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NX300h_U_OM78007U 3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 160
Inside rear view mirror................ 161
Outside rear view mirrors........163
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows .............................166
Moon roof .......................................169
4-1. Before driving
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 co ntrol) .............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...... 3304
Driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NX300h_U_OM78007U 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
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 484
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior..................488
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ..............................491
General maintenance.............. 494
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................497 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 498
Hood ...............................................500
Positioning a floor jack.............. 501
Engine compartment ............... 502
12-volt battery ...............................512
Tires....................................................516
Tire inflation pressure ............... 525
Wheels ........................................... 528
Air conditio ning filter ............... 530
Electronic key battery.............. 532
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 534
Light bulbs .................................... 538
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 556
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .................................5577
Maintenance and care 8
When trouble arises

16 Pictorial index
NX300h_U_OM78007UPictorial index ■ Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (  P. 5 3 8 )
Side doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124 Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 129Opening from inside the cabin
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 163 Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 6 3
Driving position memory
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 435 1
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21Pictorial index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 163
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 26
Driving position memory switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 155
HUD (Head-up display) switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 106
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
* : If equipped1
2
3
4
5
6
7

25Pictorial index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 455
Interior light
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444, 445
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Moon roof switches
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
“SOS” button
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 477
Garage door opener switches
* 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 467
* 1
: If equipped
* 2
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.1
2
3
4
5
6
7

30 1-1. For safe use
NX300h_U_OM78007UFor safety drive Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward
to steer. (  P. 1 4 6 )
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow
when gripping the steering wheel.
(  P. 1 4 6 , 1 6 0 )
Lock the head restraint in place with th e center of the head restraint closest to
the top of your ears. (  P. 1 5 8 )
Wear the seat belt correctly. (  P. 3 2 )
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehi-
cle. (  P. 3 2 )
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (  P. 6 0 )
Make sure that you can see the rear of the vehicle clearly, by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (  P. 161, 163)For safe driving, adjust the seat and mi rror to an appropriate position before
driving.
Correct driving posture 1
2
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors 3
4

952. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U * 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that
a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
* 4
: When the outside temperature is approximately 37  F (3  C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.* 8
Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(  P. 240, 253, 267) (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 213, 214)
* 8
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 240, 253, 267) (Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P. 213, 214)
* 8
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (  P. 2 7 0 )
* 1
Brake hold standby
indicator (  P. 2 1 6 )
* 8
(if equipped)
Steering control indicator
(  P. 2 7 0 )
* 1
Brake hold operated
indicator (  P. 2 1 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (  P. 2 7 9 )
* 4, 8
Low outside temperature
indicator (  P. 9 7 )
* 1, 2
Slip indicator light
(  P. 3 0 6 ) * 5, 6
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators (  P. 3 1 6 )
* 1
VSC OFF indicator
(  P. 3 0 7 )
* 7
Security indicator
(  P. 86, 88)
* 1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(  P. 311) * 7
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator (  P. 5 3 )

96 2. Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U * 5
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to
ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 6
: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
* 7
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
* 8
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
WA R N I N G ■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an a ccident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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3 Operation of
each component
NX300h_U_OM78007U 3-1. Key information
Keys ....................................................118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors ....................................... 124
Back door........................................129
Smart access system with
push-button start...................... 140
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ...................................... 146
Rear seats ........................................ 147
Driving position memory ......... 154
Head restraints ............................ 158
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 160
Inside rear view mirror................ 161
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 163
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows ............................ 166
Moon roof .......................................169

154 3-3. Adjusting the seats
NX300h_U_OM78007UDriving position memory 
The seat and steering wheel are automati cally adjusted to allow the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the
vehicle easily.• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The power switch has been turned
off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following has been perf ormed, the driver’s seat and steering
wheel automatically return to their original positions.
• The power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened. ■
Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy acc ess system may not operate if the seat is
already close to the rearmost position, etc. ■
Customization
The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can be custom-
ized. (Customizable features:  P. 6 3 3 )
 : If equippedThis feature automatically adjusts the fr ont seats, steering wheel and outside
rear view mirrors to make entering and ex iting the vehicle easier or to suit your
preferences.
Power easy access system