LEXUS NX300 2020 Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels. If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in
black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30
km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truckUsing a flatbed truck
Emergency towing procedure

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and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet by following the specified
procedure.
1 Take out the towing eyelet.
(P.388)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
Type A
Type B 3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
7Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P.169
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage
compartment. ( P.388)
To have your vehicle towed

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine misfire or misses, stumbling
or running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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Follow the procedure below to restart
the engine after the system is activated.
1
Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.
2
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage
when the engine stalls or when an
airbag inflates upon collision, the
fuel pump shut off system stops the
supply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting the engine
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been dam-
aged and is in need of repair. Do not
restart the engine.

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■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.

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■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Handling method ( P.403)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

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■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
(Red)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a mal-
function has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision
System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective
action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.197, 384)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stabil-
ity Control) system is disabl ed, the PCS warning light will
illuminate.
 P.205

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■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■LDA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.214)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
 Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.222)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, etc.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC system is oper-
ating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

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■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for
6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If
the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
90 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off af ter the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.3 gal. (9.0
L, 1.9 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front pas-
senger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make
the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

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or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th
en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 90 more seconds.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light*1 (warning buzzer*2)
*1: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passengers that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 24 more seconds.
■Master warning light (warning buzzer)
■Tire pressure warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P.384
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
Natural causes ( P.382)
 Flat tire ( P.387)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have th e system checked by your
Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on af ter blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
(  P.382)
 Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.