charging LEXUS NX300h 2018 User Guide

2915-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features ■
Name for all parts
Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area ■
Using the wireless charger
1 Open the console box. ( → P.282)
2 Press the power supply switch of
the wireless charger.Switches on and off with each press of the
power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indicator
light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off, the on/off
state of the power supp ly switch is memo-
rized. 3 Place the charging side of the por-
table device down. When charging, the operation indicator
light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try placing the
portable device as close to the center of
the charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
 Recharging function
• When charging is complete and
after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, ch arging restarts.
• When the portable device is moved,
charging is stopped for a moment
and then it restarts.A
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Lighting conditions of operation
indicator light
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: Depending on the portable device, there
are cases where the operation indicator
light will continue being lit up orange
even after the char ging is complete.
 When the operation indicator light
flashes When an error occurs , the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second
(Orange)
• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously
(Orange) • Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously
(Orange)
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The wireless charger can be operated
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode. ■
Usable portable devices ●
Qi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and
compatibility ar e guaranteed.●
Starting with mobile phones and smart
phones, it is aimed for low power electri-
cally supplied portable devices of no
more than 5W.
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When covers and accessories are
attached to po rtable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi are
attached to the portable device. Depending
on the type of cover and accessory, it may
not be possible to charge. When charging is
not performed even with the portable
device placed on the charge area, remove
the cover and accessories.Operation
indicator
light Conditions
Turning off When the Wireless charger
power supply is off
Green
(comes on) On Standby (charging pos-
sible state)
When charging is complete *
Orange
(comes on) When placing the portable
device on the charging area
(detecting the portable
device)
Charging
Suspected causes Handling method
Vehicle to charger
communication fail-
ure. Contact your Lexus
dealer. Suspected causes Handling method
A foreign substance
is between the por-
table device and
charge area. Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the
charge area.
The portable device
is out of sync due to
the device being
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge
area. Place the portable
device near the cen-
ter of the charge
area.
Suspected causes Handling method
Temperature rising
within the wireless
charger. Stop charging at
once and start
charging again after
for a while.

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Interior features ■
While charging, noise enters the AM
radio
Turn off the wireless charger and confirm
that the noise has decreased. If the noise
decreases, continuously pushing the power
supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds, the frequency of the charger can
be changed and the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-
cator light will flash orange 2 times. ■
Important points of the wireless charger●
If the electronic key cannot be detected
within the vehicle interior, charging can-
not be done. When the door is opened
and closed, charging may be temporarily
suspended.●
When charging, the wireless charging
device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a malfunction.
When a portable device gets warm while
charging, charging may stop due to the protection function on the portable
device side. In this case, when the tem-
perature of the port able device drops
significantly, charge again. ■
Operation sounds
When the power supply is turned on, while
searching for the portable device a sound
will be produced, however this is not a mal-
function. ■
Certification for the wireless charger
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with Part 18 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifica-
tions not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Caution while driving
When charging a portable device, for
safety reasons, the driver should not
operate the main the part of the portable
device while driving. ■
Caution regarding interference with
electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resy nchronization ther-
apy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any
other electrical medical device, should
consult their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
The operations of the wireless charger
may have an affect on medical devices. ■
To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in a possibility
of equipment failure and damage, catch
fire, burns due to overheat. ●
Do not insert any metallic objects
between the charging area and the
portable device while charging●
Do not attach stickers, metallic
objects, etc., to the charger area or
portable device
●
Do not cover with cloth, etc., and
charge
●
Do not charge portable devices other
than designated
●
Do not attempt to dismantle for disas-
sembly or modifications
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Do not hit or apply a strong force
NOTICE
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Conditions in which the function may
not operate correctly
In the following conditions, it may not
operate correctly
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The portable device is fully charged ●
There is foreign matter between the
charge area and portable device ●
The temperature of the portable
device gets higher from charging ●
The charging surface of the portable
device is facing up ●
The placement of the portable device
is out of alignmen t with the charge
area ●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio stat ion, large display,
airport or other fac ility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise ●
When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum
foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs ●
When other wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-men-
tioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display
lamp is flashing continuously, it is consid-
ered that the wirele ss charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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To prevent failure or damage to data
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Do not bring magnetic cards, such as
credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while
charging, otherwise, data may disap-
pear under the in fluence of magne-
tism. Also, do not bring precision
instruments such as wrist watches, etc.,
close to the charger, as such objects
may break.

3336-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care The 12-volt battery is located in the left-
hand side of luggage compartment.
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Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging: ●
If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable. ●
Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery. ■
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery ●
The hybrid system may not start. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
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Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
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Start the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACCESSORY mode. The WARNING■
When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid
system is hot or operating as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if
spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE■
Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying. ■
Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle. 12-volt battery
Location

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Maintenance and care 1 Lift the deck board and attach the
hook. ( → P.285)
2 Remove the left side deck board.
3 Remove the cover after removing
the chip.
Press
Pull out
Make sure that the 12-volt battery ter-
minals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Insert the left side auxiliary box.
1 Push up center position
2 Insert
3 PressNOTICE■
When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12 -volt battery while
the hybrid system is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
Removing the 12-volt battery
maintenance cover
Exterior A
B Installing the 12-volt battery
maintenance cover A
B

3657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ■
Brake system warning light
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Charging system warning light *
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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer) *
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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer soundsCalmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers Warning light Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada) Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning light Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.

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When trouble arises The warning lights and warning buzzers op erate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
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System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●
Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
( → P.367)
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Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( → P.365)
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If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: → P.394■
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts at your dealer” is
shown
The filter may be clogge d, or the air intake
vents or ducts may be blocked. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
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When the display goes off after several
seconds *
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
●
When the display does not go off
Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-Messages and warnings System
warning
light Warning buzzer *
Warning
Comes
on ⎯ Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
⎯ Comes
on
or flashes Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
Flashes ⎯ Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes
on ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly

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When trouble arises • “Charging System Malfunction” ■
Warning buzzer
→ P.372
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the hybrid system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
( → P.358)NOTICE■
“High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
“Aux Battery Low” is frequently
shown
The 12-volt battery may have deterio-
rated. As the battery may discharge in
this state when left unattended, have the
battery inspected by your Lexus dealer. If you have a flat tire Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: → P.336WARNING■
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat
tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an
accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

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Starting the hybrid system when the 12-
volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by
push-starting. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge●
Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the hybrid system is off.●
Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.■
Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradua lly even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may be
unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically while the hybrid
system is operating.) ■
When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged●
In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.●
The hybrid system may not start on the
first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the
second attempt. This is not a malfunction.●
The power switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the power
switch was in before the 12-volt battery
discharged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
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The power back door mu st be initialized.
( → P.110) ■
When replacing the 12-volt battery ●
Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2), 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent
(60Ah) or greater, and performance rat-
ing (CCA) is equivalent (460A) or
greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-
not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if
the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and hybrid system may
not be able to start. ●
After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was
attached to the 12-volt battery before
exchanging and confirm that it is firmly
connected to the hole section of the vehi-
cle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included
with the 12-volt battery exchanged or the
one installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)
For details, consult your Lexus dealer. C
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