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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual_USA_M78530_enTABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................
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Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................... 41
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 46
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 47
Child restraint systems .................. 47
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 60
Lexus Enform Remote .................. 65
Lexus Enform Service Connect 66
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 67
Hybrid system precautions ......... 70
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 75
Alarm..................................................... 772-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators.... 80
Gauges and meters ........................ 84
Multi-information display ............ 89
Head-up display ............................... 94
Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen ................................................ 99
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................................... 110
Back door........................................... 114
Smart access system with push-but- ton start ........................................... 126
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................................... 132
Rear seats......................................... 133
Driving position memory ........... 138
Head restraints ................................ 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 143
Inside rear view mirror ................ 144
Outside rear view mirrors......... 146
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 148
Moon roof ........................................ 150
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2Vehicle status information and
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4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ........................ 156
Cargo and luggage ....................... 161
Vehicle load limits ......................... 164
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package) ........................................ 165
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) ......................... 173
Dinghy towing ................................ 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 174
EV drive mode ............................... 177
Hybrid transmission ..................... 179
Turn signal lever............................. 182
Parking brake ................................. 183
Brake Hold....................................... 186
ASC (Active Sound Control) .. 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 189
Automatic High Beam ................ 192
Fog light switch .............................. 195
Windshield wipers and washer 195
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................................... 200
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........ 2024-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0........ 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......... 217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................... 226
RSA (Road Sign Assist)............. 234
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range......................... 236
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 246
Intuitive parking assist ................. 247
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)............................... 252
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 261
Driving mode select switch ..... 269
Driving assist systems ................ 270
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 275
Winter driving tips ........................ 277
Utility vehicle precautions........ 280
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch............................... 284
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 289
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 297
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 300
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 303
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Luggage compartment features........................................................... 306
5-5. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 310
Garage door opener.................. 320
Compass.......................................... 326
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior .................................... 333
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 337
General maintenance ................ 338
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............ 340
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................... 342
Hood.................................................. 344
Positioning a floor jack............... 344
Engine compartment.................. 346
12-volt battery................................ 352
Tires ................................................... 355
Tire inflation pressure ................. 363
Wheels.............................................. 365
Air conditioning filter..................367
Electronic key battery ................ 368
Checking and replacing fuses 370
Headlight aim................................. 372
Light bulbs ....................................... 3747-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 378
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .............................................. 379
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 381
If you think something is wrong .......................................................... 384
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds..................... 386
If a warning messa ge is displayed
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If you have a flat tire .................... 400
If the hybrid syst em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 409
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 409
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 410
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ............................................................ 412
If your vehicle overheats ............ 416
If the vehicle becomes stuck .... 419
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................................. 422
Fuel information .

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Tire information ............................ 432
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8-2. Customization Customizable features................ 441
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ........................... 452
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 454
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French).................... 454
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French).......... 456
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)463
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........................................................... 466
Alphabetical Index....................... 469
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors................................................................................................................... P.110
Locking/unlocking .............................................................................................................. P.110
Opening/closing the side windows ........................................................................... P.148
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................. P.410
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.396
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 14
Opening from inside the cabin
*..................................................................................... P.117
Opening from outside ...............................................................................................P.115, 117
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.396
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.146
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.146
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ .P.147
Driving position memory
*.............................................................................................. P.138
Defogging the mirrors ....................................................................................................P.290
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Windshield wipers ....................................................................................... P.195, 200
Precautions against winter season ................... ..........................................................P.277
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................. P.294
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.331
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................ P.202
Refueling method ............................................................................................................. P. 202
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ................................................................................... P.423
Tires.......................................................................................................................... .P.355
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.428
Winter tires/tire chain .....................................................................................................P.2 77
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.355
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................P .400
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.344
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.344
Engine compartment cover ......................................................................................... P.347
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.424
Coping with overheat .......................................................................................................P.416
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.396
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.18 9
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.189
Fog lights.................................................................................................................... P .195
Cornering lights
*.................................................................................................................. P.191
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.182
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.189
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.189
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 79
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.374, Watts: P.429)
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Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.189
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Power switch ............................................................................................................ P.174
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo des......................................... P.174, 176
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ...................................................................... P.378
When the hybrid system will not start ...................................................................... P.407
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.396
Shift lever.................................................................................................................. P. 180
Changing the shift position ............................................................................................ P.180
Precautions against towing............................................................................................ P.381
When the shift lever does not move .......................................................................... P.180
Meters ......................................................................................................................... P.84
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel light.......................... P.84, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights ......................................................................................P.80
When the warning lights come on .............................................................................P.386
Multi-information display ...................................................................................... P.89
Display ...................................................................................................................................... P.90
Energy monitor ..................................................................................................................... P.99A
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When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.396
Turn signal lever ......................................................................................................P.182
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.189
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lig hts/daytime running lights
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Fog lights ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.195
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..................................................... P.195, 200
Usage.......................................................................................................................... P.195, 200
Adding washer fluid .......................................................................................................... P. 351
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.396
Emergency flasher switch ...................................................................................P.378
Hood lock release lever .......................................................................................P.344
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1................................................... P.143
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.143
Driving position memory
*1............................................................................................. P.138
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever
*1............................................ P.143
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.143
Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.289
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ...........P.289
Rear window defogger...................................................................................................P.290
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