Lexus NX350 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 16

The level indicator (red) lights up during operation. [AUTO] indicator lights up during
automatic operation.

INFORMATION

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Customization

The temperature setting of the seat heaters of the front seats can be set through [Vehicle
customize] on the center display.

Turns the rear seat heaters on/off

*

Press the switch.

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condi-
tion changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 

→

 Mid (2 segments lit) 

→

 Lo (1

segment lit) 

→

 Off

The level indicators (yellow) light up during operation.

* : 

If equipped

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Seat ventilators

*

Using fans inside the seats, improved ventilation can be provided at the surface of
the seats.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the engine is off.

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions

The engine switch is in ON.

Turn the seat ventilators (front) ON/OFF

Select 

 or 

 on the center display.

Each time the switch is selected, the operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 

→

 Mid (2 segments lit) 

→

 Lo (1 segment lit) 

→

 Off

The level indicator (blue) lights up during operation. [AUTO] indicator lights up during
automatic operation.

INFORMATION

■

Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may increase
according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.

■

Customization

The fan speed setting of the seat ventilators can be set through [Vehicle customize] on
the center display.

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If equipped

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Using the moon roof

*

For comfortable cabin experience, the moon roof can be opened or tilted up.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In order to
prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the moon
roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the
moon roof.

●

Make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it
could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key to operate the moon roof,
operate the moon roof after making sure that there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof.
Also, do not let a child operate moon roof with the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the
moon roof.

●

If a child is riding in the vehicle, when exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off,
carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. If a child is left in the vehicle,
they may accidentally operate the moon roof, due to mischief, etc., possibly leading to
an accident.

INFORMATION

■

Operating conditions of the moon roof

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is
turned to ACC or OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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If equipped

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 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the moon roof

The following functions aid in safe opening and closing of the moon roof.

●

Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

●

Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door
is opened with the moon roof open.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not operate if something gets caught just before the
moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate while the moon roof
switch is being pressed.
Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

Opening the moon roof

Press the 

 switch.

*1

The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open
position to reduce wind noise.

*1 : 

Lightly press either end of the moon roof 

switch to stop the moon roof while it is

operating.

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Closing the moon roof

Press the 

 switch.

*2

Tilting up the moon roof

Press the 

switch.

*3

Tilting down the moon roof

Press the 

switch.

*4

*2 : 

Lightly press either end of the moon roof

 switch to stop the moon roof while it is

operating.

*3 : 

Lightly press either end of the moon roof 

witch to stop the moon roof while it is

operating.

*4 : 

Lightly press either end of the moon roof 

switch to stop the moon roof while it is

operating.

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Using the panoramic moon roof

*

For comfortable cabin experience, the panoramic panoramic moon roof can be
opened or tilted up.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when opening and closing the panoramic moon roof.

●

The driver is responsible for panoramic moon roof opening and closing operations. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate
the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body
parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.

●

Make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it
could be caught when the panoramic moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key to operate the panoramic
moon roof, operate the panoramic moon roof after making sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the panoramic
moon roof.
Also, do not let a child operate panoramic moon roof with the wireless remote control
or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the
panoramic moon roof.

●

If a child is riding in the vehicle, when exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off,
carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. If a child is left in the vehicle,
they may accidentally operate the panoramic moon roof, due to mischief, etc., possibly
leading to an accident.

INFORMATION

■

Operating conditions of the panoramic moon roof

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off

The panoramic moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

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Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the panoramic moon
roof

The following functions aid in safe opening and closing of the panoramic moon
roof.

●

Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame while
the panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the
panoramic moon roof opens slightly.

●

panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door
is opened with the panoramic moon roof open.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not operate if something gets caught just before the
panoramic moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate while the moon roof
switch is being pressed.
Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

Opening the panoramic moon roof

Press the 

 switch.

*1

Lightly press either end of the panoramic moon roof

 switch to stop the panoramic moon roof while it is

operating.

*1 : 

Press the 

The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade will open automati-

cally.

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Closing the panoramic moon roof

Press the 

 switch.

*2

The panoramic moon roof can be opened from the
tilt-up position.

Press the

switch forward. The panoramic moon

roof will fully close automatically.

Tilting up the panoramic moon roof

Press the 

 switch.

*3

When the panoramic moon roof is tilted up, the elec-
tronic sunshade will open to the half-open position of
the roof.

Tilting down the panoramic moon roof

Press and hold the 

switch.

The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only
when it is in the tilt-up position.

*2 : 

Lightly press either end of the panoramic moon roof 

switch to stop the panoramic

moon roof while it is operating.

*3 : 

Lightly press either end of the panoramic moon roof 

switch to stop the panoramic

moon roof while it is operating.

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Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

*

For comfortable cabin experience, the electronic sunshade can be opened.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when opening and closing the electronic sunshade.

