parking brake LEXUS NX300h 2018 Owners Manual

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94-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ........................ 150
Cargo and luggage ...................... 155
Vehicle load limits ......................... 158
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing
package) ........................................ 159
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing package) ......................... 167
Dinghy towing ................................ 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............... 168
EV drive mode ................................ 171
Hybrid transmission ..................... 173
Turn signal lever............................. 176
Parking brake ................................. 177
Brake Hold....................................... 180
ASC (Active Sound Control) ... 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 183
Automatic High Beam ................ 186
Fog light switch .............................. 189
Windshield wipers and washer 189
Rear window wiper and washer
............................................................ 194
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......... 196 4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................. 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ... 203
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ......................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range........................... 217
Intuitive parking assist ................. 227
Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects)............................... 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 241
Driving mode select switch ..... 249
Driving assist systems ................ 250
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 255
Winter driving tips ....................... 257
Utility vehicle precautions........ 259
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch............................... 264
5-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 268
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 275
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 278
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............... 281
Luggage compartment features
.......................................................... 2844
Driving
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Interior features

18 Pictorial index
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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.222
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-spee d range ........................................... P.217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.212
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................. P.171
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.249
VSC off switch.......................................................................................................... P.251
Parking brake switches ................................................................................P.178, 179
Applying/releasing ..................................................................................................P.178, 179
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................P.258
Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................P.369, 374
Brake hold switch ................................................................................................... P.180
Remote Touch......................................................................................................... P.264
Rear seat heater switches *
.................................................................................. P.276C
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631-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security ■
Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For
safety, make sure to sh ift the shift lever to P
and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction: ●
Motor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.●
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.●
Relay operating sounds such as a snap or
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction batter y), behind the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.●
Sounds from the hybrid system may be
heard when the back door is open.●
Sounds may be heard from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.●
Engine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.●
Sounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.●
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline
engine starts or stops.●
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from
the air intake vents under the rear seats.
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Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P.419) When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 15 mph (25
km/h). ■
Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity
notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear. ●
In very noisy areas ●
In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification
system is installed on the front of the vehicle,
it may be more difficult to hear from the rear
of the vehicle compared to the front.Vehicle proximity notification
system

651-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security ( → P.369) go off. If th ere is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not
be able to start. (The standard amount of
fuel is about 2.7 gal. [10.1 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.],
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.) ■
Electromagnetic waves●
High voltage parts and cables on hybrid
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and ther efore emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.●
Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.■
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can
change in accordance with driving style and
driving conditions.
WARNING■
High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious
injury. ●
Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
or their connectors.
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The hybrid system will become hot
after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle. ●
Never try to open the service plug
access hole located underneath the
rear seats. The service plug is used
only when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.
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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of de ath or serious injury:●
Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the
shift lever to P, apply the parking brake,
and turn the hybrid system off. ●
Do not touch the high voltage parts,
cables and connectors. ●
If electric wires ar e exposed inside or
outside your vehicle, an electric shock
may occur. Never touch exposed elec-
tric wires. ●
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the
fluid as it may be st rong alkaline elec-
trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of
water or, if possible, boric acid solu-
tion. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
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If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not
meant for electric fires. Using even a
small amount of water may be danger-
ous.

752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in any of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
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: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.365)(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.365)
Charging system warning
light *2
( → P.365)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( → P.365)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( → P.366)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.366)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.366)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.366)
SRS warning light *1
( → P.366)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
( → P.367)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
( → P.367)
(Yellow) Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light *1
( → P.367) (Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light *1
( → P.367)
PCS warning light *1
( → P.367)(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 3
( → P.368)(Orange)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.368)
Slip indicator light *1
( → P.368)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor *1, 3
( → P.368)(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator *3

( → P.369)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator *3

( → P.369)
Low fuel level warning light
( → P.369)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( → P.369)
Rear passengers' seat belt
reminder light *4
( → P.370)
Master warning light *1

( → P.370)
Tire pressure warning light *1

( → P.370)
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light *2
( → P.371)

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Vehicle status information and indicators *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 sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating. *4
: The light comes on when the system is
turned off. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate 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 func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected (White)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Green)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Orange)
LDA indicator *2, 3
( → P.210)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( → P.227)(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 4

( → P.232)
Slip indicator light *1, 3
( → P.251)
VSC off indicator *1, 4
( → P.251)
PCS warning light *1, 4
( → P.205)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

( → P.180)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor *1
( → P.180)
Low outside temperature
indicator *2, 5
( → P.79)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *6, 7
( → P.241)
Security indicator *8
( → P.69,
71) (U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *8
( → P.41)(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *7
( → P.41)

