2015 LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual

2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
WA R N I N G ■
Caution regarding the use of windshield wi pers in AUTO mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers, etc. do not
become caught in the windshield wipers. ■
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause lo w visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE ■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. ■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

234 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NX300h_U_OM78007URear window wiper and washer Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer.
Ty p e A
Off
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.Operating the wiper lever 1
2
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4

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Driving
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Ty p e B
Off
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. 1
2
3
4
NOTICE ■
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window. ■
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat. ■
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

236 4-4. Refueling
NX300h_U_OM78007UOpening the fuel tank cap ●
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off. ●
Confirm the type of fuel. ■
Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle WA R N I N G ■
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refu eling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury. ●
After exiting the vehicle and before openin g the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling. ●
Always hold the grips on th e fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury. ●
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank. ●
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.●
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire. ●
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.■
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. ●
Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.●
Do not top off the fuel tank.

2374-4. Refueling
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Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel
filler door. Push inward and take your hand away to
slightly open the fuel filler door. Then
open the door fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door. NOTICE ■
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally, damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted sur-
face.
Opening the fuel tank cap 1
2

238 4-4. Refueling
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When the fuel filler door cannot be opened
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap
is released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.
Close the fuel filler door, and press
the center of the rear edge of the
fuel filler door. When you lock the doors, the fuel filler
door will lock also.Remove the cover inside the luggage compart-
ment by inserting a screwdriver. After removing
the cover, pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler
door and it will be ready to open as usual.
When removing the cover, to prevent damage,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Closing the fuel tank cap 1
2

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Driving
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Fuel filler door lock condition
The fuel filler door may not be locked even wh en the vehicle’s doors are locked in the fol-
lowing conditions: ●
When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle ●
When the automatic door locking system is operated (  P. 1 2 7 )●
When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked
WA R N I N G ■
When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing
so may cause a fire or other incident whic h may result in death or serious injury.

240 4-5. Using the driving support systems
NX300h_U_OM78007UDynamic radar cruise control Without accelerator pedal operation by the driver, in vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates and decelerates in accor-
dance to the changes in speed of the pr eceding vehicle. In constant speed con-
trol mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways. ●
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (  P. 2 4 1 )●
Constant speed control mode (  P. 2 4 6 )
Indicators
Display
Set speed
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control switch
 : If equippedSummary of functions 1
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