sensor LEXUS NX300h 2018 User Guide

116 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U ter part of the rear bu mper, such as in the
rain or in a car wash●
When dirt is wiped off the lower center
part of the rear bumper●
When a metal object is brought near the
lower center part of the rear bumper●
When a vehicle cover is installed or
removed●
When pets or other moving things sud-
denly enter the area below the rear
bumper●
When attempting to remove an object
from below the lower center part of the
rear bumper●
When attempting to remove snow, etc.
from below the lower center part of the
rear bumper■
Situations in which the kick sensor does
not operate properly (vehicles with
power back door and kick sensor)
If the kick sensor does not operate in the
following situations, use the back door
opener switch or powe r back door switch
or wireless remote control to open the
power back door. ( → P.113)●
When the rear bumper is subjected to
strong impact●
When an external radio wave source
interferes with the communication
between the vehicle and electronic key
( → P.123)●
When a large amount of water is kept
applying to the lower center part of the
rear bumper, such as in heavy rain●
When the vehicle is being washed and
water is kept applying to lower center
part of the rear bumper
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When the lower center part of the rear
bumper is covered with mud, snow, ice,
etc.
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When a metal object, etc., such as a tow-
ing hitch is installed near the lower center
part of the rear bumper
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When the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move and
contact the lower center part of the rear
bumper, such as grass or trees ●
When the vehicle is parked at an area
where an electric field is generated, such
as a road with an el ectric snow melting
system or parking meters ■
When reconnecting the 12-volt battery
To enable the power back door to operate
properly, close the back door manually. ■
Jam protection function
Sensors are installed in the right and left
sides of the power back door. When the
door is automatically closing and the sen-
sors are pushed due to an object being
clamped, etc., the jam protection function
operates.
From that position the door automatically
moves a little in the opposite direction and
then the function stops.
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If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the
inside.
1 Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between
the flathead screwdri ver and the cover as
shown in the illustration.
2 Move the lever.

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury. ●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the back door fully closes. Be
careful not to catch fingers caught or
anything else.●
The jam protection function may not
work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else.■
Kick sensor (vehicles with power
back door and kick sensor)
Observe the following precautions when
operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury. ●
Check the safety of the surrounding
area to make sure there are no obsta-
cles or anything that could cause any
of your belongings to get caught.
●
When putting your foot near the lower
center part of the rear bumper and
moving it from the rear bumper, be
careful not to touch the exhaust pipes
until they have cooled down suffi-
ciently, as touching hot exhaust pipes
can cause burns.
●
Do not operate the power back door if
there is little space under the rear
bumper. NOTICE■
Back door spindles
The back door is equipped with spindles
that hold the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door spindle , resulting in
malfunction.
●
Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the spindle rod. ●
Do not touch the spindle rod with
gloves or other fabric items. ●
Do not attach heavy accessories to the
back door. When attaching, ask your
Lexus dealer for details. ●
Do not place your hand on the spindle
or apply lateral forces to it.
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To prevent back door closer malfunc-
tion
Do not apply excessive force to the back
door while the back door closer is oper-
ating.
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To prevent damage to the power back
door
●
Make sure that there is no ice between
the back door and frame that would
prevent movement of the back door.
Operating the power back door when
excessive load is present on the back
door may cause a malfunction.
●
Do not apply excessive force to the
back door while the power back door
is operating. A
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Before driving
ON (operate) and OFF (stop) can be
switched between by the “settings dis-
play” ( → P.87) of the multi-information
display.NOTICE●
Take care not to damage the sensors
(installed on the right and left edges of
the power back door) with a knife or
other sharp object. If the sensor is dis-
connected, the power back door will
not close automatically.■
Close & lock function
When closing the power back door using
the close & lock function, a different
buzzer than the normal one will sound
before the operation begins.
To check that the operation has started
correctly, check that a different buzzer
than the normal one has sounded.
Additionally, when the power back door
is fully closed and locked, operation sig-
nals will indicate that all of the doors have
been locked.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the operational signals have oper-
ated and that all of the doors are locked. ■
Kick sensor precautions (vehicles
with power back door and kick sen-
sor)
The kick sensor is located behind lower
center part of the rear bumper. Observe
the following to ensure that the power
back door function operates properly: ●
Keep the lower center part of the rear
bumper clean at all times.
If the lower center part of the rear
bumper is dirty or covered with snow,
the kick sensor may not operate. In this
situation, clean off the dirt or snow,
move the vehicle from the current
position and then check if the kick sen-
sor operates.
If it does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not apply coatings that have a rain
clearing (hydrophilic ) effect, or other
coatings, to the lower center part of
the rear bumper. ●
Do not park the vehicle near objects
that may move and contact the lower
center part of the rear bumper, such as
grass or trees.
If the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move and
contact the lower center part of the
rear bumper, such as grass or trees,
the kick sensor may not operate. In this
situation, move the vehicle from the
current position and then check if the
kick sensor operates. If it does not
operate, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not subject the kick sensor or its
surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the kick sensor or its surrounding
area has been subjected to a strong
impact, the kick sens or may not oper-
ate properly. If the kick sensor does
not operate in the following situations,
have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
• The kick sensor or its surrounding area
has been subjected to a strong impact.
• The lower center part of the rear
bumper is scratched or damaged. ●
Do not disassemble the rear bumper. ●
Do not attach stickers to the rear
bumper.
●
Do not paint the rear bumper.
●
If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy
object is attached to the power back
door, disable the kick sensor.
Canceling the power back door
system (vehicles with power
back door)

