2015 LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual

5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle with full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet Spare tire
Jack
Screwdriver1
2
3 4
5
6

578 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury. ●
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains. ●
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle. ●
Put the jack properly in its jack point. ●
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.●
Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by
the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●
When raising the vehicle, do not pu t an object on or under the jack.●
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire. ●
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. ●
When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there
are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

5798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U If the luggage cover is used: Unhook
the cords.
If the luggage cover is used: Fold up
the luggage cover.
Pull the lever upwards and open the
deck board.
Lift the deck board and remove the
hook on the backside of the deck
board.Taking out the jack 1
2
3
4

580 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.
Removing the Jack
Unclasp the hook and remove the
jack.
Release the hook from the jack. When stowing the jack, wind back
the jack until it dose not move, fix the
jack with the rubber band and then
stow it. 5
Rubber band6
1
2

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove the deck under tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire. 
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
When taking out the full-size spare tire,
wear working gloves, firmly hold the
spokes, and take out the tire with the
proper posture.Taking out the spare tire 1
Spokes2
WA R N I N G ■
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

582 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point. The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.Replacing a flat tire 1
Flat tire Wheel chock positions
Front Left-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear Left-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tire2
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5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Install the wheel nut wrench in jack
handle.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire. When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
Remove the wheel ornament by
pushing from the reverse side. 4
5
6
7

584 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Replacing a flat tire ●
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the
ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes
will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts
while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns. ●
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to
bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts
to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes
of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.■
Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back door main
switch (  P. 132). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operat e unintentionally if
the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands and fingers
being caught and injured.