belt LEXUS NX300h 2021 Service Manual

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Luggage room switch
2 Check that the plate for the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat.
When using the seat be lt for the rear cen-
ter seat ( P.28)
■Operating conditions for folding down
the seatback (power seat)
When the following conditions are met,
switch operations are possible.
●When operating the rear seat switch: The
seatback position is within the range
in the illustration from the most upright
position.
●When operating the instrument panel
switch or luggage compartment switch:
The seatback position is within the range in the illustration.
●When operating the rear seat switch:
When the rear door for the seat to be
operated is open.
●When operating the luggage compart-
ment switch: When the back door is
open.
●When the other operation switches for
the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the power switch is in ON mode, in
addition to the above, the power seat oper-
ates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
■Operating conditions for returning the
seatback (power seat)
When the following conditions are met,
switch operations are possible.
●When operating the rear seat switch: The
seatback position is within the range
in the illustration fr om the most upright
position.
●When operating the rear seat switch:
When the rear door for the seat to be
operated is open.
●When operating the luggage compart-
ment switch: When the back door is
open.
●When the other operation switches for
the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the power switch is in ON mode, in
addition to the above, the power seat oper-
ates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
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Before driving
■Seatback jam protection function
(power seat)
When folding down the seatback, if a for-
eign object is perceived between the seat-
back and seat cushion, the seatback will
reverse operations and then stops opera-
tions.
The buzzer sounds intermittently during
reverse operations and sounds continu-
ously when operations are stopped.
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down and after folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while
driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set
the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded
seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the lug-
gage compartment.
■After returning the rear seatback to
the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
●Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
■Jam protection function (vehicles
with power seat)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
●The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the seatback is fully folded for-
ward. Be careful no t to get fingers
caught or anything else.
●The jam protection function may not
work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles for the
rear center seat, as well as the armrest,
must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks. ( P.29)

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*:If equipped
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.
• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The power switch has been turned
off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer- ing wheel automatically return to their
original positions.
• The power switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY mode or ON
mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fas- tened.
■Operation of the power easy access sys-
tem
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy
access system may not op erate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■Customization
The seat movement amou nt settings of the
power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features: P.443)
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
3 Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mir-
rors to the desired positions.
4 While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
Driving position memory*
This feature auto matically adjusts
the front seats, steering wheel and
outside rear view mirrors to make
entering and exiting the vehicle
easier or to suit your preferences.
Three different driving positions
can be recorded into memory.
Each electronic key (including a
card key) can be registered to
recall your preferred driving posi-
tion.
Enabling easier driver entry and
exit (Power easy access system)Recording a driving position into
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driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the driving position could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
■Cancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle,
the driving position cannot be can-
celed properly.
2 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
3 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If it could not be canceled, the buzzer
sounds continuously for approximately 3
seconds.
■Recall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel). However, th e seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the vehi-
cle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or ON mode, or fas-
ten a seat belt.
The seat and steering wheel will move to
the recorded position.
■Recalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
●Different driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.
●If a door other than the driver’s door is
unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.
■Customization
The unlock door sett ings of the memory
recall function can be customized. (Cus-
tomizable features: P.443)

1433-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual type
1 Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1
Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted
when (power type)
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode
*.
*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering
position (if equipped)
A desired steering posi tion can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.138)
■Power easy access system (if equipped)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move
in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.138)
■After adjusting the steering wheel
(manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering
wheel is not securely locked.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure

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Driving
NOTICE
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( P.402)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate sudden ly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
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 thei r 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

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system is
holding the brake, the brake hold operated
indicator (yellow) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on
in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected
when the brake hold system is enabled, the
system will turn off and the brake hold
standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
tion, if any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the brake, a
warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play. The parking brake will then be set
automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a
period of about 3 mi
nutes after the sys-
tem has started holding the brake, the
parking brake will be set automatically. In
this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a
message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●To turn the system off while the system is
holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the
vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be neces-
sary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi-
information display will inform the driver
of this situation. If a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■When the parking brake is set automati-
cally while the system is holding the
brakes
With the brake pedal depressed, release
the parking brake by operating the parking
brake switch, making su re that the parking
brake indicator light goes off. ( P.184)
■When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator
(green) does not illuminate even when the
brake hold switch is pressed with the brake
hold system operating conditions met, the
system may be malfun ctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to
Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be ma lfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-informa-
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is
in D, S or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
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Driving
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●The desired set speed can be set when
the vehicle speed is approximately 20
mph (30 km/h) or more. (However, when
the vehicle speed is set while driving at
below approximately 20 mph [30 km/h],
the set speed will be set to approximately
20 mph [30 km/h].)
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising
●Pushing the lever up while the vehicle
ahead stops will resume follow-up cruis-
ing if the vehicle ahead starts off within
approximately 3 seconds after the lever
is pushed up.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations.
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con- trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than
the above, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and
the brake pedal response may change, but
these are not malfunctions.
■Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning messa ge is shown on the
multi-information displa y, read the message
and follow the instructions. ( P.209, 398)
■When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the fo llowing and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal

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Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
 It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause roll-
over. Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the event
that off-road driving cannot be
avoided, please observe the following
precautions to help avoid the areas
prohibited to vehicles.

Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.
 Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before entering
private property.
 Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,
the driver and all passengers should
always fasten th eir seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier (if equipped) will make the cen-
ter of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid
high speeds, sudd en starts, sharp
turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover due
to failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
Because of its profile and higher cen-
ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-
sitive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will allow
you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep
slopes. Driving straight up or straight
down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any
similar off-road vehicle) can tip over
sideways much more easily than for-
ward or backward.
Off-road driving

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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%. Wring out any excess
water from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of deter-
gent and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
■Front side windows with UV protective
coating (vehicles with UV protective
coating)
The front side windows have UV protective
coating. To prevent any damage to the UV
protective coating, observe the following:
●If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them
with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm
water as soon as possible.
NOTICE
■When raising the windshield wiper
arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of
the wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
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Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior