alarm LEXUS NX300 2020 User Guide

3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that message shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be
operated, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to
P and press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted.
■Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system. If a door is
unlocked using the mechanical key when
the alarm system is set, the alarm may be
triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step
3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(  P.166)

4007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a bat-
tery, you can jump start your vehicle by
following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and the doors may lock.
( P.71)
2 Open the hood ( P.333)
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine

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453What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.169)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.165)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( P.139)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not operating)
for a period of time. ( P.167)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.379,
380)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.172)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.375, 384)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.384)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.375, 384.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

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455Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................................................... 279
Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 260 Function ..........................................................260
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Warning light ................................................377
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 177
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) .............................................................. 261
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 180
Air conditioning filter ................................. 355
Air conditioning system ............................ 279 Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................ 376
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 34 Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions .................................................................. 37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 442
SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light....................................... 376
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm................................................................... 70
Warning buzzer .........................................375
Anchor brackets ..................................... 57, 58
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 116
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 260 Function ......................................................... 260
Warning light ............................................... 377
Approach warning........................................231
Armrest............................................................308
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 177
Assist grips .....................................................308
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 279 Air conditioning filter............................... 355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ...................284
S-FLOW mode ..........................................284
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 179
Automatic High Beam ................................. 181
Automatic light control system................ 179
Auxiliary box.................................................. 294
B
Back door ........................................................ 104 Wireless remote control ......................... 105
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................362

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Alphabetical Index465
Outside rear view mirror switches .....136
Paddle shift switches ..................................170
Parking brake switch ................................. 172
PCS switch .....................................................201
Power back door opener and closer
switch..............................................................107
Power window switch .............................. 138
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................280
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......................................................................... 189
Seat heater switches ................................ 287
“SOS” button .................................................... 61
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 349
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .. 225
VSC off switch .............................................. 261
Window lock switch ..................................139
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................................................184, 189
T
Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................178
Replacing light bulbs................................ 362
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 70
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 68
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data........................................413
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tire information ............................................. 418 Glossary......................................................... 422
Size.................................................................... 420
Tire identification number .......................419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............. 421 Tire pressure warning system
Function ..........................................................345
Initializing........................................................349
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 348
Registering ID codes .............................. 350
Tire pressure warning reset switch...349
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tires................................................................... 343 Chains ............................................................. 267
Checking .......................................................343
Glossary ......................................................... 422
If you have a flat tire ..................................387
Inflation pressure ............................... 351, 413
Replacing .......................................................343
Rotating tires ................................................344
Size ......................................................................413
Snow tires ......................................................266
Spare tire ............................................. 387, 413
Tire identification number....................... 419
Tire pressure warning system .............345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............421
Warning light .............................................. 380
Tools..................................................................388
Top tether strap............................................... 58
Total load capacity ......................................408
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 164
Emergency towing................................... 369
Towing eyelet............................................... 372
Trailer Sway Control............................... 260
Trailer towing ......................................155, 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 260