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When trouble arises WARNING■
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery: ●
Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentiona lly in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.●
Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or metal surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.●
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.●
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.■
12-volt Battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery: ●
When working with the 12-volt battery,
always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any battery fluids
(acid) to come into contact with skin,
clothing or the vehicle body.
●
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●
In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area
with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
●
Always wash your hands after handling
the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other batter y-related parts. ●
Do not allow children near the 12-volt
battery. ■
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, con-
tinued use may cause the 12-volt battery
to emit a malodorous gas, which may be
detrimental to the health of passengers. ■
When exchanging the 12-volt battery
After exchanging, securely attach the
exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to
the exhaust hole of the exchanged 12-
volt battery. If not properly installed,
gases (hydrogen) may leak into the vehi-
cle interior, and there is the possible dan-
ger of the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE■
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt. ■
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to
be used when charging the 12-volt bat-
tery from another vehicle in an emer-
gency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.
4018-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications This number is also stamped under the
right-hand front seat. ■
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.
FrontEngine Model 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE)
Type 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.54 × 3.86 in. (90.0 × 98.0 mm)
Displacement 152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm 3
)
Valve clearance (engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor) Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 105 kW
Maximum torque 199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
412 8-1. Specifications
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■
Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter) ■
Tire dimensions Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
G Tire section names
Uniform Tire Quality Grading A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
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For owners For owners9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners ........................................ 432
Seat belt instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French)....... 432
SRS airbag instructions for Cana-
dian owners (in French)....... 434
Headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in French)
......................................................... 441
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Déroulez la sangle diagonale de
telle sorte qu’elle passe bien sur
l’épaule, sans pour autant être en
contact avec le cou ou glisser de
l’épaule.
Placez la sangle abdominale le plus
bas possible sur les hanches.
Réglez la position du dossier de
siège. Asseyez-vous le dos le plus
droit possible et calez-vous bien
dans le siège.
Ne pas vriller la ceinture de sécu-
rité.Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying the Lexus Division
of Toyota Motor Sa les, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual
problems between you, your
dealer, or Lexus Division of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTS A, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-
424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington,
DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.saf-
ercar.gov
. Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explana-
tion of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section
in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more
detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation correcte des cein-
tures de sécurité
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Emplacement des coussi ns gonflables SRS
Coussins gonflables SRS frontaux
Coussin gonflable SRS conducteur/passager avantParticipent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du cond ucteur et du passager avant con-
tre les chocs avec les éléments de l’habitacle
Coussin gonflable SRS de genouxParticipe à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable SRS d’assise de siègeParticipe à retenir le passager avant.
Coussins gonflables SR S latéraux et rideau
Coussins gonflables SRS latérauxParticipent à la protection du haut du corps des occupants aux places avant
Coussins gonflables SRS rideauSRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted
from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more deta iled seat belt instructions in English.
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
A
B
C
D
E
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
448 Alphabetical Index
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Brake Hold .................................................... 180
Fluid ..................................................................405
Parking brake ................................................ 177
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light ...............................................366
Brake assist .................................................... 250
Brake Hold ...................................................... 180
Break-in tips...................................................... 151
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ................ 84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 241
Blind Spot Monitor function................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch241
C
Card key ...........................................................102
Care
Aluminum wheels ........................................314
Exterior ............................................................. 314
Interior ............................................................... 314
Seat belts.......................................................... 317
Cargo capacity...................................155, 400
Cargo hooks ................................................. 284
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 284
Chains .............................................................. 258
Child restraint system....................................47
Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 49
Infant seats installation .................................. 51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 55
Installing CRS with seat belts.................... 51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ........................................... 55
Child safety ....................................................... 46
12-volt battery precautions .......334, 393
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions.............................. 110 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 148
Power window lock switch .................... 145
Power window precautions .................. 145
Rear door child-protectors ................... 109
Removed key battery precautions... 348
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 28
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Seat heater precautions.......................... 275
Child-protectors........................................... 109
Cleaning .................................................. 314, 317
Aluminum wheels ........................................314
Exterior..............................................................314
Interior ...............................................................317
Seat belts ..........................................................317
Clock ................................................................288
Compass ......................................................... 303
Condenser .......................................................331
Console box .................................................. 282
Consumption screen .................................... 94
Coolant
Capacity ........................................................ 403
Checking ...................................................... 330
Preparing and checking before winter
.......................................................................... 257
Warning light .............................................. 366
Cooling system............................................. 330
Hybrid system overheating ..................394
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 217
Cup holders ................................................... 282
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ................................419
D
Daytime running light system .................. 184
Deck board .................................................... 285
Deck under tray ........................................... 285