Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 32

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Change the shift position to N.

If the shift position is changed to N:
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.

If the shift position cannnot be changed to N:
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold the engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

WARNING

To restart the engine after performing an emergency shutdown, change the shift
position to N and then press the engine switch.

If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are deeply flooded
with water. Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water
may be rising. It is dangerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift.
Remain calm and follow the following.

If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

If the door cannot be opened, open the window using the power window switch
and ensure an escape route.

If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.

If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water, remain calm,
wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the point that the water
pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water pressure outside of the vehicle
and then open the door after waiting for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and
exit the vehicle.

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When the outside water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to water pressure.

INFORMATION

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical equipment will
get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine stop, and the vehicle may
not be able to get moving.

Using an emergency escape hammer

*1

Laminated glass

*

is used in the windshield and the windows on this vehicle. Laminated

glass cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer

*1

.

How to distinguish laminated glass

When looking from the cross-sectional view point, laminated glass is two sheets of glass
pasted together.

A

Laminated glass

B

Tempered glass

WARNING

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water may be rising.
Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well as become flooded
and set a drift, which may lead to death.

Operation of the fuel pump shut off system

When a certain level of impact is detected by an impact sensor due to a collision
and an airbag deploys or the engine is stopped, the fuel pump shut off system
operates to stop the supply of fuel and minimize the risk of fuel leakage.

* :

If equipped

*1 :

Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for further infor-

mation about an emergency hammer.

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Restarting the engine

NOTICE

Before starting the engine, make sure to thoroughly check the area under the vehicle. If
leaked fuel is found on the ground, the fuel system is damaged and needs to be repaired.
In this situation, do not restart the engine.

Perform the following procedure to restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off
system has operated.

1

Turn the engine switch to ACC or OFF.

2

Restart the engine.

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If a warning light illuminates/flashes or a warning message is displayed on the meter

If a warning light turns on/flashes

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessarily
indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

INFORMATION

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(red)

Indicates that:

The brake fluid level is low; or

The brake system is malfunctioning

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any au-
thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

WARNING

If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on, stop your vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail,
which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(yel-

low)

Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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WARNING

If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on, stop your vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail,
which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

This light illuminates on the

multi-information display.

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too
high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe take the cor-
rective actions for overheating.

Related Links

If your vehicle overheats(P. 620)

Charging system warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

This light illuminates

on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

This light illuminates on

the multi-information

display.

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Malfunction indicator lamp

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates a malfunction in:

The emission control system (on some models);

The electronic engine control system;

The electronic throttle control system; or

The electronic transmission control system

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any au-
thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

INFORMATION

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes
completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunc-
tion indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

SRS warning light

Warning

light

Details / Actions

The SRS airbag system is malfunctioning

The seat belt pretensioner system is malfunctioning

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates a malfunction in:

The ABS; or

The brake assist system

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

WARNING

If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on, stop your vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail,
which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

This light illuminates on

the multi-information

display.

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:

The Brake Override System

The Drive-Start Control

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

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Condition

Cause / Remedy

This light illuminates on

the multi-information

display.

When a buzzer sounds:
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) has operated
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are be-
ing depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override
System is operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(red/

yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

INFORMATION

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.

WARNING

When the electric power steering system warning light comes on yellow, the assist to
the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power
steering is lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly
and operate it using more force than usual.

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Low fuel level warning light

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 8.5 L (2.3 gal., 1.9 Imp.
gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

INFORMATION

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened,
the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.

Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the seat.

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.

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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(Vehicles without a head-up display)

(Vehicles with a head-up display)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.

INFORMATION

Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that
his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Tire pressure warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a
buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes
After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the
inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform the necessa-
ry actions

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INFORMATION

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.

If a tire is punctured:

P.565

If none of the tires are punctured: Turn the engine switch off then turn it to ON. Check
if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.

If the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.

If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check
that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform the tire
inflation pressure setting procedure.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed since
performing the tire inflation pressure setting procedure, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire
goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the
tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

WARNING

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

Vehicles with run-flat tires:

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WARNING

Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 80
km/h (50 mph).

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.

If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment,
it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by the nearest any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

NOTICE

To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

Stop & Start cancel indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(flashes)

The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Stop & Start system indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

flashes

If the driver's door is opened when the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system and the shift lever is in D, a buzzer will sound
and the Stop & Start system indicator will flash.
To stop the buzzer, close the driver's door.

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Lexus parking assist-sensor OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist-sensor function
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation display.

Illuminates when the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle
Stability Control) system is disabled.

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Or-

ange

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).

Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation
display.

LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Or-

ange

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).

Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation
display.

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Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Or-

ange

Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control
system.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation
display.

Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Or-

ange

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation
display.

Driving assist infomation indicator

Condition

Cause / Remedy

Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

*

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

*

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

RCTA(Rear crossing traffic alert)

*

Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control)

*

Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights

*

Follow the instructions displayed on the multiinformation display.

* :

If equipped

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Slip indicator

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(illu-

minates)

Indicates a malfunction in:

The VSC system;

The Trailer Sway Control system;

The TRC system;

The Trail Mode function

*

; or

The hill-start assist control system

Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Parking brake indicator

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(flashes)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released
Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is
operating normally.

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

Condition

Cause / Remedy

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

* :

If equipped

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If a warning message is displayed

The multi-information display shows warnings for system malfunctions and incor-
rectly performed operations, and messages that indicate a need for maintenance.
When a message is displayed, perform the appropriate corrective action for the
message.
If a warning message is displayed again after the appropriate actions have been
performed, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
Additionally, if a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning
message is displayed, take the appropriate corrective action for the warning light.

INFORMATION

Warning messages

The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according
to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.

"Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace"

Cause

Remedy

The engine oil
level may be
low.

Check the level of the engine oil, and add engine oil if necessa-
ry.
This message may be displayed if the vehicle is stopped on
a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the
message disappears.

Related Links

Checking and adding the engine oil(P. 483)

"Engine Stopped Steering Power Low"

Cause

Remedy

This message is displayed if
the engine is stopped while
driving.

When steering wheel operations are heavier than
usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it
using more force than usual.

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