2018 LEXUS NX300h fog light

276 5-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Turns the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
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Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Timer function
The heated steering wheel will automati-
cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
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Front 
Vehicles without seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → OffThe level indicator (amber) light up
during operation. 
Vehicles with seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → OffThe indicator (amber) and level indicator
(green) light up during operation.
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Rear (if equipped)
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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2775-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features ■
Operation condition
The seat heaters can be used when the
power switch is in ON mode.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → OffThe indicator (green) and level indicator
(green) light up during operation. ■
Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
WARNING■
To prevent causes of overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using a seat heater ●
Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.●
Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Seat ventilators (front)
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318 6-1. Maintenance and care
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U  Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent. Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area. ■
Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleani ng the interior of
the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.NOTICE■
Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces: ●
Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.●
Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.●
Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.■
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust. ■
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
(vehicles with Lexus Safety System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( → P.198)
■
Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow●
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●
Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna. ■
Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive
product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent,
wax) to clean the windows. It may dam-
age the coating.
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

3536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
→ P.328
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light (bulb type) ■
Bulbs that need to be replaced by
the Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights (LED type)
 Parking lights and Daytime running
lights
 Front fog lights
 Front side marker lights (LED type)
 Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up light
 Rear turn signal light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
 Outer foot lights ■
LED lights
The lights other than the front side marker
lights (bulb type) and front turn signal lights
(bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●
Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●
Water has built up inside the headlight.
■
When replacing light bulbs
→ P.407Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself.
The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If
necessary bulb replacement seems
difficult to perform, contact your
Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Removing the engine compart-
ment cover
Bulb locations
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449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Alphabetical Index
449Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 269
Rear window ................................................ 269
Windshield .................................................... 269
Differential ...................................................... 405
Dimension ......................................................400
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Drive information .......................................... 86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor.............................................. 94
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ..........................................................210
Multi-information display .......................... 85
Warning messages .................................. 375
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 324
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 109
Back door......................................................... 110
Door glasses .................................................. 144
Door lock........................................................ 106
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear door child-protectors ................... 109
Side doors ...................................................... 106
Drive information ........................................... 86
Drive-start control ............................... 151, 173
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ............ 369
Driver’s seat position memory .................134
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 249
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 255
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips......................................... 257
Driving position memory............................134
Memory recall function ............................135
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
Function ............................................................ 217 Warning message ..................................... 374 E
E-Four .............................................................. 250
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 250
Eco mode........................................................ 249
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric motor
Location ...............................................................61
Specification .................................................. 401
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Electronic key
Battery-saving function.............................123
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................387
Replacing the battery ............................... 347
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 250
Emergency flashers ....................................358
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 365
If a warning light turns on...................... 365
If a warning message is displayed ..... 374
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................387
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................387
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
If you have a flat tire .................................. 377
If you lose your keys ....................... 103, 105
If you think something is wrong..........363
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 397
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 358
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 360
If your vehicle overheats ........................394
Energy monitor ............................................... 94
Engine

450 Alphabetical Index
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al_USA_OM78212U Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 327
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 325
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ................................ 401
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 358
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating................................................. 394
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 328
Engine coolant
Capacity .........................................................403
Checking .......................................................330
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 257
Warning light ...............................................366
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine oil
Capacity ......................................................... 402
Checking ....................................................... 328
Warning light ...............................................366
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 329
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..........................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 367
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7 F
Flat tire ..............................................................377
Tire pressure warning system ............ 338
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid
Brake ............................................................... 405
Transmission................................................ 404
Washer ........................................................... 332
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Switch................................................................ 189
Front passenger occupant classification
system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
.......................................................................... 369
Front seats ........................................................128
Adjustment ..................................................... 128
Cleaning ...........................................................317
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................134
Head restraints..............................................137
Power easy access system .....................134
Seat heaters .................................................. 276
Seat position memory ...............................134
Front side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................354
Wattage ..........................................................407
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Wattage ..........................................................407
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................... 401
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 79
Gas station information ......................... 460
Information ................................................... 408
Refueling.......................................................... 196
Type ................................................................... 401
Warning light .............................................. 369
Fuel filler door .................................................196

452 Alphabetical Index
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack............................ 326
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 378
Jack handle .................................................... 378
Jam protection function
Moon roof ....................................................... 147
Power back door opener and closer. 118
Power windows............................................ 144 K
Keyless entry
Smart access system with push-button
start .................................................................. 122
Wireless remote control......................... 104
Keys.....................................................................102
Battery-saving function ............................ 123
Electronic key ................................................102
Engine switch................................................ 168
If the electronic key does not operate
properly....................................................... 387
If you lose your keys.................................386
Key number plate ........................................102
Keyless entry ................................................. 104
Mechanical key.............................................102
Power switch ................................................ 168
Replacing the battery............................... 347
Warning buzzer ........................................... 122
Wireless remote control key ................ 104
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
L
Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control
(LDA) ..............................................................210
Language (multi-information display) 422
LATCH anchors ............................................. 55
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ...........................................................210 Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .................................325
Hood lock release lever .........................325
Shift lever ..........................................................173
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Wiper lever .................................................... 189
Lexus Enform Remote.................................. 311
Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 306
Lexus Enform Service Connect ..............312
Lexus Safety System+................................. 198
Automatic High Beam ............................. 186
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ......................................................... 210
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................203
License plate lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Light
Automatic High Beam system ............. 186
Fog light switch ............................................ 189
Headlight switch.......................................... 183
Illuminated entry system ......................... 278
Interior light list ............................................ 278
Interior lights ................................................. 279
Luggage compartment light ................... 112
Personal lights ............................................. 279
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Vanity lights ................................................. 288
Wattage ..........................................................407
Welcome light illumination control ... 107
Light bulbs
Replacing .......................................... 353, 354
Wattage ..........................................................407
Luggage cover ............................................. 286

453What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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453M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 324
General maintenance ...............................319
Maintenance data..................................... 400
Maintenance requirements ....................319
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 366
Meter
Head-up display ........................................... 90
Indicators ...........................................................74
Instrument panel light control ................ 84
Meters ................................................................ 79
Multi-information display .......................... 85
Warning lights .............................................365
Warning messages .................................. 374
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 273
Microphone ................................................... 306
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............................. 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers269
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Vanity mirrors..............................................288
Moon roof
Jam protection function............................ 147
Operation........................................................146
Warning message...........................148, 374
Multi-information display
Drive information .......................................... 86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor.............................................. 94
Language....................................................... 422
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ..........................................................210
Warning messages .................................. 374
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Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
Odometer ..........................................................79
Oil
Engine oil........................................................402
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 405
Opener
Back door ......................................................... 113
Fuel filler door ............................................... 196
Hood ................................................................325
Outside rear view mirrors ......................... 142
Adjusting and folding.................................142
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................241
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................142
Mirror position memory ...........................134
Outside rear view mirror defoggers269
Outside temperature display .....................79
Overheating .................................................. 394
P
Paddle shift switches .................................... 175
Panic mode ..................................................... 104
Parking brake
Operation ........................................................ 177
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message ........................................................ 177
Warning light .............................................. 369
Parking lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulb ..................................353
Parking Support Brake fu nction (for static
objects) ......................................................... 232
Indicator............................................................. 75
Warning light .............................................. 368
Warning messages...................................238
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ..........................................................203
PCS switch................................................... 205
Warning light ............................................... 367
Warning message ..................................... 374
Personal lights............................................... 278