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Vehicle status information and indicators
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play
Low
High
Multi-information displayLow
High
These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Trip information
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
screen.
If a screen other than “Trip Information” is
displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up
to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
When there is no energy flow
Navigation/multimedia system displayMulti-information display
A
B
A
B
Fuel consumption
A
B
C
D
E

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Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.
Cruising range (P.102)
Average fuel consumption for the past
15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since
the power switch was last turned to
ON mode. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■History
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select on the
screen.
If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis- played average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Clip” to meas ure the current fuel
consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Display the vehicle information on the
side display ( P.287), and then select
or to display the desired
screen.
■Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
Using the side display (vehicles
with navigation system)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the hybrid system was
started.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■History
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Energy monitor
Displays the hybrid system operation
and energy recovery states.
Displayed content is th e same as that dis-
played on the multi-information display.
(  P.99)
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

1073-1. Key information
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Before driving
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless
phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■Replacing the battery
 P.368
■Confirmation of the registered key
number
The number of keys already registered to
the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your
Lexus dealer for details.
The electronic keys are equipped with
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them
in an ultrasonic washer, etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
●Do not disassemb le the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers,
or medical electrical equipment, such
as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly.
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key related problems
 P.410
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.409
■Handling the card key
●If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if
drinking water, etc., is spilled on the
key, immediately remove the battery
cover and wipe the battery and termi-
nals. (To remove the battery cover,
lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is
corroded, have your Lexus dealer
replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use
a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover
may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure
to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong
direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.
●The surface of the card key may be
damaged, or its coating may peel off in
the following situations:
• The card key is ca rried together with
hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
Wireless remote control

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the following wireless remote control:Locks all the doors ( P.110)
Unlocks all the doors ( P.110)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
*1, 2 (  P.110)
Opens and closes the power back
door
*1 (  P.117)
Sounds the alarm ( P.108)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
■Back door reserve lock function (vehi-
cles with power back door)
This function is a function which reserves
locking of all doors, beforehand, when the
back door is open. When the follow is done,
all the doors except the back door are
locked and then back door will also be
locked at the same time it is closed.
1 Close all doors, except the back door.
2 Push the wireless lock button during the
automatic closing operation of the back
door.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in
one direction, as the key only has grooves
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(  P.410)
A
B
C
D
E
Using the mechanical key

1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Using the smart access system with
push-button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip any passen-
ger door handle to unlock all the
doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back
of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
2Touch the lock sensor (the indenta-
tion on the surface of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed.
■Using the wireless remote control
1 Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
2Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within 3
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows and
moon roof
*1, 2
*1
: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry
function unlocks using the wireless remote
control.
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 When the indicator light on the key sur-
face is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5
seconds while pre ssing and holding
.
The setting changes each time an operation
is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release
the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step 2 .)
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and
unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door
lock switch.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the outside

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Before driving
For vehicles with alarm: To prevent unin-
tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the
doors using the wirele ss remote control and
open and close a door once after the set-
tings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 seconds after is
pressed, the doors will be locked again and
the alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. ( P.77)
■Locking the doors from the outside with-
out a key
1 Move the inside lock button to the lock
position.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the power
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or
the electronic key is le ft inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and
the door may be locked.
■Impact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a
strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system may
not operate.
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once;
Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that all win-
dows and moon roof are opening.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately
60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again.
■Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5
km/h), the master warning light flashes and
a buzzer sounds to indicate that door(s) or
the hood in not fully closed.
The open door(s) or hood is displayed on
the multi-information display.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license
plate lights automatically turn on at night
when the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote control if
the light switch is in the position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the
lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle
When the door cannot be locked even if the
lock sensor on the surface of the door han-
dle is touched by a finger, touch the lock
sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.
Multi-information display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s door.
Holding any of the
passenger door han- dles unlocks all the doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
Holding a door han-dle unlocks all the doors.

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Before driving
■Smart access system with push-
button start
Carry the electronic key to enable this
function.
1 Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
2Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
■Wireless remote control
 P.107
■Door lock switches
 P.112
■Open
Raise the back door while pressing up
the back door opener switch.
WARNING
●When closing the back door, take
extra care to prevent your fingers, etc.,
from being caught.
●When closing the back door, make
sure to press it lightly on its outer sur-
face. If the back door handle is used to
fully close the back door, it may result
in hands or arms being caught.
●Do not pull on the back door damper
stay (vehicles without power back
door) ( P.116) or back door spindle
(vehicles with power back door)
(  P.123) to close the back door, and
do not hang on the back door damper
stay (vehicles without power back
door) or back door spindle (vehicles
with power back door).
Doing so may cause hands to be
caught or the back door damper stay
(vehicles without power back door) or
back door spindle (vehicles with
power back door) to break, causing an
accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy
object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being
opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured.
When installing an accessory part to
the back door, using a genuine Lexus
part is recommended.
Unlocking and locking the back
door from the outside
Unlocking and locking the back
door from the inside
Opening/closing the back door
(vehicles without power back
door)

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■Close
Lower the back door using the back
door handle, and make sure to push
the back door down from the outside
to close it.
■Luggage compartment light
●The luggage compartment light turns on
when the back door is opened.
●If the luggage compartm ent light is left on
when the power switch is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
■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 screwdriver and the cover as
shown in the illustration. 2
Move the lever.
NOTICE
■Back door damper stays
The back door is equipped with damper
stays that hold the back door in place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the back door damper stay resulting
in malfunction.
●Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.
●Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
●Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Lexus parts to the back
door.
●Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.
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1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual_USA_M78530_enA different buzzer than the normal one will
sound and the power back door will begin
closing automatically. When the power
back door is closed,
all of the doors will
lock simultaneously and operation signals
will indicate that all of the doors have been
locked.
If the is pressed while the power
back door is closing, the operation will
stop.
Pressing the again will close the
power back door automatically.
■Closing the back door using the
back door handle
Lower the back door using the back
door handle, then a buzzer sounds and
the back door automatically closes.
■Opening/closing the back door
using the kick sensor (vehicles with
Hands Free Power Back Door)
1 While carrying an electronic key,
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 19.7 to
27.6 in. (50 to 70 cm) from the rear
bumper.
Kick sensor
Kick sensor detection area
Smart access system with push-
button start operation detection
area ( P.127)
2 Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear
bumper and then pulling it back.
• Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second.
• The back door will not start operat- ing while a foot is detected under
the rear bumper.
• Operate the back door without contacting the rear bumper with
your foot.
• If another electronic key is in the cabin or luggage compartment, it
may take slightly longer than normal
for the operation to occur.
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B
C