
200 4-5. Using the driving support systems
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U WARNING●
Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered
with an oily film, water droplets, snow,
etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the
windshield, it will still be necessary to
use the windshield wipers to remove
water droplets, etc. from the area of
the windshield in front of the camera
sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield
where the camera sensor is installed is
dirty, contact your Lexus dealer.●
Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).
From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the camera sensor
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the
right and left from the center of the
camera sensor)
●
If the part of the windshield in front of
the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use
the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. ( → P.269)A
B ●
If water droplets cannot be properly
removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by
the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades
need to be replaced, contact your
Lexus dealer. ●
Do not attach window tinting to the
windshield. ●
Replace the windshield if it is damaged
or cracked.
If the windshield ne eds to be replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not get the camera sensor wet. ●
Do not allow bright lights to shine into
the camera sensor. ●
Do not dirty or damage the camera
sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the
lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact
your Lexus dealer. ●
Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●
Do not change the installation position
or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it.
●
Do not disassemble the camera sen-
sor.
●
Do not modify any components of the
vehicle around the camera sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
●
Do not attach any accessories that
may obstruct the camera sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper.
Contact your Lexus dealer for details.
●
If a surfboard or other long object is to
be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sen-
sor.

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
F
G
A
B C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F

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Interior features “A/C” button or selecting “A/C” will
dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.●
If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may
fog up more easily.●
The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.■
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the wi ndshield and wiper
blades.
Select on the option control screen.
When the windshield wiper de-icer on,
is displayed on the air conditioning
control screen.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time. ■
Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco mode is selected using the drive
mode select switch, eco air conditioning
mode turns on. When a drive mode other
than Eco mode is selected, eco air condi-
tioning mode may turn off. ■
S-FLOW mode
Priority for airflow is given to the front seats,
and the airflow and air conditioning for the
rear seats is effectively controlled.
Select on the option control screen.
The indicator comes on when S-FLOW
mode is on.
Press again to return to the previ-
ous mode. ■
Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is on,
is displayed on the air conditioning
control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the micro
dust and pollen filter is turned off. 1 Press the “AUTO” button.
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, press the
“OFF” button.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained. ■
Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the “AUTO” button is pressed or
“AUTO” is selected. ■
Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor ( → P.274) detects fog on the wind-
shield and controls the air conditioning sys-
tem to prevent fog.
■
Air conditioning filter
→ P.346
■
Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch
operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P.424)WARNING■
To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer
is on.
Using automatic mode

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Maintenance and care • Do not use acidic, a lkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather■
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. ■
Front side windows water-repellent
coating (vehicles wi th water-repellent
coating)●
The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.●
When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficie nt, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING■
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to
catch fire. ■
When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following sit-
uations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and
cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO ●
When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand ●
When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor ●
If something bumps against the wind-
shield ●
If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■
Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe
can cause burns.
■
Precautions regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the re ar bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer. A
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316 6-1. Maintenance and care
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U NOTICE■
To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface●
If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.●
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■
Cleaning the exterior lights●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■
To prevent damage to the windshield
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers
to their original position, do so from the
passenger side first. ■
When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may
not operate as normal. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts ■
When raising the windshield wiper
arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of
the wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades. A

322 6-2. Maintenance
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U The OBD system determines that a
problem exists somewhere in the emis-
sion control system. Your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and may need to
be repaired. Contact your Lexus
dealer to service the vehicle.
When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during
ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving
habits, the readiness codes may not
be completely set.
When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp
comes on indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test.Fluid leaks • There should not be any
signs of fluid leakage
after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pres-
sure correct?
• The tires should not be
damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been
rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should
not be loose.
Windshield
wipers/
rear window
wiper •The wiper blades should
not show any signs of
cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or defor-
mation.
•The wiper blades should
clear the windshield/
rear window without
streaking or skipping.Items Check points
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams Some states have vehicle emission
inspection programs which include
OBD (On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system monitors
the operation of the emission con-
trol system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test in the following situations: