2018 LEXUS NX300h tow

116 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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al_USA_OM78212U ter part of the rear bu mper, such as in the
rain or in a car wash●
When dirt is wiped off the lower center
part of the rear bumper●
When a metal object is brought near the
lower center part of the rear bumper●
When a vehicle cover is installed or
removed●
When pets or other moving things sud-
denly enter the area below the rear
bumper●
When attempting to remove an object
from below the lower center part of the
rear bumper●
When attempting to remove snow, etc.
from below the lower center part of the
rear bumper■
Situations in which the kick sensor does
not operate properly (vehicles with
power back door and kick sensor)
If the kick sensor does not operate in the
following situations, use the back door
opener switch or powe r back door switch
or wireless remote control to open the
power back door. ( → P.113)●
When the rear bumper is subjected to
strong impact●
When an external radio wave source
interferes with the communication
between the vehicle and electronic key
( → P.123)●
When a large amount of water is kept
applying to the lower center part of the
rear bumper, such as in heavy rain●
When the vehicle is being washed and
water is kept applying to lower center
part of the rear bumper
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When the lower center part of the rear
bumper is covered with mud, snow, ice,
etc.
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When a metal object, etc., such as a tow-
ing hitch is installed near the lower center
part of the rear bumper
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When the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move and
contact the lower center part of the rear
bumper, such as grass or trees ●
When the vehicle is parked at an area
where an electric field is generated, such
as a road with an el ectric snow melting
system or parking meters ■
When reconnecting the 12-volt battery
To enable the power back door to operate
properly, close the back door manually. ■
Jam protection function
Sensors are installed in the right and left
sides of the power back door. When the
door is automatically closing and the sen-
sors are pushed due to an object being
clamped, etc., the jam protection function
operates.
From that position the door automatically
moves a little in the opposite direction and
then the function stops.
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If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the
inside.
1 Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag between
the flathead screwdri ver and the cover as
shown in the illustration.
2 Move the lever.

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Before driving ■
When “Smart Access System Malfunc-
tion See Owner’s Manual” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be ma lfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately. ■
Battery-saving function
The battery-saving fu nction will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the 12-volt battery from being
discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time. ●
In the following situations, the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an
area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the
outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or
longer.
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.
●
If the smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
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Turning an electronic key to battery-
saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the elec- tronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indicator
flashes 4 times. While the battery-saving
mode is set, the smart access system with
push-button start cannot be used. To cancel
the function, press any of the electronic key
buttons.
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button
start, wireless remote control and immobi-
lizer system use weak radio waves. In the
following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart
access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping:
→ P.387) ●
When the electronic key battery is
depleted ●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio stat ion, large display,
airport or other fac ility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise ●
When the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic 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
●
When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that Situation Correction proce-
dure
The power switch
was turned to
ACCESSORY
mode while the
driver’s door was
open (The driver’s
door was opened
when the power
switch was in
ACCESSORY
mode). Turn the power
switch off and close
the driver’s door.

130 3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before folding down the rear seat-
backs
1 Stow the rear center seat belt and
seat belt buckles. ( → P.30)
2 Lower the head restraint of the rear
seat. ( → P.137)■
Folding down rear seatbacks (man-
ual seat)
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the seatback. ■
Folding down rear seatbacks
(power seat)
Press and hold the sw itch to fold down
the seatback. The buzzer sounds and operations start.
The buzzer sounds again when the opera-
tion is complete.
To stop the operation of a seat partway,
press either seat oper ation switch for that
seat, once more. Switches for that seat in
other locations can be used to stop the
operations. (buzzer sounds depending on
stopping position of the seatback) 
Instrument panel switchWARNING●
Do not bring your hands close to the
moving parts or between the seats, as
well as do not let any part of your body
get caught.●
Vehicles with power seat: Do not let
children operate the seatback as other
passengers may get caught in seat.●
Vehicles with power seat: Check that
there are no passengers sitting in the
seat before folding that seat forward.
Also, do let other passengers sit in the
seat while the seat is forward folding.■
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap
belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may
slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or your
neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious
injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while
driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle.
Folding down the rear seatbacks

