2016 LEXUS NX200T ECU

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■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Dynamic Torque
Control AWD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (P. 1 9 2 )

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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Driver's and front passenger's seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt
is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicl e reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the
buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches
a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the
buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (r ear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, driver ’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt preten-
sioner and force limiter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 3 8 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on th e seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficie nt of the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

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Remove deck under tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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WA R N I N G
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

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■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
●AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• Pre-collision system (if equipped)
•EPS • AVS (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor)
(if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)

6139-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacities
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating capac- ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth
seat

6169-2. Customization
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■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P. 114, 131)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P. 131)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (emergency
flashers)OnOffO–O–
Operation buzzer volume5OffO–O–1 to 7
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
30 seconds––O–120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff––O–
1234
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The doors that are unlocked
using the smart access system
with push-button start can be
selected Driver’s door All the doors O – O O
Smart access system with
push-button start On Off – – O –
Number of consecutive door
lock operations 2 timesAs many as
desired ––O–
1234

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
●Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu’elle passe bien sur
l’épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l’épaule.
●Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
●Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos le plus
droit possible et calez-vous bien
dans le siège.
●Ne pas vriller la ceinture de sécurité.
■Ceintures de sécurité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humectée d’eau savonneuse tiède.
Par ailleurs, vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas effilochées,
entaillées, ou ne paraissent pas exagérément usées.
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from
the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more deta iled seat belt instructions in English.
Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité
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AVERTISSEMENT
Respectez les précautions suivantes afin de réduire le risque de blessure en cas de
freinage brusque, d’embardée ou d’accident.
À défaut, des blessures graves, voire mortelles, pourraient s’ensuivre.
■Port de la ceinture de sécurité
●Ne pas passer la sangle diagonale sous le bras.
●Faites toujours passer votre ceinture de sé curité au plus bas sur vos hanches et bien
dans l’axe.
■État et usure des ceintures de sécurité
Inspectez les ceintures de sécurité périod iquement. Contrôlez qu’elles ne sont pas
entaillées, effilochées, et que leurs ancrages ne sont pas desserrés. Ne pas utiliser une
ceinture de sécurité défectueuse avant qu’elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture de
sécurité défectueuse n’apport e aucune garantie de protection de l’occupant contre
des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
■Lorsque vous utilisez la ceinture de sécurité du siège central arrière
Ne pas utiliser la ceinture de sécurité du siège
central arrière avec une de ses deux boucles
déverrouillée. Si une seule des boucles est
verrouillée, tout freinage brusque ou collision
peut entraîner des blessures graves, voire
mortelles.