LEXUS NX 300 (2019 year). Instruction

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Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if

equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.

 No valuables or other personal

items are left in the vehicle.

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Setting

Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

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Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an

inside lock button.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (

P.376)

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or

opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)

 The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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For safety and security

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the bat-

tery.

NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in any of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.

: These lights turn on when the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

(

P.350)

(Red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

(

P.350)

Charging system warning
light

(

P.350)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(

P.350)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(

P.351)

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light

(

P.351)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.351)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

P.351)

SRS warning light

(

P.351)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

P.352)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

P.352)

(Yellow)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

(

P.352)

(Red)

Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light

(

P.352)

PCS warning light

(

P.352)

(Orange)

LDA indicator

(

P.353)

(if equipped)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 3

(

P.353)

Slip indicator light

(

P.353)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

*1, 3

(

P.353)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(

P.354)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

(

P.354)

Low fuel level warning light
(

P.354)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(

P.354)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light

(

P.355)

Master warning light

(

P.355)

Tire pressure warning light

(

P.355)

Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light

(

P.356)

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the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-

tion.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

WARNING

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If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS airbag warning light not

come on when you start the engine, this

could mean that these systems are not

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately if this

occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (

P.162)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.168)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (

P.168)

Headlight high beam indicator
(

P.170)

Automatic High Beam indica-
tor (

P.171)

Fog light indicator (

P.174)

Eco Driving Indicator Light

(

P.68)

“Eco” indicator

(

P.234)

“Sport” indicator

(

P.234)

(if equipped)

“Sport S” indicator

(

P.234)

(if equipped)

“Sport S+” indicator

(

P.234)

(if equipped)

“Custom” indicator

(

P.234)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

(

P.203)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

(

P.203)

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: These lights turn on when the engine

switch is turned to the IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-

tem is operating.

: The light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.
When the BSM main switch is set to
ON while the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-

Cruise control indicator

(

P.209)

(White)

LDA indicator

(

P.198)

(Green)

LDA indicator

(

P.198)

(Orange)

LDA indicator

*2, 3

(

P.198)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor (

P.213)

(if equipped)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 4

(

P.219)

Slip indicator light

*1, 3

(

P.237)

VSC off indicator

*1, 4

(

P.238)

PCS warning light

*1, 4

(

P.190)

(AWD mod-

els only)

All-wheel drive lock indicator

(

P.240)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.162)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.162)

Brake hold standby indicator

(

P.165)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(

P.165)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*2, 5

(

P.69)

(if equipped)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*6, 7

(

P.227)

Security indicator

(

P.58,

60)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator

(

P.38)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator

(

P.38)

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tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

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Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.

Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco

Driving Indicator Zone Display will illu-
minate.
When this happens, the Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.

Zone of Eco driving

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate

under the following conditions:

●

The shift lever is in any position other than

●

A paddle shift switch is operated.

●

Neither Normal mode nor Eco mode is

selected. (

P.234)

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 80

mph (130 km/h) or higher.

Settings of the display and non-display of

the Eco Driving Indicator Light can be

changed. (

P.76)

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The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolution per minute

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode. (

P.234)

• Sport mode: Red
• Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode/Custom mode, the background color is black.

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.272)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.72)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.359)

Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

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Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P.158)

Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display

Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
• Displays the maintenance required information when the engine switch is in IGNITION

ON mode.

• It can be reset on

of the multi-information display. (



P.75

)

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Operating condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

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Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change.

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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Pop-up display

In some situations, a pop-up display will be

temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display or the odometer/trip meter/

maintenance required information screen.

The pop-up display function can be set on/

off. (

P.76)

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

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Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display.

(Customizable features:

P.401)

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Switches between odometer, trip
meter and maintenance required infor-
mation displays. When the trip meter is
displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment

The instrument panel brightness levels

when the tail lights are on and off can be

adjusted individually. However, when the

surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),

turning on the tail lights will not change the

instrument panel brightness. At this time,

any adjustments made to the instrument

panel brightness levels will be applied to

both settings at once.

WARNING

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The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could

cause the driver to downshift again,

causing rapid and excessive engine brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

personal death or injury.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H); or “Engine Cool-

ant Temp High” is shown on the multi-

information display. In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (

P.377)

Changing between the odome-
ter, trip meter and maintenance
required information

Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness

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Display

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Menu icons

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Liquid crystal display

P.70

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

Select an item/change pages
Enter/set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to

When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed
screen to

The registration confirmation screen is dis-
played. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration failure message
will be shown.

