LEXUS NX250 350 2023 Owners Manual

Situationswhereidlingisnecessarybeforestoppingtheengine(NX350)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, immediately after high-load driving, such
as continuous driving up steep mountain roads, driving on a race track, or when
towing a trailer or another vehicle (vehicles with a towing package), allow the
engine to idle for approximately 1 minute before stopping the engine.
Idling is not necessary after normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the legal
or recommended highway speed limit).
2-1.Startingandstoppingtheengine
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Driving the vehicle

Stop Startsystem
Stop Startsysmemeffortandcaution
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake pedal
or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersec-
tion, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by
the engine idling.

WARNING

Stop Startsystemoperation

RThe driver
s seat belt is fastened.
R The driver
s door is closed.
R The windshield defogger is off.
R The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.
R The engine is adequately warmed up.
R The outside temperature is 23

RThe accelerator pedal is depressed.
R The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable
the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will illuminate.
Pressing the switch again will enable the Stop &
Start system and the Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor will turn off.INFORMATION

MessageDetails/Actions
"Non-Dedicat-
ed Battery "
A battery not designed for use with a Stop & Start system may have
been installed.
The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
"Battery
Charging"

Drivingprocedures
DrivingprocedureWARNING