Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:

There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.

The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
(

P.174)

There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system.
(

P.73)
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery terminal connections
may be loose or corroded.

The battery may be discharged.
(

P.460)
WARNING
■ Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80
km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing death or serious injury.
■ After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■
Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■
Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■
When replacing the tires (vehicles
with the tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed (

P.174), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.