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Before driving ■
Seatback jam protection function
(power seat)
When folding down th e seatback, if a for-
eign object is perceived between the seat-
back and seat cushion, the seatback will
reverse operations and then stops opera-
tions.
The buzzer sounds intermittently during
reverse operations and sounds continu-
ously when operations are stopped.
WARNING■
When folding the rear seatbacks
down and after folded
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ●
Do not fold the seatbacks down while
driving.●
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set
the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.●
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded
seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.●
Do not allow children to enter the lug-
gage compartment.■
After returning the rear seatback to
the upright position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ●
Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by lightly
pushing it back and forth.
●
Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
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Jam protection function (vehicles
with power seat)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●
Never use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function. ●
The jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the seatback is fully folded for-
ward. Be careful no t to get fingers
caught or anything else. ●
The jam protection function may not
work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to
catch fingers or anything else.
NOTICE■
Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles for the
rear center seat, as well as the armrest,
must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks. ( → P.30, 297)

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
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Front seats
1 UpPull the head restraints up.
2 DownPush the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button . ■
Rear seats
1 Up Pull the head restraints up.
2 Down Push the head restra int down while press-
ing the lock release button .
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Adjusting the heig ht of the head
restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■
Adjusting the center rear seat head
restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
If the head restraint touches the ceiling,
making the removal difficult, change
the seat height or angle. ( → P.128, 129)Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all
seats. WARNING■
Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury. ●
Use the head restraints designed for
each respective seat.●
Adjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.●
After adjusting the head restraints,
push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.●
Do not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Vertical adjustment
ARemoving the head restraints A
A

1393-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving 3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Manual type
1 Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.

Power type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1 Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver ■
The steering wheel can be adjusted
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode *
. *
: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
steering wheel can be adjusted regard-
less of power switch mode. ■
Automatic adjustment of the steering
position (if equipped)
A desired steering posi tion can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
( → P.134) ■
Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move
in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( → P.134)
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After adjusting the steering wheel
(manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering
wheel is not securely locked.Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure

1433-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror
select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”)
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror
angle to a desired position to set the mirror
angle used when the vehicle is reversing.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the mem-
orized angle whenever the shift lever is
shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with th e shift lever in other
than R). Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, read-
just the angle in reversing.
When used in cold weather, the door mirror
could be frozen and may not automatically
point the mirror surface downward. In this
event, remove any ice and snow from the
mirror surface.
1 Folds the mirrors
2 Extends the mirrorsPutting the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the mir-
rors to automatic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or extending of the mir-
rors to be linked to locking/unlocking of
the doors. ■
When using in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this event, after removing any
ice and snow from the door mirror, operate
the mirror using manual mode or move it by
hand. ■
Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending
operation can be changed. (Customizable
features: → P.426)
Folding and extending the mir-
rors WARNING■
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.

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Driving Driving4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 150
Cargo and luggage ................... 155
Vehicle load limits ...................... 158
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-
ing package).............................. 159
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing package) ...................... 167
Dinghy towing ............................. 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ............ 168
EV drive mode ............................. 171
Hybrid transmission .................. 173
Turn signal lever.......................... 176
Parking brake .............................. 177
Brake Hold.................................... 180
ASC (Active Sound Control) 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 183
Automatic High Beam ............. 186
Fog light switch ........................... 189
Windshield wipers and washer
......................................................... 189
Rear window wiper and washer
......................................................... 194
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...... 196 4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 203
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ...................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range........................ 217
Intuitive parking assist .............. 227
Parking Support Brake function
(for static objects) .................. 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 241
Driving mode select switch .. 249
Driving assist systems.............. 250
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 255
Winter driving tips .................... 257
Utility vehicle precautions..... 259