2020 LEXUS NX300 engine

LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
453What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.169)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.165)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.139)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not operating)
for a period of time. ( P.167)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.379,
380)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.172)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.375, 384)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.384)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.375, 384.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

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Consumption screen .................................... 92
Coolant
Capacity .............................................................411
Checking .......................................................338
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Cooling system............................................. 338 Engine overheating ..................................403
Cornering lights ............................................ 180
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................448
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ........................................................ 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau ........................................................... 444
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ................................................... 444
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 225
Cup holders ................................................... 293
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ...............................427
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Deck board .................................................... 296
Deck under tray ........................................... 296 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 280
Rear window ............................................... 280
Windshield ................................................... 280
Differential ........................................................ 412
Dimension ......................................................408
Dinghy towing.................................................164
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 250
Drive information ..........................................83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 225
Head-up display........................................... 88
Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 215
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ................... 206
Multi-information display .......................... 82
Warning messages.................................. 384
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................331
Door lock Back door ....................................................... 105
Side doors ...................................................... 100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system............................................................ 103
Back door ....................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock ........................................................100
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 136
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Side doors ...................................................... 100

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Drive information ........................................... 83
Drive-start control ..............................147, 168
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............ 379
Driver’s seat position memory .................128
Driving Break-in tips ................................................... 147
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch ..................258
Procedures .....................................................146
Winter drive tips......................................... 266
Driving position memory............................128 Memory recall function ............................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 225
Warning message.....................................384
E
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco mode........................................................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Electronic key Battery-saving function ..............................117
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397
Replacing the battery...............................356
Emergency flashers .................................... 366
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 375
If a warning light turns on ...................... 375
If a warning message is displayed.....384
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
If the electronic key does not operate properly....................................................... 397 If the engine will not start....................... 395
If the fuel filler do
or cannot be opened
.......................................................................... 397
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 367
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
If you think something is wrong.......... 373
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 369
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 403
Engine Accessory mode......................................... 166
Compartment..............................................335
Engine switch ................................................ 165
Hood ................................................................333
How to start the engine ........................... 165
Identification number .............................. 409
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 366
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ............ 165
Overheating ................................................ 403
Engine compartment cover .................... 336
Engine coolant Capacity ............................................................ 411
Checking ...................................................... 338
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 68
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 410
Checking .......................................................336
Warning light ...............................................375

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Engine oil maintenance data .................. 337
Engine switch ..................................................165
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..........................................................260
Warning light ................................................377
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 387 Tire pressure warning system ............. 345
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................ 412
Brake..................................................................413
Washer ........................................................... 342
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Switch ............................................................... 184
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
.......................................................................... 379
Front seat heaters........................................ 287
Front seats ........................................................ 122 Adjustment...................................................... 122
Cleaning......................................................... 323
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory.........................128
Head restraints .............................................. 131
Power easy access system .....................128
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
Seat position memory ...............................128
Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Wattage............................................................415 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................................362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Wattage ........................................................... 415
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 409
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 79
Gas station information ......................... 468
Information ..................................................... 416
Refueling............................................................ 191
Type ................................................................. 409
Warning light ............................................... 379
Fuel filler door .................................................. 191 Refueling............................................................ 191
When the fuel filler door cannot be
opened......................................................... 397
Fuses .................................................................358
G
Garage door opener ................................. 309
Gas station information ............................ 468
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 293
Glove box light ............................................. 293
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 296
H
Head restraints ................................................ 131
Head-up display..............................................88
Headlights ........................................................178 Automatic headlight leveling .................179
Automatic High Beam system ............... 181
Light switch .................................................... 178
Replacing light bulbs ................................362

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Heated steering wheel .............................. 287
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Heated steering wheel............................ 287
Outside rear view mirrors ......................136
Seat heaters .................................................. 287
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb.................................. 362
Hill-start assist control ............................... 260
Hood ................................................................. 333 Open ............................................................... 333
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 295
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................24
Horn ....................................................................134
I
I/M test ............................................................ 330
Identification Engine .............................................................409
Vehicle ........................................................... 408
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................165
Illuminated entry system ........................... 289
Immobilizer system ........................................ 68
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................438
Inside rear view mirror ................................134
Instrument panel light control .....................81
Interior lights.................................................. 289
Intuitive parking assist Function .......................................................... 236
Warning message..................................... 238
J
JackPositioning a floor jack............................ 333
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 388 Jack handle ....................................................388
Jam protection function
Moon roof ........................................................ 141
Power back door closer ............................. 111
Power windows ........................................... 138
Rear seats ........................................................ 127
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Keys...................................................................... 96 Battery-saving function.............................. 117
Electronic key .................................................96
Engine switch ................................................ 165
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 397
If you lose your keys ................................ 396
Key number plate .........................................96
Keyless entry ........................................ 100, 116
Mechanical key .............................................. 96
Replacing the battery .............................. 356
Warning buzzer ............................................ 117
Wireless remote control key .................. 97
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ..............................................................215
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ....................... 206
Language (multi-information display) 430
LATCH anchors ............................................. 57
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...........................................................215

