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Lexus NX350h (2022 year). Manual in english - page 14

 

 

Changing the driving mode

 

1

Eco mode
When not in Eco mode, turn the driving
mode select switch to the left to change
the driving mode to Eco mode. The Eco
drive mode indicator will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

2

Sport mode
When not in Sport mode, turn the driving
mode select switch to the right to change
the driving mode to Sport mode. The Sport
mode indicator will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

3

Normal mode
Press the driving mode select switch to
change the driving mode to Normal mode
when Eco mode or Sport mode is selected.

INFORMATION

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Canceling Sport mode

●

Select another driving mode. Also, Sport mode will be canceled automatically when
the power switch is turned off.

●

Normal mode and Eco mode will not be canceled automatically until another driving
mode is selected, even if the power switch is turned off.

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Display of the multi-information display according to selected driving mode

According to the driving mode selected, the gauges displayed on the multi-information
display may change.

 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 739)

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Trail Mode (AWD vehicles)

Trail Mode is designed to control the spinning of the drive wheels by integradely
controlling 4WD, brake and drive force control systems. Use the Trail Mode when
driving bumpy roads, etc.

●

Press the Trail Mode switch.

Press the Trail Mode switch, to turn the Trail Mode
on. The Trail Mode indicator light will come on the
multi-information display. To turn the system off,
press the Trail Mode switch again.
If the tires are spinning, the slip indicator flashes to
indicate that the Trail Mode is controlling the spin-
ning of the tires.

INFORMATION

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Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that it can use the maximum amount of drive
force when driving on rough roads. As a result, fuel efficiency may diminish when
compared to driving with Trail Mode off.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used for a long period of time, depending on the
driving conditions, the load on related parts increases and the system may not
function correctly. In this case, "Traction Control Turned OFF" will be shown on
the multi-information display but the vehicle can be driven normally. The "Traction
Control Turned OFF" on the multi-information display will turn off after a short
while and the system will operate properly.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail Mode is automatically canceled even if it is selected:

●

When the driving mode is changed.

●

When the hybrid system is restarted.

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Sounds and vibrations when driving in Trail Mode

Any of the following conditions may occur when Trail Mode is operating. None of
these indicates that a malfunction has occurred:

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Vibrations may be felt throughout the vehicle or steering

●

Sounds may be heard from the engine compartment

■

When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate

When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate even thourgh the Trail Mode switch
is pressed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.

WARNING

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Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these precautions
may result in an unexpected accident.

●

Trail mode is intended for use when driving on rough roads.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indicator is illuminated before driving.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to expand the limits of the vehicle. Thoroughly check the
road conditions and drive with caution.

NOTICE

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In order to ensure that Trail Mode operates properly

Do not continuously use the Trail Mode for a long period of time. Depending on the
driving conditions, the load on related parts increases and the system may not operate
properly.

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Changing the driving mode(P. 234)

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EV drive mode

Changing to EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late at
night, or in indoor parking lots, etc., without concern for noises and gas emissions.
Press the EV drive mode switch.

When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV drive mode
indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode will return
the vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline en-
gine and electric motor [traction motor]).

INFORMATION

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Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot
be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information
display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32 °F (0 °C) for a long
period of time, etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the "Energy Monitor" display is low.

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

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Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will
start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up. In this case, it will not
be possible to switch to EV drive mode.
After the hybrid system has started and the "READY" indicator has illuminated, press the
EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to EV drive mode.

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Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the
following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound, the EV drive
mode indicator will go off after flashing, and a message is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the "Energy Monitor" display is low.

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill, etc.

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Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode's possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to approxi-
mately 0.6 mile (1 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are situations
when EV drive mode cannot be used.
(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and
driving conditions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV
drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.

WARNING

When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the vehicle.
Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and
vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them, so
take extra care while driving. Therefore, take extra care while driving even if the acoustic
vehicle alerting system is active.

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Brake hold system

Brake hold system

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The brake hold
function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long period
of time. Turning the power switch off while the system is holding the brake may release
the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the power switch,
depress the brake pedal, shift the shift position to P and set the parking brake.

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Parking brake operation(P. 179)
Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)(P. 620)

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift position is in D, S or
N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the
shift position in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes
on. While the system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yellow) comes on.

INFORMATION

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Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

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ding to the conditions

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the
system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any
of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will
sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. The parking brake
will then be set automatically.

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Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system has
started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a
warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.

●

The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. A
warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will inform the driver of
this situation. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.

●

To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the brake
pedal and press the button again.

●

When do not wish for the parking brake to operate automatically, press and hold the
brake hold switch until the standby indicator (green) turns off, and then turn the power
switch off.

■

When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released automatically if
the seat belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off.

■

When an inspection at your Lexus dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when the brake
hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating conditions met, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.

■

If "Brake Hold Malfunction" is displayed on the multiinformation display

The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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Favorite settings

My Settings

*

By recognizing an individual through a device, such as an electronic key, the
driving position and vehicle settings recorded for that driver can be recalled when
the vehicle is entered. By assigning an authentication device to a driver in advance,
the driver can enter the vehicle with their preferred settings. Settings for up to
3 drivers can be recorded by My Settings. For details on how to assign/delete
electronic keys, set driver names, perform initialization, change drivers manually, or
delete a driver, refer to the "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

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Types of assigned authentication devices

An individual can be identified using the following authentication devices.

