LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owners Manual
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660 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
NX300h_U_OM78007U ●
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 5 6 7 )●
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 2 1 3 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 5 6 5 , 5 7 2 ) ●
Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 8 8 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid system.●
Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 5 7 2 )●
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 6 5 , 5 7 2 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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661What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 5 7 5 )●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 6 0 4 )When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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662 Alphabetical index
NX300h_U_OM78007UAlphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 430
Air conditioning filter....................... 530
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 430
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........436
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......305
Function ................................................. 305
Warning light ...................................... 566
Active Sound Control (ASC) .......... 218
Air conditioning filter ..........................530
Air conditioning system ..................... 430
Air conditioning filter....................... 530
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 430
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........436
S-FLOW mode .................................. 432
Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag operating conditions ...........48
Airbag precautions for your
child .......................................................... 43
Airbag warning light ........................ 566
Correct driving posture ....................30
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions........................48
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 53
General airbag precautions............ 43 Locations of airbags............................ 40
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................47
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 48
Side airbag precautions .................... 45
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 48
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................................... 46
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners ................... 649
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
Alarm ........................................................... 88
Alarm ..........................................................88
Warning buzzer.................................569
Anchor brackets................................ 71, 73
Antenna
Radio ........................................................ 364
Smart access system
with push-button start....................140
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)........ 305
Function ..................................................305
Warning light .......................................566
Approach warning ................... 245, 259
Armrest .................................................... 465
ASC (Active Sound Control) ........... 218
Assist grips .............................................. 465A
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Audio system
(with navigation system)
*Audio system.......................................... 336
Antenna ..................................................364
Audio input............................................345
AUX port...............................................345
Bluetooth ®
audio ............................. 390
CD player ..............................................367
iPod ........................................................... 374
MP3/WMA disc ...............................367
Optimal use ..........................................354
Portable music player ....................... 381
Radio ......................................................... 361
Setup menu ........................................... 347
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................................... 342
USB memory ....................................... 377
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter....................... 530
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 430
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........436
S-FLOW mode .................................. 432
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 221
Automatic High Beam ....................... 223
Automatic light control system......... 221
AUX port................................................. 345 Back door .................................................. 129
Wireless remote control.................. 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 550
Wattage ................................................... 617
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................595
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 326
Warning light .......................................565
Battery (traction battery) ....................... 81
Bluetooth ®
............................................... 413
Audio system .......................................390
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 392
Bottle holders ........................................ 448
Brake
Brake Hold ............................................. 216
Fluid ............................................................614
Parking brake ........................................ 213
Regenerative braking ..........................79
Warning light .......................................565
Brake assist ............................................. 305
Brake Hold................................................ 216
Break-in tips ............................................. 176
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control..................................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 316
Blind Spot Monitor function) .........319
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................................. 321 B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Card key ..................................................... 118
Care
Aluminum wheels ............................. 485
Exterior................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts ............................................... 489
Cargo capacity........................... 182, 608
Cargo hooks .......................................... 450
Cargo net hooks ................................... 450
CD player ................................................ 367
Chains ....................................................... 327
Child-protectors.....................................126
Child restraint system............................ 60
Booster seats installation...................68
Convertible seats
installation .............................................. 67
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 53
Infant seats definition ........................... 62
Infant seats installation ........................66
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ..................................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..........................................................66
Installing CRS with top tether
strap.......................................................... 73
LATCH anchors ..................................... 71 Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions ............................ 514, 599
Airbag precautions.............................. 43
Back door precautions.....................135
Child restraint system......................... 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................... 172
Power window lock switch.............166
Power window precautions .......... 168
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 126
Removed key battery
precautions ....................................... 533
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................................... 39
Seat belt precautions .......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ................. 440
Cleaning ...................................... 484, 488
Aluminum wheels ..............................485
Exterior ................................................... 484
Interior .................................................... 488
Seat belts................................................489
Clock......................................................... 456C
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Coat hooks.............................................. 466
Compass .................................................. 473
Condenser ..............................................509
Console box ........................................... 447
Consumption screen ...............................111
Coolant
Capacity .................................................. 613
Checking............................................... 508
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................326
Warning light ...................................... 565
Cooling system .....................................508
Hybrid system overheating ......... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control ..................................................240
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................253
Cup holders ............................................ 448
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ....................... 633 Daytime running light system............ 221
Deck board..............................................452
Deck under tray ...................................... 451
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 435
Rear window........................................ 435
Windshield............................................ 435
