Lexus Nx350h 2022 User manual

2022

NX350h

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. Important points for the hybrid

system

Hybrid system features..................26

Hybrid system precautions..........32

Hybrid electric vehicle driving

tips ........................................................ 35

1-3. Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits.............................37

1-4. Preparations for safe driving with

children in the vehicle

Riding with children........................38

Selecting an appropriate child

restraint system (for Puerto

Rico)......................................................41

Child restraint system....................48

Child restraint system installa-

tion method (except for Pu-

erto Rico)..........................................50

Child restraint system installa-

tion method (for Puerto

Rico).................................................... 59

Installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the front passenger's

seat........................................................67

1-5. Entering/exiting the vehicle and

loading luggage

Key types.............................................. 68

Smart access system with

push-button start............................72

Digital Key............................................77

Opening/closing the doors .........79

Locking/unlocking the doors..... 83

Theft deterrent system..................88

Loading the vehicle with lug-

gage...................................................... 91

Trailer towing (vehicles with

towing package)...........................115

Trailer towing (vehicles with-

out towing package).................125

Dinghy towing..................................126

Opening and closing the win-

dows .................................................. 127

1-6. Obtaining the correct driving pos-

ture

Adjusting the seats......................... 131

Adjusting the rear seats..............135

Using the seat belts.......................136

Adjusting the position of the

steering wheel and mirrors....140

2Driving the vehicle

2-1. Starting and stopping the hybrid

system

Starting the hybrid system.........154

Stopping the hybrid system......158

2-2. Driving procedures

Driving procedure.........................160

Breaking in your new Lexus.....163

Intended use of each shift po-

sition ..................................................164

Changing the shift position.......166

Starting off.......................................... 171

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Operations when turning left

or right or changing lanes ...... 172

Changing the shift range ...........173

2-3. Parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle.........175

Stopping.............................................177

Parking the vehicle........................179

2-4. Refueling

Refueling ............................................190

3Driving according to the con-

ditions

3-1. Driving when the surrounding

area is dark

Using the headlights.....................194

Automatically changing be-

tween the low beam head-

lights and high beam head-

lights...................................................199

3-2. Driving when the sun or head-

lights of other vehicles are

bright

Using the sun visors.....................207

Inside rear view mirror anti-

glare function (vehicles with

auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror) ..................................208

Digital Rearview Mirror anti-

glare function (optical mirror

mode)...............................................209

3-3. Driving in the rain

Precautions for driving in the

rain......................................................210

Ensuring visibility in the rain ...... 211

3-4. Driving when the windows or mir-

rors are fogged up

Defog the windshield...................219

Defog the rear window............... 221

Defog the outside rear view

mirrors.............................................222

3-5. Driving when it is cold

Preparing for cold weather......223

Cold weather driving tips.........226

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

mountain road and visibility is

poor

Fog light illumination ...................228

Sounding the horn........................229

3-7. Utility vehicle precautions

Utility vehicle precautions........230

3-8. Changing the driving character-

istics

Driving modes................................233

Changing the driving mode....234

Trail Mode (AWD vehicles).....235

3-9. EV drive mode

Changing to EV drive mode...237

3-10. Brake hold system

Brake hold system ........................239

4Interior features

4-1. Favorite settings

My Settings...................................... 244

4-2. Adjusting the preferred driving

position

Enabling easier driver entry

and exit (Power easy access

system)............................................ 246

Driving position registration/

recall/deletion.............................. 247

4-3. Adjusting the temperature/envi-

ronment inside the vehicle

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Comfortable condition to be

maintained without adjusting

each system (Lexus Climate

Concierge) ....................................251

Air conditioning controls..........253

Heated steering wheel............... 262

Seat heaters.....................................263

Seat ventilators...............................265

Using the moon roof...................266

Using the panoramic moon

roof....................................................269

Opening and closing the elec-

tronic sunshade............................272

4-4. Illuminating the interior

Using the interior lights...............274

4-5. Using the interior features

Location of the storage fea-

tures.................................................. 278

Convenient interior features...284

4-6. Using the luggage compartment

Using the cargo hooks...............295

Using the cargo net hooks.......296

Using the grocery bag hooks.297

Deck board......................................298

Stowing the luggage cover..... 300

5Vehicle status information

and indicators

5-1. Functions and displays of the me-

ter

Warning lights and indicators.304

Gauges and meter......................... 311

5-2. Functions of the displays

Multi-information display (ve-

hicles without a head-up dis-

play)...................................................317

Multi-information display (ve-

hicles with a head-up dis-

play)...................................................319

Head-up display.............................321

Displayed content.........................323

5-3. Changing the settings of the dis-

plays

Changing the instrument pan-

el light brightness.......................334

Changing settings for the

head-up display..........................335

6Driving support system

6-1. Features of the safe driving sup-

port functions

Lexus Safety System + 3 soft-

ware update..................................338

Lexus Safety System + 3 ............ 341

Driving assist systems.................349

6-2. Using the safe driving support

functions

Pre-Collision System ..................356

Lane Tracing Assist ......................368

Lane Change Assist....................373

Lane Departure Alert.................377

Front cross traffic alert ...............383

Assistance in detecting vehi-

cles behind when changing

lanes..................................................386

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................................................392

