Lexus NX350 (2022 year). Manual in english

Starting off

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.

Check that the shift position indicator shows D.

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

If the parking brake is set, release the parking brake.

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

Starting off on an incline

Firmly depress the brake pedal and shift the shift position to D.

The hill-start assist control will be activated.

WARNING

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

Set the parking brake.

Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

Release the parking brake.

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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

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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Changing the gear step

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

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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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.

•

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 by your Lexus dealer 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 your Lexus dealer.

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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 depress-
ing 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.

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Parking the vehicle

Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely.

If the parking brake is released, set the parking brake.

Shift the shift position to P.

Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.

Press the engine switch to stop the engine.

Slowly release the brake pedal.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Parking brake operation

The parking brake can be applied or released automatically (automatic mode)
or manually (manual mode). In automatic mode, the parking brake is applied
or released automatically according to the operation of the shift lever. Also, in
automatic mode the parking brake can be applied or released manually.

WARNING

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When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unintention-
ally by a child and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere with the
switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

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NOTICE

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When the vehicle is parked

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When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

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When the vehicle battery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot be activated.

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When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating,
which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer a immediately if this occurs.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake automatic release function

When all of the following conditions are met, the parking brake can be released by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

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The driver’s door is closed

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The driver is wearing the seat belt

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The shift lever is in a forward driving position or reverse driving position

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The malfunction indicator lamp and brake system warning light are not illuminated

When depressing the accelerator pedal, depress it slowly. If the parking brake is not
released when the accelerator pedal is depressed, release the parking brake manually.
Automatic mode: When the shift position is shifted from P, the parking brake will be
released automatically.

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Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light

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Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will turn on
and stay on as described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

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When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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When the parking brake switch malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) will be turned on automatically.

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. "Parking
Brake ON" is displayed on the multi-information display (with the vehicle reaching a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

Automatic applying/releasing of the parking brake (auto mode)

While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until "EPB Shift
Interlock Function Activated" will be displayed on the multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.

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When the shift position is shifted from P: The parking brake will be released, and
the parking brake indicator light will turn off.

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When the shift position is shifted to P: The parking brake will be set, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
The auto function may not operate if the shift lever is moved extremely quickly. In
this situation, apply the parking brake manually.
With the vehicle stopped, press and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer
sounds and "EPB Shift Interlock Function Deactivated" is displayed. Automatic
mode will be turned off.

INFORMATION

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Parking brake operation

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When the engine switch is not in ON, the parking brake cannot be released using the
parking brake switch.

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When the engine switch is not in ON, automatic mode (automatic brake setting and
releasing) is not available.

Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

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Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator (Canada)

Pull the switch to set the parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if an emergency occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake while driving.

Press the switch to release the parking brake.

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Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

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The parking brake can be released by depressing the accelerator pedal,
through the parking brake automatic release function.

Parking brake automatic release function
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light and the parking brake switch
indicator turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light flash, operate the switch again.

Garage door opener and its performance

The garage door opener can be programmed using the HomeLink

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

INFORMATION

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HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be found at the following URL.

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Website:

www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at the follow-
ing.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

System components

The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can

be programmed to operate 3 different devices.

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Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

▶

Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror

HomeLink

logo

Appears while HomeLink

is operating. When

the menu button is pressed, the logo disappears
even while the HomeLink

is operating.

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

indicator lights

Illuminates above each button selected.

Buttons

WARNING

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 cannot detect an interfering object. A door or device
without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.

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INFORMATION

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

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The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is disconnected.

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If learning fails when registeing a code to a previously registered HomeLink

button,

the registered code will not be erased.

Program the HomeLink

Before programming the HomeLink

, perform the following:

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

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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control transmit-
ter for more accurate programming.

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink

buttons.

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Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with
rolling code protection. 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.

WARNING

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The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and objects are out
of danger to prevent potential harm.

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Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds. Otherwise the indicator

light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and check that

the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

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