lights LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owner's Manual

1253-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all windows are opening. ■
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. ■
Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plat e lights automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry functi on or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position. ■
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle
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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 vehicle
once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (  P. 88)■
If the smart access system with push-butto n start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly ●
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (  P. 5 9 2 )●
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (  P. 5 3 2 )When the door can not be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surfac e of the door handle is
touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with
the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

1613-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
NX300h_U_OM78007UInside rear view mirror The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down. 
Ty p e A
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
On/off When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

162 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
On/off When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.) ■
To prevent sensor error Indicator
To ensure that the sens ors operate properly, do
not touch or cover them. 
Ty p e A 
Ty p e B
WA R N I N G
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.

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4 Driving
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Driving the vehicle ....................... 174
Cargo and luggage .................... 182
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) ....................... 187
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 199
Dinghy towing............................. 200
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.............. 201
EV drive mode ........................... 206
Hybrid transmission ................. 208
Turn signal lever ........................... 212
Parking brake ................................ 213
Brake hold ...................................... 216
ASC
(Active Sound Control) ......... 218
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 219
Automatic High Beam .............223
Fog light switch............................ 227
Windshield wipers and
washer..........................................228
Rear window wiper and
washer..........................................234 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 236
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 240
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 253
Cruise control ..............................267
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ............ 270
Intuitive parking assist .............. 279
Lexus parking assist
monitor ........................................ 287
Driving mode select
switch ...........................................303
Driving assist systems...............305
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 316
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................................. 324
Winter driving tips ..................... 326
Utility vehicle precautions ......330

192 4-1. Before driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U Weight carrying ball position:
42.1 in. (1069.9 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
33.7 in. (855.6 mm)
Please consult your dealer when installin g trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an acci-
dent, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: ●
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit. ●
Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h)
on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s man-
ual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause
loss of control. ●
Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance. ●
Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area
away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-
trailer combination.Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball 1
2
Connecting trailer lights
Trailer towing tips

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
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Before towing
Check that the followin g conditions are met:●
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (  P. 6 1 5 )●
Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendation. ●
All trailer lights work as required by law. ●
All lights work each time you connect them. ●
The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.●
The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, an d check for improper to ngue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes. ●
The trailer cargo is securely loaded. ●
The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regula-
tions. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball 1
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When towing a trailer
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations. ●
If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Lexus
recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and state/pro-
vincial regulations. ●
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s braking
effectiveness. ●
Never tow a trailer without using a safety ch ain securely attached to both the trailer
and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE ■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer
hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. ■
Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Dire ctly splicing trailer lights may damage your
vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

212 4-2. Driving procedures
NX300h_U_OM78007UTurn signal lever Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.Operating instructions 1
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2194-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007UHeadlight switch Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: 
Ty p e A
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights, instrument
panel and switch lights turn
on.
The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.
The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on
and off automatically (when
the power switch is in ON
mode).
The daytime running lights
turn off.The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions 1
2
3
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220 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights, instrument
panel and switch lights turn
on.
The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.
The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on
and off automatically (when
the power switch is in ON
mode).
The daytime running lights
turn on.
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off. 1
2
3
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Turning on the high beam headlights 1
2