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Lexus NX300 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 18

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5-5. Using the other interior features

Please use a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 120
VAC (power consumption of 100 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

A portable device can be charged by
just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smart phones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the
charging area. Also, depending on the
portable device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the operation
manual for portable devices to be
used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the
Wireless Power Consortium.

Power outlet (120 VAC) (if
equipped)

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent blown fuse

Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that

requires more than 100 W.

If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes

more than 100 W is used, the protection

circuit will cut the power supply.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

■

Appliances that may not operate

properly

The following 120 VAC appliances may

not operate properly even if their power

consumption is under 100 W:

●

Appliances with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process pre-

cise data

●

Other appliances that require an

extremely stable power supply

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

Open the console box. (



P.292)

Press the power supply switch of
the wireless charger.

Switches on and off with each press of the

power supply switch.

When turned on, the operation indicator

light (green) comes on.

Even with the engine off, the on/off state of

the power supply switch is memorized.

Place the charging side of the por-
table device down.

When charging, the operation indicator

light (orange) comes on.

If charging is not occurring, try placing the

portable device as close to the center of

the charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation

indicator light (green) comes on.

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Recharging function

• When charging is complete and

after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved,

charging is stopped for a moment
and then it restarts.

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Lighting conditions of operation
indicator light

A
B
C

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless charger
power supply is off

Green
(comes on)

On Standby (charging pos-
sible state)

When charging is complete

Orange
(comes on)

When placing the portable
device on the charging area
(detecting the portable
device)

Charging

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: Depending on the portable device, there

are cases where the operation indicator
light will continue being lit up orange
even after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator light
flashes

When an error occurs, the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously

(Orange)

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The wireless charger can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard

can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no

more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories are

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover

and accessories not able to handle Qi are

attached to the portable device. Depending

on the type of cover and accessory, it may

not be possible to charge. When charging is

not performed even with the portable

device placed on the charge area, remove

the cover and accessories.

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While charging, noise enters the AM

radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm

that the noise has decreased. If the noise

decreases, continuously pushing the power

supply switch of the wireless charger for 2

seconds, the frequency of the charger can

be changed and the noise can be reduced.

Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-

cator light will flash orange 2 times.

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Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened

and closed, charging may be temporarily

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging

device and portable device will get

warmer, however this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets warm while

charging, charging may stop due to the

protection function on the portable

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops

significantly, charge again.

Suspected cause

Handling method

Vehicle to charger
communication fail-
ure.

Contact your Lexus
dealer.

Suspected causes

Handling method

A foreign substance
is between the por-
table device and
charge area.

Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the
charge area.

The portable device
is out of sync due to
the device being
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge
area.

Place the portable
device near the cen-
ter of the charge
area.

Suspected cause

Handling method

Temperature rising
within the wireless
charger.

Stop charging at
once and start
charging again after
for a while.

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Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while

searching for the portable device a sound

will be produced, however this is not a mal-

function.

■

Certification for the wireless charger

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with Part 18 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifica-

tions not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for

safety reasons, the driver should not

operate the main the part of the portable

device while driving.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any

other electrical medical device, should

consult their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

The operations of the wireless charger

may have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in a possibility

of equipment failure and damage, catch

fire, burns due to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects

between the charging area and the

portable device while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic

objects, etc., to the charger area or

portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., and

charge

●

Do not charge portable devices other

than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for disas-

sembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the function may

not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not

operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

There is foreign matter between the

charge area and portable device

●

The temperature of the portable

device gets higher from charging

●

The charging surface of the portable

device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable device

is out of alignment with the charge

area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in contact

with, or is covered by the following

metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum

foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-men-
tioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display
lamp is flashing continuously, it is consid-
ered that the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as

credit cards, or magnetic recording

media, etc., close to the charger while

charging, otherwise, data may disap-

pear under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring precision

instruments such as wrist watches, etc.,

close to the charger, as such objects

may break.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

NOTICE

●

Do not leave portable devices in the

cabin. The temperature inside the

cabin may become high, when under

the sun, and cause damage to the

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

When the engine is stopped, do not use

the wireless charger for a long time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

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5-5. Using the other interior features

: If equipped

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-

ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

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Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link

to operate garage doors,

gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

A
B
C

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

For vehicles sold in the Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/lexus

or call 1-800-355-3515.

■

Before programming the Home-
Link



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.

This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

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When operating or programming

HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play

with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “learn” or
“smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming the HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes orange.

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control trans-
mitter button until the HomeLink

indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green (rolling
code) or continuously lit green (fixed

code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control trans-
mitter button at 2 second intervals, repeat-
edly, until the HomeLink

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to
rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or
continuously lit green (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: The
garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the Home-
Link

button for 2 seconds then

release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

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Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to
complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the Owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly green
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-

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cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on
the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way
communication is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing orange, continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming Home-
Link

”

(it takes 20 seconds for

the HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must

be pointed away from the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the

Operating the HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

A
B

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garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.

To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-
Link

buttons

and

simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit orange to rapidly flashing
green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press the
button for more than 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

■

Conditions unfavorable to correct

operation

The compass may not show the correct

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after

turning.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

Compass

The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

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●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s

magnetic field is subject to interference

by artificial magnetic fields (under-

ground car park/parking lot, under a

steel tower, between buildings, roof car

park/parking lot, near an intersection,

near a large vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized.

(There is a magnet or metal object near

the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

■

Deviation

The direction display deviates from the
true direction determined by the
earth’s magnetic field. The amount of
deviation varies depending on the geo-
graphic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over one of the map boundar-
ies shown in illustration, the compass will

deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect cali-
bration, refer to “Deviation calibration”.

■

Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle.

WARNING

■

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-

play only when the vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE

■

To avoid compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal

objects near the inside rear view mirror.

Doing this may cause the compass sen-

sor to malfunction.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

compass

●

Do not perform a circling calibration of

the compass in a place where the

earth’s magnetic field is subject to

interference by artificial magnetic

fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate

electric systems (moon roof, power

windows, etc.) as they may interfere

with the calibration.

Calibrating the compass

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Press and hold the button for 6 sec-
onds. A number (1 to 15) appears
on the compass display.

Referring to the map above, press
the button to select the number of
the zone you are in.

If the direction is displayed several seconds

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

■

Circling calibration

Stop the vehicle in a place where it
is safe to drive in a circle.

Press and hold the button for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or less in a circle until a direction
is displayed.

If there is not enough space to drive in a

circle, drive around the block until a direc-

tion is displayed.

WARNING

■

When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for

people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not

violate any local traffic rules while per-

forming circling calibration.

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior.................................

318

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior ..................................

321

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ..

324

General maintenance.............

325

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

328

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

329

Hood................................................

331

Positioning a floor jack.............

331

Engine compartment...............

333

Tires .................................................

341

Tire inflation pressure..............

349

Wheels............................................

351

Air conditioning filter...............

352

Electronic key battery.............

353

Checking and replacing fuses

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

355

Headlight aim..............................

357

Light bulbs....................................

358

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

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Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash, etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature. The restoration time may

become shorter when the coating is

warmed by applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contain abrasives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in

some automatic car washes. There may

also be an increased risk of damage to

vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart access system with

push-button start

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.

(Take care to ensure that the key is not

stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (



P.115)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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