wipers LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owner's Manual

2474-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when ●
The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). ■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre-
ceding vehicle. ■
Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information
display: ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when there are no
vehicles ahead. ●
The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a vehicle speed
below 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the se nsor can not properly detect the vehicle.●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch. ●
The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way. ●
The windshield wipers are oper ating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position). ●
Pre-collision braking is activated.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer. ■
Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatica lly canceled in the following situations:●
Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehi-
cle speed. ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch. ●
Pre-collision braking is activated.

2614-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when ●
The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). ■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre-
ceding vehicle. ■
Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations. “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information
display: ●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when there are no
vehicles ahead. ●
The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a vehicle speed
below 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the se nsor can not properly detect the vehicle.●
VSC is activated. ●
TRAC is activated for a period of time. ●
When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch. ●
The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way. ●
The windshield wipers are oper ating at high speed (when the wiper switch is set to the
“AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation position). ●
The parking brake is operated. ●
The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline. ●
Pre-collision braking is activated. ●
The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The back door or hood is opened.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

486 7-1. Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the en gine compartment. Doing so may cause the
electrical components etc. to catch fire. ■
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand ●
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor ●
If something bumps against the windshield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
sensor ■
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. ■
Precautions regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the syst em may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

4877-1. Maintenance and care
7
Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U NOTICE ■
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosio n on the body and components (aluminum
wheels etc.) ●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow-
der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chipped or scratche d, have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remo ve any dirt and store in a place with low
humidity when storing the wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the su rfaces of the lights.●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the dr iver side wiper arm
upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the passenger side first. ■
When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit directly or
the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock fr om the high pressure water, it is possible
the device may not operate as normal. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to followi ng parts and boots (Rubber or resin manu-
factured cover), or connectors. Parts may be damages if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
• Traction battery related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts

496 7-2. Maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any si gns of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Ti r e s • Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper • The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
WA R N I N G ■
If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

674 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Safety Connect
* ...................................477
Seat belts..................................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 35
Automatic Locking
Retractor ................................................ 36
Child restraint system
installation ..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt .............................................. 489
Emergency Locking
Retractor ................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use.................................................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........567
Seat belt extender................................. 36
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners ................. 647
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
SRS warning light.............................. 566
Seat heaters ............................................ 440
Seat position memory...........................154
Seat ventilators ...................................... 442
Seating capacity..................................... 186 Seats
Adjustment..............................................146
Adjustment precautions...................146
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 60
Cleaning................................................ 488
Driving position memory.................154
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 147
Head restraint....................................... 158
Power easy access system .............154
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 440
Seat position memory .......................154
Seat ventilators.................................... 442
Sensor
Automatic High Beam system ... 223
Inside rear view mirror...................... 162
Intuitive parking assist...................... 279
Radar sensor................... 248, 262, 311
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 232
Service reminder indicators ................92
S-FLOW mode......................................432
Shift lever ................................................. 208
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side doors ................................................. 124
Side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs .......... 545, 552S

676 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Parking brake switch..........................213
PCS switch............................................... 311
Power back door opener
and closer switch.................... 130, 131
Power switch......................................... 201
Power window switch ...................... 166
Rear window and
outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............................435
Rear window wiper and
washer switch................................... 234
Seat heater switches........................ 440
“SOS” button........................................ 477
Talk switch .................................402, 423
Telephone switches ..........................402
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ................... 240, 253
VSC OFF switch ...............................307
Window lock switch.......................... 166
Windshield wipers and
washer switch...................................228 Tachometer ................................................ 97
Tail lights
Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Talk switch.................................... 402, 423
Telephone switch ................................. 402
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Immobilizer system.............................. 86
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data................................615
Warning light ....................................... 567
Tire information ...................................... 621
Glossary................................................. 627
Size ........................................................... 624
Tire identification number ............. 623
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 625
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................... 517
Initializing ................................................. 517
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters.................. 517
Registering ID codes .........................519
Warning light ....................................... 567 T

678 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Warning buzzers
Approach warning ............... 245, 259
Downshifting ......................................... 210
Intuitive parking assist ......................282
Light reminder ....................................... 221
Open door ............................................. 128
Seat belt reminder .............................567
Warning lights
ABS.......................................................... 566
Brake hold operated
indicator ............................................. 566
Brake Override System .................567
Brake system....................................... 565
Charging system............................... 565
Drive-Start Control...........................567
Electric power st eering.................. 566
High coolant temperature............ 565
Low engine oil pressure ................ 565
Low fuel level .......................................567
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 565
Master warning light.........................567
Parking brake indicator ................. 566
PCS warning light ............................ 566
Seat belt reminder light...................567
Slip indicator ........................................ 566
SRS ........................................................... 566
Tire pressure ........................................567 Warning messages...............................572
Washer
Checking .................................................. 511
Low washer fluid
warning message.................. 511, 572
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 326
Switch ...................................................... 228
Washing and waxing .......................... 484
Weights
Cargo capacity........................182, 608
Load limits ................................. 186, 608
Weights ................................................. 608
Wheels ..................................................... 528
Replacing wheels ..............................528
Size .............................................................615
Window glasses...................................... 166
Window lock switch.............................. 166
Windows
Power windows....................................166
Rear window defogger .................. 435
Washer ................................................... 228
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 436
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield wipers .... 228
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 230
Winter driving tips ................................326
Wireless charger.................................. 458W