Lexus Nx350 2022 User manual

2022

NX350 / NX250

OWNER’S MANUAL

Your Lexus Dealer

Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you

may require.

If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:

■U.S. OWNERS

●In the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Lexus Roadside Assistance

1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

●In Hawaii:

Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services

1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)

■CANADIAN OWNERS

●In Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service

1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)

Please access our websites for further information.

●The U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com

●Hawaii: www.servcolexus.com

●Canada: www.lexus.ca

part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Before driving Important points to know before driving the vehicle

Driving the vehicle Basic operations for when driving the vehicle

Driving according

to the conditions

Using the air conditioning system and interior conven-

ience features

Interior features Using the air conditioning system and interior conven-

ience features

Vehicle status information

and indicators

Reading driving-related information

Driving support

system Safe driving support function and SRS airbag settings

Wireless

communication

Wireless communication services which support safety,

comfort and convenience

Maintenance and

care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures

When trouble

arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency

Vehicle

specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,

SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian

owners

Index Search alphabetically

For your information

For your information...........................9

Pictorial index......................................13

1Before driving

1-1. Using the dedicated floor mats

Using the dedicated floor

mats correctly..................................24

1-2. Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits.............................26

1-3. Preparations for safe driving with

children in the vehicle

Riding with children.........................27

Selecting an appropriate child

restraint system (for Puerto

Rico)....................................................30

Child restraint system.....................37

Child restraint system installa-

tion method (except for Pu-

erto Rico).......................................... 39

Child restraint system installa-

tion method (for Puerto

Rico)....................................................48

Installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger's

seat....................................................... 56

1-4. Entering/exiting the vehicle and

loading luggage

Key types...............................................57

Smart access system with

push-button start.............................61

Digital Key........................................... 66

Opening/closing the doors ........68

Locking/unlocking the doors......72

Theft deterrent system...................77

Loading the vehicle with lug-

gage.....................................................80

Trailer towing (vehicles with

towing package)..........................104

Trailer towing (vehicles with-

out towing package)..................114

Dinghy towing...................................115

Opening and closing the win-

dows ...................................................116

1-5. Obtaining the correct driving pos-

ture

Adjusting the seats........................120

Adjusting the rear seats.............. 124

Using the seat belts.......................125

Adjusting the position of the

steering wheel and mirrors....129

2Driving the vehicle

2-1. Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine........................144

Stopping the engine.....................148

Stop & Start system ......................150

2-2. Driving procedures

Driving procedure.........................158

Breaking in your new Lexus...... 161

Intended use of each shift po-

sition .................................................. 162

Changing the shift position.......164

Starting off.........................................170

Operations when turning left

or right or changing lanes ....... 171

Changing the shift range ........... 172

Changing the gear step...............174

2-3. Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle..........176

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Stopping.............................................178

Parking the vehicle........................180

2-4. Refueling

Refueling .............................................191

3Driving according to the con-

ditions

3-1. Driving when the surrounding

area is dark

Using the headlights.....................196

Automatically changing be-

tween the low beam head-

lights and high beam head-

lights...................................................201

3-2. Driving when the sun or head-

lights of other vehicles are

bright

Using the sun visors.....................209

Inside rear view mirror anti-

glare function (vehicles with

auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror) ...................................210

Digital Rearview Mirror anti-

glare function (optical mirror

mode)................................................. 211

3-3. Driving in the rain

Precautions for driving in the

rain...................................................... 212

Ensuring visibility in the rain .....213

3-4. Driving when the windows or mir-

rors are fogged up

Defog the windshield...................221

Defog the rear window..............223

Defog the outside rear view

mirrors............................................. 224

3-5. Driving when it is cold

Preparing for cold weather......225

Cold weather driving tips.........228

3-6. Driving when in the fog or on a

mountain road and visibility is

poor

Fog light illumination ...................230

Sounding the horn.........................231

3-7. Utility vehicle precautions

Utility vehicle precautions........232

3-8. Changing the driving character-

istics

Driving modes................................235

Changing the driving mode....237

Trail Mode (AWD vehicles).....239

DAC（Downhill assist con-

trol system）..................................241

3-9. Brake hold system

Brake hold system ........................243

4Interior features

4-1. Favorite settings

My Settings......................................248

4-2. Adjusting the preferred driving

position

Enabling easier driver entry

and exit (Power easy access

system)............................................250

Driving position registration/

recall/deletion............................... 251

4-3. Adjusting the temperature/envi-

ronment inside the vehicle

Comfortable condition to be

maintained without adjusting

each system (Lexus Climate

Concierge) ...................................255

Air conditioning controls..........257

Heated steering wheel...............266

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Seat heaters..................................... 267

