sport mode LEXUS NX300h 2018 Owners Manual

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-
tion. *4
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING■
If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid sys-
tem, this could mean that these systems
are not available to he lp protect you in an
accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.176)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( → P.183)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( → P.183)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.185)(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( → P.186)
Fog light indicator ( → P.189)
“READY” indicator ( → P.150)
EV indicator ( → P.62)
EV drive mode indicator *2

( → P.171)
“Eco” indicator *2
( → P.249)
“Sport” indicator *2
( → P.249)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control indicator *2

( → P.224)

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Vehicle status information and indicators 
When driving mode is in other than sport mode ( → P.249)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System IndicatorDisplays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level ( → P.82)
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Background color of drive modeBackground color changes according to the drive mode. ( → P.249)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. ( → P.288)
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.85)Gauges and meters The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F

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al_USA_OM78212U Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( → P.374)
SpeedometerDisplays the vehicle speed
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift rangeDisplays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range ( → P.173)
Odometer, trip meter and maintena nce required information displayOdometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays the remaining distance unt il the engine oil sh ould be changed.
• Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the power switch is ON mode.
• It can be reset on of the multi-information display. 
When driving mode is in sport mode ( → P.249)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low G
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B
C

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Vehicle status information and indicators outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Background color of drive modeBackground color changes according to the drive mode. ( → P.249)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. ( → P.288)
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.85)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( → P.374)
SpeedometerDisplays the vehicle speed
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift rangeDisplays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range ( → P.173)
Odometer, trip meter and maintena nce required information displayOdometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays the remaining distance unt il the engine oil sh ould be changed.
• Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the power switch is ON mode.
• It can be reset on of the multi-information display. D
E
F
G
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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.
●
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when the driving mode is in other than
the sport mode.
●
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
●
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
B
C
D

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Driving *1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for
your driving situation by operating the
paddle shift switches. *2
: By selecting shift ra nges using S mode,
you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.
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S mode●
When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-
ing the shift lever towa rd “+” sets the shift
range to 6.
●
Automatically selects a higher shift range
before the engine speed becomes too
high.
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When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be canceled. ●
While driving in S mode, downshifting to
5 or 4. ( → P.176)●
When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in D position.
( → P.249)■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained. ●
When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,
D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions. ●
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too while the vehicle is in reverse.Hybrid transmission Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions Shift posi-
tion Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting
the hybrid system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving *1
S S mode driving *2
( → P.176)
WARNING■
When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Be careful of downsh ifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE■
Hybrid battery (t raction battery)
charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will not be charging,
even when the engine is running. There-
fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of time, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) will dis-
charge, and this may re sult in the vehicle
not being able to start.

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Driving the instructions. ■
If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
→ P.368 *
: If equipped
1 Louder
2 Lower
The indicator comes on when the ASC
system is on.
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, the ASC system will be turned
off and the indicator will go off.
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Operating conditions
When the driving mode select switch is not WARNING■
When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a
steep incline, exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in
such a situation. ■
When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when
the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when
stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE■
When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed
for use when parking the vehicle for a
long period of time. Turning the power
switch off while the system is holding the
brake may release the brake, which
would cause the vehicle to move. When
operating the power switch, depress the
brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and
set the parking brake. ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol) *
The ASC system is an electronic
sound system that generates
engine sound, conveying the
kinetic situations of the vehicle’s
acceleration and deceleration to
the driver through the speakers
inside the instrument panel.
The vehicle’s response to the
driver’s acceleration behavior and
shift operations are also conveyed
in sound.
When sport mode is selected, the
sound conveyed to the driver will be
louder.
Controlling volume

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Driving
1 Normal mode
For normal driving.Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
2 Eco modeIn contrast to normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
“Eco” indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3 Sport mode Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the hybrid system and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on moun-
tain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
“Sport” indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display and the hybrid
system indicator changes to the tachome-
ter. ( → P.79)■
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cooling
operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To
improve air conditio ning performance,
adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco mode. ■
Canceling driving modes ●
Select another driv e mode. Also, sport
mode will be canceled automatically
when the power switch is turned off. ●
Normal mode and Eco mode will not be
canceled automatically until another
drive mode is selected, even if the power
switch is turned off.Driving mode select switch The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a driving mode

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Lights ( → P.183)
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Illumination ( → P.278)
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Multi-information display ( → P.79, 85)Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Daytime Running Lights
(Daytime running lights can
be disabled) On Off O — O —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — O —7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Time elapsed before the exte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — O —7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned off On Off — — O —
Operation when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — O —
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person On Off — — O —
Footwell lighting On Off — — O —
Fading out of the outer foot
lights when they turn off Long Short — — O —
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Changeover to tachometer
when sport mode is selected Auto Hybrid system
indicator (always)
— O — —
Tachometer
(always)
EV indicator On Off — O — — A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

455What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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455S
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 273
Safety Connect............................................. 306
Seat belts............................................................ 26
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor
height................................................................. 31
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ..........47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
........................................................................... 317
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
.............................................................................27
Reminder light and buzzer .......369, 370
Seat belt extender ........................................ 28
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own-
ers................................................................... 432
Seat belt pretensioners ................................ 31
SRS warning light ......................................366
Seat heaters ................................................... 275
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators ..............................................277
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats
Adjustment........................................... 128, 129
Adjustment precautions ................ 128, 128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .....................................................................47
Cleaning........................................................... 317
Driving position memory.........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks........ 129
Head restraint................................................ 137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 276
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators.............................................277 Sensor
Automatic High Beam system ............. 186
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 227
Kick sensor ....................................................... 114
Radar sensor ................................................. 199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........192
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder indicators .......................74
Shift lever .......................................................... 174
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 106
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Side mirrors ..................................................... 142
Adjusting and folding.................................142
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................241
Heaters............................................................269
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Smart access system with push-button
start................................................................... 122
Antenna location .......................................... 122
Entry functions ....................................... 106, 111
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Warning message ..................................... 374
Snow tires ....................................................... 257
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ....................................... 406
Storage location .........................................378
Spark plug ...................................................... 404
Specifications ................................................400
Speedometer ....................................................79
Sport mode .................................................... 249