LEXUS NX300H 2016 Workshop Manual

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■When to contact your Lexus dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involv ed in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the SRS front
airbags to inflate.
●A portion of a door or its surrounding area is
damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was
involved in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side and curtain
shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel, dash-
board near the front passenger airbag or
lower portion of the instrument panel is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
●The front passenger’s seat cushion surface is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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●The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or
roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing
the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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Front passenger occupant classification system
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and acti-
vates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.
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■Adult*1
■Child*4
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system
Indicator/
warning light
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ”
indicator lights“A I R B A G O N ”
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
ActivatedSide airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideActivated *2 or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiterActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” indicator lights“A I R B A G
OFF” or “AIR
BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Side airbag on the front passenger seatActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideDeactivated or activated
*2, 4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiterActivated

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■Child restraint system with infant*5
■Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” indicator lights“A I R B A G
OFF”
*6
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seatActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiterActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF”
SRS warning lightOffSeat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seatActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiterActivated

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■There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in thefront passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
*3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*4: For some children, child in se at, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the
system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the
physique or posture.
*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A for-
ward-facing child restraint system should on ly be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. ( P. 6 3 )
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the
child restraint system properly. ( P. 6 0 )
Indicator/
warning light
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G O F F ” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF”
SRS warning lightOn
Seat belt reminder lightOff
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seatActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force
limiterActivated

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WA R N I N G
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Wear the seat belt properly.
●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the
buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator li ght is not illuminated when using the seat
belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-
minated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect
the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light is illuminated. If you use th e seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illumi nated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not
activate, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
●Do not apply a heavy load to the front pa ssenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback
pocket).
●Do not put weight on the front passenger se at by putting your hands or feet on the
front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the
seatback with their legs.
●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may
cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the
SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate in the event of a severe accident.
If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position where it does
not touch the rear seat. Keep the front pa ssenger seatback as upright as possible
when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt system.
●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat , the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illumi-
nated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up
straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If
the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully
rearward.
●When it is unavoidable to install a forward- facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat, install the child restraint sy stem on the front passenger seat in the
proper order. ( P. 6 3 )
●Do not modify or remove the front seats.
●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subj ect it to severe impact. Otherwise, the
SRS warning light may come on to indicat e a malfunction of the front passenger
occupant classification system. In this ca se, contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seat-
backs.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cu shion and seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Safety information for children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while driving or operating the power window acci-
dentally. ( P. 126, 166)
●Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WA R N I N G
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
(if equipped) or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems
Points to remember ...............................................................................................................P. 60
Child restraint system ......................................................................................................... .. P. 62
When using a child restraint system on a pass enger seat ..................................... P. 63
When using a child restraint system on a rear se at .................................................. P. 65
Child restraint system installation method • Fixed with a seat belt.................................................................................................. P. 66
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor ........................................................P. 71
• Using an anchor bracket (for top tether stra p)............................................... P. 73
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. as well as Canada now require the use of
child restraint systems.
●Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regulations for
child restraint systems.
●Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to
the age and size of the child.
●Use a child restraint system appropriat e for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are precautions
that need to be observed, different type s of child restraint systems, as well as
installation methods, etc., written in this manual.
●Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that cannot prop-
erly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety , install the child restraint system to a
rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa tion method that is in the operation
manual enclosed with the restraint system.
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