wipers LEXUS NX200T 2016 Owner's Manual

2384-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre-
ceding vehicle.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot detect properly beca use it is obstructed in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
When vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mo de is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations, “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila ble” will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●The windshield wipers are oper ating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatica lly canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehi-
cle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.

2524-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre-
ceding vehicle.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot detect properly beca use it is obstructed in some way.
●Brake automatically operated for long peri ods of time, such as traffic jams, etc.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The back door or hood is opened.
When vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mo de is automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations, “Radar Cruise Control Unavaila ble” will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when there are no
vehicles ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a vehicle speed
below 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the se nsor cannot properly detect the vehicle.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

4747-1. Maintenance and care
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WA R N I N G
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■Precautions regarding the Blin d Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit directly or
the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock fr om the high pressure water, it is possible
the device may not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts

4847-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.

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Safety Connect*.................................. 466
Seat belts..................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ...................................... 33
Automatic Locking Retractor......... 34
Child restraint system installation............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ............................................... 477
Emergency Locking Retractor ...... 34
How to wear your seat belt ............. 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use....................................................35
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 552
Seat belt extender................................. 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners........................... 627
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light ................................ 551
Seat heaters ............................................ 430 Seat position memory .......................... 145
Seat ventilators.......................................432
Seating capacity ..................................... 178
Seats
Adjustment................................... 137, 138
Adjustment precautions......... 137, 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 58
Cleaning................................................. 476
Driving position memory.................145
Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................ 138
Head restraint........................................149
Power easy access system .............145
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Seat position memory .......................145
Seat ventilators.................................... 432
Sensor Automatic High Beam system ..... 214
Inside rear view mirror......................154
Intuitive parking assist...................... 270
Radar sensor............................ 239, 253
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 223
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SwitchASC (Active Sound Control) dial ......................................................... 209
Audio remote control switches ............................................... 332
Automatic High Beam switch .......214
Brake hold switch ..............................207
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch ....................................... 309
Cruise control switch............................. 231, 244, 258
Door lock switch ................................... 116
Driving mode select switch ..........294
Driving position memory switches ................................................ 145
Emergency flashers switch .......... 540
Engine switch ........................................ 193
Fog light switch .................................... 218
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 456
Heated steering wheel ................... 430
HUD (Head-up display) switches ..................................................96
Ignition switch ....................................... 193
Intuitive parking assist switch .......270
LDA switch ............................................ 261
Light switches ....................................... 210
Meter control switches ...................... 92
Moon roof switches............................. 161 Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................................... 155
Paddle shift switches............. 199, 200
Parking brake switch ....................... 204
PCS switch ...........................................304
Power back door opener and closer switch .....................121, 122
Power window switch ...................... 158
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch............................ 425
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................................. 225
Seat heater switches ........................ 430
“SOS” button ....................................... 466
Talk switch................................... 392, 413
Telephone switches.......................... 392
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................504
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button...................... 231, 244
VSC OFF switch ............................... 299
Window lock switch ......................... 158
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................... 219

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WasherChecking................................................. 501
Low washer fluid warning message ...................................501, 557
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................317
Switch.............................................219, 225
Washing and waxing............................472
Weights Cargo capacity ........................ 174, 590
Load limits...................................178, 590
Weights.................................................. 590
Wheels ........................................................514 Replacing wheels ................................ 514
Size ........................................................... 596
Window glasses ..................................... 158
Window lock switch ............................. 158
Windows Power windows ................................... 158
Rear window defogger...................425
Washer .........................................219, 225
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 426
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ..... 219
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...221
Winter driving tips.................................. 317
Wireless charger .................................. 448
Wireless communication ...... 372, 380
Wireless remote control key ............ 108 Battery-saving function .....................132
Locking/Unlocking............................108
Panic mode ............................................ 109
Replacing the battery ........................ 518
WMA disc ............................................... 357 XM
® Satellite Radio ............................ 351
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