Lexus NX (2023 year). Manual in english

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is
difficult to see.

The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.

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

The image is
out of align-
ment.

The back door is not fully
closed.

Fully close the back door.

The camera or its surround-
ing area has received a
strong impact.

Change to optical mirror mode and have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re-
pairer, or any reliable repairer.

The display is
dim and [

]

is displayed.

The system may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror mode and have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re-
pairer, or any reliable repairer.

[

] goes

off.

[

] is dis-

played.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror
is extremely hot. (The display
will gradually become more
dim. If the temperature con-
tinues to increase, the Digi-
tal Rear-view Mirror will turn
off.)

Reducing the cabin temperature is rec-
ommended to reduce the temperature
of the mirror. ([

] will disappear when

the mirror becomes cool.)

If [

] does not disappear even though

the mirror is cool, have the vehicle in-
spected by any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any relia-
ble repairer.

The lever can-
not be operat-
ed properly.

The lever may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror mode and have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized re-
pairer, or any reliable repairer.
To change to optical mirror mode, press
and hold the menu button for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.

Adjusting the angle of the outside rear view mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

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Befor

e driving

To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.

Select the left mirror

Select the right mirror

To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Adjust the mirror surface up

Adjust the mirror surface right

Adjust the mirror surface down

Adjust the mirror surface left

INFORMATION

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position mem-
ory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory.

■

Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)

When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view
mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position (be-
tween “L” and “R”)
With the shift position in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position to set the
mirror angle used when the vehicle is reversing.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to the
memorized angle whenever the shift position is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift position in other than R). Therefore, if the normal
position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change.

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When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.

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Using the reverse-linked function when it is cold

When reverse-linked function used in cold weather, the door mirror could be frozen
and may not automatically point the mirror surface downward. In this event, remove
any ice and snow from the mirror surface.

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Customizable features(P. 650)

Folding/extending the outside rear view mirrors

▶

Using the switch

Press the switch to fold the mirrors.

Press it again to extend them to the original position.

▶

Setting automatic mode

Automatic mode allows the folding or extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the switch to set automatic mode.

The indicator

will come on.

Pressing the switch once more will return to manual mode.

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INFORMATION

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Using automatic mode when it is cold

When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, after removing any ice
and snow from the door mirror, operate the mirror using manual mode or move it by
hand.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Do not touch an outside rear view mirror when it is moving. Failure to do so may lead
to your finger being pinched or the mirror being damaged.

●

As the mirror surface will be hot, do not touch an outside rear view mirror when the
mirror heater is operating.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.

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Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine

WARNING

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked
by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.

■

Operation of the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Check that the parking brake is set.

The parking brake indicator will come on.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. If it is not

displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.

When operating the engine switch, one short,
firm press is enough. It is not necessary to press
and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30
seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the
engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

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INFORMATION

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Engine switch illumination

According to the situation, the engine switch illumination operates as follows.

●

When a door is opened, or the engine switch mode is changed from ACC or ON
to off, the engine switch illumination slowly blinks.

●

When depressing the brake pedal with carrying the electronic key on your
person, the engine switch illumination rapidly blinks.

●

When the engine switch is in ACC or ON, the engine switch illumination illumi-
nates.

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If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

If a message related to start-up is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.

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Steering lock function

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering
wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch
again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not
change or the engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off,
the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

Changing the engine switch mode

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

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OFF
The emergency flashers can be used.

ACC

Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used. "ACCESSORY"
will be displayed on the multi-information
display.

ON
All electrical components can be used.
"IGNITION ON" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

INFORMATION

■

Auto power off function

●

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the engine is not operating) for more than 20
minutes with the shift position in P, the engine switch will automatically turn to OFF.

●

If the battery is low with the shift position is in P and the engine switch is in ACC or
ON (the engine is not operating). The engine switch is automatically turn to OFF.

However, this function cannot entirely prevent the battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time when the engine is
not operating.

