light LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owners Manual

324 4-6. Driving tips
NX300h_U_OM78007UHybrid vehicle driving tips ◆ Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torq ue corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generate d more smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system (heat-
ing/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy. (  P. 3 0 3 )
◆ Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicator needle of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. (  P. 100)
◆ Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated. Also, wh en using the air conditioning system,
etc., the hybrid battery (traction battery) power is consumed.
◆ Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation ●
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid ab rupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the
electric motor (traction motor) wi thout having to use gasoline engine
power. ●
Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel consumption. Battery
power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
◆ When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points:

3254-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ◆ Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights,
will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible. When drivin g in a traffic jam, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding over-
use of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline
consumption.
◆ Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a co nstant speed. Before stopping at a toll
booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently
apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
◆ Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce th e burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until it
and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel con-
sumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
◆ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amou nts of friction, their use on dry roads
can lead to poor fuel economy. Use ti res that are appropriate for the season.
◆ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
◆ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeated ly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.

326 4-6. Driving tips
NX300h_U_OM78007UWinter driving tips ●
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid ●
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery. ●
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the front tires
* . Ensure that all tires are the same size and br and, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
* : Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 225/60R18 tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ●
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing. ●
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield. ●
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes. ●
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle

3415-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
When using the screen ●
Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.●
If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating
slightly slower than normal. ●
The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change
your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (  P. 352) or remove
your sunglasses. ■
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehi cle while the audio system is operating.
WA R N I N G ■
Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures
as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle. ■
Laser product ●
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ●
CAUTION
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
NOTICE ■
To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction ●
Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange
odor or stop functioning. ●
Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.■
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

352 5-2. Setup
NX300h_U_OM78007UDisplay settings Go to “Display”: “MENU” button  “Display”
Turn off screen.
Adjust screen quality.
Adjust screen quality of the rear
view monitor camera.
Change to day mode.
This setting turns the screen off. To turn it on, press any button such as the
“AUDIO” button or “MENU” button. If a screen off image has been set, the set image will be displayed.
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “Day Mode”. The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until “Day Mode”
is selected again.
Select “General” or “Camera” on the “Display” screen or select “Display” on
each audio menu screen. (  P. 3 5 8 )
Adjust the display as desired by turning the controller clockwise (+) or coun-
terclockwise (-). To select “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color” or “Tone”, move the controller to the left.
(“Color” and “Tone” are available when “Display” on the audio settings screen for
each audio source is selected.) ■
Changing the sample image (when “General” is selected)
Move the controller to the right and select the desired sample image.Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the screen.
The display can also be turned off.
Screen for display settings 1
2
3
4
Screen off
Day mode
Adjusting the screen quality 1
2

3735-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
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Lexus Display Audio system
NX300h_U_OM78007U NOTICE ■
Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc ad apters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●
Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm). ●
Low-quality or deformed discs. ●
Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area. ●
Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that have had the
label peeled off. ■
Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the player
itself. ●
Do not insert anything other th an discs into the disc slot.●
Do not apply oil to the player. ●
Store discs away from direct sunlight. ●
Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

4135-11. Bluetooth ®
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Lexus Display Audio system
NX300h_U_OM78007UBluetooth ®■
When using the Bluetooth ®
audio system●
In the following situations, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low ●
There may be a delay if a cellular phon e connection is made during Bluetooth ®
audio
play. ●
Depending on the type of portable audio play er that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available. ■
When using the hands-free system ●
The audio system is mu ted when making a call.●
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.●
If the received call volume is over ly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth ®
phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may deteriorate
and connection status may deteriorate. ●
In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
•If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone●
Depending on the type phone, cert ain functions may not be available.■
Conditions under which th e system will not operate●
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth ®
●
If the cellular phone is turned off ●
If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage ●
If the cellular phone is not connected ●
If the cellular phone’s battery is low ●
When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.●
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used ●
When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone

429
6Interior features
NX300h_U_OM78007U 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................... 430
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators......................... 440
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................443
• Front interior light ................444
• Personal lights........................444
• Rear interior light ................. 445 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 446
• Glove box ............................... 447
• Console box........................... 447
•Cup holders/
bottle holders.........................448
• Sunglass holder .................... 449
Luggage compartment
features........................................ 450
6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ............ 455
• Sun visors ................................ 455
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet (12 VDC)...... 456
• Power outlet (120 VAC) ... 457
• Wireless charger .................. 458
• Armrest .................................... 465
• Assist grips.............................. 465
• Coat hooks ............................. 466
Garage door opener................ 467
Compass ........................................473
Safety Connect ............................477

4416-1. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features
NX300h_U_OM78007U Turns the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating. ■
Operation condition ●
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode. ■
Timer ●
The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
Vehicles without seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe level indicator (amber) light up dur-
ing operation. 
Vehicles with seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe indicator (amber) and level indica-
tor (green) light up during operation.
■
Operation condition
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Level
indicator
Level
indicator

442 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
NX300h_U_OM78007U Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  OffThe indicator (green) and level indicator
(green) light up during operation. ■
Operation condition
The seat ventilators can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.Seat ventilators Level
indicator