Lexus NX350 (2022 year). Manual in english

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The shift lever is shifted from P. (When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system when the shift lever is in P.)

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The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

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The driver’s door is opened.

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The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.

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The steering wheel is operated.

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The accelerator pedal is depressed.

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The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

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When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine may restart
automatically in the following situations: (To enable the engine to be stopped by the
Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle.)

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When the brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.

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When the air conditioning system is being used.

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When a switch of the air conditioning system is operated (windshield defogger
switch, etc.).

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If the battery charge becomes low.

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When the hood is opened

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If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the
engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure.

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If the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the Stop & Start
system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait 30 seconds or
more, and then start the engine.

Disabling the Stop & Start system

When the air conditioning is in automatic mode and the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the fan may operate at a low speed in order to prevent the
temperature in the cabin from increasing or decreasing or may be stopped.
In the following situations, disable the Stop & Start system.

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When you want to prioritize air conditioning system performance

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If the windshield is fogged up

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If an odor is emitted from the air conditioning system

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable
the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illuminate.
Pressing the switch again will enable the Stop &
Start system and the Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor will turn off.

INFORMATION

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Automatic enabling of the Stop & Start system

If the Stop & Start system is disabled using the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be
automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned off and then the engine is
started.

Multi-information display messages

If the following situations,

and a message may be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

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Vehicles without downhill

assist control system

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Vehicles with downhill as-

sist control system

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When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system

Message

Details/Actions

"Stop & Start
System Mal-
function Visit
Your Dealer"

The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.

"Press Brake
More to Acti-
vate"

The brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed.
If the brake pedal is depressed further, the system will operate.

"Non-Dedicat-
ed Battery "

A battery not designed for use with a Stop & Start system may have
been installed.
The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.

"Battery
Charging"

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The battery charge may be low.
Stopping of the engine is temporarily prohibited to prioritize charg-
ing of the battery. After the engine runs for a certain amount of time,
the system will be enabled.

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A refresh charge may be occurring
After a refresh charge for up to an hour completes, the system can
be operated.

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If displayed continuously for a long time (more than an hour)
The battery may be deteriorated. Contact your Lexus dealer for
details.

"Stop & Start
system unavail-
able"

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The Stop & Start system is temporarily disabled.
Allow the engine to run for some time.

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The engine may have been started with the hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait for 30 seconds or
more, and then start the engine.

"In Prepara-
tion"

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The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.

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The brake booster vacuum is low.
When the brake booster vacuum reaches a predetermined level, the
system will be enabled.

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Message

Details/Actions

"For Climate
Control"

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The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temper-
ature is high or low.
If the difference between the set temperature and cabin temperature
becomes small, the system will be enabled.

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The windshield defogger is on.

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When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start

system

Message

Details/Actions

"In Preparation"

The brake pedal has been depressed further or pumped.
The system will be enabled after the engine runs and the brake booster
vacuum reaches a predetermined level.

"For Climate
Control"

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The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.

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The windshield defogger has been turned on.

"Battery
Charging"

The battery charge may be low.
The system will be enabled after the engine runs to sufficiently charge
the battery.

The audio system is suddenly cut off

When the volume of the audio system is excessively high, sound output from the
audio system may suddenly be cut off in order to reduce battery consumption.
To re-enable the audio system, turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or
more and then turn it to ACC or ON.
The audio system may not be activated if the battery terminals are disconnected
and then reconnected.
Turn the engine switch off and then repeat the following operation twice to
activate the audio system normally.

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Turn the engine switch to ON and then to OFF.

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Driving procedures

Driving procedure

WARNING

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When driving the vehicle

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If the vehicle is coasting due to the engine being stopped, etc., do not operate the door
locks or open a door until the vehicle has been safely stopped. Doing so may cause the
steering lock function to operate, possibly leading to an accident.

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When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operating
the pedals.
Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

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Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.

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Depress the brake pedal using your right foot.
Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency,
resulting in an accident.

