2015 LEXUS NX300h maintenance reset

98 2. Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U Background color of drive mode Background color changes according to the drive mode. (  P. 303)
• Sport mode: Red
• Eco drive mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
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.
Displays the vehicle speed
Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (  P. 2 0 8 )
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 1 0 2 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (  P. 5 7 2 )
Odometer, trip meter and maintena nce required information displayOdometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
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 indepen-
dently.
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 from the “settings display” of the multi-information display.
(  P. 1 0 2 )
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute 3
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
NX300h_U_OM78007U Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.Darker
Brighter ■
The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.Changing the display
Instrument panel light control 1
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492 7-2. Maintenance
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Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage. ■
Resetting the message indicating main tenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is preforme d according to the maintenance schedule,
please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
Press of the meter control switch.
Press or of the meter control switch,
select , and then press .
Press or of the meter control switch,
select the “Scheduled Maintenance” screen
and then press and hold the .
Select the “Yes” and push . 1
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506 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance da ta should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press of the meter control switch.
Press or of the meter control switch,
select , and then press .
Press or of the meter control switch,
select the “Oil Mainte nance” screen and then
press and hold the .
Select the “Yes” and push .
A message is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. 1
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Maintenance and care
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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly ●
In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel
housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered
in the tire pressure warning computer. ●
Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility th at generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless ph one or other wireless
communication device ●
When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be
extended. ●
When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function. ■
The initialization operation ●
Make sure to carry out initialization af ter adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carry ing out initialization or tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment. ●
If you have accidentally turned the power swit ch off during initializat ion, it is not neces-
sary to press the reset switch again as init ialization will restart automatically when the
power switch has been turned to ON mode for the next time. ●
If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the
tire inflation pressure to the specified leve l when the tires are co ld, and conduct initial-
ization again. ■
Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning syst em will change in accordance with the con-
ditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system may give a warning even
if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the
pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized. ■
When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases, the set-
tings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If repeated
attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink 3 times. ●
After carrying out the initializ ation procedure, the tire pres sure warning light blinks for
1 minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.

574 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. ■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessar y. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. (  P. 5 0 6 )■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is changed and the
oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filt er by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. (  P. 5 0 6 )■
If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown ●
If the following messages are shown, following the instru ctions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (  P. 6 0 0 )●
If the following messages are sh own, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction” ●
If the following messages are sh own, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
•“Low Oil Pressure”
• “Charging System Malfunction” ■
Warning buzzer
 P. 5 6 9
NOTICE ■
“High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the 12-volt battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

673Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007U Power easy access system .................154
Power outlets ......................................... 456
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................305
Warning light ...................................... 566
Power switch ........................................... 201
Power windows
Door lock linked window
operation ..............................................167
Jam protection function ....................167
Operation ............................................... 166
Window lock switch.......................... 166
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ................................................... 310
PCS switch............................................... 311
Warning light ...................................... 566
Warning message ............................. 572
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 240
Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ..................... 253
Radiator ....................................................509
Radio............................................................361
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ......................316
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 148 Rear side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 547
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ................................................... 617
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 161
Outside rear view mirrors ..............163
Rear window defogger ...................... 435
Rear window wiper ..............................234
Refueling...................................................236
Capacity.................................................. 610
Fuel types................................................ 610
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 236
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 238
Regenerative braking............................. 79
Remote Touch
* Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 532
Fuses ........................................................ 534
Light bulbs.............................................538
Tires .......................................................... 575
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required .................492
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................................646
Road accident cautions ........................ 84R
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.