2016 LEXUS NX300H light

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore 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 ............................ 158
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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...... 330
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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
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Phone .......................................... 392
Making a call ............................... 394
Receiving a call ...........................397
Speaking on the phone........... 398
Using a Bluetooth
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phone message.......................400
Using the steering wheel switches...................................... 402
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ....................................... 403
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ........................ 405
Messaging setting.....................408
5-11. Bluetooth
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................... 409
Bluetooth
®....................................413
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................. 418
USB photo ................................... 420
Weather information ............... 422
Voice command system ......... 423
LEXUS Enform Remote .........427 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .......................................... 430
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 440
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 443• Front interior light ................ 444
• Personal lights ....................... 444
• Rear interior light ................. 445
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 446• Glove box ................................447
• Console box ...........................447
•Cup holders/ bottle holders ........................ 448
• Sunglass holder .................... 449
Luggage compartment features ....................................... 450
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6-4. Other interior featuresOther interior features ............ 455
• Sun visors ................................ 455
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet (12 VDC)...... 456
• Power outlet (120 VAC) ....457
• Wireless charger.................. 458
• Armrest.................................... 465
• Assist grips ............................. 465
• Coat hooks ............................. 466
Garage door opener ................467
Compass ........................................473
Safety Connect............................ 477
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 484
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior..................488
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..............................491
General maintenance.............. 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 conditio ning filter ............... 530
Electronic key battery.............. 532
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 534
Light bulbs .................................... 538
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................557
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .....................................558
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 564
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 565
If a warning message is displayed .....................................572
If you have a flat tire ...................575
If the hybrid system will not start .............................................. 588
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 590
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 591
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 594
If your vehicle overheats ......... 599
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 603 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 606
Fuel information ........................... 616
Tire information............................. 619
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............631
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize...........................641
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners............................................ 644
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ........ 645
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .........647
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 656
Alphabetical index ................................ 6609Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/visual system
• Lexus Enform with Safety Con-
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 129
Opening from inside the cabin* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 163
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 163
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 6 3
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 435
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 326
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 436
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 236
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 236
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 608
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 613
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 609
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 599
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 212
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 21 9
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
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