Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 38

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Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is completely closed, continue holding the switch
for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

Related Links

Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the windows(P. 94)
Operations using the power window switches(P. 95)

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The engine switch is turned off automatically

In the following situations, power will be turned off due to the automatic power
off function.

●

The vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the engine is not running) for more than 20
minutes with the shift position in P.

●

The battery is low with the shift position is in P and the engine switch is in
ACC or ON (the engine is not running).

Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time
when the engine is not running.

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If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

●

The engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone.

●

A loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not
increase.)

●

"Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual" is
displayed on the multi-information display.

●

Steam comes out from under the hood.

If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone or "Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual" is displayed on the multi-information display

1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the air conditioning system, and stop
the engine.

WARNING

Do not touch or approach parts in the engine compartment while the cooling fan
is operating.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to
fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting
in serious injury.
The cooling fan operates automatically when the air conditioning system is
operating and when the coolant temperature is high.
Also, it may operate for several minutes even after the engine switch is turned off.

2

If you do not see steam, carefully lift the hood.

If you see steam, carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

WARNING

When opening the hood, observe the following precautions.

●

If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

●

Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir caps while the engine
and radiator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

3

After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any leaks.

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If a large amount of coolant has leaked, immediately contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

A

Radiator

B

Cooling fan

4

Check that the coolant level is between the [FULL] and [LOW] lines on the
reservoir.

▶

Engine

A

Reservoir

B

[FULL] line

C

[LOW] line

D

Radiator cap

▶

Intercooler (NX350 only)

A

Reservoir

B

[FULL] line

C

[LOW] line

5

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.

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▶

Engine

▶

Intercooler (NX350 only)

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently.
Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

■

To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand, dust, etc.).

●

Do not use coolant additives.

6

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that
the radiator cooling fan operate and to check for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.

The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start.
Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is
difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The
fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)

7

If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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If the fan is operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

8

Check if "Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual" is displayed on the multi-information display.

If the message does not disappear: Stop the engine and contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest author-
ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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ouble arises

If electrical components cannot be used or do not operate when a
switch is operated

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

Related Links

Checking and replacing fuses(P. 625)

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If a light does not illuminate

The following may be the cause:

●

The battery may be discharged.

●

One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

●

The steering lock system may be malfunctioning.

●

A fuse may have blown. Check the fuses.

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.

INFORMATION

■

Condensation build-up on the inside of a lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate
a malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer for more information in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Checking and replacing fuses

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle,
possibly leading to a fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than specified, or use any other object in
place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent. Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Open the fuse box cover.

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▶

Engine compartment (Type A)

Push in the claw and remove the lid.

▶

Engine compartment (Type B)

Push in the claw and remove the lid.

▶

Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

3

Remove the fuse.

Only some fuses can be removed using the pullout tool.

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4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

A

Normal fuse

B

Blown fuse

INFORMATION

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure to engage the claw securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement.

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

If a circuit is overloaded

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

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Light bulbs

The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.For more information about re-
placing other light bulbs, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

Headlight

●

Front position lights and daytime running lights

●

Front turn signal lights (LED type)

●

Side turn signal lights

●

Front fog lights

*

●

Cornering lights

*

●

Rear fog lights

●

Stop/tail lights

●

Back-up light

●

Rear turn signal light

●

High mounted stoplight

●

License plate lights

INFORMATION

■

LED Lights

The lights other than the front turn signal lights (bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions related to replacing the bulbs.

●

Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

* :

If equipped

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WARNING

●

Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable
to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture
and oils on the bulb.Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the
headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

●

Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or
related parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock leading to death or serious injury.

●

To prevent damage or fire, make sure the bulbs are fully installed and securely locked
into each light unit.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb before installing it to prevent heat damage.

Bulb locations

A

Front turn signal light (bulb type)

Replacing the front turn signal lights (bulb type)

Before replacing, check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced.

1

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

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2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then install the bulb
base to the light unit by inserting it and turn-
ing the bulb base clockwise.

After installing the light bulb, turn on the front turn
signal light to visually check that there is no light
leaking from the bulb base.

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Vehicle specifications

10-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

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

632

Fuel information . . . . . . ...

646

10-2. Customizable features

User customization function

outline. . . . . . . . . . .

648

Method to change settings . .

649

Customizable features. . . ..

650

10-3. Initialization

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

669

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Vehicle specifications

Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weight

Overall length

4660 mm (183.5 in.)

Overall width

1865 mm (73.4 in.)

Overall height

(1)

1660 mm (65.4 in.)

(2)

1670 mm (65.7 in.)

(3)

Wheelbase

2690 mm (105.9 in.)

Tread

Front

1605 mm (63.2 in.)

Rear

1625 mm (64.0 in.)

Gross vehicle mass

2205 kg (4861 lb.)

(4)

2265 kg (4993 lb.)

(5)

2370 kg (5225 lb.)

(6)

2160 kg (4762 lb.)

(7)

Maximum permissible axle
capacity

Front

1270 kg (2800 lb.)

Rear

1270 kg (2800 lb.)

Drawbar load

(9)

60 kg (132 lb.)

Towing capacity

(9)

Without brake

750 kg (1653 lb.)

With brake

1500 kg (3307 lb.)

(1)

Unladen vehicle

(2)

Vehicles with 235/60R18 tires

(3)

Vehicles with 235/50R20 tires

(4)

For AAZA20L-AWZLBW models

(8)

(5)

For AAZA25L-AWZLBW models

(8)

(6)

For TAZA25L-AWZLTW models

(8)

(7)

For MAZA20L-AWXLBW models

(8)

(8)

The model code is indicated on the manufacturer's label.

(9)

Vehicles with towing package

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Vehicle identification

■

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This
is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in registering the
ownership of your vehicle.

●

This number is stamped on the top left of the
instrument panel.

●

This number is also on the manufacturer's la-
bel.

●

This number is also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.

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Vehicle specifications