seats LEXUS NX300 2020 Owner's Guide

1323-3. Adjusting the seats
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Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. ( P.122, 123)
Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lo ck release button
when lowering th e head restraint.
Removing the head restraints
Installing the head restraints
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Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the
luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats,
long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■When using a roof luggage carrier
(vehicles with roof rails)
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and
rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. ( P.408)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is
securely fastened on the roof luggage
carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of gravity
of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly and
result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high sp eeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
●Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo (vehicles with
moon roof)
Do not set luggage on the moon roof.
Failure to observe so may lead to cause
damage.
Capacity and distribution

2835-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.
: Display the air conditioning control
screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the button on the Remote Touch is pressed, the following functions
can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(
 P.285)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( P.285)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.285)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Select S-FLOW mode ( P.284)
Prevent ice from building up on the
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windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)
■Side display (Vehicles with naviga-
tion system)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.285)
Select the air flow mode
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing
“A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will
dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may
fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
Select on the option control screen.
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on, is displayed on the air conditioning
control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.
■Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco mode is selected using the driv-
ing mode select switch, eco air conditioning
mode turns on.
When a driving mode other than Eco mode
is selected, eco air conditioning mode may
turn off.
■S-FLOW mode
Priority for airflow is given to the front seats,
and the airflow and air conditioning for the
rear seats is effe ctively controlled.
Select on the option control screen.
The indicator comes on when S-FLOW
mode is on.
Select again to return to the previ-
ous mode.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is on, is displayed on the air conditioning
control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the micro
dust and pollen filter is turned off.
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Interior features
1Press the “AUTO” button.
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Adjust the temperature setting.
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To stop the operation, press the
“OFF” button.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated , the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the “AUTO” button is pressed or
“AUTO” is selected.
■Windshield fog detection function (vehi-
cles with humidity sensor)
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor ( P.285) detects fo g on the wind-
shield and controls the air conditioning sys-
tem to prevent fog.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.355
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch
operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.427)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Press the “DUAL” button.
 Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the temperature setting of
the passenger side with the passen-
ger side temperature adjustment
button.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL”
mode is on.
WARNING
■To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the wind shield wiper de-icer
is on.
Using automatic mode
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor (if equipped)
In order to detect fog on the windshield,
a sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc., is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
Adjusting the temperature for
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*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will automati-
cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
■Front
Vehicles with out seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)
 Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the side grips of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good airflo w on the seat uphol-
stery by blowing air from the seats
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the phys ically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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●If the windows are very dirty, do not open
and close them repeatedly.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P.32)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+ 2.0)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(  P.193)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna.

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Maintenance and care
SeatsDo the seat controls
operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering
wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
•There should not be any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
DoorsDo the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
Does the engine hood
lock system work prop-
erly?
Fluid leaks
There should not be any
signs of fluid leakage
after the vehicle has
been parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-
sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers/rear win-
dow wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the wind-
shield/rear window
without streaking or
skipping.
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4228-1. Specifications
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nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related
termMeaning
Cold tire infla-
tion pressure
Tire pressure when the
vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or
has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum
inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on
the sidewall of the tire
Recom-
mended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure
recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory
weight
The combined weight (in
excess of thos e standard
items which may be
replaced) of transmission,
power steering, power
brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equip-
ment (whether installed or
not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor
vehicle with standard
equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum
loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options
weight
Normal occu-
pant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants
specified in the second
column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant
distribution
Distribution of occupants
in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
*
below
Production
options
weight
The combined weight of
installed regu lar produc-
tion options weighing over
5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which
they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb
weight or accessory
weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty bat-
tery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diam-
eter)Nominal diameter of the
bead seat
Rim size des-
ignationRim diameter and width
Tire related termMeaning

456Alphabetical Index
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Battery
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 375
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
Bottle holders................................................ 293
Brake Brake Hold ..................................................... 175
Fluid ....................................................................413
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Warning light ............................................... 376
Brake assist .................................................... 260
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips..................................................... 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ..................81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 250
C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 320
Exterior ........................................................... 320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts........................................................ 323
Cargo capacity.........................152, 154, 408
Cargo hooks ................................................. 295
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 295
Chains ...............................................................267 Child restraint system................................... 48
Booster seats installation ..........................55
Convertible seats installation .................. 53
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats definition ................................... 53
Infant seats installation ................................50
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 57
Installing CRS with seat belts .................. 52
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....58
LATCH anchors ........................................... 57
Child safety ....................................................... 48 Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions ............................ 104
Battery precautions ....................... 341, 402
Child restraint system .................................48
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints.............................48
Moon roof precautions.............................142
Power window lock switch .................... 139
Power window precautions .................. 139
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Removed key battery precautions....357
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 26
Seat heater precautions..........................287
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning ...............................................320, 323 Aluminum wheels ......................................320
Exterior............................................................320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts ........................................................ 323
Clock ................................................................ 299
Compass ...........................................................315
Condenser ..................................................... 339
Console box .................................................. 293