2020 LEXUS NX300h ABS

3977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
(  P.388)
●Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. ( P.386)
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Output
power reduced” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.416
■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,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected. Shift into P to
Restart.” is shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is
shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without 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
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed

Comes on or
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly

4067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual_USA_M78530_enwarning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after 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 spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat fron t 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 spare tire provided
is specifically desi gned 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 braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
•EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor) (if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, bu t it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.

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Alphabetical Index
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A/C ................................................................... 289Air conditioning filter ............................... 367
Automatic air conditioning system ...289
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 294
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 294
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 270 Function .......................................................... 270
Warning light .............................................. 388
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................187
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .. 191
Air conditioning filter ................................. 367
Air conditioning system ............................ 289 Air conditioning filter ............................... 367
Automatic air conditioning system ...289
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 294
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 294
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ............................... 388
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 shie
ld airbags operating
conditions ...................................................... 34
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 37
SRS airbag instruct ions for Canadian
owners ........................................................ 456
SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light...................................... 388
Alarm .................................................................... 77 Alarm....................................................................77
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................126
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 270 Function .......................................................... 270
Warning light .............................................. 388
Approach warning...................................... 242
Armrest..............................................................319
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................187
Assist grips .......................................................319
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter................................ 367
Automatic air conditioning system .. 289
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 294
S-FLOW mode .......................................... 294
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 190
Automatic High Beam ................................192
Automatic light control system............... 190
Auxiliary box..................................................305

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Warning buzzers Approach warning.................................... 242
Downshifting ..................................................182
Intuitive parking assist................................251
Light reminder.............................................. 190
Open door......................................................... 111
Seat belt reminder.......................................391
Vehicle sway warning ................... 221, 230
Warning lights ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........390
Brake Override System ......................... 393
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control .................................. 393
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
LDA indicator..............................................389
Low engine oil pressure......................... 387
Low fuel level .................................................391
LTA indicator ...............................................389
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Master warning light ................................ 392
Parking brake indicator ..........................390
PCS warning light .....................................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Seat belt reminder light ............................391
Slip indicator ................................................390
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 392
Warning messages ..................................... 396 Washer
Checking ........................................................ 351
Low washer fluid warning message 351, 396
Preparing and checking before winter .......................................................................... 277
Switch....................................................195, 200
Washing and waxing.................................. 330
Weights Cargo capacity ........................ 161, 164, 422
Load limits ..................................................... 422
Weights .......................................................... 422
Wheels ............................................................. 365 Replacing wheels ...................................... 365
Size ....................................................................428
Window glasses ............................................ 148
Window lock switch .....................................149
Windows Power windows ........................................... 148
Rear window defogger.......................... 290
Washer ................................................195, 200
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 294
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 195
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........197
Winter driving tips........................................277
Wireless charger ...........................................312
Wireless remote control key ....................107 Battery-saving function............................. 127
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 107
Panic mode ....................................................108
Replacing the battery .............................. 368