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Lexus NX300 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 5

2-1. Instrument cluster

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status

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ators

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:



The shift lever is in any position
other than D.



A paddle shift switch is operated.



Neither Normal mode nor Eco
mode is selected. (



P.257)



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.85)

When the vehicle approaches an inter-
section, the direction the vehicle
should go is guided by the arrow.
When the vehicle approaches an inter-
section, the route guidance will start
and the distance

to the intersection

will also be displayed.

: The distance indication will disappear

when the vehicle passes through the
intersection.

Displays the speed limit for the current
road.

Select to display/non-display the fol-
lowing items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system information
• Audio system operation status
• Lane display
When customizing vehicle features,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and
the parking brake set.

Until the screen changes, continue
pressing the “DISP” button, and it
will repeat until the item desired to
be changed is displayed.

Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system)

Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system)

Display customization

2-1. Instrument cluster

Customization can be performed when

the head-up display is on.

Press the “DISP” button to switch
between on and off.

On and off will be switched between each

time the button is pressed.

If the button is left alone without being

operated for a short time, setting will be

finished automatically.

■

When the battery is disconnected

The customize settings of the head-up dis-

play will be reset.

Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play

“MENU” button

Touchpad

■

Trip information

Press the “MENU” button on the

Fuel consumption informa-
tion

Fuel consumption information can
be displayed on the navigation/mul-
timedia system display.
The fuel consumption information
can be displayed and operated on
the side display.

System components

Fuel consumption

B
C

2-1. Instrument cluster

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status

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Remote Touch, then select

on the

screen.

If a screen other than “Trip Information” is
displayed, select “Trip Information”.

Resetting the consumption data

Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes

Current fuel consumption

Average vehicle speed since the
engine was started.

Elapsed time since the engine was
started.

Cruising range (



P.91)

Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the engine switch was last turned to
IGNITION ON mode. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

■

History

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select

on the

screen.

If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.

Best recorded fuel consumption

Latest fuel consumption

Previous fuel consumption record

Resetting the history data

Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data

The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by

selecting “Clip” to measure the current fuel

consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted

by selecting “Clear”.

■

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance

that can be driven with the quantity of fuel

remaining.

This distance is computed based on your

average fuel consumption.

As a result, the actual distance that can be

A
B

C
D

A
B
C
D

2-1. Instrument cluster

driven may differ from that displayed.

Display the vehicle information on the
side display (



P.275), and then select

to display the desired

screen.

■

Trip information (type A)

Displays the average fuel consumption
for the past 10 minutes in 1 minute
intervals, as well as the cruising range.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

■

Trip information (type B)

Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the engine was started.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

■

History

Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

Using the side display (vehicles
with navigation system)

fore
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ving

Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the

doors

Side doors .......................................

Back door......................................

102

Smart access system with push-

button start..................................

114

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats.....................................

120

Rear seats.......................................

121

Driving position memory ........

126

Head restraints............................

129

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and

mirrors

Steering wheel..............................

131

Inside rear view mirror.............

132

Outside rear view mirrors......

134

3-5. Opening, closing the windows

and moon roof

Power windows...........................

136

Moon roof .....................................

138

3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart access system with

push-button start (



P.114)

• Operating the wireless remote control

function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)

Operating the smart access system with
push-button start (



P.114)

■

Card key (if equipped)

●

The mechanical key that is stored inside

the card key should be used only if a

problem arises, such as when the card

key does not operate properly.

●

If the battery cover is not installed and the

battery falls out or if the battery was

removed because the key got wet, rein-

stall the battery with the positive terminal

facing the Lexus emblem.

●

The card key is not waterproof.

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an

aircraft, make sure you do not press any

buttons on the electronic key while inside

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an

electronic key in your bag, etc., ensure that

the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-

dentally. Pressing a button may cause the

electronic key to emit radio waves that

could interfere with the operation of the air-

craft.

■

Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

(The card key battery life is about a year

and a half.)

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will

sound in the cabin when the engine stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives

radio waves, the battery will become

depleted even if the electronic key is not

used. The following symptoms indicate

that the electronic key battery may be

depleted. Replace the battery when nec-

essary.

• The smart access system with push-but-

ton start or the wireless remote control

does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key surface

does not turn on.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not

leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m)

of the following electrical appliances that

produce a magnetic field:

• TVs

Keys

Key types

B
C
D

3-1. Key information

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• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones and

battery chargers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless

phones

• Induction cookers

• Table lamps

■

Replacing the battery



P.353

■

Confirmation of the registered key

number

The number of keys already registered to

the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your

Lexus dealer for details.

