2018 LEXUS NX300h fuse

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 288
Garage door opener.................. 298
Compass.......................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 306
Lexus Enform Remote ................. 311
Lexus Enform Service Connect
............................................................ 312
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior .................................... 314
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ..................................... 317
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ...... 319
General maintenance ................ 320
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 324
Hood.................................................. 325
Positioning a floor jack............... 326
Engine compartment.................. 327
12-volt battery................................ 333
Tires ................................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure ................. 343
Wheels.............................................. 345
Air conditioning filter.................. 346
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 353 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 358
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 360
If you think something is wrong
.......................................................... 363
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 365
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................... 377
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 385
If you lose your keys.................... 386
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 387
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 387
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
.......................................................... 390
If your vehicle overheats ........... 394
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 397
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 40
0
Fuel information ............................ 408
Tire information ............................. 4106
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
8
Vehicle specifications

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The power outlet can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode. A portable device can be charged by
just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smart phones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the
charging area. Also, depending on the
portable device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the operation
manual for portable devices to be
used. ■
The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the
Wireless Power Consortium.NOTICE■
When power outlet (120 VAC) is not
in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet,
close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the
power outlet may cause a short circuit. ■
To prevent blown fuse
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that
requires more than 100W.
If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes
more than 100 W is used, the protection
circuit will cut the power supply.
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
■
Appliances that may not operate
properly
The following 120 VAC appliances may
not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100W:
●
Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age
●
Measuring devices that process pre-
cise data
●
Other appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Maintenance and care Maintenance and care 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................. 314
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................. 317
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ... 319
General maintenance ............. 320
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ......... 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................ 324
Hood............................................... 325
Positioning a floor jack............ 326
Engine compartment............... 327
12-volt battery............................. 333
Tires ................................................ 336
Tire inflation pressure .............. 343
Wheels........................................... 345
Air conditioning filter............... 346
Electronic key battery ............. 347
Checking and replacing fuses
........................................................ 349
Headlight aim............................... 351
Light bulbs .................................... 353

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Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance Items Parts and tools
12-volt Bat-
tery condition
( → P.333) •Grease
•Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( → P.332) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( → P.330) • “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for
adding coolant) Engine oil
level
( → P.328) •“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
( → P.349) • Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Light bulbs
( → P.353) •Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
Headlight aim • Phillips-head screw-
driver
Radiator and
condenser
( → P.331) —
Tire inflation
pressure
( → P.343) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( → P.332) • Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■
When working on the engine com-
partment
●
Make sure that the indicator on the
power switch and the “READY” indi-
cator are both off.
●
Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt. Items Parts and tools

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Maintenance and care
Fuse box ( → P.349)
Engine coolant reservoir ( → P.330)
Engine oil filler cap ( → P.329)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( → P.331)
Brake fluid reservoir ( → P.332)
Radiator ( → P.331)
Condenser ( → P.331)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick ( → P.328)
Washer fluid tank ( → P.332)■
12-volt battery
→ P.333Engine compartment
Components
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

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Maintenance and care 1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Engine compartment: type B fuse
box Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

Left side instrument panel
Remove the lid. 
Luggage compartment
3 Remove the fuse. Only type A fuse can be removed using the
pullout tool.
4 Check if the fuse is blown. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.Checking and replacing
fuses If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

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Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( → P.353)●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage. ■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.A
B
A
B
A
B WARNING
■
To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●
Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix. A
B

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Maintenance and care 
Type A
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B 
Type B
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
 Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
 Park the vehicle on level ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation pressure WARNING●
Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.■
Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as
there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible. Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim A
B
A
B