Page 364 of 468

3646-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Be sure to stop the engine and turn off
the lights. Do not attempt to replace
the bulb immediately after turning off
the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts
used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or
water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassem-
ble light bulbs, connectors, electric cir-
cuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious
injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prev ent heat damage.
Page 365 of 468

365
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
7
7
When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 366
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 366
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................ 367
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................ 369
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 373
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 374
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 375
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 384
If you have a flat tire.................. 387
If the engine wi ll not start .......395
If you lose your keys ................. 396
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 397
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 397
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................................................ 400
If your vehicle overheats ........ 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck 406
Page 366 of 468

3667-1. Essential information
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
Page 375 of 468

3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Page 376 of 468

3767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Brake system warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
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.403)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in 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 electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Page 377 of 468

3777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
7
When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
(Red)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a mal-
function has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision
System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective
action may be necessary.
Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.197, 384)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stabil-
ity Control) system is disabl ed, the PCS warning light will
illuminate.
P.205
Page 378 of 468

3787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■LDA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.214)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
Follow the instructions disp layed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.222)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Clear the dirt, etc.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
The TRAC system; or
The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC system is oper-
ating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Page 379 of 468

3797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300 Owners Manual_USA_M78389_en
7
When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Parking brake indicator
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for
6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If
the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
90 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off af ter the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.3 gal. (9.0
L, 1.9 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front pas-
senger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make
the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.