heating LEXUS NX300H 2019 User Guide

2544-6. Driving tips
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4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco mode, the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal
depression amount can be generated
more smoothly than it is in normal con-
ditions. In addition, the operation of the
air conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving the
fuel economy. (P.248)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicator needle of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area.
(  P.82)
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

2685-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
 P.271
■When the outside temperature exceeds
75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning
power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air
mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a
default mode when the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode
at any time by pressing the outside/recir-
culated air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing
“A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will
dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may
fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tun-
nels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/
recirculated air mode switch to the recir-
culated air mode. This is effective in pre-
venting outside air from entering the
vehicle interior. During cooling opera-
tion, setting the recirculated air mode will
also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch de pending on the tem-
perature setting or the inside
temperature.
■Registering air condit ioning settings to
electronic keys (vehicles with driving
position memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the power switch to ON
mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electr
onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting when unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed.
* For details, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco mode
●In the Eco mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco mode
●Even when the driving mode is set to Eco
mode, the air conditioning eco mode can
be turned off by selecting the
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is pressed or “A/
C” is selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and
outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be

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Interior features
■Operation condition
The seat heaters can be used when the
power switch is in ON mode.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The indicator (green) and level indicator
(green) light up during operation.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
WARNING
■To prevent causes of overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using a seat heater
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Seat ventilators (front)
A

3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
Warning lightDetails/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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Handling method ( P.396)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

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“Engine Coolant Temp High” is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge ( P.79)
enters the red zone, or a loss of
hybrid system power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High” or
“Hybrid System Overheated” is
shown on the multi-information
display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
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4268-2. Customization
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■Automatic air conditioning system (P.266)
■Eco mode ( P.248)
■Power windows ( P.142)
■Moon roof*1 ( P.144)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be cust omized unless power window op erations, using the wireless
remote control or mechanical key, is enabled.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Switching between outside
air and recirculated air mode
linked to “AUTO” switch
operation
OnOffO—O—
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Heating/coolin g operation
minimized in Eco modeOnOff——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open operationOffOn——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion
*2OffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open or Tilt up opera-
tions
*2OffOn——O—
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD

448Alphabetical Index
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Brake Brake Hold ..................................................... 179
Fluid .................................................................. 407
Parking brake ................................................ 177
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light ...............................................368
Brake assist .................................................... 249
Brake Hold ....................................................... 179
Break-in tips...................................................... 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................ 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 241 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch241
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Card key .......................................................... 100
Care Aluminum wheels ........................................ 312
Exterior .............................................................315
Interior ...............................................................315
Seat belts..........................................................315
Cargo capacity.........................155, 158, 402
Cargo hooks ................................................. 282
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 282
Chains .............................................................. 257
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55 Child safety ....................................................... 46
12-volt battery precautions ...... 335, 395
Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions ............................ 108
Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 146
Power window lock switch .....................143
Power window precautions ...................143
Rear door child-protectors ................... 107
Removed key battery precautions... 350
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 28
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Seat heater precautions.......................... 273
Child-protectors............................................107
Cleaning ..................................................312, 315 Aluminum wheels ........................................312
Exterior..............................................................312
Interior .............................................................. 315
Seat belts ......................................................... 315
Clock ................................................................ 286
Compass .......................................................... 301
Condenser ..................................................... 332
Console box ..................................................280
Consumption screen .................................... 93
Coolant Capacity ........................................................ 405
Checking ........................................................ 331
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................256
Warning light .............................................. 368
Cooling system...............................................331 Hybrid system overheating ................. 396
Cornering lights ............................................ 184
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Cup holders ...................................................280
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................ 421

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Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 367
If a warning light turns on ...................... 367
If a warning message is displayed..... 376
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 392
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................389
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................389
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys................................ 388
If you think something is wrong .........365
If your vehicle becomes stuck.............399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 362
If your vehicle overheats ........................396
Energy monitor ............................................... 93
Engine Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 328
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 326
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ...............................403
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating.................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 329
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................405
Checking .........................................................331
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 256
Warning light ...............................................368
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79 Engine oil
Capacity ........................................................ 404
Checking .......................................................329
Warning light .............................................. 368
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
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Flat tire ............................................................. 379
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................407
Transmission................................................ 406
Washer ...........................................................333
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Switch................................................................188
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ............................................................................ 371
Front seat heaters.........................................274
Front seats ........................................................126 Adjustment ......................................................126
Cleaning .......................................................... 315
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................132
Head restraints............................................. 135
Power easy access system .....................132
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
Seat position memory ...............................132

451What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................356
Wattage..........................................................409
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
Fuel Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 79
Gas station information..........................460
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling ......................................................... 195
Type..................................................................403
Warning light ................................................. 371
Fuel filler door .................................................195 Refueling ......................................................... 195
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................389
Fuses ...................................................................351
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gas station information ............................ 460
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box .......................................................280
Glove box light .............................................280
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Head restraints ...............................................135
Head-up display.............................................. 89
Headlights ........................................................182 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 183
Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Light switch .................................................... 182
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Heated steering wheel ...............................274
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 267
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Hill-start assist control ............................... 250
Hood ................................................................. 326 Open................................................................326
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................282
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ................................................................... 138
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................ 404
Hybrid battery air vent ................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen93
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 82
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
If the hybrid system will not start ........387
Overheating ................................................ 396
Power switch................................................. 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63

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Odometer ..........................................................79
Oil Engine oil .......................................................404
Rear differential oil .................................... 407
Opener Back door........................................................... 111
Fuel filler door............................................... 195
Hood................................................................ 326
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 140 Adjusting and folding ............................... 140
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..................... 241
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.......................................................................... 140
Mirror position memory........................... 132
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 267
Outside temperature display .....................79
Overheating .................................................. 396
P
Paddle shift switches .................................... 175
Panic mode ......................................................102
Parking brake Operation........................................................ 177
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message ........................................................178
Warning light ................................................. 371
Parking lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulb..................................355
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) ......................................................... 232Indicator ....................................................75, 76
Warning light ............................................... 370
Warning messages .................................. 238 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ..........................................................202
PCS switch....................................................204
Warning light .............................................. 369
Warning message ..................................... 376
Personal lights................................................276 Switch............................................................... 277
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 226
Power back door opener and closer .......111
Power control unit coolant Capacity ........................................................ 405
Checking ........................................................ 331
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................256
Radiator .......................................................... 332
Power easy access system ........................132
Power outlets ................................................ 287
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) .......................................................... 249Warning light .............................................. 369
Power switch .................................................. 168
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ..143
Jam protection function ............................142
Operation ........................................................142
Window lock switch...................................143
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ..........................................................202
PCS switch....................................................204
Warning light .............................................. 369
Warning message ..................................... 376