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When the shift control system malfunctions

If the shift control system is malfunctioning, when attempting to turn the engine switch off,
it may not be able to be turned off. In this situation, it may be possible to turn the engine
switch off by applying the parking brake and then operating the engine switch.
If there is a malfunction in the system, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. immediately.

NOTICE

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time
when the engine is not operating.
If "ACCESSORY"or "IGNITION ON" is displayed on the meters while the engine is not
running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

*1 :

This can be enabled/disabled through a customize setting.

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Stopping the engine

WARNING

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and
hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving, except in an emergency. Turning
the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however
the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and
brake. Pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Press the P position switch.

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

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift position
indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).

Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instrument cluster is
off.

Situations where idling is necessary before stopping the engine
(NX350)

To prevent damage to the turbocharger, immediately after high-load driving, such
as continuous driving up steep mountain roads, driving on a race track, or when
towing a trailer or another vehicle (vehicles with a towing package), allow the
engine to idle for approximately 1 minute before stopping the engine.
Idling is not necessary after normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the legal
or recommended highway speed limit).

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Stop & Start system

Stop & Start sysmem effort and caution

The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake pedal
or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersec-
tion, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by
the engine idling.

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Points for use

●

If the engine switch is pressed when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system, the engine 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.

●

When the engine is being restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power
outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

●

Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may
affect the Stop & Start system.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

●

When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of time, turn the engine switch off
to stop the engine completely.

●

When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel may
temporarily feel heavy.

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Hill-start assist control

When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an
incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force is temporarily maintained to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards before the engine is restarted and drive
force is generated. When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is
automatically canceled.

●

This function operates on flat surfaces as well as steep inclines.

●

Sound may be generated from the brake system, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.

●

Sound may be generated from the brake system, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.

* :

If equipped

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WARNING

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When the Stop & Start system is operating

●

Make sure to disable the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated
area. If not disabled, the engine may be automatically restarted unexpectedly, causing
exhaust gases to collect and enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious
health hazard.

●

Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while
the Stop & Start indicator is on). An accident may occur due to the automatic engine
start function.

●

Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary while the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not operate correctly
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

●

While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light flashes.

●

Even though the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.

●

Even though the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning light is illuminated or
the interior light is illuminated when the interior light switch is in the door position.

●

Even though the driver’s door is open, the open door warning light does not illuminate
or the interior light does not illuminate when the interior light switch is in the door
position.

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Starting the engine(P. 122)

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Stop & Start system operation

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Stopping the engine

While driving with the D shift position selected,
depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The
engine will stop automatically. When the engine
stops, the Stop & Start indicator will illuminate.

■

Restarting the engine

Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically. When the engine
starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.

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When the brake hold system is operating

●

When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, if the brake pedal is
released the engine will remain stopped.

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the engine will restart.

●

While the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, if the engine is restarted,
the brake hold system will continue to apply the brakes, unless the operation
conditions of the brake hold system are no longer met.

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When the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating

●

When the vehicle is stopped by the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range, the engine will stop automatically even though the brake pedal is not
depressed.

●

When the preceding vehicle starts off, the engine will restart automatically.

●

If the engine is restarted automatically by the Stop & Start system during a
controlled stop by the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, the
controlled stop will continue.

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions

●

The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

•

The vehicle has been driven a certain amount of time.

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•

The brake pedal is being depressed firmly. (Except when the vehicle is stopped by
the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range when in vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode)

•

The D shift position is selected.

•

The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

•

The driver’s door is closed.

•

The windshield defogger is off.

•

The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.

•

The engine is adequately warmed up.

•

The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.

•

The hood is closed.

●

In the following situations the engine may not be stopped by the Stop & Start system.
This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.

•

When the air conditioning system is being used.

•

When the battery is undergoing a periodic recharge.

•

When the battery is not sufficiently charged, such as if the vehicle has been parked
for a long time and the battery charge has decreased, the electric load is large, the
battery fluid temperature is excessively low or the battery has deteriorated.

•

When the brake booster vacuum is low.