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Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when approaching an

object at low speed...................399

Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when traveling at a low

speed and an approaching

vehicle is detected at the

rear...................................................... 411

Buzzer and screen notifica-

tions when traveling at a low

speed and a pedestrian is

detected at the rear...................418

Brake operation when an ob-

ject is detected while ap-

proaching at low speed .........423

Parking assistance through

the Advanced Park main

switch operation.........................437

Road Sign Assist........................... 480

Dynamic radar cruise control.483

Cruise Control...............................494

Emergency Driving Stop Sys-

tem.....................................................499

Hybrid system output restric-

tion when the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal are

depressed at the same time..502

Sudden start restraint control.503

6-3. Reducing impact to the occu-

pants in a collision

Reducing impact to passen-

gers in a collision........................504

Front passenger occupant

classification system ..................515

7Wireless communication

7-1. Connected Services

Safety Connect..............................522

Remote Connect ..........................526

Service Connect........................... 527

8Maintenance and care

8-1. Exterior maintenance and care

Washing the vehicle.....................530

8-2. Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior

Cleaning the vehicle interior ..536

Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents...................538

Cleaning the leather areas.......539

Cleaning the synthetic leather

areas.................................................540

Cleaning the air intake vent

and filter...........................................541

8-3. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements.....545

Scheduled maintenance out-

line.....................................................546

Do-it-yourself maintenance.....547

General maintenance................548

Engine compartment mainte-

nance items list............................549

Luggage compartment main-

tenance item list..........................550

Vehicle interior maintenance

items list ........................................... 551

Vehicle exterior maintenance

items list ..........................................552

Emission inspection and main-

tenance (I/M) programs........553

8-4. Inspection of consumables

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions...................................................554

Opening the hood........................556

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Engine compartment.................. 557

Adding washer fluid.....................564

12-volt battery.................................565

Air conditioning filter mainte-

nance................................................568

8-5. Tire maintenance

Tire maintenance...........................570

Tire inspection items.....................571

Run-flat tire features.....................574

Operation of the tire pressure

warning system ........................... 575

Checking tire inflation pres-

sure....................................................586

Lifting the vehicle with a floor

jack................................................... 588

Rotating the tires...........................589

Wheels...............................................590

Replacing the tire..........................592

Headlight aim...................................601

9When trouble arises

9-1. What to do if a problem occurs

while driving

What to do if a problem oc-

curs while driving.......................605

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............................................. 608

If a warning message is dis-

played ............................................... 621

9-3. If the hybrid system will not start

When the hybrid system can-

not be started even though

the correct starting proce-

dure is being followed .............638

When the interior lights or

headlights are dim and the

hybrid system cannot be

started...............................................641

When the interior lights or

headlights do not illuminate

and the hybrid system can-

not be started...............................648

When the horn sounds at a

low volume and the hybrid

system cannot be started.......649

When the horn does not

sound and the hybrid system

cannot be started.......................650

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)............651

Precautions for when you

have a flat tire (vehicles with

run-flat tires).................................664

9-5. If a door cannot be opened or

locked

If a key has been lost....................665

When the doors/windows/

moon roof cannot be oper-

ated using an electronic key.666

If a door cannot be opened

using the door opener

switch............................................... 675

If the rear doors cannot be

opened from the inside...........678

If the back door cannot be

opened............................................ 679

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9-6. If the moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not operate cor-

rectly

If the moon roof does not op-

erate correctly..............................681

If the panoramic moon roof/

electronic sunshade does

not operate correctly...............682

9-7. If the rear seats does not operate

correctly

Initialize rear seats (Vehicles

with a power back door)........683

9-8. If refueling cannot be performed

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened............................................684

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.......685

9-10. If the vehicle cannot move

When a hybrid system warn-

ing message is displayed and

the vehicle does not move.....687

If the hybrid transmission

makes abnormal sounds ....... 688

Towing with a tow truck .............689

Using a flatbed truck....................691

Towing with another vehicle....692

Getting unstuck from mud,

sand, or snow...............................695

9-11. If you think something is wrong

If a vehicle abnormality is

found ................................................696

If abnormal sounds are emit-

ted from the vehicle..................697

If the vehicle behaves abnor-

mally..................................................698

9-12. Items to check before contacting

a dealership

The steering wheel cannot be

turned after the hybrid sys-

tem is stopped.............................699

If the windows do not open or

close by operating the pow-

er window switches...................700

The power switch is turned off

automatically................................702

If your vehicle overheats ...........703

If electrical components can-

not be used or do not oper-

ate when a switch is operat-

ed .......................................................706

If a light does not illuminate .....707

10 Vehicle specifications

10-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.)........................................716

Fuel information..............................724

Tire information.............................. 727

10-2. Customizable features

User customization function

outline..............................................737

Method to change settings......738

Customizable features...............739

10-3. Initialization

Items to initialize............................ 757

11 For owners

11-1. For owners

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Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners...................................760