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Odometer ..........................................................79
Oil
Engine oil ........................................................ 410
Rear differential oil ...................................... 412
Transfer oil....................................................... 412
Opener Back door........................................................107
Fuel filler door................................................. 191
Hood................................................................ 333
Outside rear view mirrors .........................136 Adjusting and folding ................................136
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...................250
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 137
Mirror position memory...........................128
Outside rear view mirror defoggers280
Outside temperature display .....................79
Overheating .................................................. 403
P
Paddle shift switches ....................................170
Panic mode ....................................................... 98
Parking brake Operation........................................................ 172
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message ........................................................ 174
Warning light ............................................... 379
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) ........................................................... 241Indicator ....................................................75, 76
Warning light ............................................... 378
Warning messages .................................. 247 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ........................................................... 199
PCS switch..................................................... 201
Warning light ............................................... 377
Warning message .................................... 384
Personal lights............................................... 289 Switch.............................................................. 290
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 235 Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
Power back door opener and closer ....107
Power easy access system ........................128
Power outlet ..................................................300
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) .......................................................... 260Warning light ............................................... 377
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 139
Jam protection function ........................... 138
Operation .............................................138, 139
Window lock switch.................................. 139
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ........................................................... 199
PCS switch..................................................... 201
Warning light ............................................... 377
Warning message .................................... 384
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 225
Radiator ........................................................... 339
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ........................... 254
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ........124
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 178
Replacing light bulbs ................................362

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Sensor
Automatic High Beam system............... 181
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 252
Inside rear view mirror..............................135
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 236
Kick sensor..................................................... 108
Radar sensor..................................................193
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 188
Service reminder message ..................... 326
Shift lever ......................................................... 168
Shift lock system.............................................169
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 100
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Side mirrors .....................................................136 Adjusting and folding ................................136
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................250
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Turn signal lever ........................................... 172
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................... 116Antenna location........................................... 116
Entry functions................................... 100, 105
Starting the engine ..................................... 165
Warning message.....................................384
Snow tires ....................................................... 266
Spare tire Inflation pressure..........................................413
Storage location ........................................ 388
Spark plug ......................................................... 411
Specifications ................................................408
Speedometer ....................................................79 Sport mode .................................................... 258
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..................................................... 133
Heated steering wheel ............................ 287
Power easy access system .................... 128
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................362
Storage feature ............................................ 292
Storage precautions................................... 292
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 406
Sun visors ........................................................ 299
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial....... 177
Automatic High Beam switch ................ 181
Brake hold switch ........................................175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch......................................................................... 250
Cruise control switch............................... 225
Door lock switch ......................................... 102
Driving mode select switch ................. 258
Driving position memory switches .... 128
Emergency flashers switch .................. 366
Engine switch ................................................ 165
Fog light switch ............................................ 184
Garage door opener switches.......... 309
Heated steering wheel ............................ 287
HUD (Head-up display) switches ...... 88
Ignition switch ............................................... 165
Intuitive parking assist switch ...............236
LDA switch .....................................................219
Light switches ............................................... 178
LTA switch ....................................................... 211
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Moon roof switches................................... 140

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Outside rear view mirror switches .....136
Paddle shift switches ..................................170
Parking brake switch ................................. 172
PCS switch .....................................................201
Power back door opener and closer
switch..............................................................107
Power window switch .............................. 138
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................280
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......................................................................... 189
Seat heater switches ................................ 287
“SOS” button .................................................... 61
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 349
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .. 225
VSC off switch .............................................. 261
Window lock switch ..................................139
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................................................184, 189
T
Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 70
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 68
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data........................................413
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tire information ............................................. 418 Glossary......................................................... 422
Size.................................................................... 420
Tire identification number .......................419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............. 421 Tire pressure warning system
Function ..........................................................345
Initializing........................................................349
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 348
Registering ID codes .............................. 350
Tire pressure warning reset switch...349
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tires................................................................... 343 Chains ............................................................. 267
Checking .......................................................343
Glossary ......................................................... 422
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
Inflation pressure ............................... 351, 413
Replacing .......................................................343
Rotating tires ................................................344
Size ......................................................................413
Snow tires ......................................................266
Spare tire ............................................. 387, 413
Tire identification number....................... 419
Tire pressure warning system .............345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............421
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tools..................................................................388
Top tether strap............................................... 58
Total load capacity ......................................408
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 164
Emergency towing................................... 369
Towing eyelet............................................... 372
Trailer Sway Control............................... 260
Trailer towing ......................................155, 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 260