The electronic keys are equipped with

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to

strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high tem-

peratures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them

in an ultrasonic washer, etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic

materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else

to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that

produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,

audio systems and induction cookers,

or medical electrical equipment, such

as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your

person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)

or more away from electric appliances

that are turned on. Radio waves emitted

from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10

cm) of the electronic key may interfere

with the key, causing the key to not func-

tion properly.

■

In case of a smart access system with

push-button start malfunction or

other key related problems



P.395

■

When an electronic key is lost



P.394

■

Handling the card key

●

If the battery or card key terminals get

wet, the battery may corrode and the

card key may stop working.

If the key is dropped into water, or if

drinking water, etc., is spilled on the

key, immediately remove the battery

cover and wipe the battery and termi-

nals. (To remove the battery cover,

lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is

corroded, have your Lexus dealer

replace the battery.

●

Do not crush the battery cover or use

a screwdriver to remove the battery

cover.

Forcibly removing the battery cover

may bend or damage the key.

●

If the battery cover is frequently

removed, the battery cover may

become loose.

●

When installing the battery, make sure

to check the direction of the battery.

Installing the battery in the wrong

direction may cause the battery to

deplete rapidly.

●

The surface of the card key may be

damaged, or its coating may peel off in

the following situations:

• The card key is carried together with

hard objects, such as coins and keys.

• The card key is scraped with a sharp

object, such as the tip of a mechanical

pencil.

• The surface of the card key is wiped

with thinner or benzene.

Wireless remote control

3-1. Key information

the following wireless remote control:

Locks all the doors (



P.98)

Unlocks all the doors (



P.98)

Opens the windows and moon
roof

*1, 2

(



P.98)

Opens and closes the power back
door

(



P.105)

Sounds the alarm (



P.96)

: If equipped

: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

■

Theft deterrent panic mode

When

is pressed for longer than

about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

■

Back door reserve lock function (vehi-

cles with power back door)

This function is a function which reserves

locking of all doors, beforehand, when the

back door is open. When the follow is done,

all the doors except the back door are

locked and then back door will also be

locked at the same time it is closed.

Close all doors, except the back door.

Push the wireless lock button during the

automatic closing operation of the back

door.

To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(



P.396)

A
B
C

Using the mechanical key

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■

When required to leave the vehicle’s

key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances

demand. (



P.292)

Remove the mechanical key for your own

use and provide the attendant with the elec-

tronic key only.

■

If you lose your mechanical keys



P.394

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate

inside mechanism.

■

Card key

●

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical

key, push down the release button using a

pen tip, etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out,

use a coin, etc.

●

To store the mechanical key in the card

key, insert it while pressing the release

button.

NOTICE

■

Handling the card key

Do not apply excess force when inserting

the mechanical key into the card key.

Doing so may damage the card key.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the smart access system with
push-button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.

Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the surface of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

: The door unlock settings can be

changed.

■

Using the wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 3
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows and
moon roof

*1, 2

: If equipped

: This setting must be customized at your

Lexus dealer.

■

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry

function unlocks using the wireless remote

control.

Turn the engine switch off.

When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5

seconds while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation
is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and
unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door
lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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For vehicles with alarm: To prevent unin-
tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the
doors using the wireless remote control and
open and close a door once after the set-
tings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 seconds after

pressed, the doors will be locked again and
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (



P.69)

■

Locking the doors from the outside with-

out a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock

position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the engine

switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION

ON mode, or the electronic key is left

inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and
the door may be locked.

■

Impact detection door lock release sys-

tem

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a

strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.

Depending on the force of the impact or the

type of accident, however, the system may

not operate.

■

Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-

ers flash to indicate that the doors have

been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;

Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all win-

dows and moon roof are opening.

■

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately

60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,

the security feature automatically locks the

vehicle again.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5

km/h), the master warning light flashes and

a buzzer sounds to indicate that door(s) or

the hood in not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is displayed on

the multi-information display.

■

Welcome light illumination control

The side marker, parking, tail and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the

position.

■

When the door cannot be locked by the

lock sensor on the surface of the door

handle

When the door cannot be locked even if the

lock sensor on the surface of the door han-

dle is touched by a finger, touch the lock

sensor with the palm.

When gloves are being worn, remove the

gloves.

Multi-information

display/Beep

Unlocking function

Exterior: Beeps 3

times

Interior: Pings

once

Holding the driver’s

door handle unlocks

only the driver’s door.

Holding any of the

passenger door han-

dles unlocks all the

doors.

Exterior: Beeps

twice

Interior: Pings

once

Holding a door han-

dle unlocks all the

doors.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when

a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the

door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-

cle once more.

■

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system.

