2020 LEXUS NX300h battery location

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash when
the electronic key is within the effective
range. (The door will automatically be
locked after approximately 60 seconds if
the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent lock
operation. Remove the gloves and touch
the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that ca se, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.127)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may
take slightly longer
to unlock the doors after the door handle
is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when
operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when
operating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected correctly and the system
may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock preven-
tion may not operate.)
■If the smart access system with push-
button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlockin g the doors: Use
the mechanical key. ( P.410)
●Starting the hybrid system: P.411
■Customization
Settings (e.g. smart access system with
push-button start) can be changed. (Cus-
tomizable features: P.441)
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated by a customized
setting, refer to the explanations for the fol-
lowing operations.
●Locking and unlo cking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. ( P.110, 410)
●Starting the hybrid system and changing
power switch modes: P.411
●Stopping the hybrid system: P.176

3306-1. Maintenance and care
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6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may
become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicl e surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
■Note for a smart access system with
push-button start
●If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.
(2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.127)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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The 12-volt battery is located in the left-
hand side of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
●The hybrid system may not start. Follow
the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid
system is hot or operating as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if
spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

472Alphabetical Index
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Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 261
Drive information .......................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 236
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 94
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................ 226
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...................... 217
Multi-information display .......................... 89
Warning messages ..................................396
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 342
Door lock Back door......................................................... 115
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Smart access system with push-button start .................................................................. 126
Wireless remote control..........................107
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 113
Back door..........................................................114
Door glasses ................................................. 148
Door lock.......................................................... 110
Outside rear view mirrors ......................146
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Side doors ........................................................ 110
Drive information ........................................... 90
Drive-start control .............................. 157, 179
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ..............391
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 138 Driving
Break-in tips ...................................................157
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch ..................269
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 275
Procedures .................................................... 156
Winter drive tips ......................................... 277
Driving position memory........................... 138 Memory recall function............................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction ..........................................................236
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E-Four .............................................................. 270
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 270
Eco mode........................................................ 269
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Electric motor Location ............................................................. 67
Specification ................................................. 423
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 270
Warning light .............................................. 388
Electronic key Battery-saving function............................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 410
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 270

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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
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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
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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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Alphabetical Index481
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Tachometer....................................................... 84
Tail lightsLight switch .................................................... 189
Replacing light bulbs................................ 374
Theft deterrent system Alarm ................................................................... 77
Immobilizer system...................................... 75
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 428
Warning light ............................................... 392
Tire information ............................................ 432 Glossary......................................................... 436
Size.................................................................... 434
Tire identification number ..................... 433
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 435
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 357
Initializing .........................................................361
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................360
Registering ID codes ............................... 362
Warning light ............................................... 392
Tires................................................................... 355 Chains ............................................................. 278
Checking .......................................................355
Glossary......................................................... 436
If you have a flat tire ................................. 400
Inflation pressure............................363, 428
Replacing ...................................................... 400
Rotating tires ................................................356
Size.................................................................... 428
Snow tires .......................................................277
Spare tire........................................... 400, 428
Tire identification number ..................... 433
Tire pressure warning system ............. 357
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 435
Warning light ............................................... 392 Tools..................................................................400
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 422
Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................173
Emergency towing..................................... 381
Towing eyelet.............................................. 383
Trailer Sway Control................................270
Trailer towing ...................................... 165, 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 270
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) ............ 70 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake and discharge vents ................... 72
Location ............................................................. 70
Specification ................................................. 423
Warning messages...................................... 73
Traction motor (electric motor) ................67
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 270
Trailer towing ........................................ 165, 173
Transmission Hybrid transmission....................................179
Selecting a driving mode .......................269
Trip meters ........................................................ 84
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 374, 375
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wattage .......................................................... 429
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ................................................... 310
Wattage .......................................................... 429
Vanity mirrors ................................................ 310 Vanity lights ................................................... 310
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................ 422
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 270
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 270