●

Electronic key

An individual is identified when the smart access system with push-button start detects
their electronic key.

●

Digital Key

*

An individual is identified when the smart access system with push-button start detects
their digital keys.

●

Bluetooth devices

An individual can be detected if the same Bluetooth device that was used as a hands-
free phone the last time the vehicle was entered is connected to the audio system.

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Recalled functions

When an individual is identified from an authentication device, settings for the
following functions are recalled.

●

Driving position (memory recall function)

*

After an individual is identified, the driving position that was set when driving was last
completed is recalled when the following operation is performed.
The door is unlocked and opened using the smart access system with push-button start
or wireless remote control.

●

Meter displays, head-up display

*

 and multimedia information

*1

When an individual is identified, the vehicle settings used when the power switch was last
turned off are recalled.

●

Vehicle settings that can be set using the center display

*1

When an individual is identified, the vehicle settings used when the power switch was last
turned off are recalled.

* : 

If equipped

*1 : 

Some settings are excluded

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Safe driving support function

*1

When an individual is identified, the vehicle settings used when the power switch was last
turned off are recalled.

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Adjusting the preferred driving position

Enabling easier driver entry and exit (Power easy access system)

WARNING

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

When all of the following have been performed,
the driver’s seat and steering wheel are automat-
ically adjusted to a position that allows driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.

●

The shift position has been shifted to P.

●

The power switch has been turned to ACC or ON.

●

The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.

When any of the following has been performed, the driver’s seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their original positions.

●

The power switch has been turned to ACC mode or ON.

●

The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

INFORMATION

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Operation of the power easy access system

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc.

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Jam protection function

While the power easy access system is operating, if an object is stuck behind the front
seat, the front seat will stop and then slightly move forward. When the jam protection
function operates, the seat stops at a position other than the set seat position. Check the
seat position.

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Customizable features(P. 739)

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Driving position registration/recall/deletion

*

This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel,
outside rear view mirrors and head-up display

*

 to make entering and exiting the

vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.
Vehicle with the My Settings:
Up to 3 different driving positions can be recorded for each the driver and guest
that have been registered for My Settings. When electronic key (including a card
key) assignment is registered for My Settings, the driving position for each driver
can be recalled (memory recall function).
Vehicle without the My Settings:
Up to 3 different driving positions can be recorded.

INFORMATION

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Using the voice control system

*

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

●

Driving position registration

●

Driving position recall (only when the shift position is in P)

For details, refer to the .

Registering a driving position into memory (position memory function)

1

Check that the shift position is in P.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up
display

*

 to the desired positions.

4

While pressing the “SET” button, or within
3 seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the buzzer
sounds.

If a driving position has already been registered
to the selected button, the previously registered
position will be overwritten.

* : 

If equipped

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INFORMATION

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Seat positions that can be memorized

The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can
be recorded.

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In order to correctly use the driving position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is operated in
the same direction, the registered position may be slightly different when it is recalled.

WARNING

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not contact a rear passenger
or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position (position memory function)

WARNING

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

1

Check that the shift position is in P.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Press one of the buttons for the driving po-
sition you want to recall until the buzzer
sounds.

INFORMATION

■

To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering
wheel position recall).

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Operating the driving position memory after turning the power switch off

Registered seat positions can be recalled up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is
opened and another 61 seconds after it is closed again.

■

When the recorded seat position cannot be recalled

The seat position may not be recalled in some situations when the seat position is
recorded in a certain range.
For details, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Jam protection function

While the driving position is recalled or the power easy access system is operating, if
an object is stuck behind the front seat, the front seat will stop and then slightly move
forward. When the jam protection function operates, the seat stops at a position
other than the set seat position. Check the seat position.

■

Recalling a driving position

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

Registering a driving position to an electronic key (memory recall
function)

The driving positions can be automatically recalled for each registered driver by
registering electronic key assignments in My Settings.
When the shift position is changed to P after driving the vehicle, the current driving
position will be recorded.

Clearing the registered driving position from an electronic key (memo-
ry recall function)

The driving positions can be automatically recalled for each registered driver by
registering electronic key assignments in My Settings.
Initialize the driver registered settings in My Settings.

Recalling the registered driving position from an electronic key (memo-
ry recall function)

The driving positions can be automatically recalled for each registered driver by
registering electronic key assignments in My Settings.

WARNING

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

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1

Carry only the key that has been assigned and registered in My Settings, and
then unlock and open the driver’s door using the smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote control.

The driving position other than the steering wheel will move to the recorded position.
However, the seat will move to a position slightly behind the recorded position in order
to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the driving
position will not move.

2

Turn the power switch to ACC or ON.

The seat and steering wheel (only when the power switch is in ON) will move to the
recorded position.

INFORMATION

■

Jam protection function

While the driving position is recalled or the power easy access system is operating, if
an object is stuck behind the front seat, the front seat will stop and then slightly move
forward. When the jam protection function operates, the seat stops at a position
other than the set seat position. Check the seat position.

■

Recalling a driving position

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

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