2016 LEXUS NX300H key

4376-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
■Registering air conditioning settings to elec tronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the power switch to ON
mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the curr ent air conditioning settings will automati-
cally be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
●The doors that can recall the air conditioning setting when unlocked using the smart
access system with push-b utton start can be changed.
* For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving positi on memory are changed at the same time.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accordin g to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after the “AUTO” button is pr essed or “AUTO” is selected.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24 C) and the air conditioning system
is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning po wer consumption, the air conditioning system
may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch is turned to
ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
FrontRear
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4456-2. Using the interior lights
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Tu r n s t h e l i g h t o n /o f f
The rear interior light is also turned on/
off by the front interior light operations.
If the light is turned on by front interior
light operation, the rear interior light
cannot turn off by pressing the switch.
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●In the following cases, the front interior li ghts and personal lights may not respond as
normal.
• When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface
• When operated with a wet hand
• When wearing gloves, etc.
●Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 6 3 5 )
Rear interior light
NOTICE
●Never remove the lens for the front interior light and personal lights. Otherwise, the
lights will be damaged. If the lens need to remove, contact your Lexus dealer.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.

4476-3. Using the storage features
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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Lift the lid while pushing the button
to release the lock.
Vehicles with the wireless charger:
Lift the wireless charger.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
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Console box
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●Vehicles without the wireless charger:
The tray slides forward/backward and can be
removed.

4616-4. Other interior features
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■While charging, noise enters the AM radio
Turn off the wireless charger and confirm that the noise has decreased. If the noise
decreases, continuously pushing the power supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds, the frequency of the charger can be changed and the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indicator light will flash orange 2 times.
■Important points of the wireless charger
●If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior, charging cannot be
done. When the door is opened and closed , charging may be temporarily suspended.
●When charging, the wireless charging device and portable device will get warmer,
however this is not a malfunction.
When a portable device gets warm while charging, charging may stop due to the pro-
tection function on the portable device side . In this case, when the temperature of the
portable device drops significantly, charge again.
■Operation sounds
When the power supply is turned on, while se arching for the portable device a sound will
be produced, however this is not a malfunction.
■Certification for the wireless charger
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 18 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modification s not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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NOTICE
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly
●The portable device is fully charged
●There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
●The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging
●The charging surface of the portable device is facing up
●The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge area
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport
or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with , or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not perform nor-
mally or the operation display lamp is flashi ng continuously, it is considered that the
wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording media, etc.,
close to the charger while charging, otherw ise, data may disappear under the influ-
ence of magnetism. Also, do not bring pr ecision instruments such as wrist watches,
etc., close to the charger, as such objects may break.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cab in. The temperature inside the cabin may
become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the device.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a long time.

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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 484
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................. 488
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 491
General maintena nce .............. 494
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................497
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 498
Hood .............................................. 500
Positioning a floor jack .............. 501
Engine compartment ...............502
12-volt battery............................... 512
Tires ................................................... 516
Tire inflation pressure ............... 525
Wheels ........................................... 528
Air conditioning filter ...............530
Electronic key battery .............. 532
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 534
Light bulbs.....................................538

4847-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years after the coating has been performed.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature. The restoration time may become shor ter when the coating is warmed by apply-
ing warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys or coins cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Perform the following to protect the ve hicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

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■Note for a smart access system with push-button start
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more
separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●If the electronic key is insi de the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
push-button start. ( P. 1 4 1 )
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coatin g (vehicles with water-repellent coating)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, da mp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.