4178-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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:Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load for vari-
ous designated seating capacitiesPneumatic
tire A mechanical device made
of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides
the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains
the load
Radial ply
tire A pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at sub-
stantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced
tire A tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures
than the corresponding
standard tire
Section
width The linear distance between
the exteriors of the sidewalls
of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling,
decoration, or protective
bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire
between the tread and bead
Sidewall sep-
aration The parting of the rubber
compound from the cord
material in the sidewallTire related
term Meaning
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction
index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the
ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel
Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and
Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an
Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Test rim The rim on which a tire is fit-
ted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropri-
ate for use with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the
road
Tread rib A tread section running cir-
cumferentially around a tire
Tread sepa-
ration Pulling away of the tread
from the tire carcass
Treadwear
indicators
(TWI) The projections within the
principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of
the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-hold-
ing fixture The fixture used to hold the
wheel and tire assembly
securely during testingTire related
term Meaning
4298-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications 8-3.Initialization
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:If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
List of the items to initialize Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P.319
Tire pressure warning system • When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size P.341
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P.329
Lexus parking assist monitor *
• After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIME-
DIA SYS-
TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.Panoramic view monitor *
Power back door *
P.116
Power window
• When functioning abnormally P.144
Moon roof *
P.147
445What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON mode
( → P.174)
It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( → P.169)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the window lock switch
is pressed. ( → P.145)
The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the
hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( → P.170)
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the front passen-
ger wearing the seat belts?
( → P.369)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( → P.177)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( → P.365, 374)
Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( → P.71)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( → P.374)
When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.365, 374.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Alphabetical Index
449Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 269
Rear window ................................................ 269
Windshield .................................................... 269
Differential ...................................................... 405
Dimension ......................................................400
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Drive information .......................................... 86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................ 217
Energy monitor.............................................. 94
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ..........................................................210
Multi-information display .......................... 85
Warning messages .................................. 375
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 324
Doors
Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 109
Back door......................................................... 110
Door glasses .................................................. 144
Door lock........................................................ 106
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 142
Rear door child-protectors ................... 109
Side doors ...................................................... 106
Drive information ........................................... 86
Drive-start control ............................... 151, 173
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ............ 369
Driver’s seat position memory .................134
Driving
Break-in tips .................................................... 151
Correct posture ............................................ 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 249
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 255
Procedures .................................................... 150
Winter drive tips......................................... 257
Driving position memory............................134
Memory recall function ............................135
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
Function ............................................................ 217 Warning message ..................................... 374 E
E-Four .............................................................. 250
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 250
Eco mode........................................................ 249
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Electric motor
Location ...............................................................61
Specification .................................................. 401
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ......................................................... 250
Warning light ............................................... 367
Electronic key
Battery-saving function.............................123
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................387
Replacing the battery ............................... 347
Electronically Controlled Brake System
(ECB) ............................................................ 250
Emergency flashers ....................................358
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 365
If a warning light turns on...................... 365
If a warning message is displayed ..... 374
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................................................387
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................387
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
If you have a flat tire .................................. 377
If you lose your keys ....................... 103, 105
If you think something is wrong..........363
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............. 397
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 358
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 360
If your vehicle overheats ........................394
Energy monitor ............................................... 94
Engine
450 Alphabetical Index
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al_USA_OM78212U Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 327
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 325
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ................................ 401
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 358
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating................................................. 394
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 328
Engine coolant
Capacity .........................................................403
Checking .......................................................330
Preparing and checking before winter
......................................................................... 257
Warning light ...............................................366
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79
Engine oil
Capacity ......................................................... 402
Checking ....................................................... 328
Warning light ...............................................366
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 329
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..........................................................250
Warning light ............................................... 367
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7 F
Flat tire ..............................................................377
Tire pressure warning system ............ 338
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid
Brake ............................................................... 405
Transmission................................................ 404
Washer ........................................................... 332
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Switch................................................................ 189
Front passenger occupant classification
system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
.......................................................................... 369
Front seats ........................................................128
Adjustment ..................................................... 128
Cleaning ...........................................................317
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................134
Head restraints..............................................137
Power easy access system .....................134
Seat heaters .................................................. 276
Seat position memory ...............................134
Front side marker lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................354
Wattage ..........................................................407
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 353, 354
Turn signal lever ...........................................176
Wattage ..........................................................407
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................... 401
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 79
Gas station information ......................... 460
Information ................................................... 408
Refueling.......................................................... 196
Type ................................................................... 401
Warning light .............................................. 369
Fuel filler door .................................................196
455What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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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
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al_USA_OM78212U Steering wheel
Adjustment......................................................139
Heated steering wheel............................ 275
Power easy access system .....................134
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs................................ 353
Storage feature ..............................................281
Storage precautions.....................................281
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 397
Sun visors ........................................................288
Sunglass holder ............................................ 283
Switch
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial ....... 181
Automatic High Beam switch .............. 186
Brake hold switch....................................... 180
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
........................................................................... 241
Cruise control switch ................................ 217
Door lock switch......................................... 108
Driving mode select switch .................. 249
Driving position memory switches .....134
Emergency flashers switch .................. 358
EV drive mode switch ................................171
Fog light switch ............................................ 189
Garage door opener switches ..........298
Heated steering wheel............................ 275
HUD (Head-up display) switches ....... 90
Ignition switch............................................... 168
Intuitive parking assist switch................227
LDA switch .....................................................210
Light switches ............................................... 183
Meter control switches ..............................85
Moon roof switches ...................................146
Outside rear view mirror switches ..... 142
Paddle shift switches .................................. 175
Parking brake switch ................................. 177
PCS switch ...................................................205
Power back door opener and closer
switch............................................................... 113
Power switch ................................................ 168
Power window switch ............................... 144 Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................269
Rear window wiper and washer switch
........................................................................... 194
Seat heater switches................................. 275
“SOS” button............................................... 306
Tire pressure warning reset switch.....341
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .... 217
VSC off switch ............................................. 251
Window lock switch.................................. 145
Windshield wipers and washer switch
........................................................................... 189 T
Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights
Light switch .................................................... 183
Replacing light bulbs ................................353
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................................................... 71
Immobilizer system ......................................69
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ..................................... 406
Warning light ...............................................370
Tire information ............................................. 410
Glossary ...........................................................414
Size ......................................................................412
Tire identification number......................... 411
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............412
Tire pressure warning system
Function ......................................................... 338
Initializing..........................................................341
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters...................................... 340
Registering ID codes ...............................343
Warning light ...............................................370
Tires................................................................... 336
Chains ............................................................ 258
Checking .......................................................336
Glossary ...........................................................414
If you have a flat tire .................................. 377
Inflation pressure ........................... 343, 406
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Auxiliary catch lever ( → P.325)
Back door opener switch *
( → P.113)
Fuel filler door ( → P.196)
Hood lock release lever ( → P.325)
Tire inflation pressure ( → P.406)*
: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P.401
Cold tire inflation
pressure P.406
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P.402
Engine oil type P.402A
B
C
D
E