LEXUS NX300H 2016 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 53
Safety information for children .......................................... 59
Child restraint systems ............... 60
Exhaust gas precautions ............. 76
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features................ 77
Hybrid system precautions.........81
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ...................... 86
Alarm .................................................88
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) .................................... 90 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display .......................... 106
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ...................111
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
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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...... 330
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System ........................................ 336
Steering wheel audio switches...................................... 342
Mobile Assistant........................ 343
USB/AUX ports ........................ 345
5-2. Setup Setup menu ................................. 347
General settings ........................348
Voice settings................................351
Display settings .......................... 352
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ......................................... 353
Optimal use of the audio system ......................................... 354
Audio settings............................. 355
Audio menu screen operation ................................... 358
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ........................... 361
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................367 5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ................... 374
Using USB memory device........................................... 377
Using the AUX port ................. 381
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices........................................ 382
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.......................................... 384
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device..........................................385
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player.............................. 386
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone .......................................... 387
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ...........................388
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ....................................... 389
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .......................................... 390
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Using a Bluetooth
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Phone .......................................... 392
Making a call ............................... 394
Receiving a call ...........................397
Speaking on the phone........... 398
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message.......................400
Using the steering wheel switches...................................... 402
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ....................................... 403
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ........................ 405
Messaging setting.....................408
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................... 409
Bluetooth
®....................................413
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................. 418
USB photo ................................... 420
Weather information ............... 422
Voice command system ......... 423
LEXUS Enform Remote .........427 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
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6-4. Other interior featuresOther 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 .................................557
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .....................................558
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 564
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 565
If a warning message is displayed .....................................572
If you have a flat tire ...................575
If the hybrid system will not start .............................................. 588
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 590
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 591
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 594
If your vehicle overheats ......... 599
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 603 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 606
Fuel information ........................... 616
Tire information............................. 619
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............631
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize...........................641
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners............................................ 644
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ........ 645
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .........647
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 656
Alphabetical index ................................ 6609Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/visual system
• Lexus Enform with Safety Con-
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound com-
ing from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082UThe installation of a mobile two-way radio sy
stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the rece ption of the mobile two-way radio.
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NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082UYour Lexus is equipped with several sophis
ticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Co nnect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those
services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Vehicle data recordings