2021 LEXUS NX300h battery

4288-1. Specifications
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*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Spark plug
■12-volt battery
■Charging rates
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Ignition system
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Specific voltage reading
at 68°F (20°C):12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds with the power switch
off, and turn the headlights off.)
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*Front
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS

4388-1. Specifications
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nation, 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

4438-2. Customization
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8
Vehicle specifications
8-2.Customization
When customizing vehicle features,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and
the parking brake set.
■Changing using the Remote Touch
1 Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2 Select on the menu screen and
select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer
to the list of settings that can be
changed for details.
■Changing using the multi-informa-
tion display
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select the item, and
then press .
3 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches, select the desired set-
ting, and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or
exit the customize mode, press .
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer. Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed us ing the multi-information displayCustomizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to suit your preferences.
The settings of these features can
be changed using the multi-infor-
mation display, the Remote Touch,
or at your Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
WARNING
■Cautions during customization
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during customizatio n, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while customizing features.
Customizable features
A
B

4548-3. 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 re connected, 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.259
Message indicating maintenance is
required (Except for Canada)After the maintenance is performedP.339
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.363
Oil maintenanceAfter the maintenance is performedP.350
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

468What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.411)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.411)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.369)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.177)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure
that you have the electronic key on
your person.
 The function may not operate prop- erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (
P.128)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the child-
protector lock. ( P.113)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.174)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.174)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.126)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.175)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can
be started in a temporary way.
( P.413)
 Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.414)
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start

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471Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C .....................................................................291
Air conditioning filter ...............................368
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 291
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 297
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 296
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............272 Function ...........................................................272
Warning light ...............................................390
Active Sound Control (ASC) ................. 188
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) ............................................................ 273
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 368
Air conditioning system ..............................291 Air conditioning filter ...............................368
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 291
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 297
S-FLOW mode.......................................... 296
Airbags ............................................................... 32 Airbag operating conditions................... 34
Airbag precautions for your child .........37
Airbag warning light ................................390
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 .........................................................458 SRS airbags...................................................... 32
SRS warning light...................................... 390
Alarm .................................................................... 77 Alarm....................................................................77
Warning buzzer ........................................ 388
Anchor brackets ..................................... 55, 57
Antenna (Smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................126
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................272 Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
Approach warning...................................... 243
Armrest..............................................................321
ASC (Active Sound Control) ................. 188
Assist grips .......................................................321
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter............................... 368
Automatic air conditioning system .....291
Micro dust and pollen filter ................... 297
S-FLOW mode ..........................................296
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 191
Automatic High Beam ................................193
Automatic light control system................. 191
Auxiliary box.................................................. 307
B
Back door .......................................................... 114 Wireless remote control ........................... 117
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb ..................................375
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......414
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Replacing ........................................................ 416
Warning light .............................................. 388
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function .................265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 267
Bottle holders ................................................ 306
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Brake Hold .....................................................187
Fluid .................................................................. 429
Parking brake ............................................... 184
Regenerative braking ................................. 68
Warning light ...............................................389
Brake assist .....................................................272
Brake Hold .......................................................187
Break-in tips..................................................... 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 262 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 267
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch .......................................................................... 262
C
Card key .......................................................... 106
Care Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior ........................................................... 335
Interior ............................................................. 335
Seat belts........................................................ 335
Cargo capacity........................... 161, 164, 424
Cargo hooks .................................................308
Cargo net hooks ..........................................308
Chains ..............................................................280
Child restraint system....................................47 Booster seats installation .......................... 53
Convertible seats installation.................. 52
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Infant seats definition................................... 48
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 .........355, 417
Airbag precautions.......................................37
Back door precautions...............................114 Child restraint system ................................. 47
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Installing child restraints............................. 47
Moon roof precautions............................ 152
Power window lock switch .................... 149
Power window precautions .................. 149
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 113
Removed key battery precautions....370
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions ..........................26, 47
Seat heater precautions..........................299
Child-protectors............................................. 113
Cleaning ...............................................332, 335 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 332
Exterior............................................................ 332
Interior .............................................................335
Seat belts ........................................................335
Clock ..................................................................312
Compass ......................................................... 328
Condenser ..................................................... 352
Console box .................................................. 306
Consumption screen .................................... 99
Coolant Capacity ......................................................... 427
Checking ........................................................ 351
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 279
Warning light .............................................. 389
Cooling system...............................................351 Hybrid system overheating ................... 418
Cornering lights .............................................192
Coussins gonflables Modification et élimin ation en fin de vie
des coussins gonflables ......................464
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux ....................................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables pour votre enfant ................................... 460
Précautions avec les coussins gonflables

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rideau ...........................................................460
Précautions générales avec les coussins gonflables ...................................................460
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Cup holders ................................................... 306
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 32
Customizable features .............................. 443
D
Daytime running light system .................... 191
Deck board .................................................... 309
Deck under tray ........................................... 309
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .................... 292
Rear window ................................................ 292
Windshield .................................................... 292
Differential ...................................................... 429
Dimension ...................................................... 424
Dinghy towing................................................. 173
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................... 262
Drive information .......................................... 90
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............................................. 237
Energy monitor.............................................. 99
Head-up display ........................................... 95
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .........................................................227
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......................218
Multi-information display .......................... 89
Warning messages ..................................398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 344
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, 180
Driver’s seat belt remi nder light ............ 393
Driver’s seat position memory ................ 138
Driving Break-in tips ...................................................157
Correct posture............................................. 25
Driving mode select switch .................. 270
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 277
Procedures .................................................... 156
Winter drive tips ......................................... 279
Driving position memory........................... 138 Memory recall function............................ 139
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed rangeFunction .......................................................... 237
E
E-Four .............................................................. 273
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) .................................................................272
Eco mode........................................................ 270
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Electric motor Location ............................................................. 67
Specification ................................................. 426
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .......................................................... 272
Warning light .............................................. 390
Electronic key Battery-saving function............................. 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........................................................412