2018 LEXUS NX300h fog light

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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94-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ........................ 150
Cargo and luggage ...................... 155
Vehicle load limits ......................... 158
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing
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 systems
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
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch............................... 264
5-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
.......................................................... 268
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................... 275
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ........................... 278
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............... 281
Luggage compartment features
.......................................................... 2844
Driving
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Interior features

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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
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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.257
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................. P.273
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.315
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.196
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .196
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.401
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.336
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.406
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.25 7
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.336
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .377
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 325
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.325
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.328
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.402
Coping with overheat ..................................................................................................... P.394
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.18 3
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.183
Fog lights....................................................................................................................P .189
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.176
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.183
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.183
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 73
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.183 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.353, Watts: P.407) E
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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U When the warning messages are displayed.......................................................... P.374
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.176
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.183
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/license plate lights/
daytime running lights
............................................................................................................................... .................... P.183
Fog lights ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.189
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................................................... P.189, 194
Usage.......................................................................................................................... .. P.189, 194
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 32
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.358
Hood lock release lever ...................................................................................... P.325
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch *1
................................................... P.139
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.139
Driving position memory *1
............................................................................................. P.134
Tilt and telescopic steeri ng lock release lever *1
............................................ P.139
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ...... P.139
Air conditioning system .......................................................................................P.268
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ........... P.268
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.269
Audio system *2
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: If equipped *2
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76 2-1. Instrument cluster
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 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 a malfunc-
tion. *4
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING■
If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid sys-
tem, this could mean that these systems
are not available to he lp protect you in an
accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.176)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( → P.183)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( → P.183)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.185)(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( → P.186)
Fog light indicator ( → P.189)
“READY” indicator ( → P.150)
EV indicator ( → P.62)
EV drive mode indicator *2

( → P.171)
“Eco” indicator *2
( → P.249)
“Sport” indicator *2
( → P.249)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control indicator *2

( → P.224)

142 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 1 To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
Left
Right 2 To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left ■
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode. ■
Defogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
( → P.269) ■
Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with
the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflec ted light. ( → P.140)
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Automatic adjustment of the mirror
angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory. ( → P.134)
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Linked mirror function when reversing
(vehicles with driving position memory)
When the mirror select switch is in the “L”
or “R” position, the outside rear view mir-
rors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is re versing in order to Outside rear view mirrors For safe driving, adjust the mirror
angles to secure visibility before
driving. WARNING■
When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.●
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.●
Both the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.■
When the mirror defoggers are oper-
ating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
Adjustment procedure
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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

186 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 1 Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in or
position.
2 Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.The Automatic High Beam indicator will
come on when the headlights are turned
on automatically to indicate that the system
is active. ■
Operating conditions
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
High beam automatic turning on or off
conditions
When all of the following conditions are ful-
filled, high beam will be automatically
turned on: ●
Vehicle speed is above approximately 21
mph (34 km/h). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ●
There are no oncoming or preceding
vehicles with headlights or tail lights
turned on. ●
There are few streetlights on the road
ahead.
If any of the following conditions are ful-
filled, high beam will be automatically
turned off: ●
Vehicle speed drops below approxi-
mately 17 mph (27 km/h). ●
The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark. ●
Oncoming or preceding vehicles have
headlights or tail lights turned on. ●
There are many streetlights on the road
ahead. ■
Camera sensor dete ction information●
High beam may not be automatically
turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly
appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by
another
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles
are hidden from sight due to repeated
curves, road dividers or roadside trees
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High beam may be turned off if an
oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
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House lights, street lights, red traffic sig-
nals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to turn off.
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The following factors may affect the
amount of time taken to turn high beam
on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses an
in-vehicle camera sensor to assess
the brightness of streetlights, the
lights of oncoming and preceding
vehicles, etc., and automatically
turns high beam on or off as neces-
sary.
Activating the Automatic High
Beam system