Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english

"Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery"

Cause

Remedy

Power was turned off due
to the automatic power off
function.

Next time when starting the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

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Changing the engine switch mode(P. 123)

"12-Volt Battery Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle and contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

"Tyre Set Switching Incomplete Retry Tyre Set Registration See Own-
er's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

The wheel set change
could not be completed.

Check which wheel set is installed and perform the
change procedure again from the beginning.

Related Links

Selecting wheel set(P. 511)

"Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer"

Cause

Remedy

The system may be
malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

538

"AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode Engaged"

Cause

Remedy

This message may
be displayed when
driving under ex-
tremely high load
conditions.

●

Drive the vehicle at low speeds or stop the vehicle in a
safe place with the engine running until the message is
cleared.

If the message is not cleared, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

"Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual"

Remedy

Take the corrective actions for overheating.

Related Links

If your vehicle overheats(P. 620)

"Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

539

When tr

ouble arises

"Braking power low Stop in a safe place See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

"Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.

"High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited"

Cause

Remedy

If this message is displayed frequently,
there is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the battery
may be deteriorating.

Have the vehicle checked by any author-
ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.

A message that indicates the need for visiting your Lexus dealer

Cause

Remedy

The system or part shown on
the multi-information display
is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

540

"New Key Registered Contact Your Dealer if You Did Not Register a
New Key"

Cause

Remedy

This message will be displayed
each time the driver’s door is
opened when the doors are un-
locked from the outside for ap-
proximately 10 days after a new
electronic key has been regis-
tered.

If this message is displayed but you have not
had a new electronic key registered, ask any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer to check if an
unknown electronic key (other than those in
your possession) has been registered.

"Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable"

Cause

Remedy

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly
over a short period of time, the system may
restrict operation to prevent overheating.

If this happens, refrain from operat-
ing the parking brake. Normal oper-
ation will return after about 1 minute.

"EPB Activation Stopped Incompletely"

Cause

Remedy

Operate the parking brake switch. If
the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the
system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle checked by any au-
thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

"Parking Brake Unavailable"

Cause

Remedy

Operate the parking brake switch. If
the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the
system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle checked by any au-
thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

541

When tr

ouble arises

"Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer"

Cause

Remedy

The system may be
malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Transmission Oil Temp High Stop in a Safe Place and See Owner's
Manual"

Cause

Remedy

Transmission will auto-
matically shift up.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

"Shift System Malfunction Shifting Unavailable Drive to a Safe Place
and Stop"

Cause

Remedy

There is a malfunction
in the shift control sys-
tem.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

"Shift System Malfunction Driving Unavailable"

Cause

Remedy

There is a malfunction
in the shift control sys-
tem.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

542

If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is
displayed

Cause

Remedy

To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly
or the vehicle from moving unexpectedly, a message that
requires shifting the shift position may be displayed on
the multi-information display.

Follow the instruction
of the message and
shift the shift position.

"Shift System Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking
See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"P Switch Malfunction Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking
See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Shift System Unavailable Apply Parking Brake Securely When Parking
See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

543

When tr

ouble arises

"Shift System Malfunction See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Shift System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Battery Low Shifting Unavailable See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

It may indicate a
malfunction.

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.

"Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery"

Cause

Remedy

The electronic key has a low battery.

Replace the electronic key battery.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

544

"System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control system

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

●

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)

●

Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights

●

Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control)

●

Lexus parking assist-sensor

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

●

RCD (Rear camera detection)

●

Have the vehicle inspect-
ed by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer im-
mediately.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

545

When tr

ouble arises

"System Stopped See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control system

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

●

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)

●

Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights

●

Safe Exit Assist (with door opening con-

trol)

●

Lexus parking assist-sensor

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

●

RCD (Rear camera detection)

●

Follow the following cor-
rection methods.

