Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english - page 9

Operations when turning left or right or changing lanes

By operating the turn signal lever, the intent of the driver can be shown as follows.

INFORMATION

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The turn signal lights can be operated when the engine switch is in ON.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual, check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn
signal lights has not burned out.

Move the lever to position

The right turn signal lights will blink.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The right hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

and release it.

The left hand signals will flash 3 times.

Move the lever to position

The left turn signal lights will blink.

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Changing the shift range (Automatic transmission)

The shift range can be changed by operating the paddle shift switches. Changing
the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Selecting shift ranges in the D position

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the [-] paddle shift switch
with the shift position in D.
The shift range can then be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift
switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, hold the [+] paddle shift switch for a certain
amount of time.

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When D2 - D8 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range
will automatically be changed within the range of 1 and the selected shift range,
according to the vehicle speed and driving conditions.

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When D1 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range will be
held in 1.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.

INFORMATION

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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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When the shift position is shifted to a position other than D

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Downshifting restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshift operations may be restricted.
In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift
switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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Changing the shift range (Multidrive)

The gear step can be changed by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches.
Changing the gear step enables the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Selecting gear steps in the D position

To drive using temporary gear step selection, operate either paddle shift switch
with the shift position in D.
The gear step can then be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift
switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The selected gear step, from D1 to D10, will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, hold the [+] paddle shift switch for a certain
amount of time.

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Gear steps and their functions

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You can choose from 10 levels of engine braking force.

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A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher gear step.
As a result, the engine speed will increase.

INFORMATION

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Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the D position

Gear step selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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When the shift position is shifted to a position other than D

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When the engine speed becomes excessively high for the selected gear step

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Downshifting restriction warning buzzer

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Changing the gear step (Automatic transmission)

To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. A desired gear step can be selected
by operating the paddle shift switches.

Changing gear steps in the M position

Gears can be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The gear changes once every time a paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be held and displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
When the shift position is in the M, the gear will not change unless a paddle shift
switch is operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in
the following situations:

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When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)

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When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.

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When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high (upshift only).

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When the needle of the tachometer approaches the red zone (a range which
exceeds the allowable engine speed).

In the following situation, the gear will not shift even if the paddle shift switch is
operated.

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The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

INFORMATION

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer

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If the "M" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator remains displayed after
changing the shift position to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. (In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the
shift position is in D.)

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Changing the gear step (Multidrive)

To enter 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift position to M.
Gear steps can be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches.

Changing gear steps in the M position

The gear step can be selected by operating the shift lever or the [-] and [+] paddle
shift switches.

Upshift

Downshift

The gear changes once every time the shift lever or a paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be held and displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When the shift lever is in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift
lever or a paddle shift switch is operated.
However, even when the shift lever is in the M position, the gear may change
automatically depending on the engine speed.

INFORMATION

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When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

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The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is stopped.

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After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.

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When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

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Downshifting restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshift operations may be restricted.
In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or
paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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If the "M" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator remains displayed after
changing the shift position to M

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Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Precautions for when the vehicle is stopped or parked

WARNING

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When the vehicle is parked

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the engine and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

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Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle. A child may accidentally release the
parking brake and the vehicle may move, possibly leading to an accident.

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans or carbonated drink cans in the
vehicle when it is parked in the sun. If left in the vehicle, the following may occur:

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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material
of glasses to deform or crack.

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Soft drink cans may explode, dirtying the interior and possibly causing a short in
electronic components.

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Do not store cigarette lighters in the vehicle storage features or leave them inside the
vehicle.
When luggage is loaded or a seat is adjusted, a lighter may be unintentionally lit,
possibly leading to a fire.

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Do not attach suction cups to the glass parts of the vehicle. Also, do not place air
fresheners or other clear containers on the instrument panel or dashboard. Suction
cups and clear containers may act as a lens, possibly leading to a fire inside the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after
turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may
accumulate and enter the vehicle.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is contained in exhaust gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle. This may cause light-head-
edness, possibly leading to an accident, death or a serious health hazard.

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Keep the back door closed while driving.
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open
the windows and have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation
cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes
do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.

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The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. Check for the following. If
any are found, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Holes or cracks in the exhaust pipes due to corrosion

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Damage at the joining parts of the exhaust pipes

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Abnormal noise from the exhaust

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Stopping

Depress the brake pedal.

WARNING

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Drive more carefully than normal when the brakes are wet. When the brakes are
wet, the braking distance will increase. Also, the brakes will be difficult to apply
and, depending on the situation, braking performance may differ between the left
and right sides. Additionally, the parking brake may not be able to be securely
applied.

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If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely
and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still
possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also,
the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.Each push on the brake pedal
uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

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If the brake hydraulic system malfunctions, have it repaired immediately. The
brake system consists of 2 independent systems and if a hydraulic system fails, the
other system will operate. In this situation, it will be necessary to depress the brake
pedal more than normal and braking distance will be increased.

NOTICE

Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift position to P.

WARNING

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep de-
pressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake
as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.

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WARNING

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Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the
vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result
in a fire if combustible material is nearby.