LEXUS NX 300H (2019 year). Instruction

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cate that a system check is being per-
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.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-

tion.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

WARNING

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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 help 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

(

P.171)

“Eco” indicator

(

P.248)

“Sport” indicator

(

P.248)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

(

P.217)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

(

P.217)

Cruise control indicator

(

P.223)

(White)

LDA indicator

(

P.212)

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: These lights turn on when the power

switch is turned to the ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. 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.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-

tem is operating.

: The light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM

outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the power switch is turned to
ON mode while the BSM main switch is
set to ON.
When the BSM main switch is set to
ON while the power switch is in ON
mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

(Green)

LDA indicator

(

P.212)

(Orange)

LDA indicator

*2, 3

(

P.212)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor (

P.227)

(if equipped)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 4

(

P.233)

Slip indicator light

*1, 3

(

P.250)

VSC off indicator

*1, 4

(

P.251)

PCS warning light

*1, 4

(

P.204)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.177)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.177)

Brake hold standby indicator

(

P.179)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(

P.179)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*2, 5

(

P.79)

(if equipped)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*6, 7

(

P.241)

Security indicator

(

P.69,

71)

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator

(

P.41)

(Canada)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator

(

P.41)

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When driving mode is in other than Sport mode (

P.248)

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P.82)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode. (

P.248)

• Sport mode: Red
• Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is black.

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.286)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.84)

Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

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Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.376)

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P.173)

Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display

Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
• Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is ON mode.
• It can be reset on

of the multi-information display. (



P.86

)



When driving mode is in Sport mode (

P.248)

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low

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outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode. (

P.248)

• Sport mode: Red
• Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is black.

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (

P.286)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.84)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P.376)

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P.173)

Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display

of the multi-information display. (

P.86

)

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Operating condition

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Hybrid System Indicator

Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)

Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.

Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.

Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.

●

Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

when the driving mode is in other than

the Sport mode.

●

By keeping the indicator needle within

Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can

be achieved.

●

Charge area indicates regeneration

sta-

tus. Regenerated energy will be used to

charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery).

: When used in this manual, “regeneration”

refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

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Tachometer

Hybrid System Indicator switches to the

tachometer when driving mode is in Sport

mode. The settings of the tachometer dis-

play can be changed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

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Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-

cisely controlled in order to help improve

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-

sions, etc.

There are times when the engine speed that

is displayed may differ even when vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the

same.

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Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change.

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of

a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

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Pop-up display

In some situations, a pop-up display will be

temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display or the odometer/trip meter/

maintenance required information screen.

The pop-up display function can be set on/

off. (

P.87)

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the

display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no

problem continuing to use the display.

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Customization

The meter display can be customized on

the multi-information display.

(Customizable features:

P.421)

Switches between odometer, trip
meter and maintenance required infor-

mation displays. When the trip meter is
displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

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Instrument panel brightness adjustment

The instrument panel brightness levels

when the tail lights are on and off can be

adjusted individually. However, when the

surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),

turning on the tail lights will not change the

instrument panel brightness. At this time,

any adjustments made to the instrument

panel brightness levels will be applied to

both settings at once.

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear number

appearing on the display. This lag could

cause the driver to downshift again,

causing rapid and excessive engine brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

personal death or injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

When the tachometer is displayed, do

not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H); or “Engine Cool-

ant Temp High” or “Hybrid System

Overheated” is shown on the multi-

information display. In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine or hybrid system

after it has cooled completely.

(

P.396)

Changing between the odome-
ter, trip meter and maintenance
required information

Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness

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Display

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Menu icons

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Liquid crystal display

P.82

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

Select an item/change pages
Enter/set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to

When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed
screen to

The registration confirmation screen is dis-
played. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration failure message
will be shown.

Multi-information display

The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of
vehicle data.

Display and menu icons

Drive information (

P.85)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (

P.86)

Audio system-linked display (if
equipped) (

P.86)

Driving assist system informa-
tion (

P.86)

Warning message display
(

P.86)

Settings display (

P.86)

NOTICE

■

The multi-information display at low

temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

Changing the meter display

A
B
C
D

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Content displayed as drive infor-
mation

Select to display various drive data.

Items displayed can be switched by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches to select

and pressing

 Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consump-
tion

 Average fuel consumption (after

reset

/after start/after refuel)

Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset, the hybrid sys-
tem was started, and the vehicle was refu-
eled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

 Average vehicle speed (after

reset

/after start)

Displays the average vehicle speed since
the function was reset and the hybrid sys-
tem was started, respectively

 Elapsed time (after reset

/after

start)

Displays the elapsed time since the func-
tion was reset and the hybrid system was
started, respectively

 Distance (driving range/after start)

Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining and the distance driven after the
hybrid system was started respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your

average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is

added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turn-
ing the power switch off, the display may
not be updated.

: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive

Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and “Drive Info 3”.

: The function can be reset by pressing

the

of the meter control switches

for longer than 1 second when the item
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.

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Energy monitor

P.93

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Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

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Tire inflation pressure

Displays inflation pressure of each tire.