(



P.69)

■

Conditions affecting the operation of

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control



P.116

■

If the smart access system with push-

button start or the wireless remote con-

trol does not operate properly

●

Use the mechanical key to lock and

unlock the doors. (



P.396)

●

Replace the key battery with a new one if

it is depleted.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a

key) can be changed. (Customizable fea-

tures:



P.425)

■

Using the door lock switches

Locks all the doors

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while

driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door

opening and an occupant falling out,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly

closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the

doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front

doors, as the doors may be opened

even if the inside lock buttons are in

locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks

when children are seated in the rear

seats.

■

When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle

such as whether the vehicle is on an

incline, whether there is enough space

for a door to open and whether a strong

wind is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle tightly

to prepare for any unpredictable move-

ment.

■

When using the wireless remote con-

trol and operating the power windows

or moon roof (if equipped)

Operate the power window or moon

roof after checking to make sure that

there is no possibility of any passenger

having any of their body parts caught in

the window or moon roof. Also do not let

a child operate window by the mechani-

cal key. It is possible for children and

other passengers to get caught in the

power window or moon roof.

Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

101

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Unlocks all the doors

■

Using the inside lock button

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock buttons
are in the lock position.

■

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from inside the

vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children
from opening the rear doors. Push down on
each rear door switch to lock both rear
doors.

■

Automatic door locking and unlocking

systems

The following functions can be set or can-

celed:
For instructions on customizing, refer to
P.425.

Function

Operation

Speed linked door

locking function

All doors are auto-

matically locked

when vehicle speed

is approximately 12

mph (20 km/h) or

higher.

Shift position linked

door locking func-

tion

All doors are auto-

matically locked

when shifting the

shift lever out of P.

Shift position linked

door unlocking

function

All doors are auto-

matically unlocked

when shifting the

shift lever to P.

Driver’s door linked

door unlocking

function

All doors are auto-

matically unlocked

when driver’s door is

opened.

102

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Back door

The back door can be opened using
the back door open switch, smart
access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

●

Keep the back door closed while driv-

ing.

If the back door is left open, it may hit

nearby objects while driving or lug-

gage may be unexpectedly thrown out,

causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter

the vehicle, causing death or a serious

health hazard. Make sure to close the

back door before driving.

●

Before driving the vehicle, make sure

that the back door is fully closed. If the

back door is not fully closed, it may

open unexpectedly while driving,

causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the luggage

compartment. In the event of sudden

braking or a collision, they are suscep-

tible to death or serious injury.

■

When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play in the lug-

gage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the

luggage compartment, they could

have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close

the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to

move unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be

caught by the closing back door.

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the

body to be caught, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow

and ice, from the back door before

opening it. Failure to do so may cause

the back door to suddenly shut again

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the back

door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure

they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or

close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing

the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

Vehicles without power back door:

The back door may suddenly shut if it is

not opened fully. It is more difficult to

open or close the back door on an

incline than on a level surface, so

beware of the back door unexpectedly

opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the back door is fully open and

secure before using the luggage com-

partment.

●

Vehicles with power back door: The

back door may suddenly shut if it is not

opened fully, while on a steep incline.

Make sure that the back door is

secured before using the luggage

compartment.

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■

Smart access system with push-
button start

Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.

■

Wireless remote control



P.95

■

Door lock switches



P.100

■

Open

Raise the back door while pressing up
the back door opener switch.

WARNING

●

When closing the back door, take

extra care to prevent your fingers, etc.,

from being caught.

●

When closing the back door, make

sure to press it lightly on its outer sur-

face. If the back door handle is used to

fully close the back door, it may result

in hands or arms being caught.

●

Do not pull on the back door damper

stay (vehicles without power back

door) (



P.104) or back door spindle

(vehicles with power back door)

(



P.111) to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper

stay (vehicles without power back

door) or back door spindle (vehicles

with power back door).

Doing so may cause hands to be

caught or the back door damper stay

(vehicles without power back door) or

back door spindle (vehicles with

power back door) to break, causing an

accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy

object is attached to the back door, it

may suddenly shut again after being

opened, causing someone’s hands,

head or neck to be caught and injured.

When installing an accessory part to

the back door, using a genuine Lexus

part is recommended.

Unlocking and locking the back
door from the outside

Unlocking and locking the back
door from the inside

Opening/closing the back door
(vehicles without power back
door)

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Lower the back door using the back
door handle, and make sure to push
the back door down from the outside
to close it.

■

Luggage compartment light

●

The luggage compartment light turns on

when the back door is opened.

●

If the luggage compartment light is left on

when the engine switch is turned off, the

light will go off automatically after 20

minutes.

■

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the

inside.

Remove the cover.

To protect the cover, place a rag between

the flathead screwdriver and the cover as

shown in the illustration.

Move the lever.

NOTICE

■

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper
stays

that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door damper stay

, resulting

in malfunction.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives

to the damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Lexus parts to the back

door.

●

Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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