2019 LEXUS NX300H cruise control

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4-1. 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....................................... 179
ASC (Active Sound Control) ... 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 182
Automatic High Beam ................ 185
Fog light switch .............................. 188
Windshield wipers and washer 188
Rear window wiper and washer ............................................................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap......... 1954-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ... 202
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................ 209
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range........................... 217
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 226
Intuitive parking assist ................. 227
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)............................... 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 241
Driving mode select switch ..... 248
Driving assist systems ................ 249
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....... 254
Winter driving tips ....................... 256
Utility vehicle precautions........ 258
5-1. Remote Touch Remote Touch................................ 262
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 266
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators................... 273
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 276
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 279
Luggage compartment features .......................................................... 282
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5Interior features

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Meter control switches .......................................................................................... P.84
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................................................... P.221
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-spee d range ........................................... P.217
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch ......................... P.211
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................. P.171
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................ P.248
VSC off switch.......................................................................................................... P.251
Parking brake switches ......................................................................................... P.177
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................ P .177
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.257
Warning buzzer/message.................................................................................. P.178, 376
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.179
Remote Touch.........................................................................................................P.262
Rear seat heater switches
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762-1. Instrument cluster
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formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
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.182)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.182)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.184)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( P.185)
Fog light indicator ( P.188)
“READY” indicator ( P.168)
EV indicator ( P.62)
EV drive mode indicator
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(  P.171)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.248)
“Sport” indicator
*2 (  P.248)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*2 (  P.217)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.217)
Cruise control indicator
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(  P.223)
(White)
LDA indicator*2 ( P.212)

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the operating conditions of the vehicle
sway warning are met. (P.210)
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed.
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressure after the power
switch is turned to ON mode. It may also
take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has
been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire informa-
tion cannot be determined due to unfa-
vorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-
perature. The displayed values may also
be different from the values measured
using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting
12-volt battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Select to display the operational status
of the following systems: 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) ( P.209)
 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ( P.217)
The displayed icon changes depending
on the system used.
Select to display warning messages
and measures to be taken if a malfunc-
tion is detected. ( P.376)
The settings of the following items can
be changed using the meter control
switches.
For functions that can be enabled or
disabled, the function switches
between on and off each time is
pressed.■LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ( P.209)
Select to set up the following items.
 Steering Assist
Select to enable/dis able steering wheel
assistance.
 Alert
Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as the
notification method used to warn the
driver.
Alert sensitivity
Select to set the warning sensitivity.
Sway warning
Select to enable/disable the vehicle sway
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system information
Warning message display
Settings display

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*:If equipped
Head-up display
Display brightness will change automati-
cally according to the brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
Display position adjustment switch
Display brightness adjustment
switch
Display brightness can be adjusted to the
desired level.
“HUD” button
“DISP” button 
Vehicle speed
 Hybrid System Indicator ( P.91)
 Tachometer
 Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or
selected shift range ( P.173)
 Audio display
Displays audio information for approxi-
mately 3 seconds when the audio system is
operated
Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) ( P.92)
When approaching an intersection while
the navigation system is giving route guid-
ance, an arrow will automatically be dis-
played to indicate the direction of travel.
Lane departure warning display
(LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control]) ( P.209)
 Approach warning display
(Dynamic radar cruise control with
full speed range) ( P.222)
 Pre-collision warning message (Pre-
Collision System) ( P.202)
 Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system) ( P.92)
 Parking Support Brake (for static
objects) ( P.232)
■“HUD” button
Pressing the button turns the head-up
display on/off and changes the vehicle
speed display units as follows:
Head-up display*
The head-up display can be used to
project vehicle speed and other
information onto the windshield.
System components
A
B
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D
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Head-up display contents
Switching the head-up display

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4-1. Before drivingDriving 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.................................... 179
ASC (Active Sound Control) 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 182
Automatic High Beam ............. 185
Fog light switch ........................... 188
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 188
Rear window wiper and washer ......................................................... 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 1954-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 197
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 202
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..................... 209
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range........................ 217
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ....................................................... 226
Intuitive parking assist .............. 227
Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) .................. 232
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 241
Driving mode select switch .. 248
Driving assist systems.............. 249
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 254
Winter driving tips .................... 256
Utility vehicle precautions..... 258

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Driving
■GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).
■GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When tow-
ing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
WARNING
●Do not use the dynamic radar cruise
control system when trailer towing.
●Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer instabil ity is more likely
on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill
grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
●Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes
that conform to any applicable federal
and state/provincial regulations.
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds
unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are
required. Lexus recommends trailers
with brakes that conform to all applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regula-
tions.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic
system, as this will lower the vehicle’s
braking effectiveness.
●Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage
occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wan-
dering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by
your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may
cause body damage.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights.
Directly splicing trailer lights may dam-
age your vehicle’s electrical system and
cause a malfunction.
Towing related terms

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for
your driving situation by operating the
paddle shift switches.
*2: By selecting shift ra nges using S mode,
you can control accelerating force and
engine braking force.
■S mode
●When the shift range is 4 or lower, hold-
ing the shift lever towa rd “+” sets the shift
range to 6.
●Automatically selects a higher shift range
before the engine speed becomes too
high.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P.176)
●When switching the driving mode to
Sport mode while driving in D position.
( P.248)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
When the following unusual operation is
performed, the hybrid system output may
be restrained.
●When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,
D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too while the vehicle is in reverse.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi- tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.176)WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Be careful of downsh ifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (t raction battery)
charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will not be charging,
even when the engine is running. There-
fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of time, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) will dis-
charge, and this may re sult in the vehicle
not being able to start.