ESP LEXUS NX300h 2018 User Guide

832-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Customization
The meter display can be customized on
the multi-information display.
(Customizable features: → P.419)
WARNING■
The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver's shifting and the new gear num-
ber appearing on the display. This lag
could cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident
resulting in personal death or injury.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the engine and
its components●
When the tachometer is displayed, do
not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●
The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H); or “Engine Cool-
ant Temp High” or “Hybrid System
Overheated” is shown on the multi-
information display. In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine or hybrid system
after it has cooled completely.
( → P.394)

852-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators ■
Menu icons
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Liquid crystal display
→ P.82 The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
1 Select an item/change pages
2 Enter/set
3 Return to the previous screen
4 Press:
Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed
screen to The registration confirmation screen is dis-
played. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registra tion failure message
will be shown.Multi-information display The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.
Displays and menu icons
Drive information
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display (if
equipped)
Driving assist system informa-
tion
Warning message display
Settings display NOTICE■
The multi-information display at low
temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
Changing the meter display

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Content displayed as drive infor-
mation
Select to display various drive data.
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switches to select and pressing
or .
 Current fuel consumption *1
Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion
 Average fuel consumption (after
reset *2
/after start/after refuel) *1
Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the hybrid sys-
tem was started, and the vehicle was refu-
eled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
 Average vehicle speed (after
reset *2
/after start) *1
Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the hybrid sys-
tem was started, respectively
 Elapsed time (after reset *2
/after
start) *1
Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion 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 driven after the
hybrid system was st arted 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 turn-
ing the power switch off, the display may
not be updated. *1
: Displayed when the it em is set in “Drive
Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and “Drive Info 3”. *2
: The function can be reset by pressing
the 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. ■
Energy monitor
→ P.94 ■
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed. ■
Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire. The inflation pressure of the spare tire will
not be displayed.
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Sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver's attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control)
system. The display is enabled when
the operating conditions of the vehicle Drive information

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Vehicle status information and indicators Displays a procedure to register a desired
screen to
.
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut,
which can be displayed by pressing .
 Drive information screen ( → P.85)Select to choose betwee n 2 items that will
be displayed on each drive information
screen (“
Drive info 1”, “Drive info 2” and
“Drive info 3 ”) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( → P.82)Select to set the foll owing pop-up displays,
which may appear in some situations, on/
off.
• Intersection guidance display of the nav-
igation system-linked system
• Incoming call display of the hands-free
phone system
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment
display
 Accent color Select to change the accent colors on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
 Tachometer settings Select to set the display of the tachometer
or Hybrid System Indicator to automati-
cally change according to the driving
mode or static.
 Initialization Select to reset the me ter display settings.
Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. ( → P.227) Displays the status of the hybrid sys-
tem. ( → P.94) ■
Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings dis-
play using the meter control switches will be
suspended. ●
When a warning message appears on the
multi-information display ●
When the vehicle begins to move
Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped) Energy monitor
WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with
adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, ex haust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE■
During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.

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:If equipped
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Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and
hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display
or remove your sunglasses.Head-up display *
The head-up display can be used to
project vehicle speed and other
information onto the windshield.
WARNING■
Before using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of
the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s view
and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury. ■
Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing while changing th e settings of the
head-up display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate venti-
lation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases includ ing harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard. NOTICE■
To prevent damage to components ●
Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may
result.
●
Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications. ●
Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions. ■
When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while the changing the settings of the
head-up display.

108 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when
a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehi-
cle once more. ■
Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.
( → P.71)■
Conditions affecting the operation of
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control
→ P.123■
If the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly●
Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( → P.387)●
Replace the key battery with a new one if
it is depleted. ( → P.347)■
Customization
Settings (e.g. unloc king function using a
key) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures: → P.419) ■
Using the door lock switch
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doorsWARNING■
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Ensure that all doors are properly
closed and locked.
●
Do not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
Be especially care ful for the front
doors, as the door s may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
●
Set the rear door ch ild-protector locks
when children are seated in the rear
seats. ■
When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle
such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space
for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment. ■
When using the wire less remote con-
trol and operating the power windows
or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof. Also do not let
a child operate window by the mechani-
cal key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the
power window or moon roof.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

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Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the luggage compart-
ment
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment ■
Effective range (areas within which the
electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7
m) of an outside door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)
When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle. ■
If an alarm sounds or a warning message
is displayed
A combination of exterior and interior
alarms as well as warning messages shown
on the multi-information display are used to
prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents
resulting from erroneous operation. Take
appropriate measures in response to any
warning message on the multi-information
display. ( → P.374)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances
and correction procedures are as follows. ●
When an exterior alarm sounds once for
5 seconds
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When an Interior alarm pings repeatedlySmart access system with
push-button start The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.
 Locks and unlocks the doors
( → P.106)
 Locks and unlocks the back door
( → P.110)
 Starts and stops the hybrid system
( → P.168)
A
B
C
D Situation Correction proce-
dure
An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open. Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.A
B

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
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Front seats
1 UpPull the head restraints up.
2 DownPush the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button . ■
Rear seats
1 Up Pull the head restraints up.
2 Down Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button .
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Adjusting the heig ht of the head
restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
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Adjusting the center rear seat head
restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. ( → P.128, 129)Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all
seats. WARNING■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ●
Use the head restraints designed for
each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.●
After adjusting the head restraints,
push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.●
Do not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Vertical adjustment
ARemoving the head restraints A
A

140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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the mark. The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced. 
Type A
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode on/offWARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ■
After adjusting the steering wheel
(manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move
suddenly, possibly causing an accident,
and resulting in deat h or serious injury.
Sounding the horn Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the heig ht of rear view
mirror
WARNING■
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function

1453-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Door lock linked window operation●
The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key. *

( → P.388)●
The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control. *
( → P.106)*
: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.■
Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is opened
with the power windows open. ■
Customization
Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can
be changed.
(Customizable features: → P.419)
This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window.WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ■
Closing the windows●
The driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children an d other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. ( → P.145)
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Check to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated. ●
When using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get
caught in the power window. ●
When exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident. ■
Jam protection function ●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activa te the jam protec-
tion function. ●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window. ■
Catch protection function ●
Never use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
●
The catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)