2016 LEXUS NX200T Owners Manual

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Moon roof
Opens the moon roof
Press and hold the “OPEN” switch. The
moon roof tilts up and then fully opens
automatically.
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Closes the moon roof
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch. The
moon roof fully closes automatically.
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: Lightly press either end of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up
Press and hold the “UP” switch. It auto-
matically opens until the tilt up stop posi-
tion.
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Tilts the moon roof down
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.
The moon roof full close automatically.
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: Lightly press either end of the moon roof
switch to stop the moon roof partway.
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and
down.
Opening and closing
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down, travel is stoppe d and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* (  P. 577)
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 1 4 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then it
will close again and tilt down. Finally it will stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof completely stops and then release the
switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and paus e for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt
up position.
*2 Then it will close again. Finally it will stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof has completely stopped and then release
the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, perform the moon roof initialization by
referring to “When tilt up/down or moon roof opening and closing can be done but
automatic full opening and closing cannot be done” on P. 163.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■When the moon roof does not move normally
When the opening and closing operation or automatic opening function of the moon
roof does not move normally, perform the following initialization procedures.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Operate the moon roof.
The initialization method changes depending on the contents that can be operated.
●If only the tilt up oper ations can be done when the moon roof is closed
Press and hold the “DOWN” or “CLOSE” switch.
Open until the tilt up stop position. After that the moon roof opens and completely
closes.
After that tilt up once again and stop at the completely closed position.
Confirm that moon roof has complete ly stopped and release the switch.
●If the moon roof can only be closed when the moon roof is partially opened
Press and hold the “DOWN” or “CLOSE” switch.
Fully close the moon roof, tilt up and open it close to the fully open position. After
that, fully close the moon roof and tilt up on ce again, then stop the moon roof in the
fully closed position.
Confirm that moon roof has complete ly stopped and release the switch.
●When tilt up/down or moon roof opening and closing can be done but automatic full
opening and closing cannot be done
Press the “OPEN” switch and fully open.
Press the “CLOSE” switch and fully close.
Press the “UP” switch and tilt up until the tilt up stop position.
Press the “DOWN” switch and tilt down.
If the switch is released before any step is completes, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the opening and closing operations or automatic opening function does not move as
normal, even after performing the above mentioned operations, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. moon roof open warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 1 4 )
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may caus e death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is
moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and operat ing the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate moon roof
by the mechanical key. It is possible for ch ildren and other passengers to get caught in
the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine sw itch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that
may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentio nally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate
while the moon roof switch is being pressed. Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not
get caught.

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4Driving
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 166
Cargo and luggage ..................... 174
Vehicle load limits ....................... 178
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing pa ckage) ............. 179
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ....... 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 193
Automatic transmission ............198
Turn signal lever ..........................203
Parking brake ...............................204
Brake Hold .................................... 207
ASC (Active Sound Control)...................................... 209
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 210
Automatic High Beam .............. 214
Fog light switch............................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 219
Rear window wiper and washer..........................................225 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 227
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 244
Cruise control .............................258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .............. 261
Intuitive parking assist .............. 270
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 278
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 294
Driving assist systems................297
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ..........302
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................303
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....309
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .......................317
Utility vehicle precautions ....... 321

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Driving the vehicle
 P. 1 9 3
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 1 9 8 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. ( P. 2 0 4 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. ( P. 1 9 8 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 1 9 8 )
Set the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 5 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 0 4 )
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 1 9 8 )
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. ( P. 2 0 5 )
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
( P. 2 0 5 )
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. (P. 2 9 7 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depresse d too while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activate d, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC ( P. 299) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
Starting off on an uphill
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■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• 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.
Vehicles with towing package
●For the first 500miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 599)
■Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, immediately after high speed driving or hill
climbing, if the engine is to be stopped, stop the engine after allowing it to idle.
■Eco-friendly driving
P. 9 4
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving
Not necessary
High-speed driving
(Constant speed of approx. 62 mph [100 km/h])
Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 62 mph (100 km/h)
or more (race track driving, etc.)
Approximately 2 minutes