6179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the fo rmulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure th at it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasolin e that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking fo r a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
6249-1. Specifications
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
■Tr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
■Tr a c t i o n A A , A , B , C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on we t pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government te st surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessiv e loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
673Alphabetical index
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
Safety Connect*...................................477
Seat belts..................................................... 32 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ...................................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor ................................................ 36
Child restraint system installation..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .............................................. 489
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.................................................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........567
Seat belt extender................................. 36
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ................. 645
Seat belt pretensioners ......................35
SRS warning light .............................. 566
Seat heaters ............................................ 440
Seat position memory...........................154
Seat ventilators ...................................... 442
Seating capacity..................................... 186 Seats
Adjustment....................................146, 147
Adjustment precautions........ 146, 153
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 60
Cleaning................................................ 488
Driving position memory.................154
Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 147
Head restraint....................................... 158
Power easy access system .............154
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 440
Seat position memory .......................154
Seat ventilators.................................... 442
Sensor Automatic High Beam system ... 223
Inside rear view mirror...................... 162
Intuitive parking assist...................... 279
Radar sensor................... 248, 262, 311
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 232
Service reminder indicators ................92
S-FLOW mode......................................432
Shift lever ................................................. 208
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side doors ................................................. 124
Side marker lights Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs .......... 545, 552
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
