2015 LEXUS NX300h stop start

148 3-3. Adjusting the seats
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the rear center seat be lt and seat belt buckles. (  P. 3 4 )
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (  P. 1 5 8 )■
Folding down rear seatbacks (manual seat)
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the seatback.
■
Folding down rear seatbacks (power seat)
Press and hold the switch to fold down the seatback.The buzzer sounds and operations start. Th e buzzer sounds again when the operation
is complete.
To stop the operation of a se at partway, press either seat operation switch for that
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in other locations can be used to stop the
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on stopping position of the seatback)Folding down the rear seatbacks 1
2

Instrument panel switch 
Rear seat switch
When the seatback is collapsed to the
rear, put the seatback in the most
upright position and press the switch
once again.

150 3-3. Adjusting the seats
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Returning the rear seatbacks (power seat)
Press and hold the switch to return the seatback. The buzzer sounds and operations start. The buzzer sounds again when the oper-
ation is complete.
To stop the operation of a seat partway, press either seat operation switch for that
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in other locations can be used to stop the
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on stopping position of the seatback)
Check that the plate for the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat. 1
Instrument panel switch 
Rear seat switch
Luggage room switch
2

1673-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened. ■
Up jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel
is stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■
Down jam protection function
When the window is opening, if a foreign obje ct malfunction within the door causes it to
be clamped, the operation stops. ■
When opening and closing the window can not be done
When the up or down jam protection function operates unusually or the door window
can not be fully opened and closed, perfor m the following operations with the power
window switch of that door. ●
Stop the vehicle, with the power switch in ON mode, continually operate the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position within 4 seconds after the up jam or
down jam protection function was activated. Otherwise, by continually operating the
power window switch in the one-touch opening position, the door window can be
opened and closed. ●
If the door window can not be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, implement the following pr ocedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment and then resume pulling and hold-
ing the switch in the one-touch closin g position for approximately 4 seconds.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position and
after the door window is co mpletely opened, continue ho lding the switch for a fur-
ther 1 second or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position, once
more, and after the door window is comple tely closed, continue holding the switch
for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.
If the window movement does not reverse an d can not be closed or completely open,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Door lock linked window operation ●
The power windows can be opened an d closed using the mechanical key.
* (  P. 5 9 3 )●
The power windows can be opened us ing the wireless remote control.
* (
 P. 1 2 4 )
* : These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer. 1
2
3
4
5

174 4-1. Before driving
NX300h_U_OM78007UDriving the vehicle  P. 2 0 1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (  P. 2 0 8 )
Release the parking brake. (  P. 2 1 4 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released automatically
when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P. (  P. 2 1 3 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake. (  P. 2 1 4 )If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P.
(  P. 2 0 8 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 0 8 )
Set the parking brake. (  P. 2 1 4 )If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is set automatically when
shifting the shift lever to P. (  P. 2 1 3 )
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, bloc k the wheels as needed.The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle 1
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
5

176 4-1. Before driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:●
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops. ●
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. 
Vehicles with towing package ●
For the first 500miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer. ■
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. (  P. 6 1 8 )■
Eco-friendly driving
 P. 1 0 0
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. ■
When driving the vehicle ●
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing th e accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operat-
ing the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only
slightly. This allows you to depress th e brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your righ t foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident. ●
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. ●
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 flammable material nearby.

184 4-1. Before driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Things that must not be carri ed in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:●
Receptacles containing gasoline ●
Aerosol cans ■
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hittin g the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident. ●
Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible. ●
Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs. ●
When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats. ●
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their se at belts properly fastened.●
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard ●
Secure all items in th e occupant compartment.■
Capacity and distribution ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting or the total vehicle weight rating. ●
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration
of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury. ■
When using a roof luggage carrier (vehicles with roof rails)
Observe the following precautions: ●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exce ed the vehicle overall length or width.
(  P. 6 0 8 ) ●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is secu rely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehi-
cle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure
to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury. ●
If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now
and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place. ●
Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

192 4-1. Before driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U Weight carrying ball position:
42.1 in. (1069.9 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
33.7 in. (855.6 mm)
Please consult your dealer when installin g trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an acci-
dent, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: ●
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit. ●
Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h)
on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s man-
ual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause
loss of control. ●
Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance. ●
Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area
away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-
trailer combination.Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball 1
2
Connecting trailer lights
Trailer towing tips

1934-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ●
Reversing with a trailer attached is di fficult and requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the
trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to right. (This
is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone guid e you when reversing to reduce the
risk of an accident. ●
As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least
one vehicle and trailer length. ●
Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, re sulting in the traile r jackknifing and a
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. ●
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. ●
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making turn. ●
Note that when making a turn, the traile r wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. Comp ensate by making a wider than normal
turning radius. ●
Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery surfaces,
etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer. ●
Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable dis-
tance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be
sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes. ●
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance
when using engine braking, do no t put the transmission in D. (  P. 2 0 8 )●
Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades. ●
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking
efficiency. ●
Due to the added load of the trailer, yo ur vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot
days (at temperatures over 85  F [30  C]) when driving up a long or steep
grade. If the engine coolant temperat ure gauge indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air cond itioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (  P. 600)