Lexus NX350 (2024 year). Manual in english

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

Touch the

on the main menu.

Touch the [Seats].

Touch the [Rear arrangement].

When folding down all of the seatbacks: Touch [Fold all]. When folding down a
selected seatback: Touch the seat you wish to adjust, and then touch [Fold].

A buzzer will sound and the seatback folding operation will begin. When the operation
is completed, the buzzer will sound again.

Fold the rear seatbacks manually

Stow the rear center seat belt, seat belt buckles and armrest.

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat.

Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever and
fold down the seatback.

Automatic returning of the rear seat seatbacks by pressing the rear seat
switch/switch in the luggage compartment (vehicles with power seats)

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:

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When operating the rear seat switch: When the rear door for the seat to be operated
is open.

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When operating the luggage compartment switch: When the back door is open.

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When the other operation switches for the seat being operated are not pressed.

When the engine switch is in ON, in addition to the above, the power seat operates for
any of the following conditions:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The position lever is in P

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Seatback jam protection function

When returning the seatback, if an object is detected between the seatback and seat
cushion, the seatback will move in the opposite direction and then stop. A buzzer will
sound intermittently when the seatback is moving in the opposite direction. When it stops
moving, the seatback can be operated again.

Using the rear seat switch/switch in the luggage compartment:Press either
switch to return the seatback.

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Rear seat switch

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Switch in the luggage compartment

A buzzer will sound and the seatback returning operation will begin. When the
operation is completed, the buzzer will sound again.
To stop the seatback return operation partway, press either side of the rear seat switch
or the switch in the luggage compartment for the operating seat. When the operation
stops, a buzzer will sound.

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Check that the plate for each seat belt is on
the front side of the seat.

Automatic returning of the rear seat seatbacks by touching the switch on the
center display (vehicles with power seats)

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions for folding down the seatback

When all of the following conditions are met, a rear seat operation switch can be used to
fold down the rear seatback:
When the other operation switches for the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the engine switch is in ON, in addition to the above, the power seat operates for
any of the following conditions:

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Parking brake is engaged

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The brake pedal is depressed

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The position lever is in P

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Seatback jam protection function

Touch the

on the main menu.

Touch the [Seats].

Touch the [Rear arrangement].

When returning a selected seatback: Touch the seat you wish to adjust, and
then touch [Raise]. When returning all of the seatbacks: Touch [Raise all].

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Check that the plate for each seat belt is on
the front side of the seat.

Return the rear seatbacks manually

Raise the rear seatback until it locks.

Check that the plate for each seat belt is on
the front side of the seat.

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking,
durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appro-
priate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed correctly
and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving habits.Vehicle-trailer
stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake perform-
ance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).To tow
a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions.Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.

INFORMATION

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated.

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

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Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)

The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability.

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an
engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.
However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50
mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the
additional load. (See "Warranty and Services Guide", "Owner’s Manual Supplement"
or "Scheduled Maintenance".)

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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely
affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.

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If trailer swaying occurs:

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Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

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Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.)

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After the trailer swaying has stopped:

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Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.

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Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.

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Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if
possible.

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Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a lower speed to prevent
instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed
increases.

WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected
by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle
differently when towing a trailer.

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To avoid accident or injury

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Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

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Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as close to
the trailer axle as possible.

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Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience the instability.

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Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

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Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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WARNING

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

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Dynamic radar cruise control

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Cruise control

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PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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Intuitive parking assist

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

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RCD (Rear Camera Detecrtion) fucntion

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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

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Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake
pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is
installed on your vehicle.

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Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow the vehicle when the
tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

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When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

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If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Lexus
recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state/
provincial regulations.

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Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle's braking
effectiveness.

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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer
and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering into another lane.

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Towing related terms

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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combination
weight. The gross combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional equipment instal-
led on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer
being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight.
The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum
of the vehicle weight (including the occupants,
cargo and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed
on each axle (front and rear).

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of
the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger,
towing package (if available), hitch and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the trailer
weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.

