2018 LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual

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Vehicle status information and indicators Displays a procedure to register a desired
screen to
.
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut,
which can be displayed by pressing .
 Drive information screen ( → P.85)Select to choose betwee n 2 items that will
be displayed on each drive information
screen (“
Drive info 1”, “Drive info 2” and
“Drive info 3 ”) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( → P.82)Select to set the foll owing pop-up displays,
which may appear in some situations, on/
off.
• Intersection guidance display of the nav-
igation system-linked system
• Incoming call display of the hands-free
phone system
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment
display
 Accent color Select to change the accent colors on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
 Tachometer settings Select to set the display of the tachometer
or Hybrid System Indicator to automati-
cally change according to the driving
mode or static.
 Initialization Select to reset the me ter display settings.
Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. ( → P.227) Displays the status of the hybrid sys-
tem. ( → P.94) ■
Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings dis-
play using the meter control switches will be
suspended. ●
When a warning message appears on the
multi-information display ●
When the vehicle begins to move
Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped) Energy monitor
WARNING■
Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with
adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, ex haust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE■
During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.

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Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and
hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display
or remove your sunglasses.Head-up display *
The head-up display can be used to
project vehicle speed and other
information onto the windshield.
WARNING■
Before using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of
the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s view
and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury. ■
Caution for changing settings of the
head-up display
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing while changing th e settings of the
head-up display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate venti-
lation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases includ ing harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard. NOTICE■
To prevent damage to components ●
Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may
result.
●
Do not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications. ●
Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions. ■
When changing the settings of the
head-up display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while the changing the settings of the
head-up display.

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Head-up displayDisplay brightness will change automati-
cally according to the brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
Display position adjustment switch
Display brightness adjustment
switchDisplay brightness can be adjusted to the
desired level.
“HUD” button
“DISP” button
 Vehicle speed
 Hybrid System Indicator ( → P.93)
 Tachometer
 Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or
selected shift range ( → P.173)  Audio display Displays audio information for approxi-
mately 3 seconds when the audio system is
operated
 Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) ( → P.93)When approaching an intersection while
the navigation system is giving route guid-
ance, an arrow will automatically be dis-
played to indicate the direction of travel.
 Lane departure warning display
(LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control]) ( → P.210)
 Approach warning display
(Dynamic radar cruise control with
full speed range) ( → P.217)
 Pre-collision warning message (Pre-
Collision System) ( → P.203)
 Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system) ( → P.93)
 Parking Support Brake (for static
objects) ( → P.239)
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“HUD” button
Pressing the switch turns the head-up
display on/off and changes the vehicle
speed display units as follows: 
U.S.A.
OFF → ON (MPH) → ON (km/
h) → OFF 
Canada
OFF → ON (km/h) → ON
(MPH) → OFFSummary of functions
Head-up display contents A
B
C
D
E Switching the head-up display

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“DISP” button
Pressing the button changes the dis-
play items (except vehicle speed) as
follows:
•Off
• Hybrid System Indicator
• Tachometer
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Head-up display
When the head-up display is turned off, it
will not display anything until it is turned on
again. ■
Adjusting the display position
1 Higher
2 Lower ■
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the display is auto-
matically adjusted in accordance with
the brightness of the surrounding envi-
ronment. However, the brightness can
also be manually adjusted in 9 stages.
1 Brighter
2 DarkerA Making the display easier to see

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Vehicle status information and indicators Charge areaShows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco areaShows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco areaShows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power areaShows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving,
etc.)
When the vehicle ap proaches an inter-
section, the direction the vehicle
should go is guided by the arrow.
When the vehicle ap proaches an inter-
section, the route guidance will start
and the distance *
to the intersection
will also be displayed. *
: The distance indica tion will disappear
when the vehicle passes through the
intersection. Displays the speed li mit for the current
road.
The audio display and speed limit dis-
play 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.Hybrid System Indicator
Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) A
B
C
D Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system)
Display customization

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al_USA_OM78212U 1 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.
2 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
finished automatically. ■
When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
Multi-information display
Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play
“DISP” switch/Meter control
switches
“MENU” button
TouchpadEnergy monitor/fuel con-
sumption screen You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-informa-
tion display and the navigation/
multimedia system display.
System components
A
B
C
D
E

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Vehicle status information and indicators 
Navigation/multimedia system display
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote To uch, then select on the screen, and
then select . If the “Trip Information” or “History” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
Multi-information display
Press or of the meter control swit ches and select , and then or
to select the energy monitor display.Energy monitor
When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction
motor)
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status 
Navigation/multimedia system dis-
play
Low
High 
Multi-information display
Low
High These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
When there is no energy flow
Navigation/multimedia system display Multi-information display
A
B A
B