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6-4. Other interior featuresOther interior features ............ 445
• Sun visors ................................ 445
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 445
• Clock ........................................ 446
• Power outlet (12 VDC)...... 446
• Power outlet (120 VAC) ....447
• Wireless charger.................. 448
• Armrest.................................... 454
• Assist grips ............................. 455
• Coat hooks ............................. 455
Garage door opener ............... 456
Compass ....................................... 462
Safety Connect........................... 466
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 472
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior................... 476
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................479
General maintenance.............. 482
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 485 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 486
Hood ...............................................488
Positioning a floor jack............. 489
Engine compartment ............... 490
Tires.................................................. 502
Tire inflation pressure .................. 511
Wheels .............................................514
Air conditio ning filter .................516
Electronic key battery............... 518
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 520
Light bulbs .................................... 523
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 540
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................541
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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NX200t_OM_USA_OM78081UThe installation of a mobile two-way radio sy
stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Lexus is equipped with several sophis ticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Co nnect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those
services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 317
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 474
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 2 7
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 596
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 55 7
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Cornering lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 8
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 523, Watts: P. 598)
*: If equipped
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9
10
11
12
13
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpect edly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.

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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body are contained in exhaust gases if
inhaled.
WA R N I N G
Exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxi de (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident
caused by light-deadness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open the
windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the
engine.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around the vehicle wh ile the engine is running, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused
by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle
inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being
on to flashing when the system is set.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivat ed or stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1Master warning light
(  P. 5 5 2 )*2Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light ( P. 5 5 2 )
*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 5 2 )
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 2 0 3 )*1Eco Driving Indicator Light
( P. 9 4 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 0 )*8Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 210, 211)*8“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 211)
*8
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 1 4 )*8
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 2 9 4 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 2 1 8 )
*8
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 231, 244)

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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do
not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*8Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(  P. 231, 244, 258)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 2 0 4 , 2 0 5 )
*8Cruise control indicator
( P. 237, 251, 258)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 2 0 4 , 2 0 5 )
*8
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 2 6 1 )
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 2 0 7 )
*8
(if equipped)
Steering control indicator
( P. 2 6 1 ) *1Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 2 0 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 7 0 )*4, 8
Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 8 7 )
*1, 2Slip indicator light
( P. 2 9 8 )*5, 6
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 3 0 9 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 299)*7
Security indicator
( P. 75, 77)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 3 0 4 ) *7“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 51)
*1
(AWD
models only)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator ( P. 3 0 2 )

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WA R N I N G
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in personal
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H); or “Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on the multi-information display.
In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. ( P. 5 8 4 )