ABS LEXUS NX300H 2016 Owners Manual

861-3. Theft deterrent system
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Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certification for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not caus e harmful interference; and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This de vice may not cause interference; and (2) This
device must accept any interference, includ ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
*2
Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 6 5 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 565)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
*2
High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 565)*1Slip indicator light
( P. 5 6 6 )
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )*1, 3
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 5 6 6 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 6 5 )*3
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 6 6 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 6 5 )*3
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 6 6 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 ) Low fuel level warning light
(
 P. 5 6 7 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 ) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
P. 5 6 7 )

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*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to
ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
WA R N I N G
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an a ccident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

1944-1. Before driving
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●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels
when parking. Put the transmission in P and apply the parking brake. Avoid
parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the follow-
ing: Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s
wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
Shift into P and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the hybrid system.
●When restarting after parking on a slope:With the transmission in P, start the hybrid system. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 2 1 4 )
Release the brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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WA R N I N G
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appropriate,
adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle and vehicles
ahead by applying the brakes, etc.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in determining
the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that al lows careless or inattentive driving, and it
is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary
for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is appro-
priate or not. It is not capable of making an y other type of judgement. Therefore, it is
absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has no capa bility to prevent or avoid a collision with
a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the driver must take
immediate and direct control of the vehicl e and act appropriately in order to ensure
the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in
use.

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WA R N I N G
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appropriate,
adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle and vehicles
ahead by applying the brakes, etc.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-sp eed range is only intended to help the
driver in determining the following distan ce between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is no t a mechanism that allows careless or inat-
tentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility condi-
tions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range determines whether the fol-
lowing distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is appropriate or not. It is not ca pable of making any other type of judgement.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine
whether or not there is a possibilit y of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control with full -speed range has no capability to prevent or
avoid a collision with a vehicle traveling ahea d. Therefore, if there is ever any danger,
the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately
in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control wi th full-speed range off using the “ON/OFF”
button when not in use.

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■Steering control function
In addition to the operation conditions for the lane deviation alert function,
when all of the following conditions are fulfilled, it operates.
●When settings for the “Steering Assist” in the “Settings display” of the multi-
information display is set to “On” ( P. 2 76 )
●When the vehicle has not slowed down more than a defined setting.
●When the steering wheel is operated wi th a steering force level that is not
equivalent to changing lanes.
●When the ABS, VSC, TRAC, or PCS (if equipped) is not operating.
●When intentional accelerator peda l operations are not performed.
■Lane deviation alert function
In any of the following cases, the lane deviation alert function will be tempo-
rarily canceled. When the conditions, in which the cancelation occurred
improves, the function will resume operations.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating ranges of the function
●The turn signal lever is operated
●When the emergency flashers are operated
●When the lane markers cannot be recognized while driving
●When the system malfunctions
●Immediately after the lane deviation alert operates
The lane deviation alert function will not operate again for a several sec-
onds after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
●When more than half of the vehicle body straddles the lane
■Steering control function
In addition to the temporary cancelation conditions of the lane deviation alert
function, in any of the following cases the steering control function is tempo-
rarily canceled. When the conditions for which the cancelation occurred
improves, the function will restart operations.
●When the vehicle has slowed down more than a defined setting.
●When the steering wheel is operated with a steering force level that is
equivalent to changing lanes.
●When the ABS, VSC, TRAC, or PCS (if equipped) is operating.
●When intentional accelerator pedal operations are performed.
●Operations of the VSC and TRAC have been turned off ( P. 3 0 7 )
Temporary cancelation of the functions

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●The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay particular atten-
tion to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
•Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
●The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection distance may shorten, or detect ion may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between obst acle detection and display. Even at slow
speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within the sensor’s detection
areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to th e volume of audio system or air flow noise
of the air conditioning system.
■If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is di splayed on the multi-information display
A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is removed from the
sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction display may
appear or an obstacle may no t be detected. If the sensor thaws out, the system should
return to normal.
■If “Parking Assist Malfunction” is di splayed on the multi-information display
Depending on the malfunction of the sensor, the device may not be working normally.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. buzzer sounds volume) can be changed. ( P. 2 8 3 )

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Driving assist systems
◆ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
The electronically controlled system generates braking force corresponding
to the brake operation
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while drivin g on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too
heavily when operating the vehicle.

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◆E-Four (if equipped)
Electronic On-Demand AWD system. Automatically switches from front-
wheel drive to all-wheel drive (AWD) according to the driving conditions,
helping to ensure reliable handling and stability. Examples of conditions where
the system will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off or
accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
 P. 3 1 0
◆BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
P. 3 1 6
The slip indicator light will flash while
the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are
operating.
When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating