fuel consumption LEXUS NX300H 2016 Owners Manual

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Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P. 5 7 2 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( P. 636)
●Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. ( P. 111)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Automatically displayed when the system is used. ( P. 2 7 9 )
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed screen to ( P. 636)
The registration confirmation screen is di splayed. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration failure message will be shown.
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control
switches to select and pressing or .
■Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel consumption (after reset*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption si nce the function was reset, the hybrid
system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Operating the meter control switches
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■Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/a f t e r s t a r t )*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid system
was started, respectively
■Distance (driving range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driv en after the hybrid system was started
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Energy monitor
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■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be displayed.
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Displayed when the item is set in “D rive Info 1” or “Drive Info 2”. (P. 636)
*2: The function can be reset by pressing th e of the meter control switches for longer
than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can be reset, the item selection screen will appear.

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Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel
Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record”
screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus
Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then
select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen does not
appear, move the controller to the right
and select “Energy”.
Multi-information display
Press or of the meter control switches and select , and then or
to select the energy monitor display.
Energy monitor
Navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio screenMulti-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the elec-
tric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)

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■Trip information
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Informa-
tion”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range ( P. 1 1 6 )
Fuel consumption (vehicles with a navigation system or Lexus Display
Audio system)
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right
and select “Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range (P. 1 1 6 )
Average fuel consumption fo r the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since th e power switch was last turned to ON
mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Past record
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past
Record”.
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select
“Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen does not appe ar, move the controller to the right and
select “Past Record”.
Previous fuel consumption record
Current fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the past record data
Vehicles with a navigation system
Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel
consumption again.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
Update the average fuel consumption by moving the controller to the left and select
“Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
Vehicles with a navigation system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by moving the controller to the left and select
“Clear ”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Fo r your safety and the safety of others,
you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you
are using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment has been
installed correctly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking pe rformance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake performance and setting, tr ailer brakes, the hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme ca re and drive the vehicle in accordance
with your trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commer cial purposes.

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Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left,
“ECO” indicator will be shown on the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by cont rolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
“SPORT” indicator will be shown on the mult i-information display and the hybrid sys-
tem indicator changes to the tachometer. ( P. 9 7 )
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
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Hybrid 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:

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◆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 driving 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.