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Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The
exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a
fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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Never turn the engine switch off during normal driving. If the engine is stopped while
driving, steering and brake operations will still be possible, however, power assist will
no longer be provided and the steering wheel and brakes will become difficult to
operate. After checking the safety of the area around your vehicle, stop the vehicle
on the side of the road. In an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped normally,
perform an emergency stop.

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Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness.

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Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.

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AWD models: This vehicle is not designed for extreme off-roading.

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When driving in sand or mud is unavoidable, drive carefully and avoid continuous
driving on sand or mud.

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Do not drive on extremely rocky roads or extremely uneven roads.

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Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water. This may cause elec-
tric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious
damage to the vehicle.

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WARNING

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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and steering inputs when driving on slick road
surfaces. Doing so may cause the tires to lose traction, leading to loss of control of the
vehicle.

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Avoid sudden accelerator pedal operations and shift operations when driving on slick
road surfaces.Doing so may cause engine braking or changes in engine speed may
cause the vehicle to slide sideways.

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After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected.

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AWD models:
When driving in sand or mud is unavoidable, drive carefully and avoid continuous
driving on sand or mud.
Do not drive on extremely rocky roads or extremely uneven roads.

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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of
the brake discs are exceeded.

NOTICE

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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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Do not turn and hold the steering wheel at either fully turned position for an extended
period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

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When driving over bumps or areas where the road height changes, drive as slowly as
possible. Otherwise the wheels, etc. may be damaged.

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If you get a flat tire while driving

In the following situations, firmly hold the steering wheel and gradually apply the brakes
to decrease the vehicle’s speed, as a tire may be flat or damaged:

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When the steering wheel pulls either direction

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When there are abnormal sounds or vibrations

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NOTICE

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When the vehicle leans abnormally

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When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on roads which have become flooded due to heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause serious damage to the vehicle, such as the following:

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Engine stalling

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Shorts in electrical components

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Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:

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Brake function

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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.

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Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and suspension
joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to change the
shift position to P, or from P to other positions.
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Avoiding damage to the turbocharger (NX350)

Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-speed driving or hill climbing. Stop
the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the turbocharger.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of
the correct fuel.

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Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

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Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

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Avoid sudden acceleration.

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Do not drive continuously in low gears.

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Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing package)

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Intended use of each shift position

Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation.

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

(1)

M mode driving

(2)

(1)

To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal

driving. You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the

paddle shift switches.

(2)

Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.

INFORMATION

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When engine braking is not performed

When the vehicle is being driven with the dynamic radar cruise control operating, engine
braking will not be performed even if the following operations are performed.

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While driving in D position, downshifting to 7/6/5 or 4.

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When Sport mode is selected while driving in D position.

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If a message about a shift operation is shown

To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed automatically or operating the shift lever
may be required. In this case, change the shift position following the messages on the
multi-information display.

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver's operations and the
driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift position is in D. (This
function will be canceled if the shift position is change to M.)

WARNING

Avoid sudden accelerator pedal operations and shift operations when driving on slick
road surfaces. Engine braking or changes in engine speed may cause the vehicle to slide
sideways.

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NOTICE

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Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible

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 your Lexus dealer.

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When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on the multi-in-
formation display.

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

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Changing the shift position

WARNING

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Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected, or roll
forward while the shift position is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perform-
ance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage
the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can
damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Do not shift the shift position to a driving position while the vehicle is moving back-
ward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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Changing the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine
from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

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Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or
serious injury. After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current shift
position displayed on the shift position indicator inside the meter.

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Shift position display and how to change the shift position

Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and securely in
the direction of the arrow on the shift position
indicator.
To shift to N , slide the shift lever in the direction
of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting opera-
tion to allow it to return to its regular position
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Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N, D,
M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R to D,
ensure that the brake pedal is being depressed
and the vehicle is stationary.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:

The current shift position is illuminated.

Shift lever display:

The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.

P position switch

Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake,
and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.

INFORMATION

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Changing the shift position in each engine switch mode

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The shift position cannot be changed when the engine switch is in ACC or off.

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When the engine switch is in ON, the shift position can only be changed to N.

