2015 LEXUS NX300h bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NX300h_U_OM78007U 6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ............ 455
• Sun visors ................................ 455
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet (12 VDC)...... 456
• Power outlet (120 VAC) ....457
• Wireless charger.................. 458
• Armrest.................................... 465
• Assist grips ............................. 465
• Coat hooks ............................. 466
Garage door opener ................467
Compass ........................................473
Safety Connect............................ 477
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 484
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior..................488
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ..............................491
General maintenance.............. 494
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................497 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 498
Hood ...............................................500
Positioning a floor jack.............. 501
Engine compartment ............... 502
12-volt battery ...............................512
Tires....................................................516
Tire inflation pressure ............... 525
Wheels ........................................... 528
Air conditio ning filter ............... 530
Electronic key battery.............. 532
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 534
Light bulbs .................................... 538
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 556
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .................................5577
Maintenance and care 8
When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 326
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 436
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 236Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 236
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 610
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516 Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 2
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 212
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 21 9
Back-up light Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 21 94
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 538, Watts: P. 617)
* : If equipped8
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212 4-2. Driving procedures
NX300h_U_OM78007UTurn signal lever Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
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Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.Operating instructions 1
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7Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................484
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................. 488
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 491
General maintena nce .............. 494
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................497
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................ 498
Hood .............................................. 500
Positioning a floor jack .............. 501
Engine compartment ...............502
12-volt battery............................... 512
Tires ................................................... 516
Tire inflation pressure ............... 525
Wheels ........................................... 528
Air conditioning filter ...............530
Electronic key battery .............. 532
Checking and replacing
fuses ..............................................534
Light bulbs.....................................538

498 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007UDo-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections. Items Pa r t s a n d t o o l s
12-volt battery con-
dition (  P. 5 1 2 ) •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(  P. 5 1 0 ) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power con-
trol unit coolant level
(  P. 5 0 8 ) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 5 0 4 ) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 5 3 4 ) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(  P. 5 3 8 ) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver •Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (  P. 5 0 9 ) 
Tire inflation pres-
sure (  P. 5 2 5 ) •Tire pressure gauge • Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
(  P. 511) • Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

536 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007U Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
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After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. (  P. 5 3 8 )●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexu s products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circui ts designed to prevent overload, nongenu-
ine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable. 4
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Ty p e A 
Ty p e B
Ty p e C 
Ty p e D

538 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NX300h_U_OM78007ULight bulbs Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (  P. 6 1 7 )
 P. 5 0 3
 P. 1 3 2You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment cover
Canceling the power back door system

5397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
Front
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (bulb type)
Headlight high beam (halogen
bulbs) Front side marker light (bulb type)1
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