Lexus NX300 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 3

1-2. Child safety

accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Adjust the seat

If there is a gap between the child seat and

the seatback, adjust the seatback until

good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. (



P.130)

Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly.



With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indi-
cates

the presence of a lower connec-

tor system.



With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint system indi-
cates

the presence of a lower connec-

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

tor system.

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint man-
ufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (



P.57)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.59)

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Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear seats, it may

not be possible to properly use the

seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or

affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be

sure your seat belt fits snugly across

your shoulder and low on your hips. If it

does not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a different posi-

tion. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

1-2. Child safety

Anchor bracket

Anchor bracket for rear center seat

Anchor bracket for rear outboard
seats

■

Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.



Outboard rear seats

Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with the child

restraint system installation and the head

restraint can be removed, remove the head

restraint. (



P.130)

Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely

latched. (



P.55)

When installing the child restraint system

with the head restraint being raised, be

sure to have the top tether strap pass

underneath the head restraint.

Top tether strap

Hook



Rear center seat

Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with the child

restraint system installation and the head

restraint can be removed, remove the head

restraint. (



P.130)

Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely

latched. (



P.55)

When installing the child restraint system

with the head restraint being lower, be sure

to have the top tether strap pass over the

A
B
C

A
B

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

top of the head restraint.

Top tether strap

Hook

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether strap and

make sure that the belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

A
B

●

Outboard rear seats: When installing

the child restraint system with the head

restraint being raised, after the head

restraint has been raised and then the

anchor bracket has been fixed, do not

lower the head restraint.

●

Rear center seat: When installing the

child restraint system with the head

restraint being lowered, be sure to

have the top tether strap pass over the

top of the head restraint. If the belt

passes below the head restraint, it is

possible that the child restraint system

may not be securely fixed.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether

strap)

When not in use, make certain to close

the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be

damaged.

1-3. Lexus Enform

1-3.Lexus Enform

: If equipped

Microphone

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses
Global Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by Lexus’
designated response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week.

Safety Connect service is available
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety
Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

A
B
C

1-3. Lexus Enform

Subscribers have the following Safety
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response
from emergency service providers.
(



P.63)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
(



P.63)



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.63)



Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.63)

After you have signed the Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement and
are enrolled, you can begin receiving
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus
dealer, call the following or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.
• The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)

• Canada

1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)

• Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

Services

Subscription

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall

2009 on select Lexus models (in the

contiguous United States only). Contact

with the Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics device

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to

reach the response center or receive

emergency service support. Enrollment

and Telematics Subscription Service

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle

Location will function in the United

States, including Hawaii and Alaska,

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no

Safety Connect services will function in

and outside the United States Virgin

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will

offer support in multiple languages. The

Safety Connect system will offer voice

prompts in English, Spanish, and French.

Please indicate your language of choice

when enrolling.

■

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response

center if the network is busy.

When the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indica-
tor light comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green indica-
tor light comes on, indicating that the
service is active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:



Green indicator light on = Active
service



Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process



Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)



No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location and
attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to
communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services
provider to describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent to the
location.

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

Safety Connect services

1-3. Lexus Enform

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect
can work with local authorities to assist
them in locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police report, call
the Safety Connect response center at
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-
265-3987 in Canada, and follow the
prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle,
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further
information is available at Lexus.com.

■

Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the
road, push the “SOS” button to reach
the Safety Connect response center.
The answering agent will determine
your vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button,
tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty- based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help

with a wide range of needs, such as:
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside Assistance
services and their limitations, please
see the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about
exposure to radio frequency signals
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the
safety standards previously set by the
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]



NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of
the relevant scientific literature. Over
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-

Safety information for Safety
Connect

1-3. Lexus Enform

For safety and security

cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries
reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

: If equipped

After you sign the Telematics Subscrip-
tion Service Agreement, download the
Lexus App from your smartphone’s
app store, and register within the app
(or enroll and complete registration at
the dealer), you can begin using these
services. (



P.60)

A variety of subscription terms are
available. Contact your Lexus dealer,
or call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-
255-3987) for further subscription
details.

■

Availability of service

Lexus Enform Remote is not available in

some countries or areas.

■

Lexus Enform Remote Information

●

Lexus Enform Remote should only be

used by authorized users.

●

Laws in some communities may require

that the vehicle be within view of the user

when operating Lexus Enform Remote.

Lexus Enform Remote

Lexus Enform Remote is a smart-
phone application that lets you view
and remotely control certain
aspects of your vehicle.
For details about the functions and
services of this application, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/.
Function of the Lexus Enform
Remote is achieved by using an
embedded cellular device in the
vehicle (DCM: Data Communica-
tion Module).

Subscription

1-3. Lexus Enform

In some states, use of Lexus Enform

Remote may violate state or local laws.

Before using Lexus Enform Remote,

check your state and local laws.

●

Any malfunction of the Lexus should be

repaired by your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Enform Remote is designed to

work at temperatures above -22°F (-

30°C). This specification is related to the

Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is

dependent on the vehicle’s operating

temperature range which may be differ-

ent.

●

Content is subject to change without

notice.

●

Some features of the Lexus Enform

Remote may not be available on some

models.

●

Additional information can be found at

www.lexus.com/enform/.

●

Availability of functions of the Lexus

Enform service is dependent on network

reception level.

■

Safety information for Lexus Enform

Remote

Refer to the safety information for Safety

Connect:



P.64

: If equipped

■

Availability of service

Lexus Enform Service Connect is not avail-

able in some countries or areas.

■

Lexus Enform Service Connect Infor-

mation

Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform

Service Connect is dependent on network

reception level.

■

Safety information for Lexus Enform

Service Connect

Refer to the safety information for Safety

Connect:



P.64

Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect

Lexus Enform Service Connect
uses embedded telematics hard-
ware to collect and transmit vehicle
data that allows Lexus to provide:



Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
(Safety Recalls, Service Cam-
paigns, Current Vehicle Alerts,
Required Maintenance, and Vehi-
cle Condition Status)



Maintenance Notifications



Vehicle Alert Notifications

For details about this service and
how to register, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/.
The Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect is achieved by using a Data
Communication Module (DCM)
built in the vehicle.

1-4. Theft deterrent system

For safety and security

1-4.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the
engine switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the engine switch has been turned to

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

engine immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)

of another vehicle

■

Certification for the engine immobilizer system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not
been previously registered in the
vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

1-4. Theft deterrent system



For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Certifications for the engine immobi-

lizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s author-

ity to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

■

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.

1-4. Theft deterrent system

For safety and security

■

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.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors using the entry function or
wireless remote control. The system
will be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
Except for Canada, the alarm can also
be set using the mechanical key.

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

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
(Except for Canada, the mechanical
key can also be used.)



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.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

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:



Except for Canada: 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.)



For Canada: A locked door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

1-4. Theft deterrent system

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked

using the mechanical key.

●

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.400)

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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

■

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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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators..

Gauges and meters ....................

Multi-information display..........

Head-up display ...........................

Fuel consumption information

2-1. Instrument cluster

2-1.Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.

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

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.

Instrument cluster

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