Lexus NX300 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 16

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4-6. Driving tips



Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate
problems.



It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause roll-
over.

Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,

the driver and all passengers should

always fasten their seat belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly

may result in loss of control or vehicle

rollover causing death or serious

injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier (if equipped) will make the cen-

ter of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid

high speeds, sudden starts, sharp

turns, sudden braking or abrupt

maneuvers, otherwise it may result in

loss of control or vehicle rollover due

to failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly.

●

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

Because of its profile and higher cen-

ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-

sitive to side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down will allow

you to have better control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across steep

slopes. Driving straight up or straight

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any

similar off-road vehicle) can tip over

sideways much more easily than for-

ward or backward.

Off-road driving

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Driving



Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.



Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before entering
private property.



Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel
delayed to prevent damage to
roads.

■

Additional information for off-road driv-

ing



For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and

Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertaining

to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the

following organizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recreation

Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land

Management

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the road. Do

not take unnecessary risks by driving in

dangerous places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes

when driving off-road. A bad bump

could jerk the wheel and injure your

hands. Keep both hands and especially

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

●

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in

sand, mud, water or snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, mud,

rock, sand, water, etc., check that there

is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,

sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the

underbody. Clear off any such matter

from the underbody. If the vehicle is

used with these materials trapped or

adhering to the underbody, a break-

down or fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rugged

terrain, do not drive at excessive

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike

objects, etc. This may cause loss of

control or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are also

risking expensive damage to your

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to

ensure that water damage to the engine

or other components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine air intake

will cause severe engine damage.

●

Water entering the automatic trans-

mission will cause deterioration in shift

quality, locking up of your transmission

accompanied by vibration, and ulti-

mately damage.

●

Water can wash the grease from wheel

bearings, causing rusting and prema-

ture failure, and may also enter the dif-

ferentials, transmission and transfer

case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating

qualities.

■

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when

crossing shallow streams, first check the

depth of the water and the bottom of the

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and

avoid deep water.

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NOTICE

■

Inspection after off-road driving

●

Sand and mud that has accumulated

around brake discs may affect braking

efficiency and may damage brake sys-

tem components.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-road

driving that has taken you through

rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For

scheduled maintenance information,

refer to the “Warranty and Services

Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance

”

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Interio

r fe

atures

Interior features

5-1. Remote Touch

Remote Touch............................

272

5-2. Using the air conditioning system

and defogger

Automatic air conditioning system

........................................................

277

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

285

5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

288

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features.............

291

Luggage compartment features

........................................................

294

5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

298

Garage door opener...............

308

Compass........................................

314

272

5-1. Remote Touch

5-1.Remote Touch

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Switches



10.3-inch display model

“MAP” button

Press this button to display the vehicle’s
current position.



8-inch display model

“HOME” button

Press this button to display the home
screen.

“MENU” button

Press this button to display the menu
screen.

Back button

Press this button to display the previous

Touchpad

Slide your finger on the touchpad and

move the pointer to select a function, letter
and screen button.
Press the touchpad to enter the selected
function, letter or screen button. Certain
finger movements on the touchpad can
perform functions, such as changing map
scalings and scrolling list screens.

Sub function button

When

is displayed on the screen, a

function screen assigned to the screen can
be displayed.

■

Using the touchpad

Select: Touch the touchpad to
select the desired button on the
screen.

Enter: The buttons on the screen
can be selected by either depress-
ing or double tapping on the touch-
pad. Once a button has been
selected, the screen will change.

■

Touch operation

Operations are performed by touching
the touchpad with your finger.



Trace

Trace the pad surface while maintaining
contact with the touchpad. Moving the
cursor and the pointer.

Remote Touch

The Remote Touch can be used to
operate the navigation/multimedia
system display. Owners of models
equipped with a navigation system
should refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Remote Touch operation

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5-1. Remote Touch

Interio

r fe

atures



Double tap

Tap the touchpad twice, quickly. Select the
button on the screen.



Flick

Quick and long movement along the
touchpad with your finger. Move the list
screen or map screen.



Pinch in/Pinch out

Slide fingers toward each other or apart on
the touchpad. Change the scale of the
map.

■

Apple CarPlay

The Apple CarPlay Maps app is not com-

patible with pinch multi-touch gestures.

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the menu
screen.
The display may differ depending on
the type of the system.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Remote

Touch

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Remote Touch.

●

Do not allow the Remote Touch to

come into contact with food, liquid,

stickers or lit cigarettes.

●

Do not subject the Remote Touch to

excessive pressure or strong impact.

●

Do not push the touchpad with a

strong force or use a sharp pointed

object to operate the pad.

Menu screen

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5-1. Remote Touch



8-inch display model



10.3-inch display model

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

: This function is not made available in

some countries or areas.

: This function is not made available on

some models.



8-inch display models

The home screen can be display multiple information screens. For details about the
functions and operation of the display, refer to the respective section and “NAVI-

Switch

Function

Select to display the “Destina-
tion” screen.

Select to display the audio con-
trol screen.

Select to display the hands-free
operation screen.

