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When trouble arises
■Locking the door
1 Move the inside lock button to the
lock position.
2 Close the door.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2 Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch will
turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with push-
button start is deactivated in customization
setting, the power switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that message shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still can-
not be operated, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to
P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted.
■Alarm
Using the mechanical ke y to lock the doors
will not set the alarm system. If a door is
unlocked using the me chanical key when
the alarm system is set, the alarm may be
triggered.
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and
operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibilit y of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow ch ildren to operate the
mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Starting the hybrid system
4368-1. Specifications
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manual_USA_M78530_ennation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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
4478-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Moon roof*1 ( P.150)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be cust omized unless power window op erations, using the wireless
remote control or mechanical key, is enabled.
■Turn signal lever ( P.182)
■PKSA (Parking Support Alert)* ( P.246)
*:If equipped
■Intuitive parking assist* ( P.247)
*:If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion
*2OffOn——O—
Wireless remote control
linked open or Tilt up opera-
tions
*2OffOn——O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
The number of times the turn
signal lights flash automati-
cally when the turn signal
lever is moved to the first
position during a lane change
3
4
——O—
5
6
7
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Buzzer volume21—OO—3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Display setting (When intui-
tive parking assist is operat-
ing)
OnOff—OO—
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
4528-3. 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.258
Message indicating maintenance is
required (Except for Canada)After the maintenance is performedP.337
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.361
Oil maintenanceAfter the maintenance is performedP.348
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.121
Power window
When functioning abnormally
P.148
Moon roof*P.151
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B
Back door .......................................................... 114 Wireless remote control............................117
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb.................................. 374
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................277
Replacing ......................................................... 414
Warning light ...............................................386
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
Bottle holders................................................ 304
Brake Brake Hold .................................................... 186
Fluid .................................................................. 427
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ............................................... 387
Brake assist .................................................... 270
Brake Hold ...................................................... 186
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 265
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch261
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ..................................... 330
Exterior............................................................333
Interior .............................................................333
Seat belts ........................................................333
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 422
Cargo hooks ................................................. 306
Cargo net hooks .......................................... 306
Chains .............................................................. 278
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation .................. 52
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system................................................................ 41
Infant seats installation ..................................51
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .55
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................51
Installing CRS with top tether strap..... 57
LATCH anchors ...........................................55
Child safety ........................................................47 12-volt battery precautions ........ 353, 415
Airbag precautions ...................................... 37
Back door precautions .............................. 114
Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................................................. 28
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
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Alphabetical Index475
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 424
Hybrid battery air vent ..................................72
Hybrid system ...................................................67 Emergency shut off system ......................73
Energy monitor/consumption screen99
EV drive mode ............................................. 177
High voltage components ....................... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 87
Hybrid system precautions ..................... 70
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 275
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 407
Overheating...................................................416
Power switch ................................................. 174
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Starting the hybrid system....................... 174
Vehicle proximity notification system 69
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 87
Hybrid transmission...................................... 179
I
I/M test ............................................................ 340
Identification Engine ............................................................. 423
Vehicle ............................................................ 422
Ignition switch (Power switch) ................. 174
Illuminated entry system ...........................300
Immobilizer system .........................................75
Indicators ........................................................... 82
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 452
Inside rear view mirror ................................144
Instrument panel light control ................... 88
Interior lights..................................................300 Intuitive parking assist
Function .......................................................... 247
Warning message .....................................248
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................ 344
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 400
Jack handle ....................................................400
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 151
Power back door closer ........................... 121
Power windows ........................................... 148
Rear seats ........................................................137
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................126
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Keys.................................................................... 106 Battery-saving function............................. 127
Electronic key ............................................... 106
Engine switch .................................................174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 410
If you lose your keys ................................ 409
Key number plate ....................................... 106
Keyless entry .........................................110, 126
Mechanical key ............................................ 106
Power switch..................................................174
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
Warning buzzer ........................................... 127
Wireless remote control key ................ 107
Knee airbags .................................................... 32
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MirrorsInside rear view mirror.............................. 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers290
Outside rear view mirrors ......................146
Vanity mirrors............................................... 310
Moon roof Jam protection function............................. 151
Operation....................................................... 150
Warning message.......................... 152, 396
Multi-information display Clock .................................................................. 84
Drive information .......................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 236
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Language....................................................... 444
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................ 226
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 217
Warning messages ..................................396
N
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ......................................................... 84
Oil Engine oil ....................................................... 424
Rear differential oil .................................... 427
Opener Back door..........................................................117
Fuel filler door.............................................. 202
Hood................................................................ 344 Outside rear view mirrors .........................146
Adjusting and folding................................ 146
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................261
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................147
Mirror position memory .......................... 138
Outside rear view mirror defoggers290
Outside temperature display .................... 84
Overheating ....................................................416
P
Paddle shift switches ..................................... 181
Panic mode ..................................................... 108
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message ....................................................... 184
Warning light .............................................. 390
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulb .................................. 374
Parking Support Brake fu nction (for static
objects) ......................................................... 252 Indicator................................................... 80, 82
Warning light .............................................. 390
Warning messages.................................. 258
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ........................................................... 210
PCS switch...................................................... 212
Warning light .............................................. 389
Warning message .................................... 396
Personal lights...............................................300 Switch................................................................ 301
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 246
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Side mirrors .....................................................146 Adjusting and folding ................................146
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..................... 261
Heaters ...........................................................290
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Turn signal lever ...........................................182
Smart access system with push-button start................................................................... 126Antenna location.......................................... 126
Entry functions....................................... 110, 115
Starting the hybrid system....................... 174
Warning message.....................................396
Snow tires ........................................................277
Spare tire Inflation pressure........................................ 428
Storage location ........................................ 400
Spark plug ...................................................... 426
Specifications ................................................ 422
Speedometer ................................................... 84
Sport mode .................................................... 269
Steering wheel Adjustment......................................................143
Heated steering wheel............................ 297
Power easy access system .................... 138
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Storage feature ............................................ 303
Storage precautions................................... 303
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..................419
Sun visors ......................................................... 310
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial ......187
Automatic High Beam switch ...............192
Brake hold switch....................................... 186
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch........................................................................... 261 Cruise control switch...............................236
Door lock switch ........................................... 112
Driving mode select switch ..................269
Driving position memory switches .... 138
Emergency flashers switch ...................378
EV drive mode switch............................... 177
Fog light switch ............................................ 195
Garage door opener switches...........320
Heated steering wheel ............................ 297
HUD (Head-up display) switches ....... 94
Ignition switch ................................................174
Intuitive parking assist switch ............... 247
LDA switch ...................................................230
Light switches ............................................... 189
LTA switch .................................................... 222
Meter control switches ..............................89
Moon roof switches................................... 150
Outside rear view mi
rror switches .... 146
Paddle shift switches ................................... 181
Parking brake switch................................. 183
PCS switch...................................................... 212
Power back door opener and closer switch ............................................................... 117
Power switch..................................................174
Power window switch .............................. 148
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ........................... 290
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......................................................................... 200
Seat heater switches................................. 297
“SOS” button...................................................60
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 361
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch...236
VSC off switch .............................................. 271
Window lock switch.................................. 149
Windshield wipers and washer switch ...............................................................195, 200