the shoulder belt

completely over the shoulder and avoid-

ing belt contact with the rounding of the

abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not

only the pregnant woman, but also the

fetus could suffer death or serious injury

as a result of sudden braking or a colli-

sion.

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People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat

belt in the proper way. (

P.25)

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When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted

around a child’s neck, it may lead to

choking or other serious injuries that

could result in death. If this occurs and

the buckle cannot be unfastened, scis-

sors should be used to cut the belt.

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Seat belt damage and wear

●

Do not damage the seat belts by allow-

ing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

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 Extend the shoulder belt so that it

comes fully over the shoulder, but
does not come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoulder.

 Position the lap belt as low as possi-

ble over the hips.

 Adjust the position of the seatback.

Sit up straight and well back in the
seat.

 Do not twist the seat belt.

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were princi-

pally designed for persons of adult size.

●

Use a child restraint system appropriate

for the child, until the child becomes large

enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt. (

P.44)

●

When the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, fol-

low the instructions regarding seat belt

usage. (

P.24)

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Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened

securely because they are not long enough,

a personalized seat belt extender is avail-

able from your Lexus dealer free of charge.

WARNING

●

Inspect the seat belt system periodi-

cally. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt

until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts

cannot protect an occupant from

death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function cor-

rectly, immediately contact your Lexus

dealer.

●

Replace the seat assembly, including

the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if

there’s no obvious damage.

●

Do not attempt to install, remove,

modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs

carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inap-

propriate handling may lead to incor-

rect operation.

Correct use of the seat belts

WARNING

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Using a seat belt extender

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not wear the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without the

extender.

●

Do not use the seat belt extender

when installing a child restraint system

because the belt will not securely hold

the child restraint system, increasing

the risk of death or serious injury in the

event of an accident.

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To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

To release the seat belt, press the
release button .

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sud-

den stop or on impact. It may also lock if you

lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy

motion will allow the belt to extend so that

you can move around fully.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-

pletely extended and then retracted even

slightly, the belt is locked in that position and

cannot be extended. This feature is used to

hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.

To free the belt again, fully retract the belt

and then pull the belt out once more.

Take out the plate.

Plate A
Plate B

When fixing the belt, in the order of
plate A and then plate B, insert the

WARNING

●

The personalized extender may not be

safe on another vehicle, when used by

another person, or at a different seat-

ing position other than the one origi-

nally intended.

NOTICE

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When releasing a seat belt extender

Press on the buckle release button on the

extender, not on the seat belt, then,

release the extender from the seat belt

buckle.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle

interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat
belt (except for the rear center
seat)

Fastening the seat belt (for the
rear center seat)

A
B

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plate into the buckle until a clicking
sound is heard.

Plate A
Plate B
Buckle

To release the hooked buckle, push
the buckle release button .

Insert the mechanical key (

P.86)

or plate B into the notch of buckle
and remove the belt.

Retract the belt slowly when releasing and

stowing the seat belt.

Mechanical key
Plate B
Buckle

Stow in the cover in the order of
plate B and then plate A.

In order to securely fix it, firmly insert it to

WARNING

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When using the rear center seat belt

Do not use the rear center seat belt with

either buckle released. Fastening only

one of the buckles may result in death or

serious injury in case of sudden braking

or a collision.

A
B
C

Releasing and stowing the seat
belt (for the rear center seat)

A
B
C

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