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With brakes

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Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.

Without brakes

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Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

Weight limits

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed 2000 lb. (910 kg).

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The gross combination weight must never ex-
ceed the following:
NX350: 6225 lb. (2825 kg)
NX250 (2WD models): 5860 lb. (2660 kg)
NX250 (AWD models): 5995 lb. (2720 kg)

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The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label.

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The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on
the Certification Label.

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If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are
required.

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR

Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits.

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GCWR

NX350: 6225 lb. (2825 kg)
NX250 (2WD models): 5860 lb. (2660 kg)
NX250 (AWD models): 5995 lb. (2720 kg)

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TWR

2000 lb. (910 kg)

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Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (450 kg)

Trailer Tongue Weight

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A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers
or towing as described below.

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To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following instructions.

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Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured
with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Gross trailer weight

Tongue weight

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These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per

SAE J2807.

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Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus dealer.

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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your
vehicle.

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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.

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Remove the hitch ball whenever you are not towing a trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in
the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

WARNING

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufac-
turer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly
and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident
resulting in death or serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

When installing a trailer hitch, use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball

Weight carrying ball position: 43.0 in.
(1093.0 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position: 34.6 in.
(880.0 mm)

Connecting trailer lights

Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may
cause damage to the vehicle's lights. Please take care to comply with your state's
laws when installing trailer lights.

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NOTICE

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your
vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident,
death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:

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Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.

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Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h)
on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual,
whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of
control.

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Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer connec-
tions. Recheck after driving a short distance.

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Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area
away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-trailer
combination.

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Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the
trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right. (This
is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk
of an accident.

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As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to vehicle
distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least
one vehicle and trailer length.

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Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jackknifing and a
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making turn.

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Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a wider than normal
turning radius.

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Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.

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Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance.
After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you
have plenty of room before changing lanes.

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To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance when
using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D. If in the M mode, the
transmission shift range position must be in 6 or lower.

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Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.

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Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency.

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Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on
hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or
steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating,
immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road
and stop in a safe spot.

Parking on a slope when towing a trailer

Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and the trailer's wheels when
parking. Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake. Avoid parking on a
slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle's and trailer's
wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks
absorb the load.

Shift into P and apply the parking brake.

Turn off the engine.

Starting off on a slope when towing a trailer

With the transmission in the P, start the engine.

Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed
(with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor
home.

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Dynamic Torque Con-
trol AWD system (AWD models)

2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the rear
with the front wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. This may cause serious dam-
age to the transmission and Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system (NX350) or AWD sysem (NX250).

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Obtaining the correct driving posture

Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the front seats

Adjust the seat forward/backward and up/down as necessary to obtain a correct
posture.

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Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so that
you do not have to lean forward to steer.

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Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms
bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel.

Seat position adjustment switch

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
switch

Seatback angle adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment switch

Lumbar support firmness adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

Lumbar support height adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

INFORMATION

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When adjusting the seats

Take care so that a head restraint does not contact the ceiling or a sun visor.

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seats.

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Be careful so that the seat does not contact and injure a passenger.

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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WARNING

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked
in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints vertically

Pull the head restraints up.

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints vertically

Pull the head restraints up.

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

INFORMATION

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is closest to the
top of your ears

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Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint

When the rear seat is to be used, make sure the head restraint is at least one step above
the storage position.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints horizontally (F SPORT)

Adjustment can be performed in 4 steps.
If the head restraint is pulled forward from the
foremost position, it will return to the rearmost
position.

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Removing the head restraints

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Front seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

If the head restraint touches the ceiling, making the
removal difficult, change the seat height or angle.

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Rear seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

Installing the head restraints

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Front seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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Rear seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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Adjusting the rear seats

Reclining adjustments and folding the seat backs can be done with the levers.

Reclining adjustment

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seatbacks.

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Keep other passengers from being hit with the seatback.

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Do not bring your hands close to the moving parts or between the seats, as well as do
not let any part of your body get caught.

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Vehicles with power seat: Do not let children operate the seatback as other passen-
gers may get caught in seat.

