ESP LEXUS NX300H 2019 User Guide
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832-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on 
the multi-information display.
(Customizable features:  P.421)
Switches between odometer, trip 
meter and maintenance required infor- mation displays. When the trip meter is 
displayed, pressing and holding the 
button will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel 
lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2 Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel  brightness levels 
when the tail lights are on and off can be 
adjusted individually. However, when the 
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), 
turning on the tail lights will not change the 
instrument panel brightness. At this time, 
any adjustments made to the instrument 
panel brightness levels  will be applied to 
both settings at once.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm 
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At  extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the 
driver’s shifting and the new gear number 
appearing on the display. This lag could 
cause the driver to downshift again, 
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in 
personal death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and 
its components
●When the tachometer is displayed, do 
not let the indicator needle of the 
tachometer enter the red zone, which 
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the 
engine coolant temperature gauge is 
in the red zone (H); or “Engine Cool-
ant Temp High” or “Hybrid System 
Overheated” is shown on the multi-
information display.  In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
and check the engine or hybrid system 
after it has cooled completely. 
(  P.396)
Changing between the odome-
ter, trip meter and maintenance 
required information
Changing the Instrument panel 
light brightness 
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■Display
■Menu icons
■Liquid crystal display
 P.82
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
Select an item/change pages
Enter/set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to 
When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information screen 
will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed 
screen to 
The registration confirmation screen is dis-
played. If the selected screen cannot be 
registered, a registra tion failure message 
will be shown.
Multi-information display
The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of 
vehicle data.
Display and menu icons
Drive information ( P.85)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( P.86)
Audio system-linked display (if 
equipped) ( P.86)
Driving assist system informa-
tion (P.86)
Warning message display 
( P.86)
Settings display ( P.86)
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low 
temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm 
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed.
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Content displayed as drive infor-
mation
Select to display various drive data.
Items displayed can be switched by 
pressing   or   of the meter con-
trol switches to select   and pressing   or  .
 Current fuel consumption
*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption (after 
reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption 
since the function was reset, the hybrid sys-
tem was started, and  the vehicle was refu-
eled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
 Average vehicle speed (after 
reset
*2/after start)*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since 
the function was reset and the hybrid sys-
tem was started, respectively
Elapsed time (after reset*2/after 
start)
*1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the hybrid system was 
started, respectively
 Distance (driving range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance 
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel 
remaining and the distance driven after the 
hybrid system was st arted respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your  average fuel consumption. As a result, 
the actual distance that can be driven 
may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is  added to the tank, the display may not be 
updated.
When refueling, turn  the power switch 
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turn-
ing the power switch off, the display may 
not be updated.
*1: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive 
Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and “Drive Info 3”.
*2: The function can be reset by pressing 
the   of the meter control switches 
for longer than 1 second when the item 
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can 
be reset, the item selection screen will 
appear.
■Energy monitor
 P.93
■Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will 
not be displayed.
■Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a 
lane, which is often  associated with a 
decrease in the driver’s attention level, 
and displays the decrease in attention 
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more 
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane 
Departure Alert with steering control) 
system. The display is enabled when 
Drive information 
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882-1. Instrument cluster
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al_USA_M78287_enDisplays a procedure to register a desired 
screen to 
.
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, 
which can be displayed by pressing 
.
 Drive information screen ( P.85)
Select to choose betwee n 2 items that will 
be displayed on each drive information 
screen (“
Drive info 1”, “Drive info 2” and 
“Drive info 3
”) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( P.82)
Select to set the foll owing pop-up displays, 
which may appear in some situations, on/
off.
• Intersection guidance display of the nav- igation system-linked system
• Incoming call display of the hands-free  phone system
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment  display
 Accent color
Select to change the accent colors on the 
screen, such as the cursor color.
Tachometer settings
Select to set the display of the tachometer 
or Hybrid System Indicator to automati-
cally change according to the driving 
mode or static.
Initialization
Select to reset the me ter display settings.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings dis-
play using the meter control switches will be 
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the 
multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. ( P.227)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure 
that the vehicle is parked in a place with 
adequate ventilation. In a closed area 
such as a garage, ex haust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may 
collect and enter the vehicle. This may 
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, 
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.
Intuitive parking assist (if 
equipped) 
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OFF ON (MPH) ON (km/
h)  OFF
Canada
OFF ON (km/h) ON 
(MPH) OFF
■“DISP” button
Pressing the button changes the dis-
play items   (except vehicle speed) as 
follows:
•Off
• Hybrid System Indicator
• Tachometer
■Head-up display
●The head-up display may seem dark and 
hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the brightness of
 the head-up display 
or remove your sunglasses.
●When the head-up display is turned off, it 
will not display anything  until it is turned 
on again.
