lights LEXUS NX300h 2018 Workshop Manual

278 5-3. Using the interior lights
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Outer foot lights
Personal lights ( → P.279)
Front interi or light ( → P.279)
Rear interior light ( → P.279)
Footwell lights• When the power switch is in ON mode, the footwell lights will turn on.
However, if the instrument panel light co ntrol switch is turned to minimum, the
footwell lights will turn off. ( → P.84 )
• When the shift lever is in a position other th an P, the brightness of the footwell light will
reduce intensity.
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Personal lights automatic on/off
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Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to power
switch mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
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If the interior lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
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When front interior lights and personal
lights do not respond as normal
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When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
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When operated with a wet hand
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When wearing gloves, etc.Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E

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Interior features ■
Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights
turn off) can be changed. (Customizable
features: → P.422)
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Front interior light
Turns the light on/off (touch the light) The rear interior light also turns on/off.
However, when the rear interior light has
already been turned on , it will not be con-
trolled by front interior light operations.
Turns the door position on/off 1 On The front and rear interior lights turn on/
off when a door is opened/closed.
2 Off ■
Rear interior light
Turns the light on/off The rear interior light is also turned on/off
by the front interior light operations.
If the light is turned on by front interior light
operation, the rear interior light cannot
turn off by pressing the switch.
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)NOTICE■
Removing light lenses
Never remove the lens for the front inte-
rior light and personal lights. Otherwise,
the lights will be damaged. If the lens
need to remove, contact your Lexus
dealer. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
Operating interior lights
Operating personal lights

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282 5-4. Using the storage features
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2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key ■
Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
1 Lift the lid while pushing the button
to release the lock. 2 Vehicles with wireless charger: Lift
the wireless charger.
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Console box tray (vehicles without wire-
less charger) ●
The tray slides forward/backward and
can be removed.
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Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
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Cup holders 
FrontGlove box
Console box
Cup holders/bottle holders

288 5-5. Using the other interior features
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al_USA_OM78212U 5-5.Using the other interior features
1 To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.
3 To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward. ■
Sun visors
Slide the cover to open. The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
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Sunglass holder
Remove the lid of sunglasses holder using the strap . ( → P.283)There is a vanity mirror on the back side of
the lid.
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Automatic lights off to prevent 12-volt
battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the vanity mir-
ror
When the lid of sunglass holder is
removed, do not subject it to strong
impacts or set heavy objects on top of it. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
Clock A

316 6-1. Maintenance and care
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To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
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Cleaning the exterior lights●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
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Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
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To prevent damage to the windshield
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers
to their original position, do so from the
passenger side first. ■
When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may
not operate as normal. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts ■
When raising the windshield wiper
arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of
the wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades. A

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Maintenance and care Luggage compartment Items Check points
12-volt battery Check the connections.
( → P.333)
Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator
pedal • The accelerator pedal
should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal
effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal
move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal
have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal
have the correct amount
of free play?
Brakes •The vehicle should not
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should
not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should
not get too close to the
floor when the brakes
are applied.
Head
restraints • Do the head restraints
move smoothly and lock
securely?
Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism • When parked on a slope
and the shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle securely
stopped? Indicators/
buzzers • Do the indicators and
buzzers function prop-
erly?
Lights • Do all the lights come
on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake
switch operate nor-
mally?
• When parked on a slope
and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts oper-
ate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not
be damaged.
Seats • Do the seat controls
operate properly?
Steering
wheel • Does the steering wheel
rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel
have the correct amount
of free play?
• There should not be any
strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Do the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood
lock system work prop-
erly?Items Check points

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Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( → P.353)●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage. ■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.A
B
A
B
A
B WARNING
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To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
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Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix. A
B

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Maintenance and care
→ P.328
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light (bulb type) ■
Bulbs that need to be replaced by
the Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights (LED type)
 Parking lights and Daytime running
lights
 Front fog lights
 Front side marker lights (LED type)
 Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up light
 Rear turn signal light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
 Outer foot lights ■
LED lights
The lights other than the front side marker
lights (bulb type) and front turn signal lights
(bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
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Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
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Water has built up inside the headlight.
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When replacing light bulbs
→ P.407Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself.
The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If
necessary bulb replacement seems
difficult to perform, contact your
Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Removing the engine compart-
ment cover
Bulb locations
A
B

354 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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al_USA_OM78212U Before replacing, check the wattage of
the light bulb to be replaced.
( → P.407) ■
Front side marker lights (bulb type)
1 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 When installing, reverse the steps
listed. ■
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
1 Open the hood and remove the
cover for engine compartment
cover. ( → P.325, 328) 2 Remove the cover.
Push the center of the clip.
Remove the clip and cover.
3 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
4 Remove the light bulb.Replacing light bulbs
A
B