Reporting safety defects for

Canadian owners........................761

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French).............................................762

SRS airbag instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)............................................ 763

Headlight aim instructions for

Canadian owners (in

French)............................................ 769

Supplement.................................................771

Index............................................................... 776

Certification..............................................787

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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 hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system 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.711)

ASide doors .........................................................................................................................P.79

Locking/unlocking.................................................................................................................... P.83

Opening/closing the side doors...........................................................................................P.79

Opening/closing the side windows.......................................................................... P.127,128

Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key .......................................................P.669

Warning messages................................................................................................................... P.621

BBack door..........................................................................................................................P.93

Opening from inside the cabin.............................................................................................P.93

Opening from outside..............................................................................................................P.93

Warning messages................................................................................................................... P.621

COutside rear view mirrors..........................................................................................P.149

Adjusting the mirror angle....................................................................................................P.149

Folding the mirrors.....................................................................................................................P.151

For your information

Driving position memory*.................................................................................................... P.247

Defogging the mirrors...........................................................................................................P.222

DWindshield wipers ................................................................................................ P.211,216

Precautions for winter season............................................................................................P.223

Precautions for car wash..................................................................................................... P.534

EFuel filler door................................................................................................................P.190

Refueling method.....................................................................................................................P.190

Fuel type/fuel tank capacity.................................................................................................P.718

FTires..................................................................................................................................P.570

Tire size/inflation pressure.........................................................................................P.587,722

Winter tires/tire chains..........................................................................................................P.223

Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system........................ P.570,571,575,589

Coping with flat tires...............................................................................................................P.651

GHood................................................................................................................................P.556

Opening..................................................................................................................................... P.556

Engine oil .....................................................................................................................................P.718

Coping with overheating .....................................................................................................P.703

Warning messages................................................................................................................... P.621

HHeadlights.......................................................................................................................P.194

IParking lights/daytime running lights.....................................................................P.194

JDaytime running lights................................................................................................P.194

KFront side marker lights ..............................................................................................P.194

LTurn signal lights............................................................................................................P.194

MHeadlight high beams (for Canada)........................................................................P.194

NHeadlights (except for Canada)/Headlight low beams (for Canada) .........P.194

OCornering lights*.......................................................................................................... P.197

PFront fog lights ............................................................................................................. P.228

QTurn signal lights............................................................................................................ P.172

RRear side marker lights ...............................................................................................P.194

SStop/tail lights................................................................................................................P.194

TTurn signal lights............................................................................................................ P.172

* : If equipped

For your information

UTail lights ..........................................................................................................................P.194

VBack-up light

Changing the shift position to R.........................................................................................P.166

WStop lights

XLicense plate lights.......................................................................................................P.194

For your information

Instrument panel

APower switch ..................................................................................................................P.154

Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes................................................P.154,156

Emergency stop of the hybrid system............................................................................ P.605

When the hybrid system will not start............................................................................ P.638

Warning messages................................................................................................................... P.621

BShift lever ........................................................................................................................P.164

Changing the shift position ..................................................................................................P.166

Precautions for towing ......................................................................................P.689,691,692

CMeters...............................................................................................................................P.311

Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light...............................P.311,334

Warning lights/indicator lights.......................................................................................... P.304

When a warning light turns on..........................................................................................P.608

DMulti-information display.................................................................................. P.317,319

Display .................................................................................................................................P.317,319

Energy monitor.........................................................................................................................P.326

When a warning message is displayed ...........................................................................P.621

ETurn signal lever/Headlight switch..................................................................P.172,194

For your information

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

..........................................................................................................................................................P.194

Front fog lights ..........................................................................................................................P.228

FWindshield wiper and washer switch.............................................................. P.211,216

Usage.....................................................................................................................................P.211,216

Adding washer fluid................................................................................................................P.564

Warning messages................................................................................................................... P.621

GEmergency flasher switch.........................................................................................P.605

HHood lock release lever.............................................................................................P.556

ITilt and telescopic steering control switch*.................................................. P.140,141

Adjustment.......................................................................................................................... P.140,141

Driving position memory ..................................................................................................... P.247

JTilt and telescopic steering control lever*..................................................... P.140,141

Adjustment.......................................................................................................................... P.140,141

KAir conditioning system............................................................................................ P.253

Usage...........................................................................................................................................P.254

Rear window defogger ..........................................................................................................P.221

LAudio system*1

* : If equipped

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

For your information

Switches

AInstrument panel light control switches............................................................... P.334

BODO/TRIP switch .......................................................................................................P.316

CAdvanced Park (parking assist system) main switch*.......................................P.437

DCamera switch**2

EFuel filler door opener switch ...................................................................................P.190

FPower back door switch*.............................................................................................P.101

GDriving position memory switches*....................................................................... P.247

HOutside rear view mirror switches..........................................................................P.149

IDoor lock switches........................................................................................................ P.85

JPower window switches ..................................................................................... P.127,128

KWindow lock switch .....................................................................................................P.129

* : If equipped

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

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