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When the engine is running, the shift position can be changed from P to D, N, or R.

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Shifting the shift position from P to other positions

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While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is
operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting
operation will be disabled.

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When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed
to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the
instrument cluster.

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The shift position cannot be changed from P to M directly.

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The shift position cannot be changed when

In the following situations, a buzzer will sound to inform you that the shift position cannot
be changed. Use the appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift position again.

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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the brake pedal not
depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from P with the accelerator pedal
depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the brake pedal not depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from N while stopped or driving at an
extremely low speed with the accelerator pedal depressed

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When attempting to change the shift position from P or N to M

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When the P position switch is pressed while driving
When driving at an extremely low speed, the shift position may change to P.

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The shift position automatically changes to N when

In the following situations, a buzzer will sound to inform you that the shift position
has been changed to N. Use the appropriate operation to attempt to change the shift
position again.

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When attempting to change the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to R.

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When attempting to change the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving
backward
When driving at a low speed, the shift position may change to D.

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When attempting to change the shift position from R to M

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If the N shift position is selected while driving

If the shift lever is moved to N while driving above a certain speed, the shift position will
change to N without holding the shift lever in the N position. In this situation, a buzzer will

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sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display to inform you that
the shift position has been changed to N.

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Automatic P position selection function

In the following situations, the shift position is automatically changed to P.

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When pressing the engine switch with the vehicle stopped while the engine switch is
in ON and the shift position is in a position other than P (after the shift position has
changed to P, the engine switch will turn off )

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If the driver’s door is opened and all of the following conditions are met, while the shift
position is in a position other than P

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The engine switch is in ON.

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The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

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The brake pedal is not depressed.

To start off the vehicle after the shift position is changed to P, operate the shift lever
again.

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When the vehicle is stopped after the engine has been stopped in an emergency while
driving.

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When voltage of the battery drops while the shift position is in a position other than P.

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If the shift position cannot be shifted from P

There is a possibility that the battery is discharged. Check the battery in this situa-
tion.

(

→

P.589)

WARNING

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For the shift lever

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Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Lexus shift lever
knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever. Doing so could prevent the shift
lever from returning to position, causing unexpected accidents to occur when the
vehicle is in motion.

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In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
shift lever when not using them.

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P position switch

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Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.

*1 :

When the engine switch is pressed while driving at extremely slow speeds, such as

immediately before stopping the vehicle, the shift position may automatically change

to P. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before pressing the engine

switch.

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WARNING

If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for example,
directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift
position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.

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In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the
P position switch when not using them.

NOTICE

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Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick succession. The
system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily possible to shift the
shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a while before attempting to
change the shift position again.

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When exiting the vehicle(driver's seat only)

Check that the shift position indicator shows P and that the parking brake indicator is
illuminated before opening the door and exiting the vehicle.

When the engine switch is changed to ACC with the shift position held
in N

Performing the following operations allows the engine switch to be set to ACC
with the shift position held in N.

Operate the shift lever and change the shift position to N when the engine is
operating.

Return the shift lever to its regular position (

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Operate the shift lever to N and hold it there until the buzzer sounds.

Press the engine switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds.

The engine switch will be set to ACC with the shift position in N.

Make sure to check that the buzzer sounds and "Holding N Push P Switch When
Done" is displayed on the multi-information display.

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To change to a shift position other than N, press the P position switch. The shift
position will be changed to P.

*2 :

To keep this state, do not operate the engine switch. If the engine switch is operated

repeatedly, the engine switch will turn off after the shift position has automatically

changed to P.

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Even if the engine is not operating, by operating the shift lever and the engine switch,
the engine switch may be changed to ACC with the shift position held in N. Make
sure that the engine is operating before performing the operation.

NOTICE

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Keeping the shift position in N when changing to ACC

When you wish to keep the shift position in N when changing the engine switch to
ACC, make sure that the engine is running before operating the engine switch. If the
engine switch mode is changed without the engine running, the shift position may
change to P.

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