Lexus NX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 5

Important points regarding trailer loads

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Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load

A

Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum towing
capacity. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
When towing a trailer, use a friction coupler
or friction stabilizer (sway control device).

B

Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar
load is greater than 25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of
the towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar
load exceed the indicated weight

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Information tag (manufacturer's label)

A

Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passen-
gers, luggage, towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg
(220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.

B

Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should
not exceed the maximum permissible axle
capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived
from testing conducted at sea level. Take
note that engine output and towing capacity
will be reduced at high altitudes.

WARNING

If the gross vehicle mass or maximum allowable axle capacity is exceeded, observe the
following:

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WARNING

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Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire

inflation pressure value.

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Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up areas or 100
km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.

Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball

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A

B

F

B

F

A

E

E

C

G

D

H

C

G

D

H

5

9

10

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12

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14

15

6

7

8

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457 mm (18.0 in.)

2

461 mm (18.1 in.)

3

536 mm (21.1 in.)

4

538 mm (21.2 in.)

5

27 mm (1.1 in.)

6

38 mm (1.5 in.)

7

53 mm (2.1 in.)

8

59 mm (2.3 in.)

9

300 mm (11.8 in.)

10

338 mm (13.3 in.)

11

538 mm (21.2 in.)

12

569 mm (22.4 in.)

13

1036 mm (40.8 in.)

14

378 mm (14.9 in.)

*1

15

389 mm (15.3 in.)

*2

*1 :

Vehicles with 235/60R18 tires

*2 :

Vehicles with 235/50R20 tires

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INFORMATION

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Tire information

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Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar, 3 psi) greater than

the recommended value when towing.

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Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total trailer weight
and according to the values recommended by the manufacturer of your trailer.

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Trailer lights

Check that the turn signal lights and stop lights are operating correctly every time you
hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage the electrical system
and stop the lights from functioning correctly.

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Break-in schedule

Lexus recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components should not be
used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).

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Safety checks before towing

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Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball is not
exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add to the load
exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted on the vehicle is
within the range of the weight limits.

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Ensure that the trailer load is secure.

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Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if the traffic
behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extending arms of
these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they always provide maximum
visibility of the road behind.

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Maintenance

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Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for towing
due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to normal driving.

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Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for approximate-
ly 1000 km (600 miles).

Guidance

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to avoid accident,
death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:

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Checking connections between trailer and lights

Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection between the trailer and
lights after driving for a brief period as well as before starting off.

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Practicing driving with a coupled trailer

●

Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer coupled by
practicing in an area with no or light traffic.

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When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the steering wheel
nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the trailer left or counterclockwise
to turn it right. Always rotate a little at a time to prevent steering error. Have
someone guide you when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.

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Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance

At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running ahead of you
should be equivalent to or greater than the combined length of your vehicle and
trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may
spin out of control. This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road
surfaces.

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Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering

Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding with your
vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching turns and take them slowly
and carefully to avoid sudden braking.

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Important points regarding turning

The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve than the wheels
of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the turns wider than you would
normally do.

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Important points regarding stability

Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong crosswinds
will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by passing buses or large
trucks. Frequently check behind when moving alongside such vehicles. As soon as
such vehicle movement occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly
applying the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.

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Passing other vehicles

Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and ensure that the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before executing lane changes.

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Transmission information

To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance, when
using engine braking, do not use the transmission in D. If in the M mode, the
transmission shift range position must be in 6 or lower.

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If the engine overheats

Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures exceeding 30°C
(85°F) may result in the engine overheating. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates that the engine is overheating. Turn the air conditioning off imme-
diately, leave the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

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When parking the vehicle

Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle and trailer. Set the
parking brake and change the shift position to P.

WARNING

Follow all the instructions described in this section.

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Trailer towing precautions

When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.

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To avoid accident or injury

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Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is
installed on your vehicle.

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Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.

•

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

•

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

•

Dynamic radar cruise control

•

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

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Vehicle speed in towing

Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.

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Before descending hills or long declines

Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while descending
steep or long downhill grades.

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Operation of the brake pedal

Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time. Doing so may
result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.

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Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)

Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does not
recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a
wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or
for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Opening and closing the windows

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. The driver is responsible for all power window
operations, including the operation for the passengers.

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Do not let a child operate the power windows. Operation by a child may cause a child
or other passengers to have a body part caught in a power window. Also, when riding
with a child, it is recommended to turn the window lock switch on.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position
where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle
along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may
possibly lead to an accident.