Select to display the “Apps”
screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the Information
screen.

(



P.90)

When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connection is
established and this button dis-
plays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android
Auto”, select to display the
home screen of Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto.

*1, 2

Select to display the “Setup”
screen.

Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.
(



P.281)

Select to adjust the contrast and
brightness of the screens, turn
the screen off, etc.

*1, 3

Switch

Function

Display overview

275

5-1. Remote Touch

Interio

r fe

atures

GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”



10.3-inch display models



Split-screen display

Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For example, air
conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the fuel consumption
information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the left of the display is called
the main display, and the small screen to the right is called the side display.



Main display

For details about the functions and opera-
tion of the main display, refer to the respec-
tive section and “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.



Side display

The following functions can be displayed
and operated on the side display.

Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information

Air conditioning system (



P.281)

Show/hide the side display.

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

A
B
C
D

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5-1. Remote Touch

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

277

5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Interio

r fe

atures

5-2.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Fan speed control switch

Airflow mode control switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Front windshield defogger switch

Rear windshield and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select

to display the

air conditioning control screen.
The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

A/C switch

DUAL switch

■

Adjusting the temperature setting

Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.

■

Adjusting the fan speed setting

Operate the fan speed control switch
upwards to increase the fan speed and
downwards to decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

Operate the airflow mode control
switch upwards or downwards.

The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is operated.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and

feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The mode switches between outside air
mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated
air mode (the indicator is on) each time the
button is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the front windshield defogger
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
front windshield defogger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.

A
B

C
D

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Interio

r fe

atures

Press the rear windshield and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)



P.282

■

When the outside temperature exceeds

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically.

This may also reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a

default mode when the engine switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing

“A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will

dehumidify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch depending on the tem-

perature setting or the inside

temperature.

■

Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys (vehicles with driving

position memory)

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the engine switch to

IGNITION ON mode will recall that

key’s registered air conditioning settings.

●

When the engine switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart access system with

push-button start is used to unlock a pas-

senger door.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-

tioning setting when unlocked using the

smart access system with push-button
start can be changed.

For details, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

: The doors that can recall the driving posi-

tion memory are changed at the same
time.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco mode

●

In the Eco mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize

fuel efficiency

• Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations

• Adjust the fan speed

• Adjust the temperature setting

• Turn off Eco mode

●

Even when the driving mode is set to Eco
mode, the air conditioning eco mode can
be turned off by selecting the

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is pressed or

“A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.352

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch

operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered techni-
cian to service air condition-
ing system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

●

Do not use the front windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The differ-

ence between the temperature of the

outside air and that of the windshield

can cause the outer surface of the

windshield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

To prevent burns

●

Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-

faces when the outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers are on.

●

Vehicles with windshield wiper de-

icer: Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the side of

the front pillars when the windshield

wiper de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by

your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air

conditioning system, such as the evapo-

rator, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

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Interio

r fe

atures

■

Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch (



P.272), select the button on

the screen.

to can be adjusted by perform-

ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.

The item can be adjusted by one level.

Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, slide your finger up or
down.

The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Select the air flow mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the

button on the Remote

Touch is pressed, the following functions
can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.283)

“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (



P.284)

: Set eco air conditioning mode

■

Option control screen

Select

on the sub menu to display

the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-

Air conditioning control screen

C
D

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minates on the screen.

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.284)

Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

Select S-FLOW mode (



P.283)

Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)

Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)

■

Side display (Vehicles with naviga-
tion system)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
(



P.284)

Select the air flow mode

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing

“A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will

dehumidify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
Select

on the option control screen.

When the windshield wiper de-icer is on,

is displayed on the air conditioning

control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

When Eco mode is selected using the driv-

ing mode select switch, eco air conditioning

mode turns on.
When a driving mode other than Eco mode

is selected, eco air conditioning mode may

turn off.

B
C

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Interio

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atures

■

S-FLOW mode

Priority for airflow is given to the front seats,
and the airflow and air conditioning for the
rear seats is effectively controlled.
Select

on the option control screen.

The indicator comes on when S-FLOW
mode is on.
Select

again to return to the previ-

ous mode.

■

Micro dust and pollen filter

Pollen is removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the body.
Select

on the option control screen.

When the micro dust and pollen filter is on,

is displayed on the air conditioning

control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the micro
dust and pollen filter is turned off.

Press the “AUTO” button.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press the
“OFF” button.

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-

ing to the temperature setting and the

ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-

ately after the “AUTO” button is pressed or

“AUTO” is selected.

■

Windshield fog detection function (vehi-

cles with humidity sensor)

When automatic mode is set, the humidity

sensor (



P.283) detects fog on the wind-

shield and controls the air conditioning sys-

tem to prevent fog.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.352

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch

operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-

shield wiper de-icer)

Do not touch the glass at lower part of

the windshield or to the side of the front

pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer

is on.

Using automatic mode

NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor (if equipped)

In order to detect fog on the windshield,

a sensor which monitors the temperature

of the windshield, the surround humidity,

etc., is installed.

Follow these points to avoid damaging

the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the

sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

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