Seat ventilators............................... 269

Using the moon roof...................270

Using the panoramic moon

roof.................................................... 273

Opening and closing the elec-

tronic sunshade............................276

4-4. Illuminating the interior

Using the interior lights..............278

4-5. Using the interior features

Location of the storage fea-

tures..................................................282

Convenient interior features...288

4-6. Using the luggage compartment

Using the cargo hooks...............299

Using the cargo net hooks...... 300

Using the grocery bag hooks..301

Deck board......................................302

Stowing the luggage cover......304

5Vehicle status information

and indicators

5-1. Functions and displays of the me-

ter

Warning lights and indicators 308

Gauges and meters (except F

SPORT models)..........................315

Gauges and meters (F

SPORT models).........................320

5-2. Functions of the displays

Multi-information display (ve-

hicles without a head-up dis-

play)..................................................325

Multi-information display (ve-

hicles with a head-up dis-

play)..................................................327

Head-up display............................329

Displayed content..........................331

5-3. Changing the settings of the dis-

plays

Changing the instrument pan-

el light brightness........................341

Changing settings for the

head-up display..........................342

6Driving support system

6-1. Features of the safe driving sup-

port functions

Lexus Safety System + 3 soft-

ware update..................................346

Lexus Safety System + 3 ...........349

Driving assist systems.................357

6-2. Using the safe driving support

functions

Pre-Collision System ..................364

Lane Tracing Assist ...................... 376

Lane Change Assist.....................381

Lane Departure Alert.................385

Front cross traffic alert ................391

Assistance in detecting vehi-

cles behind when changing

lanes..................................................394

Supporting safe exit by de-

tecting detectable objects at

the rear of the vehicle by

outputting sounds, display-

ing screens as a warning or

cancelling opening of the

doors............................................... 400

Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when approaching an

object at low speed...................407

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Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when traveling at a low

speed and an approaching

vehicle is detected at the

rear..................................................... 416

Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when traveling at a low

speed and a pedestrian is

detected at the rear..................423

Brake operation when an ob-

ject is detected while ap-

proaching at low speed .........428

Road Sign Assist............................440

Dynamic radar cruise control.443

Cruise Control...............................454

Emergency Driving Stop Sys-

tem.....................................................459

Engine output restriction

when the accelerator pedal

and brake pedal are de-

pressed at the same time.......462

Sudden start restraint control.463

6-3. Reducing impact to the occu-

pants in a collision

Reducing impact to passen-

gers in a collision........................464

Front passenger occupant

classification system ................. 475

7Wireless communication

7-1. Connected Services

Safety Connect..............................482

Remote Connect ..........................486

Service Connect...........................487

8Maintenance and care

8-1. Exterior maintenance and care

Washing the vehicle.....................490

8-2. Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior

Cleaning the vehicle interior ..496

Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents...................498

Cleaning the leather areas.......499

Cleaning the synthetic leather

areas................................................ 500

8-3. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements......501

Scheduled maintenance out-

line.....................................................502

Do-it-yourself maintenance.....503

General maintenance................504

Engine compartment mainte-

nance items list............................505

Vehicle interior maintenance

items list ..........................................506

Vehicle exterior maintenance

items list ..........................................507

Emission inspection and main-

tenance (I/M) programs....... 508

8-4. Inspection of consumables

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions...................................................509

Opening the hood......................... 512

Engine compartment...................513

Adding washer fluid.....................525

Air conditioning filter mainte-

nance................................................526

8-5. Tire maintenance

Tire maintenance...........................528

Tire inspection items....................529

Run-flat tire features....................532

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Operation of the tire pressure

