rear view mirror LEXUS NX300h 2021 User Guide

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1To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
Left
Right 2
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
■When using in cold weather
Vehicles with driving position memory:
When used in cold weather during reverse
driving, the door mirror could be frozen and
may not automatically point the mirror sur-
face downward. In this event, remove any
ice and snow from the mirror surface.
■Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
(  P.292)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflec ted light. (P.144)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
Outside rear view mirrors
For safe driving, adjust the mirror
angles to secure visibility before
driving.
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
■When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Adjustment procedure
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Before driving
the driving position memory. ( P.138)
■Linked mirror function when reversing
(vehicles with driving position memory)
When the mirror select switch is in the “L”
or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing in order to
give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror
select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”)
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror
angle to a desired position to set the mirror
angle used when the vehicle is reversing.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift lever is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with th e shift lever in other
than R). Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
When used in cold weather, the door mirror
could be frozen and may not automatically
point the mirror surface downward. In this
event, remove any ice and snow from the
mirror surface.
1 Folds the mirrors
2 Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the mir-
rors to automatic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or extending of the mir-
rors to be linked to locking/unlocking of
the doors.
■When using in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this event, after removing any
ice and snow from the door mirror, operate
the mirror using manual mode or move it by
hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending
operation can be changed. (Customizable
features: P.443)
Folding and extending the mir-
rors
WARNING
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.

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WARNING
●The driver should pay extra attention
to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor
(traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge
the vehicle’s movement. Even though
the vehicle is equipped with the acous-
tic vehicle alerting system, drive with
care as pedestrians in the vicinity may
still not notice the vehicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop
the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off
the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering
will be lost. This will make it more diffi-
cult to steer smoothly, so you should
pull over and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if
it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way: P.380
●Use engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.180)
●Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Always check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive across a river or through
other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic
components to short circuit, damage
the hybrid system or cause other seri-
ous damage to the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may
result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire
dealer to determine whether the tires
on your vehicle are high-speed capa-
bility tires or not befo re driving at such
speeds.
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the
brakes on only one side are wet and
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever
is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shif t lever to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
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Driving
Contact your Lexus dealer for further
information about additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc.
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer
coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup must be the proper height for the
coupler on the trailer. Coupler
Trailer ball
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are
met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are prop-
erly inflated. ( P.430)
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the
trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law.
●All lights work each time you connect
them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and
check for improper tongue weight, over-
loading, worn suspension, or other possi-
ble causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all
applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install
rear view mirrors appropriate for towing
purposes.
■AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension
System) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for
improvement in driveability. ( P.273)
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)
Your vehicle is de signed primarily
as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and
fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer.
You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly and
used properly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking
performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake performance and
setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and
hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with your trailer’s character-
istics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
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WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of
the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, use the
windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. (P.292)
●If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the wind-
shield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the
front camera must be recalibrated.
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the
front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front cam-
era.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera.
Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer.
●Do not subject the front camera to a
strong impact.
●Do not change the installation position
or direction of the front camera or
remove it.
●Do not disassemble the front camera.
●Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the front camera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●Do not attach any accessories to the
hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer for details.
●If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front cam-
era.
●Do not modify the headlights or other
lights.

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off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates and the
buzzer sounds. This switch is for both Blind
Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function.
BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot
of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indicators
will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right
or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the right-hand
rear seat.
Navigation/multimedia system
screen (Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon ( P.267)
for the detected side will be displayed.
■The BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the BSM out-
side rear view mirror indicator may be diffi-
cult to see.
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be
difficult to hear over loud noises such as
high audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in
the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.
(  P.265) Removing the water, snow, mud,
etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal. Also, the
sensor may not function normally when
used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Mal-
function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on
the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or volt-
age abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at a Lexus dealer.
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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses
radar sensors to detect vehicles that
are traveling in an adjacent lane in the
area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and
advises the driver of the vehicles exis-
tence via the BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator.
■The Blind Spot Monitor function
detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area extends to:
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from
the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the
vehicle is not in the detection area
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward
of the rear bumper
■The Blind Spot Monitor function is oper-
ational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on
●Vehicle speed is greater than approxi-
mately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■The Blind Spot Monitor function will
detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes
WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is
installed inside the le ft and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively.
Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor system can function
correctly.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.
●Do not subject the sensor or surround-
ing area on the bumper to a strong
impact. If the sensor moves even
slightly off position, the system may
malfunction and vehicles that enter the
detection area may not be detected. If
the sensor or surrounding area is sub-
ject to a strong impact, always have the
area inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●Do not disassemb le the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers
to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.
●If the radar sensor needs to be
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function operat es when your vehicle is in reverse. It
can detect other vehicles approaching from th e right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flash-
ing the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert icon dis-
play (if equipped)
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the navigation/multimedia system screen.
Lexus parking assist monitor
A vehicle is approaching from the left
or right at the rear of the vehicle
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always driv e safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a sup-
plementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind
spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot
Monitor function. The function cannot
judge if it is safe to change lanes, there-
fore over reliance could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may
not function correctly. Therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety
is necessary.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
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2905-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Left-hand side temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
Airflow mode control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Front windshield defogger switch
Rear windshield and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select to display the
air conditioning control screen.
The air conditioning system can be disp layed and operated on the side display.
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
A/C switch
DUAL switch
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Operate the fan speed control switch
upwards to increase the fan speed and
downwards to decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
■Change the airflow mode
Operate the airflow mode control
switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is operated.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
■Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode switches between outside air
mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated
air mode (the indicator is on) each time the
button is pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the front windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
front windshield defo gger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
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