fuel LEXUS NX200T 2016 User Guide

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Instrument cluster
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■Elapsed time (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was
started, respectively
■Distance (driving range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the engine was started respec-
tively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
 P. 9 4
■Boost Meter/Oil Temperature Gauge/Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)
Boost Meter:
Displays the boost pressure. The display changes colors when the set pres-
sure is exceeded.
Oil Temperature Gauge:
Displays the temperature of the engine oil. The display flashes when the
engine oil exceeds 284°F (140°C). ( P. 5 5 7 )
Oil Pressure Gauge:
Displays the oil pressure for the engine interior. A buzzer sounds and warning
message is displayed when the oil pressure gets low. ( P. 5 5 7 )
Depending on the road conditions, temperature, vehicle speed, etc., the actual
vehicle condition on the display screen may differ.
Use the display screen as a reference.
■G monitor (if equipped)
Displays the acceleration forces of the fr ont, back, left and right of the vehicle.
Also displays the turning angle of th e steering wheel, brake oil pressure,
accelerator opening.
• The actual vehicle conditions may differ from those on the display screen, depend- ing on the road conditions, outside temperature, vehicle speed, etc.
Use the display screen as a reference.
• If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount display
may be disabled temporarily. After drivin g the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled.
■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be displayed.

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Fuel consumption information
Fuel consumption information can be di splayed on the navigation system (if
equipped)/Lexus Display Audio system (if equipped).
Navigation system screen/Lexus
Display Audio screen (if equipped)
Vehicles with a navigation system
“MENU” button
To u c h p a d
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Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio
system
“MENU” button
Lexus Display Audio controller
( P. 3 2 8 )
*: For use of the Remote Touch, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
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Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select “Info” on
the “Menu” screen, and then select
“Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen is dis-
played, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.
Displays the elapsed time since
the engine was started.
Cruising range (P. 1 0 6 )
Trip information
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the
Lexus Display Audio controller, then
select “Info” on the “Menu” screen,
and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen does
not appear, move the controller to
the right and select “Trip Informa-
tion”.
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.
Displays the elapsed time since
the engine was started.
Cruising range ( P. 1 0 6 )
Average fuel consumption fo r the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to
IGNITION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
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Instrument cluster
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Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data
Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen does not appe ar, move the controller to the right and
select “Past Record”.
Previous fuel consumption record
Current fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Past record
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■Updating the past record data
Vehicles with a navigation system
Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel
consumption again.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
Update the average fuel consumption by moving the controller to the left and select
“Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
Vehicles with a navigation system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by moving the controller to the left and select
“Clear ”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 166
Cargo and luggage ..................... 174
Vehicle load limits ....................... 178
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing pa ckage) ............. 179
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ....... 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ............ 193
Automatic transmission ............198
Turn signal lever ..........................203
Parking brake ...............................204
Brake Hold .................................... 207
ASC (Active Sound Control)...................................... 209
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 210
Automatic High Beam .............. 214
Fog light switch............................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer........................................... 219
Rear window wiper and washer..........................................225 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 227
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 231
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................................ 244
Cruise control .............................258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .............. 261
Intuitive parking assist .............. 270
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 278
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 294
Driving assist systems................297
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ..........302
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................................303
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....309
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .......................317
Utility vehicle precautions ....... 321

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■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Vehicles with towing package
●For the first 500miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 599)
■Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, immediately after high speed driving or hill
climbing, if the engine is to be stopped, stop the engine after allowing it to idle.
■Eco-friendly driving
P. 9 4
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving
Not necessary
High-speed driving
(Constant speed of approx. 62 mph [100 km/h])
Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 62 mph (100 km/h)
or more (race track driving, etc.)
Approximately 2 minutes

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Fo r your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking pe rformance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, tr ailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme ca re and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commer cial purposes.

1984-2. Driving procedures
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Automatic transmission
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (  P. 2 0 0 )