384 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U WARNING■
When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
•EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor)
(if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
■
Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking. NOTICE■
Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces. ■
Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance. ■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
404 8-1. Specifications
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Spark plug
■
12-volt Battery
■
Charging rates
*
: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.Ignition system Make DENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap 0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system Specific voltage reading
at 68°F (20°C): 12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower th an the standard value,
charge the battery.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds with the power switch
off, and turn the headlights off.)
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A max.
5 A max.
Hybrid transmission Fluid capacity *
Front
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ultimately damage
the hybrid transmission of your vehicle.
447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 447Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index A
A/C ................................................................... 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 250
Function ..........................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 181
Air conditioning filter ................................. 346
Air conditioning system ............................ 268
Air conditioning filter ............................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ...268
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 273
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 273
Airbags ............................................................... 32
Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................366
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-
tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ....................37
Locations of airbags.....................................32
Modification and disposal of airbags . 40
Seat cushion airbag ......................................32
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 34
Side airbag precautions .............................37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau-
tions ...................................................................37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ......................................................... 434
SRS airbags ......................................................32
SRS warning light ......................................366
Alarm ..................................................................... 71 Alarm..................................................................... 71
Warning buzzer ......................................... 372
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push-
button start) ................................................. 122
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 250
Function ......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Approach warning...................................... 223
Armrest............................................................ 297
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 181
Assist grips ..................................................... 297
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter................................346
Automatic air conditioning system .. 268
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 273
S-FLOW mode .......................................... 273
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 184
Automatic High Beam ............................... 186
Automatic light control system............... 184
B
Back door .......................................................... 110
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ..................................353
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
Preparing and checking before winter
.......................................................................... 257
Replacing .......................................................392
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 246
Bottle holders ................................................ 282
455What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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al_USA_OM78212U Alphabetical Index
455S
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 273
Safety Connect............................................. 306
Seat belts............................................................ 26
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor
height................................................................. 31
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 28
Child restraint system installation ..........47
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
........................................................................... 317
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use
.............................................................................27
Reminder light and buzzer .......369, 370
Seat belt extender ........................................ 28
Seat belt instructions for Canadian own-
ers................................................................... 432
Seat belt pretensioners ................................ 31
SRS warning light ......................................366
Seat heaters ................................................... 275
Seat position memory..................................134
Seat ventilators ..............................................277
Seating capacity............................................ 158
Seats
Adjustment........................................... 128, 129
Adjustment precautions ................ 128, 128
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion .....................................................................47
Cleaning........................................................... 317
Driving position memory.........................134
Folding down the rear seatbacks........ 129
Head restraint................................................ 137
Power easy access system .....................134
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters .................................................. 276
Seat position memory ...............................134
Seat ventilators.............................................277 Sensor
Automatic High Beam system ............. 186
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 141
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 227
Kick sensor ....................................................... 114
Radar sensor ................................................. 199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........192
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder indicators .......................74
Shift lever .......................................................... 174
Side airbags ...................................................... 32
Side doors........................................................ 106
Side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Side mirrors ..................................................... 142
Adjusting and folding.................................142
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................241
Heaters............................................................269
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Smart access system with push-button
start................................................................... 122
Antenna location .......................................... 122
Entry functions ....................................... 106, 111
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Warning message ..................................... 374
Snow tires ....................................................... 257
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ....................................... 406
Storage location .........................................378
Spark plug ...................................................... 404
Specifications ................................................400
Speedometer ....................................................79
Sport mode .................................................... 249