2023 LEXUS NX250 350 Owners Manual

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%eforedriving
1-1.UsingthededicatedfloormatsUsing the dedicated floormats correctly ........................... 24
1-2.Vehicleloadlimits Vehicle load limits....................... 26
1-3.Preparationsforsafedriving withchildreninthevehicle
Riding with children ................... 27
Selecting an appropriate child restraint system (for
Puerto Rico) .............................. 30
Child restraint system ............... 37
Child restraint system in- stallation method (except
for Puerto Rico) ....................... 39
Child restraint system in- stallation method (for Pu-
erto Rico) .................................... 48
Installing a child restraint system to the front pas-
sengerjs seat .............................. 56
1-4.Entering/exitingthevehicleand loadingluggage
Key types........................................ 57
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 61
Digital Key ..................................... 66
Opening/closing the doors .... 68
Locking/unlocking the doors............................................. 72
Theft deterrent system ............. 78Loading the vehicle with
luggage ......................................... 81
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ................... 105
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)..... 115
Dinghy towing............................. 116
Opening and closing the windows...................................... 117
1-5.Obtainingthecorrectdriving posture
Adjusting the seats................... 120
Adjusting the rear seats ......... 124
Using the seat belts ................. 125
Adjusting the position of the steering wheel and mir-
rors .............................................. 129231
Before driving

Usingthededicatedfloormats
Usingthededicatedfloormatscorrectly
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model
year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.WARNING

2Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook
(clip) to secure the floor mats in place.
Always align the

Vehicleloadlimits
Vehicleloadlimits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and
cargo capacity.
Vehicleloadlimitterminologyanddefinitions
WARNINGDo not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade
steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

Preparationsforsafedrivingwithchildreninthevehicle
Ridingwithchildren
If a child which is not large enough to correctly wear a seat belt intended for adults
is to ride in the vehicle, use a child restraint system. Child restraint systems are
designed to keep children safe.
To ensure safety, observe the following when children are in the vehicle.

WARNINGIf a child which is not large enough to correctly wear a seat belt is to ride in the vehicle,use a child restraint system.

WARNINGthe front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and raise the seat to
the upper most position, even if the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated. If
the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head
restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

Selectinganappropriatechildrestraintsystem(forPuertoRico)
Precautionsforselectingachildrestraintsystem
To ensure safety, observe the following when using a child restraint system.