battery LEXUS NX300h 2018 User Guide

711-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle. ■
Setting
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set. ■
Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.) ■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system. ■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.) ●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
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The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( → P.392)Alarm The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the sit-
uation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle: ●
When a person remaining in the vehicle
unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-
vated.●
While the alarm is activated, a person
remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.●
When recharging or replacing the 12-volt
battery.
NOTICE■
To ensure the system operates cor-
rectly
Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Operating condition
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Hybrid System Indicator
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
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Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when the driving mode is in other than
the sport mode.
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By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
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Charge area indicates regeneration *
sta-
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). *
: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy. ■
Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the
tachometer when drivin g mode is in sport
mode. The settings of the tachometer dis-
play can be changed on the multi-informa-
tion display. ■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions, etc.
There are times when the engine speed that
is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the
same. ■
Outside temperature display ●
In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds
(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of
a garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/
maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/
off.
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Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.A
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Vehicle status information and indicators sway warning are met. ( → P.211)■
Display off
A blank screen is displayed ■
Tire inflation pressure●
It may take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressure after the power
switch is turned to ON mode. It may also
take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has
been adjusted.●
“---” may be displayed if the tire informa-
tion cannot be determined due to unfa-
vorable radio wave conditions.●
Tire inflation pressu re changes with tem-
perature. The displayed values may also
be different from the values measured
using a tire pressure gauge.■
When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (north-up display/
heading-up display)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:  LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ( → P.210)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( → P.217)
The displayed icon changes depending
on the system used.
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( → P.374)
The settings of the following items can
be changed using the meter control
switches.
For functions that can be enabled or
disabled, the function switches
between on and off each time is
pressed. ■
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ( → P.210)
Select to set up the following items.
 Steering Assist Select to enable/dis able steering wheel
assistance.
 Alert Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as the
notification method used to warn the
driver.
 Alert sensitivity Select to set the warning sensitivity.
 Sway warning
Select to enable/disable the vehicle sway Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display (if
equipped)
Driving assist system information Warning message display
Settings display

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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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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.
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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.

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al_USA_OM78212U 1 Until the screen changes, continue
pressing the “DISP” button, and it
will repeat until the item desired to
be changed is displayed.Customization can be performed when
the head-up display is on.
2 Press the “DISP” button to switch
between on and off.On and off will be switched between each
time the button is pressed.
If the button is left alone without being
operated for a short time, setting will be
finished automatically. ■
When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
Multi-information display
Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play
“DISP” switch/Meter control
switches
“MENU” button
TouchpadEnergy monitor/fuel con-
sumption screen You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-informa-
tion display and the navigation/
multimedia system display.
System components
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status 
Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play
Low
High 
Multi-information display
Low
High These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
When there is no energy flow
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
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B A
B

102 3-1. Key information
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The following keys are provided with
the vehicle.
Electronic keys• Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( →
P.122 )
• Operating the wireless remote control
function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)Operating the smart access system with
push-button start ( → P.122)
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Card key (if equipped)
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The mechanical key that is stored inside
the card key should be used only if a
problem arises, such as when the card
key does not operate properly. ●
If the battery cover is not installed and the
battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, rein-
stall the battery with the positive terminal
facing the Lexus emblem.
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The card key is not waterproof. ■
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an
aircraft, make sure you do not press any
buttons on the electronic key while inside
the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an
electronic key in your bag, etc., ensure that
the buttons are not likely to be pressed acci-
dentally. Pressing a button may cause the
electronic key to em it radio waves that
could interfere with the operation of the air-
craft. ■
Electronic key battery depletion ●
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
(The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.) ●
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will
sound in the cabin wh en the hybrid sys-
tem stops. ( → P.347)●
As the electronic key always receives
radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not
used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when nec-
essary. ( → P.347)
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start or the wireless remote control
does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface
does not turn on.
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To avoid serious dete rioration, do not
leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the following electrical appliances that
produce a magnetic field:Keys
Key types
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Before driving •TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and
battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless
phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps ■
Replacing the battery
→ P.347■
Confirmation of the registered key
number
The number of keys already registered to
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
NOTICE■
To prevent key damage●
Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.●
Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for long periods of time.●
Do not get the keys wet or wash them
in an ultrasonic washer, etc.●
Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
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Do not disassemb le the keys.
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Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key.
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Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers,
or medical electrical equipment, such
as low-frequency therapy equipment.
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Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly. ■
In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys provided with your vehicle, includ-
ing the card key, to your Lexus dealer. ■
When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk
of vehicle theft incr eases significantly.
Visit your Lexus deal er immediately with
all remaining electronic keys and the
card key that were provided with your
vehicle. ■
Handling the card key ●
If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if
drinking water, etc., is spilled on the
key, immediately remove the battery
cover and wipe the battery and termi-
nals. (To remove the battery cover,
lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is
corroded, have your Lexus dealer
replace the battery. ●
Do not crush the battery cover or use
a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover
may bend or damage the key.
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If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.
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When installing the battery, make sure
to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong
direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.