●

Check the voltage of the
battery

●

Remove any dirt or for-
eign matter from the
front/rear side radar sen-
sors

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

546

"System Stopped Front Camera Low Visibility See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is
disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA

（

Lane Change Assist

）

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS

（

Adaptive High-beam System

）

●

Dynamic radar cruise control system

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

Follow the following correction
methods.

●

Using the windshield wipers, re-
move the dirt or foreign matter
from the windshield.

●

Using the air conditioning system,
defog the windshield.

●

Close the hood, remove any stick-
ers, etc. to clear the obstruction in
front of the front camera.

"System Stopped Front Camera Out of Temp. Range Wait until Normal
Temperature"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control
system

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

Follow the following correction methods.

●

If the front camera is hot, such as after
the vehicle is parked in the sun, use the
air conditioning system to decrease the
temperature around the front camera

●

If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the
sunlight reflected from the surface of the
sunshade may cause the temperature of
the front camera to become excessively
high

●

If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold envi-
ronment, use the air conditioning system to
increase the temperature around the front
camera

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

547

When tr

ouble arises

"System Stopped Front Radar Sensor Blocked Clean Radar Sensor"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following
systems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change As-

sist)

●

AHB (Automatic High
Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)

●

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol system

●

Follow the following correction methods.

●

Check if there is any foreign matter attached
to the radar sensor or radar sensor cover and
clean them if necessary.

→

P.318

●

This message may be displayed when driving in
an open area with few nearby vehicles or struc-
tures, such as a desert, grasslands, suburbs, etc.
The message may be cleared by driving the
vehicle in an area with structures, vehicles, etc.
nearby.

"System Stopped Front Radar Sensor Out of Temp. Range Wait until
Normal Temperature"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control system

●

The temperature of the ra-
dar sensor is outside of the
operating range. Wait for
the temperature to become
appropriate.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

548

"System Stopped Front Radar In Self Calibration See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following
systems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

LCA (Lane Change As-

sist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control
system

●

Follow the following correction methods.

●

Check if there is any foreign matter attached
to the radar sensor or radar sensor cover
and clean them if necessary.

→

P.318

●

The radar sensor may be misaligned and
will be adjusted automatically while driving.
Continue driving for a while.

"Parking Assist Unavailable Low Visibility See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is disa-
bled.

●

RCD (Rear camera detection)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

●

Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the front/rear
cameras.

"Unavailable Activ. Cond.not Satisfied See Owner's Manual"

Cause

Remedy

The LCA function cannot be used as

the operating conditions have not been
met.

→

P.352

●

Operate the turn signal lever again
after all of the operating conditions
are met.

* :

If equipped

9-2. If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

549

When tr

ouble arises

If the engine will not start

When the engine will not start even though the starter operates

Cause

Remedy

There may not be suffi-
cient fuel in the vehicle’s
tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

The engine may be
flooded.

Try to restart the engine again following correct start-
ing procedures.

There may be a malfunc-
tion in the engine immo-
bilizer system.

●

If the key is touching or is covered by a metallic
object, move the key away from the object.

●

If the key is near to or touching a key to the securi-
ty system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of
another vehicle, move the key away from the other
key.

When a malfunction of the shift control system is suspected

If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

1. When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the

multi-information display.

2. The display indicates that no shift position is selected for more than a few

seconds.

9-3. If the engine will not start

551

When tr

ouble arises

When the starter does not operate and the engine cannot be started

Cause

Remedy

Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system: The engine starting sys-
tem may be malfunctioning due
to an electrical problem such as
electronic key battery depletion
or a blown fuse.

A temporary measure is available to start the
engine.

One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.

Check if a battery terminal is disconnected.

The battery may be discharged.

Restarting the engine using jumper (or boos-
ter) cables.

There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable re-
pairer.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are unknown.

Starting the engine in an emergency

When the engine cannot be started, the following steps can be used as an tempo-
rary measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.

Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.

Parking brake indicator will come on.

Check that the shift position is in P.

9-3. If the engine will not start

553

When tr

ouble arises

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