•

When the elapsed time since the engine was restarted is short.

•

When the vehicle is stopped frequently, such as when in a traffic jam.

•

When the engine coolant temperature or transmission fluid temperature is ex-
tremely low or high.

•

When the vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

When the steering wheel is being operated.

•

When the vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.

•

When the battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high.

•

For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected.

●

When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine will be restarted
automatically if any of the following conditions are met: (To enable the engine to be
stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle.)

•

The air conditioning system is turned on.

•

The windshield defogger is turned on.

•

The shift lever is shifted from D or P.

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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.)

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

The driver’s door is opened.

•

The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

●

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.)

•

When the brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.

•

When the air conditioning system is being used.

•

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

•

If the battery charge becomes low.

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When the hood is opened

●

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.

●

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.

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In the following situations, disable the Stop & Start system.

●

When you want to prioritize air conditioning system performance

●

If the windshield is fogged up

●

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

■

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.

▶

Vehicles without downhill

assist control system

▶

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

"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-Dedi-
cated 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

"Battery
Charging"

●

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

●

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

●

If displayed continuously for a long time (more than an hour)
The battery may be deteriorated. Contact any authorized Lexus re-
tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.

"Stop & Start
system un-
available"

●

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

●

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.

"Preparing to
Operate"

●

The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.

●

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"

●

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

●

The windshield defogger is on.

▶

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

system

Message

Details/Actions

"Preparing to
Operate"

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"

●

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

●

The windshield defogger has been turned on.

"Battery Charg-
ing"

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.

●

Turn the engine switch to ON and then to OFF.

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Driving procedures

Driving procedure

WARNING

■

When driving the vehicle

●

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.

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

•

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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WARNING

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 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

●

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.

●

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

■

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:

●

When the steering wheel pulls either direction

●

When there are abnormal sounds or vibrations

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NOTICE

●

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:

●

Engine stalling

●

Shorts in electrical components

●

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
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check
the following:

●

Brake function

●

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

●

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

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Avoiding damage to the turbocharger (NX350)

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

■

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:

●

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

●

For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):

•

Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

•

Avoid sudden acceleration.

•

Do not drive continuously in low gears.

•

Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

●

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

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Intended use of each shift position (Automatic transmission)

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.

●

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

●

When Sport mode is selected while driving in D position.

■

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.

■

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

●

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

●

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

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Intended use of each shift position (Multidrive)

Select shift positions according to their purpose and the conditions.

■

Shift position purpose and functions

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

(1)

10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving

(2)

(1)

To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, change the shift lever to D for normal

driving. Gear ranges suitable for the driving conditions can be selected by operating

the paddle shift switches.

(2)

By selecting gear steps using M position, you can control accelerating force and

engine braking force.

INFORMATION

■

When engine braking is not performed

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

●

While driving in D position.

●

When Sport mode is selected while driving in D position.

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G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear for sporty driving according to
driver's operations and the driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the drive mode select switch is set to Sport mode with the shift position in the D position.
(This function will be canceled if the drive mode select switch is set to normal mode or the
shift position is shifted to the M position.)

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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Changing the shift position (Automatic transmission)

WARNING

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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
(

●

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

■

Changing the shift position in each engine switch mode

●

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.

●

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

■

Shifting the shift position from P to other positions

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

■

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.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

■

Automatic P position selection function

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

●

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 )

●

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

•

The engine switch is in ON.

•

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

•

The brake pedal is not depressed.

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

●

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

●

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

■

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.556)

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

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.

●

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

*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

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P position switch

●

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

●

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

NOTICE

■

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.

■

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 (

●

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.

*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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●

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

●

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

■

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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Changing the shift position (Multidrive)

WARNING

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Do not change the shift lever 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.

●

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

●

Be careful not to change the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Chang-
ing the shift position to any position 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.

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in ON and the

brake pedal depressed

, shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift

release button on the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever normally.

When changing the shift lever between P and D,
make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

*1 :

For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before

the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is pushed first, the shift lock

will not be released.

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