Differential ................................................ 614
Dimension ............................................... 608
Dinghy towing ....................................... 200
Display
Drive information................................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control.................................................. 240
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 253
Energy monitor........................................ 111
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ................... 270
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 572
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 498
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system.............................. 127
Back door................................................ 129
Door glasses ..........................................166
Door lock................................................. 124
Outside rear view mirrors ..............163
Rear door child-p rotectors ............ 126
Side doors ............................................... 124 D
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Drive information .................................. 103
Drive-start control .......................175, 210
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light.......................................................... 567
Driver’s seat position memory ..........154
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................176
Correct posture.....................................30
Driving mode select switch ......... 303
Hybrid vehicle driving tips............. 324
Procedures .............................................174
Winter drive tips .................................326
Driving position memory.....................154
Memory recall function.................... 156
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function ..................................................240
Warning message ............................. 572
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
Function ..................................................253
Warning message ............................. 572 ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 305
Eco drive mode..................................... 303
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
E-Four ....................................................... 306
Electric motor
Location ..................................................... 77
Specification .......................................... 610
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..................................................305
Warning light .......................................566
Electronic key
Battery-saving function ......................141
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 592
Replacing the battery ...................... 532
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ....................... 305
Emergency flashers ............................ 556
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ..........565
If a warning light turns on ..............565
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 572
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................595
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 592
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................................. 589 E
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NX300h_U_OM78007U If you have a flat tire ..........................575
If you lose your keys ................ 120, 122
If you think something is
wrong .................................................. 564
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 604
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.........................................557
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................................... 558
If your vehicle overheats ............... 600
Energy monitor ..........................................111
Engine
Accessory mode................................202
Compartment..................................... 502
Engine switch ........................................ 201
Hood ....................................................... 500
How to start the hybrid
system ................................................... 201
Identification number ........................ 610
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........557
Ignition switch
(power switch).................................. 201
Overheating ........................................ 600
Power switch......................................... 201 Engine compartment cover............. 503
Engine coolant
Capacity...................................................613
Checking .............................................. 508
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 326
Warning light .......................................565
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................................... 97
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................... 611
Checking ...............................................504
Warning light .......................................565
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 506
Engine switch ........................................... 201
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ..................................................305
Warning light .......................................566
EV indicator ............................................... 79
EV drive mode ...................................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Flat tire ...................................................... 575
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 614
Transmission.......................................... 614
Washer ...................................................... 511
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Switch....................................................... 227
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 53
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 567
Front seats .................................................146
Adjustment ............................................. 146
Cleaning ................................................ 488
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 154
Head restraints ..................................... 158
Power easy access system ............ 154
Seat heaters ......................................... 440
Seat position memory....................... 154
Front side marker lights
Light switch ............................................ 219
Replacing light bulbs ........... 545, 552
Wattage ....................................................617 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................545
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ................................................... 617
Fuel
Capacity.................................................. 610
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Gas station information................. 680
Information............................................. 618
Refueling ................................................ 236
Type........................................................... 610
Fuel filler door.........................................236
Refueling ................................................ 236
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 238
Fuses.......................................................... 534
Garage door opener........................... 467
Gas station information ..................... 680
Gauges......................................................... 97
Glove box ................................................ 447
Grocery bag hooks............................... 451F
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 392
Head restraints ....................................... 158
Headlights .................................................219
Automatic headlight leveling .........221
Automatic High Beam .................... 223
Light switch ............................................ 219
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541, 552
Wattage ....................................................617
Head-up display..................................... 106
Heated steering wheel .........................441
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 430
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
Outside rear view mirrors .............435
Seat heaters ......................................... 440
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................................. 552
Hill-start assist control ........................305
Hood ..........................................................500
Warning message .................. 128, 572
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 450
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28
Horn ............................................................ 160 Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location ......................................................81
Specification ............................................ 611
Hybrid battery air vent .......................... 82
Hybrid system............................................ 77
Emergency shut off system ............. 82
Energy monitor/
consumption screen.......................... 111
EV drive mode ................................... 206
High voltage components .................81
Hybrid System Indicator ................. 100
Hybrid system precautions ...............81
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 324
If the hybrid system will not
start....................................................... 589
Overheating........................................ 600
Power switch .........................................201
Regenerative braking ..........................79
Starting the hybrid system...............201
Vehicle proximity notification
system ..................................................... 78
Hybrid System Indicator .................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 208H