2018 LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual

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For owners 
Type A
Vis de réglage A
Vis de réglage B 
Type B
Vis de réglage A
Vis de réglage B  Veillez à ce que le réservoir de car-
burant soit plein et vérifiez que la
partie autour des projecteurs n’est
pas déformée.
 Stationnez le véhicule sur sol plat.
 Vérifiez que les pneus sont gonflés à
la pression préconisée.
 Demandez à quelqu’un de s’asseoir
dans le siège conducteur.
 Faites plusieurs fois rebondir le
véhicule sur ses suspensions.
1 Avec un tournevis à empreinte Phil-
lips, tournez la vis A dans l’un ou
l’autre sens.
Notez le sens de rotation et le nom-
bre de tours. 
Type AHeadlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners (in
French) The following is a French explana-
tion of headlight aim instructions
from the headlight aim section in
this manual.
Vis de réglage en mouvement
vertical
A
B
A
B Avant de contrôler le pointage
des projecteurs
Réglage du pointage des projec-
teurs

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Type B
2 Tournez la vis B du même nombre
de tours et dans le même sens qu’à
l’étape 1 .Si vous n’arrivez pas à régler les project-
eurs par cette procédure, confiez le
véhicule à votre concessionnaire Lexus
afin qu’il en règle le pointage. 
Type A

Type B

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U IndexWhat to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Alphabetical Index.................... 447

444 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( → P.386)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( → P.386)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( → P.347)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( → P.168)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure
that you have the electronic key on
your person.
 The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( → P.169)  Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the child-
protector lock. ( → P.109)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( → P.168)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( → P.168)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( → P.122)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( → P.169)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can
be started in a temporary way.
( → P.388)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( → P.390)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever ca nnot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

445What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode
( → P.174)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( → P.169)
 Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( → P.145)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( → P.170)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passen-
ger wearing the seat belts?
( → P.369)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( → P.177)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( → P.365, 374)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( → P.71)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( → P.374)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.365, 374.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire

446 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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 Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( → P.397) The vehicle becomes stuck

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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Alphabetical Index A
A/C ................................................................... 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 250
Function ..........................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 181
Air conditioning filter ................................. 346
Air conditioning system ............................ 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
Airbags ............................................................... 32
Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................366
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions ...................................................................37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 434
SRS airbags ......................................................32
SRS warning light ......................................366
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Alarm..................................................................... 71
Warning buzzer ......................................... 372
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push-
button start) ................................................. 122
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 250
Function ......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Approach warning...................................... 223
Armrest............................................................ 297
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 181
Assist grips ..................................................... 297
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter................................346
Automatic air conditioning system .. 268
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 273
S-FLOW mode .......................................... 273
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 184
Automatic High Beam ............................... 186
Automatic light control system............... 184
B
Back door .......................................................... 110
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ..................................353
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
Preparing and checking before winter
.......................................................................... 257
Replacing .......................................................392
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 246
Bottle holders ................................................ 282

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Brake Hold .................................................... 180
Fluid ..................................................................405
Parking brake ................................................ 177
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light ...............................................366
Brake assist .................................................... 250
Brake Hold ...................................................... 180
Break-in tips...................................................... 151
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ................ 84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 241
Blind Spot Monitor function................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch241
C
Card key ...........................................................102
Care
Aluminum wheels ........................................314
Exterior ............................................................. 314
Interior ............................................................... 314
Seat belts.......................................................... 317
Cargo capacity...................................155, 400
Cargo hooks ................................................. 284
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 284
Chains .............................................................. 258
Child restraint system....................................47
Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 49
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55
Child safety ....................................................... 46
12-volt battery precautions .......334, 393
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions.............................. 110 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 148
Power window lock switch .................... 145
Power window precautions .................. 145
Rear door child-protectors ................... 109
Removed key battery precautions... 348
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 28
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Seat heater precautions.......................... 275
Child-protectors........................................... 109
Cleaning .................................................. 314, 317
Aluminum wheels ........................................314
Exterior..............................................................314
Interior ...............................................................317
Seat belts ..........................................................317
Clock ................................................................288
Compass ......................................................... 303
Condenser .......................................................331
Console box .................................................. 282
Consumption screen .................................... 94
Coolant
Capacity ........................................................ 403
Checking ...................................................... 330
Preparing and checking before winter
.......................................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 366
Cooling system............................................. 330
Hybrid system overheating ..................394
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 217
Cup holders ................................................... 282
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................419
D
Daytime running light system .................. 184
Deck board .................................................... 285
Deck under tray ........................................... 285