Multi-information display

The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.

Display and menu icons

Drive information (

P.73)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (

P.74)

Audio system-linked display (if
equipped) (

P.74)

Driving assist system informa-
tion (

P.75)

Warning message display
(

P.75)

Settings display (

P.75)

NOTICE

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The multi-information display at low

temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

Changing the meter display

A
B
C
D

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Content displayed as drive infor-
mation

Select to display various drive data.

Items displayed can be switched by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches to select

and pressing

 Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion

 Average fuel consumption (after

reset

/after start/after refuel)

Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the engine
was started, and the vehicle was refueled,
respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

 Average vehicle speed (after

reset

/after start)

Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the engine was
started, respectively

 Elapsed time (after reset

/after

start)

Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the engine was started,
respectively

 Distance (driving range/after start)

Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
engine was started respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your

average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is

added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turn-
ing the engine switch off, the display may
not be updated.

: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive

Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and “Drive Info 3”.

: The function can be reset by pressing

the

of the meter control switches

for longer than 1 second when the item
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.

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Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play

P.68

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Boost Meter/Oil Temperature
Gauge/Oil Pressure Gauge (if
equipped)

Boost Meter:
Displays the boost pressure. The dis-
play changes colors when the specified
pressure is exceeded.
Oil Temperature Gauge:
Displays the temperature of the engine
oil. The display flashes when the engine
oil exceeds 284°F (140°C).
Oil Pressure Gauge:
Displays the oil pressure for the engine
interior. A buzzer sounds and warning
message is displayed when the oil
pressure gets low. (

P.361)

Drive information

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Depending on the road conditions, tem-
perature, vehicle speed, etc., the actual
vehicle condition on the display screen
may differ.
Use the display screen as a reference.

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G monitor (if equipped)

Displays the acceleration forces of the
front, back, left and right of the vehicle.
Also displays the turning angle of the
steering wheel, brake oil pressure,
accelerator opening.
 The actual vehicle conditions may

differ from those on the display
screen, depending on the road con-
ditions, outside temperature, vehicle
speed, etc. Use the display screen
as a reference.

 If a battery terminal is disconnected

and reconnected, the steering
amount display may be disabled
temporarily. After driving the vehi-
cle for a while, the display will be
enabled.

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Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

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Tire inflation pressure

Displays inflation pressure of each tire.

The inflation pressure of the spare tire will
not be displayed.

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Vehicle sway warning

Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.

This display is a part of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control)
system. The display is enabled when
the operating conditions of the vehicle
sway warning are met. (

P.199)

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Display off

A blank screen is displayed.

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Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the

tire inflation pressure after the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It may also take a few minutes to display

the tire inflation pressure after inflation

pressure has been adjusted.

●

“---” may be displayed if the tire informa-

tion cannot be determined due to unfa-

vorable radio wave conditions.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-

perature. The displayed values may also

be different from the values measured

using a tire pressure gauge.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting

battery terminals

The drive information will be reset.

Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (heading-up dis-

play)

Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

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Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control) (

P.195)

 Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range (

P.203)

The displayed icon changes depending
on the system used.

Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. (

P.359)

The settings of the following items can
be changed using the meter control
switches.

For functions that can be enabled or
disabled, the function switches
between on and off each time

pressed.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control) (

P.195)

Select to set up the following items.
 Steering Assist

Select to enable/disable steering wheel
assistance.

 Alert

Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as the
notification method used to warn the
driver.

 Alert sensitivity

Select to set the warning sensitivity.

 Sway warning

Select to enable/disable the vehicle sway
warning.

 Sway sensitivity

Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

(

P.188)

Select to set up the following items.
 PCS on/off

Select to enable/disable the pre-collision
system.

 PCS sensitivity

Select to change the warning timing.

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PKSA (Parking Support Alert) (if
equipped) (

P.212)

Select to set up the following items.
 Intuitive parking assist sensor

Select to enable/disable the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.

 Volume

Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the parking support
alert is operated.

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PKSB (Parking Support

Brake System) (if equipped)
(

P.218)

 PKSB on/off

Select to enable/disable the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).

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Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.

Driving assist system information

Warning message display

Settings display

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