INFORMATION

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Operating conditions of the power windows

The engine switch is in ON.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine
switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Using the voice control system

*

The following operations can be performed using the voice control system:

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Opening/closing of all of the windows simultaneously

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Opening/closing of each window individually

(Operation is possible only when the window lock switch is off.)
For details, refer to the "Multimedia owner's manual".

Functions which aid in safe opening and closing of the windows

The following functions aid in safe opening and closing of the windows.

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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while
the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened
slightly.

* :

If equipped

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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is
opening, window movement is stopped.

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Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door
is opened with the power windows open.

WARNING

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed.
Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

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Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch
protection function.

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Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught in the window. The catch
protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is
fully opened.

Operations using the power window switches

Opening/closing the windows using the power window switch

1

Lift the power window swich partway.
The window will close while the switch is
lifted.

2

Fully lift the power window swich.
The window will fully close automatically.

To stop the window partway, operate the switch
in the opposite direction.

3

Push the power window swich partway.
The window will open while the switch is
pushed.

4

Fully push the power window switch.
The window will fully open automatically.

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To stop the window partway, operate the switch
in the opposite direction.

Operations using the wireless remote control

The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.

*1

WARNING

When using the wireless remote control or to operate the power windows, operate the
power windows after making sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any
of their body parts caught in a power window. Also do not let a child operate the windows
using the wireless remote control. Children and other passengers may get caught in the
power window.

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Customizable features(P. 650)

Open the windows using the wireless remote control

Using the wireless remote control, the doors can be unlocked and all of the
windows opened at the same time.

*2

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Push and hold the unlock switch on the wireless remote control.

The doors will unlock and the windows and moon roof

*

or panoramic moon roof

*

will

open.

A buzzer sounds to indicate that all of the windows and the moon roof

*

or panoramic

moon roof

*

are opening.

*1 :

These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

*2 :

This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

* :

If equipped

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Close the windows using the wireless remote control

Using the wireless remote control, the doors can be locked and all of the windows
closed at the same time.

*3

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Press and hold the lock switch on the wireless remote control.

All of the doors will lock and the windows and moon roof

*

or panoramic moon roof

*

will

close.

A buzzer sounds to indicate that all of the windows and the moon roof

*

or panoramic

moon roof

*

are opening/closing.

Check that the doors are securely locked and the windows are fully closed.

Prevent accidental operation of the windows

The window lock switch is designed to prevent children from accidentally opening
or closing a window.
Press the window lock switch.

The indicator

will come on and the passenger

windows will be locked.

*3 :

This setting must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

* :

If equipped

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Obtaining the correct driving posture

Adjusting the seats

Adjusting the front seats

Adjust the seat forward/backward and up/down as necessary to obtain a correct
posture.

▶

Manual seat

A

Seat position adjustment lever

B

Seatback angle adjustment lever

C

Vertical height adjustment lever

▶

Power seat

A

Seat position adjustment switch

B

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
switch

C

Seatback angle adjustment switch

D

Vertical height adjustment switch

E

Lumbar support firmness adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

F

Lumbar support height adjustment switch
(for driver’s side)

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INFORMATION

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When adjusting the seats

Take care so that a head restraint does not contact the ceiling or a sun visor.

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seats.

●

Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Be careful so that the seat does not contact and injure a passenger.

* :

If equipped

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WARNING

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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Manual seat: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effec-
tiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

Adjusting the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked
in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints vertically

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

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Adjusting the rear seat head restraints vertically

1

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2

Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .

INFORMATION

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is closest to the
top of your ears

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

When the rear seat is to be used, make sure the head restraint is at least one step above
the storage position.

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Adjusting the front seat head restraints horizontally (F SPORT)

Adjustment can be performed in 4 steps.
If the head restraint is pulled forward from the
foremost position, it will return to the rearmost
position.

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Removing the head restraints

▶

Front seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

If the head restraint touches the ceiling, making the
removal difficult, change the seat height or angle.

▶

Rear seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the
lock release button .

Installing the head restraints

▶

Front seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

▶

Rear seats

Align the head restraint with the installation
holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when
lowering the head restraint.

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Adjusting the rear seats

Reclining adjustments and folding the seat backs can be done with the levers.

A

Reclining adjustment

WARNING

Observe the following when adjusting the seatbacks.

●

Keep other passengers from being hit with the seatback.

●

Do not bring your hands close to the moving parts or between the seats, as well as do
not let any part of your body get caught.

●

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is reclined excessively, in a collision, one may slide under the lap belt and it
may apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, etc., or their neck may contact the
shoulder belt.

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