warning system ...........................533

Checking tire inflation pres-

sure....................................................544

Lifting the vehicle with a floor

jack....................................................546

Rotating the tires...........................547

Wheels...............................................548

Headlight aim..................................550

9When trouble arises

9-1. What to do if a problem occurs

while driving

What to do if a problem oc-

curs while driving.......................555

9-2. If a warning light illumi-

nates/flashes or a warning mes-

sage is displayed on the meter

If a warning light turns on/

flashes..............................................559

If a warning message is dis-

played .............................................. 572

9-3. If the engine will not start

When the engine will not start

even though the starter op-

erates ...............................................585

When the starter operates

slowly and the engine cannot

be started.......................................586

When the starter does not op-

erate and the engine cannot

be started.......................................587

When the interior lights or

headlights are dim and the

engine cannot be started.......589

When the interior lights or

headlights do not illuminate

and the engine cannot be

started..............................................595

When the horn sounds at a

low volume and the engine

cannot be started.......................596

When the horn does not

sound and the engine cannot

be started....................................... 597

9-4. If a tire is flat

Repairing a tire with the emer-

gency tire puncture repair kit

(vehicles with an emergency

tire puncture repair kit)...........598

Replacing a tire with a spare

tire (vehicles with a spare

tire)...................................................... 611

If you get a flat front tire on a

snowy or icy road (vehicles

with a spare tire).........................622

Precautions for when you

have a flat tire (vehicles with

run-flat tires).................................623

9-5. If a door cannot be opened or

locked

If a key has been lost.................... 624

When the doors/windows/

moon roof cannot be oper-

ated using an electronic key.625

If a door cannot be opened

using the door opener

switch...............................................634

If the rear doors cannot be

opened from the inside...........637

If the back door cannot be

opened............................................638

9-6. If the moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not operate cor-

rectly

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If the moon roof does not op-

erate correctly.............................640

If the panoramic moon roof/

electronic sunshade does

not operate correctly................641

9-7. If the rear seats does not operate

correctly

Initialize rear seats (Vehicles

with a power back door)........642

9-8. If refueling cannot be performed

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened............................................643

9-9. If an indicator on an interior fea-

ture illuminates or flashes

When the wireless charger

operation indicator light (on

the charging tray) flashes.......644

9-10. If the vehicle cannot move

When the engine can be start-

ed but the vehicle does not

move.................................................646

If the transmission makes ab-

normal sounds.............................647

Towing with a tow truck .............648

Using a flatbed truck...................652

Towing with another vehicle....653

Getting unstuck from mud,

sand, or snow...............................656

9-11. If you think something is wrong

If a vehicle abnormality is

found ................................................657

If abnormal sounds are emit-

ted from the vehicle..................658

If the vehicle behaves abnor-

mally..................................................659

9-12. Items to check before contacting

a dealership

The steering wheel cannot be

turned after the engine is

stopped...........................................660

If the windows do not open or

close by operating the pow-

er window switches....................661

The engine switch is turned off

automatically................................663

If your vehicle overheats ...........664

If electrical components can-

not be used or do not oper-

ate when a switch is operat-

ed .......................................................668

If a light does not illuminate .....669

10 Vehicle specifications

10-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.)........................................676

Fuel information.............................687

Tire information..............................690

10-2. Customizable features

User customization function

outline...............................................701

Method to change settings......702

Customizable features...............703

10-3. Initialization

Items to initialize............................ 722

11 For owners

11-1. For owners

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners....................................724

Reporting safety defects for

Canadian owners...................... 725

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Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)............................................ 726

SRS airbag instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)............................................ 727

Headlight aim instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)............................................733

Supplement................................................735

Index............................................................... 740

Certification............................................... 751

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For your information

Information contained in this Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,

including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

Over time, your vehicle may receive updates that modify the vehicle and make

material in this manual incomplete and/or inaccurate. Because of Lexus’ interest in

continual product improvement, Lexus reserves the right to make changes to this

manual at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

If Lexus chooses to update the manual, updated versions can be viewed by

selecting your vehicle by model and year at the following URL or on your mobile

device if you have access to the Lexus app.

https://drivers.lexus.com

Reading this manual

This section explains symbols used in this manual.

■Meanings of symbols in the text

The names and meanings of symbols are as follows:

● 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 vehicle or its equipment.

● Step number

Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.

For your information

● Info

Explains important points other than functions and operating methods.

■Meanings of symbols in illustrations

The names and meanings of symbols are as follows:

● Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches

and other devices.

● Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

● Indicates the component or position being explained.

● Means Do not, Do not do this, or Do not let this happen.

For your information

Precautions for safe driving

WARNING

●Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under 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 coordination, which

could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

●Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the

driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a

collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

●Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

●Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or

pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving

and take a break immediately.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Usage of data collected through Connected service (U.S. mainland

only)

If your Lexus has Connected service and if you have subscribed to those services,

please refer to the Connected service Telematics Subscription Service Agreement

for information on data collected and its usage.

●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,

please visit http://www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.

General precaution regarding children's safety

WARNING

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.

