
3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises The warning lights and warning buzzers op erate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■
System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●
Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
( → P.367)
●
Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( → P.365)
■
If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: → P.394■
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts at your dealer” is
shown
The filter may be clogge d, or the air intake
vents or ducts may be blocked. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
●
When the display goes off after several
seconds *
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
●
When the display does not go off
Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-Messages and warnings System
warning
light Warning buzzer *
Warning
Comes
on ⎯ Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
⎯ Comes
on
or flashes Sounds Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
Flashes ⎯ Sounds Indicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes
on ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes ⎯ Does not sound Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly

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.

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

457What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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al_USA_OM78212U Alphabetical Index
457Replacing ........................................................377
Rotating tires ................................................ 337
Size....................................................................406
Snow tires ...................................................... 257
Spare tire............................................ 377, 406
Tire identification number .........................411
Tire pressure warning system .............338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............413
Warning light ............................................... 370
Tools.................................................................. 378
Top tether strap................................................57
Total load capacity ......................................400
Towing
Dinghy towing ............................................... 167
Emergency towing ...................................360
Towing eyelet .............................................. 362
Trailer sway control ..................................250
Trailer towing ...................................... 159, 167
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 250
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 64
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake and discharge vents................... 66
Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................. 401
Warning messages ..................................... 67
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer sway control .................................... 250
Trailer towing ........................................ 159, 167
Transmission
Hybrid transmission ................................... 173
Selecting a driving mode....................... 249
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs....................353, 354
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage.......................................................... 407
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..................................................288
Wattage.......................................................... 407
Vanity mirrors ...............................................288 Vanity lights ................................................. 288
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................400
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 250
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 250 W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 223
Downshifting ..................................................176
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 232
Light reminder .............................................. 184
Open door ..................................................... 107
Seat belt reminder ........................ 369, 370
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 211
Warning lights
ABS ................................................................... 367
Brake hold operated indicator .......... 368
Brake Override System ...........................371
Brake system............................................... 365
Charging system....................................... 365
Drive-Start Control.....................................371
Electric power steering........................... 367
High coolant temperature.................... 366
LDA indicator ............................................. 368
Low engine oil pressure........................ 365
Low fuel level .............................................. 369
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 366
Master warning light.................................370
Parking brake indicator ......................... 369
PCS warning light ..................................... 367
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 368
Seat belt reminder light.............. 369, 370
Slip indicator ................................................ 368
SRS ................................................................... 366
Tire pressure ................................................370
Warning messages ..................................... 374
Washer
Checking ....................................................... 332
Low washer fluid warning message332,
374
Preparing and checking before winter