Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 11

Driving when the sun or headlights of other vehicles are bright

Using the sun visors

1

To set the visor in the forward position, flip it
down.

2

To set the visor in the side position, flip
down, unhook, and swing it to the side.

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Inside rear view mirror anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror)

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
This function turns on each time the engine switch is turned to ON.

INFORMATION

When the anti-glare function of the inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the
outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view
mirror to reduce reflected light.

Push the switch to turn the automatic anti-glare
function on/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is on, the indi-
cator

will be illuminated.

Pressing the switch again will turn the function off.
(The indicator

will also turn off.)

INFORMATION

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To prevent sensor malfunction

Do not touch or cover the sensors. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

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Digital Rearview Mirror anti-glare function (optical mirror mode)

The automatic anti-glare function in the optical mirror mode can be enabled/disa-
bled.
The automatic anti-glare function is enabled each time the engine switch is
changed to ON.

1

Press the menu button.

The setting display will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button repeatedly and select

.

The setting display will be displayed.

3

Press [

] or [

] to enable (ON)/disable (OFF) the automatic

anti-glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds or
more.

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Driving in the rain

Precautions for driving in the rain

Observe the following precautions when driving in the rain.

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, as there
is a risk of a layer of water forming between the tires and the road surface,
preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Ensuring visibility in the rain

Operate the wiper lever to change the operation of wipers between manual and
automatic operation or to operate the washers.

Using the front wipers

WARNING

Take care that your fingers, etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly in AUTO mode if the sensor is touched
or the windshield is subject to vibration.

NOTICE

Observe the following precautions when using the front wipers.

●

Do not leave the front wipers on longer than necessary with the engine off. Doing so
may lead to discharge of the battery.

●

Do not use the front wipers when the windshield is dry, as they may damage the
windshield.

Operating the

lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

1

Off

2

Rain-sensing operation

The wipers operate automatically if the sensor
detects rain. The system automatically adjusts
the speed of the wipers in accordance with rain
volume and vehicle speed.

3

Low speed operation

4

High speed operation

5

Temporary operation

INFORMATION

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The front window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

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Using the voice control system

*

The front wipers can be operated one sweep using the voice control system.
For details, refer to the "Multimedia owner's manual".

Changing the speed of the wipers

When

is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor

detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance
with rain volume and vehicle speed.

1

Increases the sensitivity

2

Decreases the sensitivity

INFORMATION

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Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation

Vehicle speed affects the intermittent wiper speed.

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Raindrop sensor

●

The raindrop sensor determines the amount of raindrops that contact the windshield.
As an optical sensor is used, it may not operate properly when sunlight from the rising
or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs, etc. are present on
the windshield.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C (5°F) or
lower, automatic operation may not occur.
In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

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If equipped

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Using the front washers

WARNING

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield is warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield, decreasing visibility, possibly leading to an
accident.

NOTICE

If a washer nozzle is blocked, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Pull the lever.

The front wipers and washers will operate.
The front wipers will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the front washers operate.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: When the
headlights are on and the lever is pulled and held,
the headlight cleaners will operate once. After
this, the headlight cleaners will operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.

NOTICE

If washer fluid does not spray, do not operate the switch continuously as doing so may
damage the washer fluid pump.

INFORMATION

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Drip prevention wiper sweep

After the washers have operated and the wipers operate several times, they will operate
one more time after a short delay to prevent drips.
However, this function will not operate while driving.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

If there is washer fluid in the washer fluid tank, check if the washer nozzles are blocked.

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Using the voice control system

*

The front washer can be operated using the voice control system. (Operation is possible
only when the vehicle is stopped.)
For details, refer to the "Multimedia owner's manual".

Using the rear wipers

NOTICE

Observe the following precautions when using the rear wipers.

●

Do not leave the rear wiper on longer than necessary with the engine off. Doing so
may lead to discharge of the battery.

●

When the rear window is dry, do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

INFORMATION

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Using the voice control system

*

The rear wiper can be operated one sweep using the voice control system.
For details, refer to the "Multimedia owner's manual".

Operating the

switch operates the rear wiper as follows:

1

Off

2

Intermittent operation

3

Normal operation

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If equipped

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Using the rear washer

NOTICE

If a washer nozzle is blocked, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Push the lever.

The rear wiper and washer will operate.
The washer will automatically operate and clean
the camera for Lexus parking assist monitor.
The rear wiper will automatically operate a cou-
ple of times after the rear washer operates.

NOTICE

If washer fluid does not spray, do not operate the switch continuously as doing so may
damage the rear washer fluid pump.

INFORMATION

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

If there is washer fluid in the washer fluid tank, check if the washer nozzles are blocked.

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Using the voice control system

*

The rear washer can be operated using the voice control system. (Operation is possible
only when the vehicle is stopped.)
For details, refer to the "Multimedia owner's manual".

* :

If equipped

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Driving when the windows or mirrors are fogged up

Defog the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.

WARNING

●

Do not use the windshield defogger in extremely humid areas when the air condition-
ing system is set to a low temperature.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from
defogging.

Press the windshield defogger switch.

The dehumidification function will operate and the air flow will increase.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode switch to outside air mode if the recirculated air
mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows quickly, turn the air flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press the front windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

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INFORMATION

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Pressing “A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Defog the rear window

Press the rear windshield and outside rear view mirror defogger switch.
The rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers will operate and defog
the rear window and outside rear view mirrors.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

WARNING

Do not touch the surface of the outside rear view mirrors when the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating, as the surface of the
mirrors will become extremely hot and may cause burns.

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Defog the outside rear view mirrors

Press the rear windshield and outside rear view mirror defogger switch.

The rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers will operate and defog
the rear window and outside rear view mirrors.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

WARNING

Do not touch the surface of the outside rear view mirrors when the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers are operating, as the surface of the
mirrors will become extremely hot and may cause burns.

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Driving when it is cold

Preparing for cold weather

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in
cold weather. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.

Necessary inspection items

●

Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.

•

Engine oil

•

Engine coolant

•

Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

Mounting winter tires

Have the vehicle fitted with four winter tires.
Ensure that all of the tires are the same size and brand.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when winter tires are mounted to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
winter tires mounted.

●

When using winter tires, mount them to all four wheels.

NOTICE

When having winter tires repaired or replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailer.
This is because the removal and mounting of winter tires affects the operation of the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters.

When using tire chains

Install the tire chains to the front two tires.

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Make sure to use tire chains which match the tire size.

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INFORMATION

Observe the following precautions when installing, removing, and handling tire chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains to the front tires only.
Do not install tire chains to the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

●

Install tire chains to the front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten the chains after
driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when tire chains are installed to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to the vehicle not being able to be driven safely.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 50
km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert).

NOTICE

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.

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Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is
regulated for each tire size.

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Vehicles with 235/60R18 tires

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Tire chains cannot be mounted on 235/50R20 tires.

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A

Side chain (3 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)

B

Side chain (10 mm [0.39 in.] in width)

C

Side chain (25 mm [0.98 in.] in length)

D

Cross chain (4 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)

E

Cross chain (14 mm [0.55 in.] in width)

F

Cross chain (25 mm [0.98 in.] in length)

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Vehicles with 235/50R20 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 235/50R20 tires.
Snow tires should be used instead.

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Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of
road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.

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