●

Make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it
could be caught when the electronic sunshade is being operated.

●

Do not allow children to operate the electronic sunshade. Closing the electronic
sunshade on someone can cause death or serious injury.

●

Keep fingers free of the gaps between the underside of the roof and the electronic
sunshade.
Otherwise a hand may become pinched, possibly causing injury. Also, if the vehicle is
left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the roof could be very hot and
possibly cause burns.

INFORMATION

■

Operating conditions of the electronic sunshade

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the electronic sunshade after turning the engine off

The electronic sunshade can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the electronic sun-
shade

The following function aid in safe opening and closing of the electronic sunshade.
Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the electronic sunshade and the frame while the electronic
sunshade is closing, travel is stopped and the electronic sunshade opens slightly.
When the jam protection function has operated, even if the 

 side of the switch is

pressed again, the electronic sunshade will not move in the close direction until the reverse
operation has stopped completely.
Depending on the driving conditions and the surroundings, the electronic sunshade may
collide with something and operate in reverse.

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WARNING

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
electronic sunshade fully closes.
Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate while the moon roof
switch is being pressed.
Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

Opening the electronic sunshade

Press the   switch.

The electronic sunshade will open.
If the 

 switch is pressed and held, the electronic

sunshade will fully open automatically.

*1

Closing the electronic sunshade

Press the   switch.

The electronic sunshade will close.
If the 

 switch is pressed and held, the electronic

sunshade will fully close automatically.

*2

*1 : 

Lightly press either end of the 

switch to stop the electronic sunshade while it is

operating.

*2 : 

Lightly press either end of the 

 switch to stop the electronic sunshade while it is

operating.

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Illuminating the interior

Using the interior lights

Location of the interior lights

A

Rear interior light

B

Front interior light

C

Personal lights

D

Door trim ornament lights

*

E

Inside door handle lights

*1

F

Door courtesy lights

*

G

Center console light

**1

H

Outer foot lights

I

Footwell lights

*1

●

When the engine switch is in ON, the door trim ornament lights, inside door handle
lights, center console light, footwell lights will turn on. However, if the instrument
panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the footwell lights will turn off.

●

When the shift position is in a position other than P, the brightness of the door trim
ornament lights, inside door handle lights, center console light, footwell lights will
reduce intensity.

* : 

If equipped

*1 : 

The illumination color can also be changed.

*

Refer to the "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S

MANUAL" to change the settings.

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INFORMATION

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Each lights automatic on/off

●

Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/un-
locked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.

■

Automatic illumination of the interior lights

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
interior lights will turn on automatically. The interior lights will turn off automatically after
approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help prevent further
collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be ensured. (The interior
lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of the impact and conditions
of the collision.)

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front interior light and personal lights. Otherwise, the lights
will be damaged. If the lens need to remove, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

Interior lights

INFORMATION

■

The front interior lights may not operate normally when

The front interior lights may not operate normally in the following situations:

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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Turning the interior lights on/off

Touch the light.

The front interior light will turn on/off each time it is
touched.
The rear interior light will also turn on/off.
However, when the rear interior light has already been
turned on, it will not be controlled by front interior light
operations.

Linking the opening/closing of the doors to the front interior light operation

Press the 

 switch.

The link between the front interior light operation and
doors will change between ON/OFF each time the

 switch is pressed.

The operation of the rear interior lights will also be
linked to the opening/closing of the doors.

When the door link is turned on, the indicator 

 will

illuminate.

Turning the rear interior light on/off

Press the 

 switch.

The rear interior light will turn on/off each time the

 switch is pressed.

Operation of the rear interior light is linked to the
turning on/off of the front interior light.
When the rear interior light has been turned on by
front interior light operation, the rear interior light
cannot be turned off by pressing the switch.

Personal lights

INFORMATION

■

The personal lights may not operate normally when

The personal lights may not operate normally in the following situations:

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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Using the personal lights

Touch the light.

The personal lights will turn on/off each time they are
touched.

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Using the interior features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

Do not leave eyeglasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as the following
may occur when cabin temperature becomes high:

●

Eyeglasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other
stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items,
a lighter may catch fire or a spray can may release gas, causing a fire hazard.

A

Glove box

B

Auxiliary boxes

C

Card holders

D

Bottle holders

E

Console box

F

Cup holders

G

Coin box

INFORMATION

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Glove box light and console box light

The glove box light and the console box light turn on when the tail lights are on.

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Using the auxiliary boxes

Press in the lid.

WARNING

●

Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g). Doing so may cause the auxiliary
box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.

●

When driving or when the auxiliary box is not in use, keep the lid closed. In the event of
sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by the items stored inside.

Push the lid.

To close, press in and release the lid.

WARNING

When driving or when the auxiliary box is not in use, keep the lid closed. In the event of
sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being
struck by the items stored inside.

▶ 

Type A

▶ 

Type B

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