2015 LEXUS NX300h low beam

224 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NX300h_U_OM78007U When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically
turned on: ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 34 km/h (21 mph). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ●
There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights
turned on. ●
There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically
turned off: ●
Vehicle speed drops below approximately 27 km/h (17 mph). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark. ●
Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.●
There are many streetlights on the road ahead. ■
Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original position. The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to acti-
vate the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem again.
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Switching to high beam
Press the Automatic High Beam
switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the Auto-
matic High Beam system again.High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
Turning the high beam on/off manually

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Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
The Automatic High Beam can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Camera sensor dete ction information●
High beam may not be automatically tu rned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles sudd enly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees ●
High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without
using the headlights is detected. ●
House lights, street lights, red traffic sign als, and illuminated billboards or signs may
cause the high beam to turn off. ●
The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and preceding
vehicles
• The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle on ly has operational lights on one side
• When a oncoming or preceding vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface, etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage ●
High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.●
In the situations below, you should consider turning the high beams on or off manually
rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system.
• The system is not able to correctly dete ct the surrounding brightness levels, and
flashes or exposes nearby pe destrians to the high beam.
• In bad weather (rain, snow , fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, ta il lights or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off, dirty, are
changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermit tently changing brightness and darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with
rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks, etc.).
• When frequently and repeat edly taking curves or driving on a winding road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other
drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe
your surroundings and turning high be am on or off manually if necessary.
NOTICE ■
Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.
●
Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor will
mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehi-
cles, etc. ●
Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the camera sen-
sor. ●
Do not overload the vehicle. ●
Do not modify the vehicle. ●
Do not replace windshield wi th non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not touch the camera sensor. ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong
impact. ●
Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●
Do not spill liquids onto the camera sensor. ●
Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the
camera sensor or the area of windshield near
the camera sensor.

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Driving
NX300h_U_OM78007UFog light switch Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
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Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.The fog lights secure excell ent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.
Operating instructions 1
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NOTICE ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

490 7-1. Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U NOTICE ■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances su ch as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol ●
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged. ■
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces: ●
Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately. ●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer. ●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather su rface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system ma y be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust. ■
When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure
Alert] or Automatic High Beam)
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor (  P. 2 7 0 ) .
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA and Automatic High Beam may not
operate properly or may cause a malfunction. ■
Cleaning the inside of the rear window ●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window cl ean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna. ●
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna. ■
Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, wax) to
clean the windows. It may damage the coating.

552 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Headlight low beams ●
Headlight high beams (LED type) ●
Front turn signal lights (LED type) ●
Parking lights and Daytime running lights ●
Front fog lights ●
Front side marker lights (LED type) ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Stop/tail lights ●
Rear side marker lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
License plate lights ●
Outer foot lights ■
After replacing the bulbs
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LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams (LED Type), front turn signal lights (LED
Type), parking lights, daytime running lights, front fog lights, front side marker lights (LED
Type), side turn signal lights, rear side ma rker lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, high mounted stoplight and license plate lights, outer foot lights consist of a num-
ber of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have
the light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:●
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.●
Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i n side the headlight.■
When replacing light bulbs
 P. 5 3 6After removing the engine compartment cover,
return the cover to original position with the
clips.
Insert
Press 1
2

5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with a compact
spare tire and excluding the 225/60R18 tires)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WA R N I N G ■
When using the compact spare tire (Vehicle with compact spare tire) ●
Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle. ●
Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously. ●
Replace the spare tire with a stan dard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering. ■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components: ●
E-Four (if equipped) ■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing. 1
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• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• Pre-collision system (if equipped)
•EPS • AVS (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor)
(if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)

663Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Audio system
(with navigation system)
*Audio system.......................................... 336
Antenna ..................................................364
Audio input............................................345
AUX port...............................................345
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 390
CD player ..............................................367
iPod ........................................................... 374
MP3/WMA disc ...............................367
Optimal use ..........................................354
Portable music player ....................... 381
Radio ......................................................... 361
Setup menu ........................................... 347
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................................... 342
USB memory ....................................... 377
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter....................... 530
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 430
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........436
S-FLOW mode .................................. 432
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 221
Automatic High Beam ....................... 223
Automatic light control system......... 221
AUX port................................................. 345 Back door .................................................. 129
Wireless remote control.................. 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Wattage ................................................... 617
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................595
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 326
Warning light .......................................565
Battery (traction battery) ....................... 81
Bluetooth ®
............................................... 413
Audio system .......................................390
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 392
Bottle holders ........................................ 448
Brake
Brake Hold ............................................. 216
Fluid ............................................................614
Parking brake ........................................ 213
Regenerative braking ..........................79
Warning light .......................................565
Brake assist ............................................. 305
Brake Hold................................................ 216
Break-in tips ............................................. 176
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control..................................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 316
Blind Spot Monitor function) .........319
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................................. 321 B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.