The inflation pressure of the spare tire will
not be displayed.

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Vehicle sway warning

Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control)
system. The display is enabled when

Drive information

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the operating conditions of the vehicle
sway warning are met. (

P.210)

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Display off

A blank screen is displayed.

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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.

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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

pressed.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control) (

P.209)

Select to set up the following items.
 Steering Assist

Select to enable/disable 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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 Sway sensitivity

Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

(

P.202)

Select to set up the following items.
 PCS on/off

Select to enable/disable the pre-collision
system.

 PCS sensitivity

Select to change the warning timing.

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PKSA (Parking Support Alert) (if
equipped) (

P.226)

Select to set up the following items.
 Intuitive parking assist sensor

Select to enable/disable the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.

 Volume

Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the parking support
alert is operated.

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PKSB (Parking Support

Brake System) (if equipped)
(

P.232)

 PKSB on/off

Select to enable/disable the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).

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Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.

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Vehicle Settings



PBD (Power Back Door)

(

P.108)

Select to set up the following items.
• System settings
Select to enable/disable the power back
door system.
• Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back door
system.

• Kick Sensor

Select to enable/disable the kick sensor.

: Vehicles with power back door

: Vehicles with hands free power back

door

 TPMS (Tire Pressure Warning Sys-

tem) (

P.339)

Select to initialize the tire pressure warning
system.

 Scheduled Maintenance (

P.319)

Select to initialize the scheduled mainte-
nance.

 Oil maintenance (

P.330)

Select to reset the engine oil maintenance
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.

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Meter settings

 Language

Select to change the language on the dis-
play.

 Units

Select to change the unit of measure for
fuel consumption.



EV Indicator (

P.62)

Select to set the EV indicator on/off.



Switch settings (

P.84)

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Displays a procedure to register a desired
screen to

You can register 1 screen as a shortcut,
which can be displayed by pressing

 Drive information screen (

P.85)

Select to choose between 2 items that will
be displayed on each drive information
screen (“

Drive info 1”, “Drive info 2” and

“Drive info 3

”) respectively.

 Pop-up display (

P.82)

Select to set the following pop-up displays,
which may appear in some situations, on/
off.
• Intersection guidance display of the nav-

igation system-linked system

• Incoming call display of the hands-free

phone system

• Instrument panel brightness adjustment

display

 Accent color

Select to change the accent colors on the
screen, such as the cursor color.

 Tachometer settings

Select to set the display of the tachometer
or Hybrid System Indicator to automati-
cally change according to the driving
mode or static.

 Initialization

Select to reset the meter display settings.

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Suspension of the settings display

In the following situations, the settings dis-

play using the meter control switches will be

suspended.

●

When a warning message appears on the

multi-information display

●

When the vehicle begins to move

Automatically displayed when the sys-
tem is used. (

P.227)

WARNING

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Cautions during setting up the dis-

play

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing during setting up the display, ensure

that the vehicle is parked in a place with

adequate ventilation. In a closed area

such as a garage, exhaust gases includ-

ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may

collect and enter the vehicle. This may

lead to death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

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During setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while setting up the display features.

Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)

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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)

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“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

B
C

Head-up display contents

Switching the head-up display

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U.S.A.

OFF

ON (MPH)ON (km/

OFF



Canada

OFF

ON (km/h)ON

(MPH)

OFF

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“DISP” button

Pressing the button changes the dis-
play items (except vehicle speed) as
follows:

• Off
• Hybrid System Indicator
• Tachometer

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Head-up display

●

The head-up display may seem dark and

hard to see when viewed through sun-

glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.

Adjust the brightness of the head-up display
or remove your sunglasses.

●

When the head-up display is turned off, it

will not display anything until it is turned

on again.

WARNING

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Before using the head-up display

Check that the position and brightness of

the head-up display image does not

interfere with safe driving. Incorrect

adjustment of the image’s position or

brightness may obstruct the driver’s view

and lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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Caution for changing settings of the

head-up display

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing while changing the settings of the

head-up display, ensure that the vehicle

is parked in a place with adequate venti-

lation. In a closed area such as a garage,

exhaust gases including harmful carbon

monoxide (CO) may collect and enter

the vehicle. This may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to components

●

Do not place any drinks near the head-

up display projector. If the projector

gets wet, electrical malfunctions may

result.

●

Do not place anything on or put stick-

ers onto the head-up display projector.

Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-

play indications.

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Adjusting the display position

Higher

Lower

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Setting the brightness

The brightness of the display is auto-
matically adjusted in accordance with
the brightness of the surrounding envi-
ronment. However, the brightness can
also be manually adjusted in 9 stages.

Brighter

Darker

Charge area

Shows regenerative charging.

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving,
etc.)

NOTICE

●

Do not touch the inside of the head-up

display projector or thrust sharp edges

or the like into the projector.

Doing so could cause mechanical mal-

functions.

■

When changing the settings of the

head-up display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while changing the settings of the

head-up display.

Making the display easier to see

Hybrid System Indicator

LEXUS NX 300H (2019 year). Instruction - part 5