2016 LEXUS NX200T Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlight low beams
●Headlight high beams (LED type)
●Front turn signal lights (LED type)
●Parking lights and Daytime running lights
●Front fog lights
●Cornering lights (if equipped)
●Front side marker lights (LED type)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
■After replacing the bulbs
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams (LED Type), front turn signal lights (LED
Type), parking lights, daytime running lights, front fog lights, cornering lights (if
equipped), front side marker lights (LED Type), side turn signal lights, rear side marker
lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight and license plate
lights, outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i nside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P. 5 2 2
After removing the engine compartment cover,
return the cover to original position with the
clips.
Insert
Press
1
2

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WA R N I N G
■Replacing light bulbs
●Be sure to stop the engine and turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb
immediately after turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.

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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ..................540
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 541
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................... 542
If you think something is wrong ...........................................548
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 549
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................550
If a warning message is displayed..................................... 557
If you have a flat tire...................560
If the engine will not start ........ 573
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............................ 575
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 576
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................ 580
If your vehicle overheats .........584
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 587

5408-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the
battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
4
WA R N I N G
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
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5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing. ( P. 5 4 6 )
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 543, 546)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. ( P. 5 4 3 , 5 4 6 )
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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If your vehicle is transported by a flat
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on hard surf aced roads for 50 miles (80 km) at under
18 mph (30 km/h)
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Front
Emergency towing