2015 LEXUS NX300h parking brake

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NX300h_U_OM78007U 3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 160
Inside rear view mirror................ 161
Outside rear view mirrors........163
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows .............................166
Moon roof .......................................169
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .......................174
Cargo and luggage.................... 182
Vehicle load limits ....................... 186
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) .......................187
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 199
Dinghy towing .............................200
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............. 201
EV drive mode ............................ 206
Hybrid transmission ..................208
Turn signal lever ............................ 212
Parking brake ................................213
Brake Hold .....................................216
ASC (Active Sound
Control) ....................................... 218 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................219
Automatic High Beam............. 223
Fog light switch ............................227
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 228
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 234
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 236
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Dynamic radar cruise
control ......................................... 240
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 253
Cruise control .............................. 267
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering co ntrol) .............270
Intuitive parking assist ...............279
Lexus parking assist
monitor.........................................287
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 303
Driving assist systems .............. 305
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................................ 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......316
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................................. 324
Winter driving tips ..................... 326
Utility vehicle precautions...... 3304
Driving

23Pictorial index
NX300h_U_OM78007U EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213, 214 Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213, 214
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 566, 572
Brake hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 21 6
Lexus Display Audio controller
* 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Remote Touch
* 1, 2
* 1
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
* 2
: If equipped1
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4
5
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80 1-2. Hybrid system
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Sounds and vibrations spec ific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, make sure to shift the shift lever to P and
apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrat ions may occur when the hybrid system is operating and
are not a malfunction: ●
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. ●
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops. ●
Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped. ●
Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open. ●
Sounds may be heard from the transmission wh en the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling. ●
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. ●
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
or as the accelerator pedal is released. ●
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.●
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seats. ■
Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the ve hicle proximity notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear. ●
In very noisy areas ●
In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehicle, it
may be more difficult to hear from the re ar of the vehicle compared to the front.■
Maintenance, repair, re cycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself. ■
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 6 3 3 )

84 1-2. Hybrid system
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury: ●
Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the shift lever to P, apply the parking brake, and
turn the hybrid system off. ●
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors. ●
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may
occur. Never touch exposed electric wires. ●
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or
eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric acid
solution. Seek immediate medical attention. ●
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a
fire extinguisher that is not meant for el ectric fires. Using even a small amount of
water may be dangerous. ●
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels (2WD models) or four
wheels (AWD models) raised. If the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction
motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electric-
ity. This may cause a fire. (  P. 5 5 8 )●
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto
the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as
possible.

932. Instrument cluster
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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 )

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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 )

1092. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U When the vehicle approaches an inter-
section, the direction the vehicle should
go is guided by the arrow. When the
vehicle approaches an intersection, the
route guidance will start and the dis-
tance
* to the intersection will also be
displayed.
* : The distance indication will disappear
when the vehicle passes through the
intersection.
Displays the speed limit for the current
road.
The audio display and speed limit display can be shown or hidden. When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe
place with the shift lever in P and the parking brake set.
Until the screen changes, continue
pressing the “DISP” button, and it
will repeat until the item desired to
be changed is displayed. Customization can be performed when
the head-up display is on.
Press the “DISP” button to switch
between on and off. On and off will be switched between each time the button is pressed.
If the button is left alone without being operated for a short time, setting will be fin-
ished automatically.Route guidance display (v ehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit display (vehicles with navigation system)
Display customization 1
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1333-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Power back door operating conditions (vehicles with a power back door)
With the power back door operations set to ON, it can automatically open and close for
the following conditions: ●
When the electronic key is being carried and the power back door switch is pushed
*●
When the wireless remote control is used
*●
When the power switch is in ON mode, in addition to the above for the opening opera-
tions, the back door operates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
* : When configured with the cu stomization function so that it can be operated after
being unlocked, operate the back door after it has been unlocked. ■
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage
compartment light switch on.
■
If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.
Move the lever.Off
On
When the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between the
flathead screwdriver and the cover as shown
in the illustration. 1
2
1
2
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Vehicles without a power back
door 
Vehicles with a power back
door