120 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press .
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches ( → P.85), select
and then press .
4 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches ( → P.85), and then
select “System Settings”.
5 ON and OFF will be switched over
with presses of on the meter
control switches.When OFF is selected and the operations
of the power back door is made to stop
from the “settings display” of multi-infor-
mation display, unless it is set to ON, the
operation of the power back door will not
return. (No return in the power switch
operation)
ON (enable) and OFF (disable) can be
switched between by the “settings dis- play” ( → P.85) of the multi-information
display.
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select the “Vehicle
Settings” and then press .
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches ( → P.85), select
, and then press .
4 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches ( → P.85), and then
select “Kick Sensor”.
5 ON and OFF will be switched over
with presses of on the meter
control switches. When OFF is selected and the operations
of the kick sensor is ma de to stop from the
“settings display” of multi-information dis-
play, unless it is set to ON, the operation of
the kick sensor will not return. (No return
in the power switch operation)
The open position of the power back Canceling the kick sensor (vehi-
cles with power back door and
kick sensor) Adjusting the open position of
the back door (vehicles with
power back door)

124 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless
phone or other wireless communication
devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital
assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems ●
If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window●
When the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices■
Note for the entry function●
Even when the electronic key is within the
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win-
dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or
in a high place, or too close to the rear
bumper center when the back door is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument
panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door
pockets or glove box when the hybrid
system is started or power switch modes
are changed.●
Do not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the door
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
●
As long as the electron ic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone.
●
Even if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be possible to start the
hybrid system if the electronic key is near
the window.
●
The doors may unlock if a large amount
of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when
the electronic key is within the effective
range. (The door will automatically be
locked after approximately 60 seconds if
the doors are not opened and closed.) ●
If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.) ●
Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch
the lock sensor again. ●
When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given. ●
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( → P.123)●
If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●
The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
●
A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
●
If there is another electronic key in the
detection area, it may take slightly longer

1413-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)

