2020 LEXUS NX300 warning light

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the handle indicated by until it does not
move anymore, stow the jack and the
cover, and press on the jack to fix with the
rubber band.
1Remove deck under tray.
2
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire. 1
Chock the tires.
2
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
3
Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
Taking out the spare tire
WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other
body parts between the spare tire and
the body of the vehicle.
AReplacing a flat tire
Flat tireWheel chock positions
Front left-
hand sideBehind the rear right-hand
side tire
Front right-
hand sideBehind the rear left-hand
side tire
Rear left-hand
sideIn front of the front right-
hand side tire
Rear right-
hand sideIn front of the front left-
hand side tire
A

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When trouble arises
point positions.
4Install the wheel nut wrench in jack
handle.
5
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
6
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground, place
the tire so that the wh eel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel orna- ment by hand. Take due care in han-
dling the ornament to avoid
unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the
disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching
these areas with hands, feet or other
body parts while changing a tire, etc.
may result in burns.

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When trouble arises
4Lower the vehicle.
5
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft· lbf (103 N· m, 10.5 kgf· m)
6Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the
label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on
the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily,
and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pres-
sure of the compact spare tire. ( P.413)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be
reset. ( P.349)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare
tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire afte
r the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains
on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
1
Replace a rear tire with the compact
spare tire.
2
Replace the flat front tire with the tire
removed from the rear of the vehicle.
3
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the sp are tire provided
is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire
simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard
tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is
discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-start-
ing.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will dis-
charge gradually even when the vehicle is
not in use, due to natural discharge and the
draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time,
the battery may discharge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When the battery is removed or dis-
charged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is recon-
nected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was dis-
charged. Before di sconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine
switch was in befo re the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the battery.
●Some systems may require initialization.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the bat-
tery:
●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
battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive acidic electrol yte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds.
Observe the following precautions when
handling the battery:
●When working with the 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 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.

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453What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode ( P.169)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.165)
 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.139)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not operating)
for a period of time. ( P.167)
 The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.379,
380)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.172)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.375, 384)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P.70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P.384)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.375, 384.
The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches
The engine 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

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455Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................................................... 279
Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 260 Function ..........................................................260
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Warning light ................................................377
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 177
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) .............................................................. 261
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) 180
Air conditioning filter ................................. 355
Air conditioning system ............................ 279 Air conditioning filter ...............................355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 284
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 284
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................ 376
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 ......................................................... 442
SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light....................................... 376
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm................................................................... 70
Warning buzzer .........................................375
Anchor brackets ..................................... 57, 58
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 116
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 260 Function ......................................................... 260
Warning light ............................................... 377
Approach warning........................................231
Armrest............................................................308
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 177
Assist grips .....................................................308
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 279 Air conditioning filter............................... 355
Automatic air conditioning system ... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ...................284
S-FLOW mode ..........................................284
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 179
Automatic High Beam ................................. 181
Automatic light control system................ 179
Auxiliary box.................................................. 294
B
Back door ........................................................ 104 Wireless remote control ......................... 105
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................362

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Battery
If the battery is discharged ................... 400
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 375
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
Bottle holders................................................ 293
Brake Brake Hold ..................................................... 175
Fluid ....................................................................413
Parking brake ................................................ 172
Warning light ............................................... 376
Brake assist .................................................... 260
Brake Hold ....................................................... 175
Break-in tips..................................................... 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ..................81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 250 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 252
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 254
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 250
C
Card key ............................................................ 96
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 320
Exterior ........................................................... 320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts........................................................ 323
Cargo capacity.........................152, 154, 408
Cargo hooks ................................................. 295
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 295
Chains ...............................................................267 Child restraint system................................... 48
Booster seats installation ..........................55
Convertible seats installation .................. 53
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats definition ................................... 53
Infant seats installation ................................50
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 57
Installing CRS with seat belts .................. 52
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....58
LATCH anchors ........................................... 57
Child safety ....................................................... 48 Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions ............................ 104
Battery precautions ....................... 341, 402
Child restraint system .................................48
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints.............................48
Moon roof precautions.............................142
Power window lock switch .................... 139
Power window precautions .................. 139
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Removed key battery precautions....357
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 26
Seat heater precautions..........................287
Child-protectors........................................... 103
Cleaning ...............................................320, 323 Aluminum wheels ......................................320
Exterior............................................................320
Interior ............................................................. 323
Seat belts ........................................................ 323
Clock ................................................................ 299
Compass ...........................................................315
Condenser ..................................................... 339
Console box .................................................. 293

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Alphabetical Index457
Consumption screen .................................... 92
Coolant
Capacity .............................................................411
Checking .......................................................338
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 266
Warning light ............................................... 376
Cooling system............................................. 338 Engine overheating ..................................403
Cornering lights ............................................ 180
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................448
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ........................................................ 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant.................................... 444
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables rideau ........................................................... 444
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ................................................... 444
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 225
Cup holders ................................................... 293
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features ...............................427
D
Daytime running light system ................... 179
Deck board .................................................... 296
Deck under tray ........................................... 296 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors.................... 280
Rear window ............................................... 280
Windshield ................................................... 280
Differential ........................................................ 412
Dimension ......................................................408
Dinghy towing.................................................164
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 250
Drive information ..........................................83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 225
Head-up display........................................... 88
Intuitive parking assist ..............................236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 215
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ................... 206
Multi-information display .......................... 82
Warning messages.................................. 384
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................331
Door lock Back door ....................................................... 105
Side doors ...................................................... 100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 116
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system............................................................ 103
Back door ....................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock ........................................................100
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 136
Rear door child-protectors ................... 103
Side doors ...................................................... 100