fuel LEXUS NX200T 2016 Owners Manual

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system....................51
Safety information for children ...........................................57
Child restraint systems ............... 58
Exhaust gas precautions ............. 74
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........75
Alarm .................................................. 77
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .....................................79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 87
Multi-information display ............91
Head-up display ............................ 96
Fuel consumption information ................................. 102 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors........................................ 114
Back door .......................................120
Smart access system with push-button start ....................... 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats....................................... 137
Rear seats....................................... 138
Driving position memory.......... 145
Head restraints ............................. 149
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 151
Inside rear view mirror ..............153
Outside rear view mirrors........155
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................ 158
Moon roof ........................................ 161
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ......................166
Cargo and luggage......................174
Vehicle load limits ........................ 178
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) .............. 179
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ........ 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ign ition) 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 co ntrol) .............. 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 pr ecautions........321
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................... 542
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 548
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 549
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 550
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 557
If you have a flat tire .................. 560
If the engine will not start ................................................573
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................575
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 576
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................580
If your vehicle overheats ......... 584
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 587 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 590
Fuel information ......................... 599
Tire information........................... 602
9-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 614
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize..........................624
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.............................................626
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ......... 627
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ........ 629
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 638
Alphabetical index ................................ 6429Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/visual system
• Lexus Enform with Safety Con-
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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
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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
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(Replacing method: P. 523, Watts: P. 598)
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ....................................... 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 87
Multi-information display ........... 91
Head-up display ............................ 96
Fuel consumption information ................................. 102

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
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Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
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Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 5 0 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
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Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 5 5 0 )
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(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 )
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High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 5 5 0 )*1Slip indicator light
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 5 5 0 )*1, 3
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 5 5 1 )
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Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 5 0 )*3
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 5 0 )*3
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 5 1 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 ) Low fuel level warning light
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ABS warning light
( P. 5 5 1 ) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
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Gauges and meters
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolution per minute
Background color of drive mode
Background color changes according to the drive mode. (P. 2 9 4 )
• Sport mode: Red
• Eco drive mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40 F (-40 C) to 122 F
(50 C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 F (3 C) or lower.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (P. 1 9 8 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 9 1 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 5 5 7 )
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Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P. 5 5 7 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( P. 6 1 9 )
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Automatically displayed when the system is used. ( P. 2 7 0 )
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed screen to ( P. 6 1 9 )
The registration confirmation screen is di splayed. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration failure message will be shown.
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control
switches to select and pressing or .
■Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel consumption (after reset*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumptio n since the function was reset, the
engine was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/a f t e r s t a r t )*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively
Operating the meter control switches
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Drive information