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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ...................................... 6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................... 24
For safe driving.................................. 25
Seat belts ............................................. 26
SRS airbags ........................................ 32
Front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system ................................. 40
Safety information for children .. 46
Child restraint systems .................. 47
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 60
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ................... 61
Hybrid system precautions ......... 64
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 69
Alarm...................................................... 71
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ..... 74
Gauges and meters ....................... 79
Multi-information display............. 85
Head-up display .............................. 90
Energy monitor/fuel consumption
screen ............................................... 94 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Side doors ........................................ 106
Back door.......................................... 110
Smart access system with push-but-
ton start ........................................... 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................................ 128
Rear seats.......................................... 129
Driving position memory ............ 134
Head restraints ............................... 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ............... 140
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .............................. 144
Moon roof ........................................ 1461
For safety and security
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Vehicle status information and
indicators 3
Before driving
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Pictorial index ■ Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors.................................................................................................................. P.1 06
Locking/unlocking ............................................................................................................ P. 106
Opening/closing the side windows ............................................................................P.144
Locking/unlocking by using th e mechanical key ................................................ P.387
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Back door ................................................................................................................... P.1 10
Opening from inside the cabin *
..................................................................................... P.113
Opening from outside ................................................................................................ P.111, 113
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Outside rear view mirrors.................................................................................... P.142
Adjusting the mirror angle ..............................................................................................P.142
Folding the mirrors ............................................................................................................ P.143
Driving position memory *
.............................................................................................. P.134
Defogging the mirrors .................................................................................................... P.269
Windshield wipers ..................................................................................................P.189 A
B
C
D
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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Power window switches ........................................................................................ P.144
Window lock switch ............................................................................................... P.145
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................................... P.142
Door lock switch..................................................................................................... P.108
Driving position memory switches *
................................................................... P.134
HUD (Head-up display) switches *
........................................................................ P.91
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial *
...................................................................... P.181*
:If equipped
Audio remote control switches *
Paddle shift switches .............................................................................................. P.175 A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
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Inside rear view mirror ..........................................................................................P.140
Sun visors ................................................................................................................. P.28 8
Vanity mirrors ........................................................................................................ P.288
Interior light *2
.............................................................................................. P.278, 279
Personal lights......................................................................................................... P.279
Moon roof switches *1
............................................................................................. P.146
“SOS” button *1
........................................................................................................P.306
Garage door opener switches *1
....................................................................... P.298*1
: If equipped *2
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear. A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U the vehicle clearly, by adjusting the
inside and outside rear view mirrors
properly. ( → P.140, 142)
Seat belts Make sure that all occupants are
wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. WARNING
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of in jury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury. ■
Wearing a seat belt ●
Ensure that all passengers wear a seat
belt. ●
Always wear a seat belt properly. ●
Each seat belt should be used by one
person only. Do not use a seat belt for
more than one person at once, includ-
ing children. ●
Lexus recommends that children be
seated in the rear seat and always use
a seat belt and/or an appropriate child
restraint system. ●
To achieve a proper seating position,
do not recline the seat more than nec-
essary. The seat belt is most effective
when the occupants are sitting up
straight and well ba ck in the seats.
●
Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm.
●
Always wear your seat belt low and
snug across your hips.
772-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators *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 sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction 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-infor-
mation display. *3
: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating. *4
: The light comes on when the system is
turned off. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate 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 func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected (White)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Green)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Orange)
LDA indicator *2, 3
( → P.210)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( → P.227)(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 4
( → P.232)
Slip indicator light *1, 3
( → P.251)
VSC off indicator *1, 4
( → P.251)
PCS warning light *1, 4
( → P.205)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
Brake hold standby indicator *1
( → P.180)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor *1
( → P.180)
Low outside temperature
indicator *2, 5
( → P.79)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *6, 7
( → P.241)
Security indicator *8
( → P.69,
71) (U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *8
( → P.41)(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *7
( → P.41)
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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *8
: This light illuminates on the center
panel.
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Before driving Before driving3-1. Key information
Keys ................................................. 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the
doors
Side doors ..................................... 106
Back door ....................................... 110
Smart access system with push-
button start ................................. 122
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ..................................... 128
Rear seats ...................................... 129
Driving position memory ........ 134
Head restraints............................ 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 139
Inside rear view mirror............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows........................... 144
Moon roof ..................................... 146