Type B
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode on/off When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
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To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate properly,
do not touch or cover them. 
Type A 
Type BA
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184 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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AUTO mode can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Daytime running light system●
The daytime running lights illuminate
using the same lights as the parking lights
and illuminate brighter than the parking
lights.●
To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automati-
cally when all of the following conditions
are met. (The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)
• The hybrid system is started
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the (type
B), or “AUTO” *
position*
: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after
they illuminate, even if the parking brake is
set again. ●
For the U.S.A.: Dayt ime running lights
can be turned off by operating the switch.●
Compared to turning on the headlights,
the daytime running light system offers
greater durability and consumes less
electricity, so it can help improve fuel●
If a turn signal light is in use, the daytime
running light, on the same side, is turned
off. For emergency flashers, both are
turned off.■
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on th e sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detect-
ing the level of ambient light and may cause
the automatic headlight system to malfunc-
tion. ■
Automatic light off system ●
When the headlights come on: The head-
lights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. (The lights turn off
immediately if on the key is
pressed after all the doors are locked.) ●
When only the tail lights come on: The tail
lights turn off automatically if the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power
switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch
off once and then back to or
.■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is
turned off or turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while
the lights are turned on. ■
Automatic headlight leveling system (if
equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically
adjusted according to the number of pas-
sengers and the loadin g condition of the
vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with other road users.
■
12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the
vehicle from discharging, if the headlights
and/or tail lights are on when the power
switch is turned off the 12-volt battery sav-
ing function will operate and automatically
turn off all the lights after approximately 20
minutes. When the power switch is turned
to ON mode, the 12-volt battery-saving
function will be disabled.

186 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 1 Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in or
position.
2 Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the headlights are turned
on automatically to indicate that the system
is active. ■
Operating conditions
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
High beam automatic turning on or off
conditions
When all of the following conditions are ful-
filled, high beam will be automatically
turned on: ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 21
mph (34 km/h). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ●
There are no oncoming or preceding
vehicles with headlights or tail lights
turned on. ●
There are few streetlights on the road
ahead.
If any of the following conditions are ful-
filled, high beam will be automatically
turned off: ●
Vehicle speed drops below approxi-
mately 17 mph (27 km/h). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark. ●
Oncoming or preceding vehicles have
headlights or tail lights turned on. ●
There are many streetlights on the road
ahead. ■
Camera sensor dete ction information●
High beam may not be automatically
turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly
appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by
another
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles
are hidden from sight due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees
●
High beam may be turned off if an
oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
●
House lights, street lights, red traffic sig-
nals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to turn off.
●
The following factors may affect the
amount of time taken to turn high beam
on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle camera sensor to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of oncoming and preceding
vehicles, etc., and automatically
turns high beam on or off as neces-
sary.
Activating the Automatic High
Beam system

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Driving and tail lights of oncoming and preceding
vehicles
• The movement and direction of oncom-
ing and preceding vehicles
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle
only has operational lights on one side
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle
is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient,
curve, condition of th e road surface, etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of
luggage●
High beam may be turned on or off when
unexpected by the driver.●
In the situations below, the system may
not be able to correctly detect the sur-
rounding brightness levels, and may flash
or expose nearby pedestrians to the high
beam. Therefore, you should consider
turning the high beams on or off manually
rather than relying on the Automatic
High Beam system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sand-
storms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist,
ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is
extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal
to those of headlights, tail lights or fog
lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail
lights that are either switched off, dirty,
are changing color, or are not aimed
properly.
• When driving through an area of inter-
mittently changing brightness and dark-
ness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving
ascending/descending roads, or roads
with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces
(such as stone-paved roads, gravel
tracks, etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking
curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly re flective object ahead
of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly
reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or
dirty. • The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat
tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• The driver believes that the high beam
may be causing problems or distress to
other drivers or pedestrians nearby.
WARNING■
Limitations of the Automatic High
Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High
Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning
high beam on or off manually if neces-
sary.
NOTICE■
Notes when using the Automatic
High Beam system
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions cor-
rectly. ●
Do not touch the camera sensor.
●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●
Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
●
Do not spill liquids onto the camera
sensor.
●
Do not apply window tinting or stickers
to the camera sensor or the area of
windshield near the camera sensor.
●
Do not place items on the dashboard.
There is a possibility that the camera
sensor will mistake items reflected in
the windshield for streetlights, the
headlights of other vehicles, etc.

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Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original position. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off.
Push the lever away from you to activate
the Automatic High Beam system again.
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Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will
turn off and the high beam indicator will
turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Automatic
High Beam system again. NOTICE●
Do not install a parking tag or any
other accessories near or around the
camera sensor.●
Do not overload the vehicle.●
Do not modify the vehicle.●
Do not replace windshield with non-
genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Changing to manual control
mode