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NX300h_U_OM78007U Pictorial index Search by illustration
1
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument cluster How to read the gauges an d meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5
Lexus Display
Audio system Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
6
Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10
For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NX300h_U_OM78007U For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ............................................... 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 53
Safety information for
children .......................................... 59
Child restraint systems ............... 60
Exhaust gas precautions ............. 76
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................ 77
Hybrid system precautions.........81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...................... 86
Alarm .................................................88
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) .................................... 90 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators....................................... 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display .......................... 106
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ...................111
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors ....................................... 124
Back door ....................................... 129
Smart access system with
push-button start ..................... 140
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................146
Rear seats........................................ 147
Driving position memory..........154
Head restraints ............................ 1581
For safety and security 2
Instrument cluster
3
Operation of each
component
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Instrument cluster
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NX300h_U_OM78007U 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ....................................... 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display .......................... 106
Energy monitor/
consumption screen .................. 111
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NX300h_U_OM78007UWarning lights and indicators
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the
target region.The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
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Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U Warning lights inform the driver of malfun ctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights * 1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )
* 1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )
* 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 2
Charging system warning
light ( P. 5 6 5 )
* 1
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 565) * 1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 2
High coolant temperature
warning light ( P. 565) * 1
Slip indicator light
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 1
Brake system warning light
( P. 5 6 5 )
* 1, 3
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 5 6 6 )
* 1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 6 5 ) * 3
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 5 6 5 ) * 3
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 5 6 6 )
* 1
SRS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 ) Low fuel level warning light
( P. 5 6 7 )
* 1
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light
( P. 5 6 6 ) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 5 6 7 )
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NX300h_U_OM78007U * 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
* 3
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
* 4
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. * 1
Master warning light
( P. 5 6 7 )
* 2
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light ( P. 5 6 7 )
* 1
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 6 7 )
Indicators Turn signal indicator
( P. 212) “READY” indicator
( P. 2 0 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 1 9 ) EV indicator ( P. 7 9 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 220) * 8
EV drive mode indicator
( P. 2 0 6 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 220) * 8
“ECO” indicator
( P. 303)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 223) * 8
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 303)
Fog light indicator
( P. 2 2 7 ) * 8
(if equipped)Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 2 4 0 , 2 5 3 )
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NX300h_U_OM78007U * 1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that
a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunctio n in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 2
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
* 4
: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.* 8
Cruise control “SET”
indicator
( P. 240, 253, 267) (U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 213, 214)
* 8
Cruise control indicator
( P. 240, 253, 267) (Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 213, 214)
* 8
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 2 7 0 )
* 1
Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 2 1 6 )
* 8
(if equipped)
Steering control indicator
( P. 2 7 0 )
* 1
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 2 1 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 7 9 )
* 4, 8
Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 9 7 )
* 1, 2
Slip indicator light
( P. 3 0 6 ) * 5, 6
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators ( P. 3 1 6 )
* 1
VSC OFF indicator
( P. 3 0 7 )
* 7
Security indicator
( P. 86, 88)
* 1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 311) * 7
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 5 3 )
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NX300h_U_OM78007U * 5
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to
ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
* 6
: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
* 7
: This light illuminates on the center panel.
* 8
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
WA R N I N G ■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available
to help protect you in an a ccident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.