2019 LEXUS NX300H traction control

2604-6. Driving tips
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WARNING
●Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud,
rock, sand, water, etc., check that there
is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,
sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the
underbody. Clear off any such matter
from the underbody. If the vehicle is
used with these materials trapped or
adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sh arp turns, strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your
vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary sa fety measures to
ensure that water da mage to the hybrid
battery (traction battery), hybrid system
or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the inte-
rior may cause the hybrid battery
stowed under the rear seats to short
circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid transmis-
sion and rear electr ic motor (traction
motor) will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The malfunction
indicator may come on, and the vehi-
cle may not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and prema-
ture failure, and may also enter the
hybrid transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when
crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the
riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated
around brake discs may affect braking
efficiency and may damage brake sys-
tem components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-road
driving that has taken you through
rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintena nce information,
refer to the “Warranty and Services
Guide/Owner’s Manual Supplement/
Scheduled Maintenance”.

3787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is shown
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
when the vehicle is to be stopped for a long
period of time, shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Traction battery needs to be pro-
tected. Shift into P to restart.” is shown
Message is displayed when the remaining
charge for the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low, because vehicle has been
shifted N for a long period of time.
When operating the vehicle, restart the
hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened with out turning the power
switch to OFF with the shift lever in any
position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal has been depressed and the shift
lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal
and shift the shift lever to D, S or R.
■If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat”
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator
pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
position when stopped on a upward slope,
etc.
If this continues, th e hybrid system may
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris
On Windshield” is shown
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.208, 369)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
●Adaptive High-beam System
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( P.330)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed. (After the engine oil is changed
and the oil maintenance data has been
reset.)
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P.330)
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instruct ions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.396)
• “Aux Battery Low” ( P.377)
●If the following messages are shown,
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction”
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts” is shown, the filters
may be clogged, the air intake vents may
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vents of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are dirty, perform the
procedure on P. 316 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when

4158-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performa nce of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................................................... 266 Air conditioning filter ...............................348
Automatic air conditioning system ... 266
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 271
S-FLOW mode............................................ 271
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 249 Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light ...............................................369
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................... 181
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 184
Air conditioning filter ................................. 348
Air conditioning system ............................ 266 Air conditioning filter ...............................348
Automatic air conditioning system ... 266
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 271
S-FLOW mode............................................ 271
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................369
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........37
Front passenger occupant 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 ......................................369 Alarm ..................................................................... 71
Alarm..................................................................... 71
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................120
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 249 Function .......................................................... 249
Warning light .............................................. 369
Approach warning...................................... 222
Armrest............................................................ 295
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................... 181
Assist grips ..................................................... 295
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter............................... 348
Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Micro dust and pollen filter ..................... 271
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 271
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 183
Automatic High Beam ............................... 185
Automatic light control system............... 183
B
Back door ........................................................ 108 Wireless remote control ............................. 111
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....392
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................256
Replacing .......................................................394
Warning light ............................................... 367
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 241 Blind Spot Monitor function ................. 243
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .......245
Bottle holders ................................................280

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Front side marker lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................356
Wattage..........................................................409
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................... 355, 356
Turn signal lever ........................................... 176
Wattage..........................................................409
Fuel Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel gauge ....................................................... 79
Gas station information..........................460
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling ......................................................... 195
Type..................................................................403
Warning light ................................................. 371
Fuel filler door .................................................195 Refueling ......................................................... 195
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................................389
Fuses ...................................................................351
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gas station information ............................ 460
Gauges ................................................................79
Glove box .......................................................280
Glove box light .............................................280
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Head restraints ...............................................135
Head-up display.............................................. 89
Headlights ........................................................182 Automatic headlight leveling ................ 183
Automatic High Beam ............................. 185
Light switch .................................................... 182
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Heated steering wheel ...............................274
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ...266
Heated steering wheel ............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 267
Seat heaters .................................................. 274
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulb ................................. 355
Hill-start assist control ............................... 250
Hood ................................................................. 326 Open................................................................326
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................282
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 24
Horn ................................................................... 138
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................ 404
Hybrid battery air vent ................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen93
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 82
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................254
If the hybrid system will not start ........387
Overheating ................................................ 396
Power switch................................................. 168
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63

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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