2018 LEXUS NX300h heater

16 Pictorial index
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U ■ Switches
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................ P.84
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ....................................... P.84
Front seat heater switches *1
............................................................................... P.276
Seat ventilator switches *1
.................................................................................... P.277
Automatic High Beam switch.............................................................................. P.186
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch *1
......................................................... P.241
Power back door switch *1
....................................................................................... P.111
Heated steering wheel switch *1
......................................................................... P.276
Camera switch *1, 2
Rear seat operations switch *1
.............................................................................P.130*1
: If equipped *2
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. A
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18 Pictorial index
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.85
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..................................................................P.222
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-spee d range ........................................... P.217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ........................ P.212
Talk switch *
Telephone switches *
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................. P.171
Driving mode select switch .................................................................................P.249
VSC off switch.......................................................................................................... P.251
Parking brake switches ................................................................................P.178, 179
Applying/releasing ..................................................................................................P.178, 179
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................P.258
Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................P.369, 374
Brake hold switch ................................................................................................... P.180
Remote Touch......................................................................................................... P.264
Rear seat heater switches *
.................................................................................. P.276C
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62 1-2. Hybrid system
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Also, even in heavy traffic conditions,
drive the vehicle in D or S. *
: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) requires charging or the engine is
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will
not automatically stop. ( → P.62)■
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary. ■
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor). ■
When braking (regenerative brak-
ing)
The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged. ■
Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is
converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obta ined in conjunction
with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●
The accelerator pedal is released while
driving with the shift lever in D or S.
●
The brake pedal is depressed while driv-
ing with the shift lever in D or S.
■
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or th e gasoline engine is
stopped. ■
Conditions in which the gasoline engine
may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions *
:●
During gasoline engine warm-up ●
During hybrid battery (traction battery)
charging ●
When the temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is high or low ●
When the heater is switched on *
: Depending on the circumstances, the
gasoline engine may also not stop auto-
matically in other situations. ■
Charging the hybrid battery (traction
battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery does
not need to be charged from an outside
source. However, if the vehicle is left parked
for a long time the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least
once every few months for at least 30 min-
utes or 10 miles (16 km ). If the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) becomes fully
discharged and you are unable to start the
hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
■
Charging the 12-volt battery
→ P.392
■
After the 12-volt battery has discharged
or when the terminal has been removed
and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if
the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If this continues for a
few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

256 4-6. Driving tips
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure Luggage
Warming up before driving

272 5-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicatorsWhen the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menuWhen the button on the Remote
Touch is pressed, the following functions
can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( → P.273)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( → P.274)
: Set eco air conditioning mode■
Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen. The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( → P.274)
Set eco air conditioning mode Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Select S-FLOW mode ( → P.273)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter) ■
Side display (Vehicles with naviga-
tion system)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( → P.274)
Select the air flow mode ■
Fogging up of the windows
●
The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing E
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2755-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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Interior features 
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent *
: If equipped
WARNING■
To not interrupt the windshield defog-
ger from operating
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging. Heated steering wheel *
/seat
heaters *
/seat ventilators *
 Heated steering wheel Warm up the grip of the steering wheel
 Seat heaters Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators Maintain good airflow on the seat uphol-
stery by blowing air from the seats
WARNING■
To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on: ●
Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged ●
Persons with sensitive skin ●
Persons who are fatigued ●
Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (n eedles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.

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.
■
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.
■
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
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
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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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