warning LEXUS NX300h 2021 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................... 41
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 45
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 47
Child restraint systems .................. 47
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 65
Lexus Enform Service Connect 66
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 67
Hybrid system precautions ......... 70
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 75
Alarm..................................................... 772-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.... 80
Gauges and meters ........................ 84
Multi-information display ............ 89
Head-up display ............................... 95
Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen ................................................ 99
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................................... 110
Back door........................................... 114
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 126
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 132
Rear seats......................................... 133
Driving position memory ........... 138
Head restraints ................................ 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 143
Inside rear view mirror ................ 144
Outside rear view mirrors......... 146
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 148
Moon roof ........................................ 150
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving

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Luggage compartment features
........................................................... 308
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 312
Garage door opener.................. 322
Compass.......................................... 328
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 335
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 339
General maintenance ................ 340
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 342
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 344
Hood.................................................. 346
Positioning a floor jack............... 346
Engine compartment.................. 348
12-volt battery................................ 354
Tires ................................................... 357
Tire inflation pressure ................. 365
Wheels.............................................. 367
Air conditioning filter..................368
Electronic key battery ................ 369
Checking and replacing fuses . 371
Headlight aim................................. 373
Light bulbs ....................................... 3757-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 380
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ............................................... 381
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.......................................................... 383
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 386
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 388
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 398
If you have a flat tire .................... 402
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 409
If you lose your keys....................... 411
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................. 411
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................... 412
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ............................................................ 414
If your vehicle overheats ............ 418
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..... 421
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 424
Fuel information .

........................... 432
Tire information ............................ 434
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

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Special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may
contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airb ag, seat belt pre-
tensioners, and wireless remote
control batteries.
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the infl uence: Never drive
your vehicle when un der the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your
ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coordina-
tion, which could lead to an accident that
could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defen-
sively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and
be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full
attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting con-
trols, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with
resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding chil-
dren’s safety
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 shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure
themselves by playing with the windows,
the moon roof, 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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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in this man-
ual
Symbols in this manual
SymbolsMeanings
WARNING:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that,
if not obeyed, could
cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehi-
cle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures. Fol-
low the steps in numeri-
cal order.
Symbols in illustrations
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
SymbolsMeanings
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means Do not, Do not do
this, or Do not let this hap-
pen.

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors................................................................................................................... P.110
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.110
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.148
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ..................................................P.412
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 14
Opening from inside the cabin
*..................................................................................... P.117
Opening from outside ...............................................................................................P.115, 117
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.146
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.146
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .P.147
Driving position memory
*.............................................................................................. P.138
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.292
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Windshield wipers ........................................................................................ P.196, 201
Precautions against winter season ................... ......................................................... P.279
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................. P.296
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.333
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.203
Refueling method .............................................................................................................P. 203
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.425
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.357
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.430
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.27 9
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.357
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .402
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.346
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.346
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.349
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.426
Coping with overheat ...................................................................................................... P.418
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.19 0
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.190
Fog lights.................................................................................................................... P .196
Cornering lights
*.................................................................................................................P.192
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.183
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.190
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.190
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.18 0
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.375, Watts: P.431)
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■Instrument panel
Power switch ............................................................................................................ P.174
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo des......................................... P.174, 177
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ..................................................................... P.380
When the hybrid system will not start ......................................................................P.409
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Shift lever.................................................................................................................... P.181
Changing the shift position ..............................................................................................P.181
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.383
When the shift lever does not move ............................................................................P.181
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.84
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light.......................... P.84, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................................................P.80
When the warning lights come on ............................................................................ P.388
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.89
Display ...................................................................................................................................... P.90
Energy monitor ..................................................................................................................... P.99A
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When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.398
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.183
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.190
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.190
Fog lights ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.196
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................................................... P.196, 201
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .. P.196, 201
Adding washer fluid .........................................................................................................P.3 53
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.398
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.380
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.346
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1................................................... P.143
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.143
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.138
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................ P.143
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.143
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................ P.291
Usage.......................................................................................................................................P.291
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.292
Audio system
*2
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: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Paddle shift switches ..............................................................................................P.182
Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.89
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.242
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-spee d range ......................................... P.237
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch
*2....................P.231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch
*2................................................................. P.223
Talk switch
*1
Telephone switches*1
*1
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................ P.178
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.270
VSC off switch......................................................................................................... P.274
Parking brake switches .........................................................................................P.184
Applying/releasing ........................................................................................................... P. 184
Precautions against winter season ................... .........................................................P.280
Warning buzzer/message................................................................................. P.185, 398
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1-1.For safe use
Use only floor mats designed specifi-
cally for vehicles of the same model
and model year as your vehicle. Fix
them securely in place onto the carpet.
1Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retain-
ing hook (clip) to secure the floor
mats in place.
Always align the marks.
The shape of the reta ining hooks (clips)
may differ from that shown in the illustra-
tion.
Before driving
Observe the following before start-
ing off in the vehicle to ensure
safety of driving.
Installing floor mats
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s
floor mat to slip, poss ibly interfering with
the pedals while driv ing. An unexpect-
edly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for
other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Lexus Genu-
ine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the
driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely
using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on
top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-
side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the hybrid system stopped and
the shift lever in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.