2019 LEXUS NX300H oil pressure

3256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
(  P.345)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.333)
• 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 “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P.332)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Handling method ( P.396)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.

3797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
the air intake vents of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) are not dirty, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be
dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
■Warning buzzer
 P.374
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the hybrid system.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
( P.360)
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the 12-volt bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■“Aux Battery Low” is frequently
shown
The 12-volt battery may have deterio-
rated. As the battery may discharge in
this state when left unattended, have the
battery inspected by your Lexus dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P.337
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat
tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an
accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

4168-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire
inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehi-
cle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has
not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum
inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recom-
mended
inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure
recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory
weight
The combined weight (in
excess of those standard
items which may be
replaced) of transmission,
power steering, power
brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehi-
cle with standard equip-
ment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel,
oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum
loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options
weight
Normal
occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the
number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant
distribution
Distribution of occupants in
a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
*
below
Production
options
weight
The combined weight of
installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb.
(2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they
replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride lev-
elers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special
trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or
a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads
are seated
Rim diame-
ter
(Wheel
diameter)
Nominal diameter of the
bead seat
Rim size des-
ignationRim diameter and width
Tire related termMeaning

4308-3. Initialization
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8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Parking Support Brake function (for
static objects)
*After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt batteryP.238
Message indicating maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is performedP.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.343
Oil maintenanceAfter the maintenance is performedP.330
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.114
Power window
When functioning abnormally
P.142
Moon roof*P.145

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Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .................. 367
If a warning light turns on ...................... 367
If a warning message is displayed..... 376
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .... 392
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......................................................389
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................................................................389
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 387
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys................................ 388
If you think something is wrong .........365
If your vehicle becomes stuck.............399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 362
If your vehicle overheats ........................396
Energy monitor ............................................... 93
Engine Accessory mode .........................................170
Compartment ............................................. 328
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood................................................................ 326
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number ...............................403
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................360
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating.................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 168
Engine compartment cover .................... 329
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................405
Checking .........................................................331
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 256
Warning light ...............................................368
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........79 Engine oil
Capacity ........................................................ 404
Checking .......................................................329
Warning light .............................................. 368
Engine switch ................................................. 168
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
EV drive mode................................................. 171
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
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Flat tire ............................................................. 379
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Brake ................................................................407
Transmission................................................ 406
Washer ...........................................................333
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Switch................................................................188
Front passenger occupant classification system ................................................................ 41
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ............................................................................ 371
Front seat heaters.........................................274
Front seats ........................................................126 Adjustment ......................................................126
Cleaning .......................................................... 315
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................132
Head restraints............................................. 135
Power easy access system .....................132
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
Seat position memory ...............................132

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TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 250
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents................... 66
Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................403
Warning messages ..................................... 67
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 250
Trailer towing ........................................ 159, 167
Transmission Hybrid transmission ................................... 173
Selecting a driving mode....................... 248
Trip meters .........................................................79
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights ..................................................286
Wattage..........................................................409
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 286 Vanity lights ..................................................286
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 402
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 249
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 249
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 222
Downshifting ..................................................176
Intuitive parking assist ................................231
Light reminder .............................................. 183
Open door ..................................................... 105
Seat belt reminder .......................................371
Vehicle sway warning .............................. 210
Warning lights ABS .................................................................. 369
Brake hold operated indicator ...........370
Brake Override System ......................... 373
Brake system................................................ 367
Charging system........................................ 367
Drive-Start Control................................... 373
Electric power steering.......................... 369
High coolant temperature.................... 368
LDA indicator ..............................................370
Low engine oil pressure........................ 368
Low fuel level .................................................371
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 368
Master warning light................................. 372
Parking brake indicator ............................371
PCS warning light .................................... 369
PKSB OFF indicator ................................370
Seat belt reminder light.............................371
Slip indicator .................................................370
SRS ................................................................... 369
Tire pressure ................................................ 372

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.326)
Back door opener switch
* (  P.111)
Fuel filler door ( P.195)
Hood lock release lever ( P.326)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.408)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.403
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.408
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — ref-
erence)
P.404
Engine oil typeP.404
A
B
C
D
E