
6319-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NX300h_U_OM78007U Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol( ) on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a d That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i b A tread section running circumferentially around a tireTire related term Meaning

6439-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
NX300h_U_OM78007UItems to initialize
* : If equippedThe following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 4 9 2
Tire pressure warning system • When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size P. 5 1 8
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 5 0 6
Power back door
* • After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse P. 1 3 4
Po w e r w i n d o w
• When functioning abnormally
normally P. 1 6 7
Moon roof
* P. 1 7 0

661What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
NX300h_U_OM78007U ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 5 7 5 )●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 6 0 4 )When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

667Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U If you have a flat tire ..........................575
If you lose your keys ................ 120, 122
If you think something is
wrong .................................................. 564
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 604
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.........................................557
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................................... 558
If your vehicle overheats ............... 600
Energy monitor ..........................................111
Engine
Accessory mode................................202
Compartment..................................... 502
Engine switch ........................................ 201
Hood ....................................................... 500
How to start the hybrid
system ................................................... 201
Identification number ........................ 610
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........557
Ignition switch
(power switch).................................. 201
Overheating ........................................ 600
Power switch......................................... 201 Engine compartment cover............. 503
Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................613
Checking .............................................. 508
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 326
Warning light .......................................565
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................................... 97
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................... 611
Checking ...............................................504
Warning light .......................................565
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 506
Engine switch ........................................... 201
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..................................................305
Warning light .......................................566
EV indicator ............................................... 79
EV drive mode ...................................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11

668 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Flat tire ...................................................... 575
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 614
Transmission.......................................... 614
Washer ...................................................... 511
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Switch....................................................... 227
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 53
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 567
Front seats .................................................146
Adjustment ............................................. 146
Cleaning ................................................ 488
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 154
Head restraints ..................................... 158
Power easy access system ............ 154
Seat heaters ......................................... 440
Seat position memory....................... 154
Front side marker lights
Light switch ............................................ 219
Replacing light bulbs ........... 545, 552
Wattage ....................................................617 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................545
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ................................................... 617
Fuel
Capacity.................................................. 610
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Gas station information................. 680
Information............................................. 618
Refueling ................................................ 236
Type........................................................... 610
Fuel filler door.........................................236
Refueling ................................................ 236
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 238
Fuses.......................................................... 534
Garage door opener........................... 467
Gas station information ..................... 680
Gauges......................................................... 97
Glove box ................................................ 447
Grocery bag hooks............................... 451F
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675Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Side mirrors ..............................................163
Adjusting and folding........................ 163
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............. 316
Heaters....................................................435
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Smart access system
with push-button start ...................... 140
Antenna location ................................. 140
Entry functions ............................ 124, 129
Starting the hybrid system .............. 201
Warning message ............................. 572
Snow tires ................................................ 326
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................. 616
Storage location .................................576
Spark plug .................................................613
Specifications .........................................608
Speedometer .............................................97
Sport mode ............................................. 303
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................. 160
Audio switches .................................... 342
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
Power easy access system ............ 154
Telephone switches ..........................402
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Storage feature ..................................... 446
Storage precautions............................ 446
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 604 Sunglass holder......................................449
Sun visors................................................. 455
Switch
ASC (Active Sound Control)
dial ...........................................................218
Audio remote control
switches .............................................. 342
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 223
Brake hold switch................................ 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
main switch..........................................316
Cruise control
switch ........................... 240, 253, 267
Door lock switch.................................. 126
Driving mode select switch ..........303
Driving position memory
switches ................................................154
Emergency flashers switch ...........556
EV drive mode switch .................... 206
Fog light switch ....................................227
Garage door opener
switches .............................................. 467
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
HUD (Head-up display)
switches ............................................... 106
Ignition switch........................................201
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 279
LDA switch ........................................... 270
Light switches ........................................ 219
Meter control switches .................... 103
Moon roof switches ...........................169
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................163
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

676 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Parking brake switch..........................213
PCS switch............................................... 311
Power back door opener
and closer switch.................... 130, 131
Power switch......................................... 201
Power window switch ...................... 166
Rear window and
outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ............................435
Rear window wiper and
washer switch................................... 234
Seat heater switches........................ 440
“SOS” button........................................ 477
Talk switch .................................402, 423
Telephone switches ..........................402
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ................... 240, 253
VSC OFF switch ...............................307
Window lock switch.......................... 166
Windshield wipers and
washer switch...................................228 Tachometer ................................................ 97
Tail lights
Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Talk switch.................................... 402, 423
Telephone switch ................................. 402
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Immobilizer system.............................. 86
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data................................615
Warning light ....................................... 567
Tire information ...................................... 621
Glossary................................................. 627
Size ........................................................... 624
Tire identification number ............. 623
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 625
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................... 517
Initializing ................................................. 517
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters.................. 517
Registering ID codes .........................519
Warning light ....................................... 567 T

677Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Tires..............................................................516
Chains...................................................... 327
Checking................................................. 516
Glossary ................................................. 627
If you have a flat tire ..........................575
Inflation pressure .....................525, 615
Replacing ...............................................575
Rotating tires ......................................... 516
Size ............................................................. 615
Snow tires ..............................................326
Spare tire ..................................... 575, 616
Tire identification number..............623
Tire pressure warning system ...... 517
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....625
Warning light .......................................567
Tools........................................................... 576
Top tether strap........................................ 73
Total load capacity ...............................608
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 200
Emergency towing........................... 558
Towing eyelet........................................ 561
Trailer towing ..............................187, 199
TRAC (Traction Control) .................305
Trailer towing .................................187, 199 Transmission
Hybrid transmission .........................208
Selecting a driving mode...............303
Trip meters.................................................. 97
Turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs ............................ 545, 547, 552
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ................................................... 617
USB memory .......................................... 377
USB port .................................................. 345
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................455
Wattage ................................................... 617
Vanity mirrors........................................ 455
Vanity lights ..........................................455
Vehicle data recordings......................... 10
Vehicle identification number ........ 609
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .... 305
Voice command system.....................423
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 305 U
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