For your information

WARNING

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.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components

may include the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, wireless remote control batteries,

and the batteries in the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

For your information

Pictorial index

Exterior

INFORMATION

Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving (Replacing method: → P.671)

ASide doors ........................................................................................................................ P.68

Locking/unlocking.....................................................................................................................P.72

Opening/closing the side doors.......................................................................................... P.68

Opening/closing the side windows............................................................................. P.116,117

Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key .......................................................P.628

Warning messages..................................................................................................................P.572

BBack door......................................................................................................................... P.82

Opening from inside the cabin.............................................................................................P.82

Opening from outside..............................................................................................................P.82

Warning messages..................................................................................................................P.572

COutside rear view mirrors......................................................................................... P.138

Adjusting the mirror angle....................................................................................................P.138

Folding the mirrors...................................................................................................................P.140

For your information

Driving position memory*.....................................................................................................P.251

Defogging the mirrors...........................................................................................................P.224

DWindshield wipers ...............................................................................................P.213,218

Precautions for winter season............................................................................................P.225

Precautions for car wash......................................................................................................P.494

EFuel filler door................................................................................................................. P.191

Refueling method...................................................................................................................... P.191

Fuel type/fuel tank capacity................................................................................................P.679

FTires................................................................................................................................. P.528

Tire size/inflation pressure........................................................................................P.545,684

Winter tires/tire chains..........................................................................................................P.225

Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.......................P.528,529,533,547

Coping with flat tires............................................................................................................. P.598

GHood.................................................................................................................................P.512

Opening.......................................................................................................................................P.512

Engine oil .........................................................................................................................P.679,680

Coping with overheating .....................................................................................................P.664

Warning messages..................................................................................................................P.572

HHeadlights.......................................................................................................................P.196

IParking lights/daytime running lights.....................................................................P.196

JDaytime running lights................................................................................................ P.196

KFront side marker lights ..............................................................................................P.196

LTurn signal lights............................................................................................................P.196

MHeadlight high beams (for Canada)........................................................................P.196

NHeadlights (except for Canada)/Headlight low beams (for Canada) .........P.196

OCornering lights*..........................................................................................................P.199

PFront fog lights ............................................................................................................. P.230

QTurn signal lights............................................................................................................. P.171

RRear side marker lights ...............................................................................................P.196

SStop/tail lights................................................................................................................ P.196

TTurn signal lights............................................................................................................. P.171

* : If equipped

For your information

UTail lights .......................................................................................................................... P.196

VBack-up light

Changing the shift position to R.........................................................................................P.165

WStop lights

XLicense plate lights.......................................................................................................P.196

For your information

Instrument panel

AEngine switch.................................................................................................................P.144

Starting the engine/changing the modes.............................................................. P.144,145

Emergency stop of the engine.......................................................................................... P.555

When the engine will not start ..........................................................................................P.585

Warning messages..................................................................................................................P.572

BShift lever ........................................................................................................................ P.162

Changing the shift position ..................................................................................................P.164

Precautions for towing .....................................................................................P.648,652,653

CMeters................................................................................................................... P.315,320

Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light.................... P.315,320,341

Warning lights/indicator lights..........................................................................................P.308

When a warning light turns on...........................................................................................P.559

DMulti-information display................................................................................P.325,327

Display .............................................................................................................................. P.325,327

When a warning message is displayed ..........................................................................P.572

ETurn signal lever/Headlight switch...................................................................P.171,196

For your information

Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/daytime running lights......

..........................................................................................................................................................P.196

Front fog lights ......................................................................................................................... P.230

FWindshield wiper and washer switch.............................................................P.213,218

Usage...................................................................................................................................P.213,218

Adding washer fluid................................................................................................................P.525

Warning messages..................................................................................................................P.572

GEmergency flasher switch.........................................................................................P.555

HHood lock release lever..............................................................................................P.512

ITilt and telescopic steering control switch*.................................................P.129,130

Adjustment.........................................................................................................................P.129,130

Driving position memory ......................................................................................................P.251

JTilt and telescopic steering control lever*....................................................P.129,130

Adjustment.........................................................................................................................P.129,130

KAir conditioning system.............................................................................................P.257

Usage .......................................................................................................................................... P.258

Rear window defogger .........................................................................................................P.223

LAudio system*1

* : If equipped

*1 : Refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

For your information

Switches

AInstrument panel light control switches.................................................................P.341

BODO/TRIP switch .......................................................................................................P.319

CCamera switch**2

DFuel filler door opener switch ....................................................................................P.191

EPower back door switch*............................................................................................. P.90

FDriving position memory switches*........................................................................P.251

GOutside rear view mirror switches......................................................................... P.138

HDoor lock switches......................................................................................................... P.74

IPower window switches ........................................................................................P.116,117

JWindow lock switch ......................................................................................................P.118

* : If equipped

*2 : Refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

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