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Vehicles with power seat: Check that there are no passengers sitting in the seat before
folding that seat forward. Also, do let other passengers sit in the seat while the seat is
forward folding.

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Using the seat belts

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Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.

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Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.

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Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.

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Do not twist the seat belt.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious
injury.

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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Always wear a seat belt properly.

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Each seat belt should be used by one person only.
Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.

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Lexus recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt
and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The
seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in
the seats.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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WARNING

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Women who are pregnant should consult their
doctor for any precautions for wearing the seat
belt correctly.
Position the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occupants, ex-
tending the shoulder belt completely over the
shoulder and avoiding belt contact with the round-
ing of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the
pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer
death or serious injury as a result of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.

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Persons with a medical condition should consult their doctor for any precautions for
wearing the seat belt correctly.

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Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do
not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an
occupant from death or serious injury.

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Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a
serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

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Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts.
Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Lexus dealer. Inappropriate handling
may lead to incorrect operation.

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Do not allow children to play with the seat belt.
If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child's neck, it may lead to choking or other
serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the
belt.

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow
the instructions regarding seat belt usage.

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Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely be-
cause they are not long enough, a personalized seat
belt extender is available from your Lexus dealer free
of charge.

WARNING

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Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

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Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the
belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury in the event of an accident.

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The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another
person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

When removing a seat belt extender, press the buckle release button on the extender, not
on the seat belt buckle. Then, remove the extender from the seat belt buckle.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

Fastening and releasing the seat belts

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into
the buckle until a click sound is heard.

To release the seat belt, press the release
button .

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you
lean forward too quickly. When the seat belt locks, pull the belt strongly and then release
the belt, then a slow and easy pulling will allow the belt to extend.

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Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even
slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to
hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and
then pull the belt out once more.

WARNING

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Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in the
door.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.

Adjusting the height of the front seat belts

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down
while pressing the release button .

Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up while
pressing the release button .

Move the height adjuster up and down as need-
ed until you hear a click.

WARNING

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Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The
belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so
could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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e driving

Adjusting the position of the steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the position of the steering wheel horizontally/vertically
(Manual type)

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever
down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the
steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the
steering wheel.

INFORMATION

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After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

WARNING

After adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly.

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Adjusting the position of the steering wheel horizontally/vertically
(Power type)

INFORMATION

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel
in the following directions:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

INFORMATION

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Automatic adjustment of the steering position

A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system.

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Power easy access system

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition.

Adjusting the position of the inside rear view mirror

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

Adjust the position of the inside rear view mirror so that the correct driving posture
can be achieved.

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If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of

engine switch mode.

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e driving

Adjust the inside rear view mirror vertically by
grasping and moving it.

Digital Rear-view mirror effort and caution

The Digital Rear-view Mirror is a system that uses the camera on the rear of the
vehicle and displays its image on the display of the Digital Rear-view Mirror.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror can be changed between optical mirror mode and
digital mirror mode by operating the lever.
The Digital Rear-view Mirror allows the driver to see the rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head restraints or luggage, ensuring rear visibility. Also, the rear
seats are not displayed and privacy of the passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Before using the Digital Rear-view Mirror

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Make sure to adjust the mirror before driving.

•

Change to optical mirror mode and adjust the position of the Digital Rear-view
Mirror so that the area behind your vehicle can be viewed properly.

•

Change to digital mirror mode and adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image displayed by the Digital Rear-view Mirror is different from
that of the optical mirror, make sure to check this difference before driving.

System components of the Digital Rear-view Mirror

Camera indicator
Indicates that the camera is operating nor-
mally.

Icon display area
Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc.

Select/adjust button
Press to change the setting of the item you
want to adjust.

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If equipped

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Menu button
Press to display the icon display area and
select the item you want to adjust.

Lever
Operate to change between digital mirror
mode and optical mirror mode.

Digital mirror anti-glare function indicator
Displayed in digital mirror mode when the
anti-glare function of the digital mirror is
enabled.

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