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 Sway sensitivity Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity. ■
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( → P.203)
Select to set up the following items.
 PCS on/off Select to enable/dis able the pre-collision
system.
 PCS sensitivity Select to change the warning timing.■
Intuitive parking assist sensor
(if equipped) ( → P.227)
Select to set up the following items.
 Intuitive parking assist sensor Select to enable/disab le the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.
 Volume Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the intuitive parking
assist sensor is operated.
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PKSB (Parking Support
Brake System) (if equipped)
( → P.232)
 PKSB on/off Select to enable/dis able the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).
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Clock ( → P.288)
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display. ■
Vehicle Settings
 PBD (Power Back Door)
( → P.110) *1 Select to set up the following items.
•System settings
Select to enable/disable the power back
door system.
•Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back door
system.
• Kick Sensor *2
Select to enable/dis able the kick sensor. *1
: Vehicles with power back door *2
: Vehicles with power back door and kick
sensor
 TPMS (Tire Pressure Warning Sys-
tem) ( → P.338)Select to initialize the tire pressure warning
system.
 Scheduled Maintenance ( → P.319)Select to initialize the scheduled mainte-
nance.
 Oil maintenance ( → P.329)Select to reset the engine oil maintenance
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
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Meter settings
 Language Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units Select to change the unit of measure for
fuel consumption.
 EV Indicator ( → P.62)Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
 Switch settings ( → P.85)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Head-up displayDisplay brightness will change automati-
cally according to the brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
Display position adjustment switch
Display brightness adjustment
switchDisplay brightness can be adjusted to the
desired level.
“HUD” button
“DISP” button
 Vehicle speed
 Hybrid System Indicator ( → P.93)
 Tachometer
 Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or
selected shift range ( → P.173)  Audio display Displays audio information for approxi-
mately 3 seconds when the audio system is
operated
 Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) ( → P.93)When approaching an intersection while
the navigation system is giving route guid-
ance, an arrow will automatically be dis-
played to indicate the direction of travel.
 Lane departure warning display
(LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control]) ( → P.210)
 Approach warning display
(Dynamic radar cruise control with
full speed range) ( → P.217)
 Pre-collision warning message (Pre-
Collision System) ( → P.203)
 Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system) ( → P.93)
 Parking Support Brake (for static
objects) ( → P.239)
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“HUD” button
Pressing the switch turns the head-up
display on/off and changes the vehicle
speed display units as follows: 
U.S.A.
OFF → ON (MPH) → ON (km/
h) → OFF 
Canada
OFF → ON (km/h) → ON
(MPH) → OFFSummary of functions
Head-up display contents A
B
C
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E Switching the head-up display

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Vehicle status information and indicators Charge areaShows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco areaShows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco areaShows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power areaShows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving,
etc.)
When the vehicle ap proaches an inter-
section, the direction the vehicle
should go is guided by the arrow.
When the vehicle ap proaches an inter-
section, the route guidance will start
and the distance *
to the intersection
will also be displayed. *
: The distance indica tion will disappear
when the vehicle passes through the
intersection. Displays the speed li mit for the current
road.
The audio display and speed limit dis-
play can be shown or hidden.
When customizing vehicle features,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and
the parking brake set.Hybrid System Indicator
Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) A
B
C
D Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system)
Display customization

1153-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving • Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P *
: When configured with the customization
function so that it can be operated after
being unlocked, operate the back door
after it has been unlocked.■
Kick sensor (vehicles with power back
door and kick sensor)
The power back door will open/close auto-
matically when the kick sensor operation is
enabled ( → P.114) and the following condi-
tions are met: ●
The power back door is fully closed/
opened.●
The electronic key is within the opera-
tional range. ( → P.122)●
A foot is put near the lower center part of
the rear bumper and moved away from
the rear bumper.
The power back door may also be operated
by putting a hand, an elbow, a knee, etc.
near the lower center part of the rear
bumper and moving it away from the rear
b ump er. Ma ke sure to p ut it c lose e n ough t o
the center part of the rear bumper. ■
Back door closer
In the event that the back door is left slightly
open, the back door closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position.
Whatever the state of the power switch, the
back door closer operates. ■
Operation of the power back door●
A buzzer sounds and the emergency
flashers flash twice to indicate that the
back door is opening/closing.
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When the power back door operations
are OFF, the power back door does not
operate but it can be opened and closed
by hand.
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When the power back door automati-
cally opens, if an abnormality due to peo-
ple or objects is de tected, operation will
stop.
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Close & lock function
When the power back door is open, this function closes the power back door and
then locks all of the doors simultaneously.
When the following procedures are per-
formed and there are no electronic keys for
the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the
doors will lock when th e power back door is
completely closed.
1 Close all of the doors except the power
back door.
2 While carrying an electronic key, press
the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( → P.111).
A different buzzer than the normal one will
sound and then the power back door will
begin closing automatically. When the
power back door is closed, all of the doors
will lock simultaneously and operation sig-
nals will indicate that all of the doors have
been locked. ■
Situations in which the close & lock
function may not operate properly
(vehicles with power back door and kick
sensor)
In the following situations, the close & lock
function may not operate properly: ●
If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( → P.111) is pressed
by a hand which is ho lding an electronic
key ●
If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( → P.111) is pressed
when the electronic key is in a bag, etc.
that is placed on the ground
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If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( → P.111) is pressed
with the electronic key not near the vehi-
cle.
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Situations in which the kick sensor may
operate unintentionally (vehicles with
power back door and kick sensor)
In the following situations, the kick sensor
may operate unintentionally.
To prevent unintentional operation, keep
the electronic key out of the operational
range or disable the kick sensor operation.
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When water is applied to the lower cen-