A
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of 
the head-up display image does not 
interfere with safe  driving. Incorrect 
adjustment of the image’s position or 
brightness may obstruct the driver’s view 
and lead to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury.
■Caution for changing settings of the 
head-up display
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing while changing th e settings of the 
head-up display, ensure that the vehicle 
is parked in a place with adequate venti-
lation. In a closed area such as a garage, 
exhaust gases including harmful carbon 
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter 
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a 
serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to components
●Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector 
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may 
result.
●Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications. 
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■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when 
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds 
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the 
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. 
(  P.71)
■Conditions affecting the operation of 
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
 P.121
■If the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and 
unlock the doors. ( P.389)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if 
it is depleted.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unloc king function using a 
key) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures:  P.421)
■Using the door lock switch
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following  precautions while 
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door 
opening and an occupant falling out, 
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly 
closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the 
doors while driving.
Be especially care ful for the front 
doors, as the door s may be opened 
even if the inside  lock buttons are in 
locked position.
●Set the rear door ch ild-protector locks 
when children are seated in the rear 
seats.
■When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle 
such as whether the vehicle is on an 
incline, whether there is enough space 
for a door to open and whether a strong 
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly 
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment.
■When using the wireless remote con-
trol and operating the power windows 
or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon 
roof after checking to make sure that 
there is no possibility of any passenger 
having any of their body parts caught in 
the window or moon roof. Also do not let 
a child operate window by the mechani-
cal key. It is possible for children and 
other passengers to  get caught in the 
power window or moon roof.
Unlocking and locking the doors 
from the inside 
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■Antenna locationAntennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the luggage compart-
ment
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment
■Effective range (areas within which the 
electronic key is detected)When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the 
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 
m) of an outside door handle. (Only the 
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)
When starting the  hybrid system or 
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle.
■If an alarm sounds or a warning message 
is displayed
A combination of exterior and interior 
alarms as well as warning messages shown 
on the multi-information display are used to 
prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents 
resulting from erroneous operation. Take 
appropriate measures in response to any 
warning message on the multi-information 
display. ( P.376)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances 
and correction procedures are as follows.
●When an exterior alarm sounds once for 
5 seconds
●When an Interior alarm pings repeatedly
Smart access system with 
push-button start
The following operations can be 
performed simply by carrying the 
electronic key (including the card 
key) on your person, for example in 
your pocket. The driver should 
always carry the electronic key.
 Locks and unlocks the doors 
( P.104)
 Locks and unlocks the back door 
( P.109)
 Starts and stops the hybrid system 
( P.168, 170)
A
B
C
D
SituationCorrection proce-
dure
An attempt was 
made to lock the 
vehicle while a door  was open.Close all of the 
doors and lock the  doors again.
A
B 
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1353-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
■Front seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button  .
■Rear seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button  .
■Adjusting the heig ht of the head 
restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are 
adjusted so that the center of the head 
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the center rear seat head 
restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level 
from the stowed position when using.
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button  .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling, 
making the removal difficult, change 
the seat height or angle. ( P.126, 127)
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all 
seats.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
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.
●Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, 
push down on them and make sure 
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints 
removed.
Vertical adjustment
A
Removing the head restraints
A
A 
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1383-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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To sound the horn, press on or close to 
the  mark.The height of the rear view mirror can 
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness 
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the 
reflected light is automatically 
reduced.
Type A
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode on/off
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while 
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel 
(manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is 
securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move 
suddenly, possibly causing an accident, 
resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can 
be adjusted to enable sufficient 
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the heig ht of rear view 
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror 
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the 
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting 
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function 
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Before driving
closed or opened, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and 
closed using the mechanical key.* 
(  P.390)
●The power windows can be opened using 
the wireless remote control.* ( P.104)
*: These settings must  be customized at 
your Lexus dealer.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown 
on the multi-information display in the 
instrument cluster when  the power switch is 
turned off and the driver’s door is opened 
with the power windows open.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. linked door  lock operation) can 
be changed.
(Customizable features:  P.421)
This function is designed to prevent 
children from accidentally opening or 
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the 
power window operations, including 
the operation for the passengers. In 
order to prevent accidental operation, 
especially by a child, do not let a child 
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children an d other passengers 
to have body parts caught in the power 
window. Also, when riding with a child, 
it is recommended to use the window 
lock switch. ( P.143)
●Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body 
in a position where it could be caught 
when a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating 
the power windows, operate the 
power window after checking to make 
sure that there is no  possibility of any 
passenger having any of their body 
parts caught in the window. Also do 
not let a child operate window by the 
mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get 
caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the 
power 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.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to 
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function.
●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.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or 
clothing to intentionally activate the 
catch protection function.
●The catch protection function may not 
work if something gets caught just 
before the window is fully opened. Be 
careful not to get any part of your body 
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation 
(window lock switch)