Engine cover LEXUS NX200T 2016 User Guide

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Maintenance and care
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■Removing the engine compartment cover
■Installing the clipsInsert
Press
Engine compartment cover
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NOTICE
■After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off the
damper.
Push in the glove box on the vehicle’s
outer side to disconnect the claws.
Then pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
Remove the filter cover.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Removal method
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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Engine compartment: type A fuse
box Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Left side instrument panel
Remove the lid.

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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 5 9 8 )
 P. 4 9 1
 P. 1 2 3
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment cover
Canceling the power back door system

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■Front side marker light (bulb type) Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)Open the hood and remove the cover for engine compartment cover.
( P. 488, 491)
Remove the cover. Push the center of the clip.
Remove the clip and cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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Attach the cover. Align the 2 tabs positions and
close the cover.
Fix the cover by pushing the
center of the clip.
Install the engine compartment cover. ( P. 4 9 1 )
■Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and attach
protective tape around the lamp
body. (Use masking tape, do not
use Duct tape, as duct tape may
leave markings.)
Remove the cover.
It is recommended for safeguarding
to wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with a cloth, etc., in order to prevent
scratches to the vehicle.
Remove the 2 bolts.
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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
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5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 5 6 1 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 7 5
Installing towing eyelets
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When trouble arises
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted:
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647Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode................................. 194
Compartment ..................................... 490
Engine switch ........................................ 193
Hood ....................................................... 488
How to start the engine ................... 193
Identification number .......................592
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 541
Ignition switch (Engine switch) .... 193
Overheating ........................................ 584
Engine compartment cover ...............491
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 594
Checking............................................... 496
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................317
Warning light ...................................... 550
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 87
Engine immobilizer system ................. 75
Engine oil Capacity .................................................592
Checking................................................492
Warning light ...................................... 550
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 494
Engine switch ...........................................193
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .................................................. 297
Warning light ........................................ 551
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ...................................................... 560
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................595
Brake........................................................596
Washer .................................................... 501
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 537
Switch ........................................................218
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 552
Front seats ................................................. 137 Adjustment.............................................. 137
Cleaning................................................. 476
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory.................145
Head restraints .....................................149
Power easy access system .............145
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Seat position memory .......................145
Front side marker lights Light switch.............................................210
Replacing light bulbs .......... 530, 537
Wattage ................................................ 598F