LEXUS NX300h 2022 Owners Manual

RelatedLinks
Starting the hybrid system in an emergency(P. 639)
Starting the hybrid system when the electronic key is not operating normally (P. 639)
If a warning message is displayed(P. 621)
Key types(P. 68)
Refueling(P. 190)
Starting the hybrid system(P. 154) Enable the immobilizer system(P. 89)
Changing the power switch mode(P. 156)
If a warning message is displayed(P. 621)
Startingthehybridsysteminanemergency
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
1 Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Check that the shift position is in P.
3 Change the power switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Startingthehybridsystemwhentheelectronickeyisnotoperating
normally
1 Ensure that the shift position 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 will sound and the power switch mode will change to ON.
If the smart access system with push-button start has been disabled by a customization
setting, the power switch mode will change to ACC.
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3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
INFORMATION

WhentheinteriorlightsorheadlightsaredimandthehybridsystemcannotbestartedCauseRemedyThe 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged.Restarting the hybrid system using the jump-
er (or booster) cables.The 12-volt battery terminals may
be loose or corroded.Check if a 12-volt battery terminal is loose or
corroded.
RelatedLinks
Restarting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 671)
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 641)
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 641)
Key types(P. 68)
Opening/closing the doors(P. 79)
Using the mechanical key(P. 669)
If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch(P. 675) When removing the 12-volt battery terminals(P. 645)
Items to initialize(P. 757)
Ifthevehicle12-voltbatteryisdischarged
WARNING

INFORMATION

Disablingtheoperationofthedriver
sdoor
1Insert a plastic card, etc. into the gap in the
door handle and remove the cover.
To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force to the cover.
2 Using the mechanical key, turn the door lock
to the lock side to disable the door.
3 Check that the door cannot be opened.
Disablingtheoperationofdoorsotherthanthedriver
sdoor
1 Open the door. Using the mechanical key,
slide the cover as shown in the illustration.
To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force tothe cover.
2 Insert the mechanical key into the opening.
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3Remove the mechanical key and slide the
emergency lock cover back to its original
position.
4 Check that all of the doors cannot be opened.
Whenremovingthe12-voltbatteryterminals
When disconnecting a 12-volt battery terminal, contact your Lexus dealer.
When disconnecting a 12-volt battery terminal, contact your Lexus dealer.
If a battery terminal is disconnected, the doors will not be able to be opened
using the door opener switches and the electronic key may become trapped in the
vehicle.
If a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnected, the doors will not be able to be opened
using the door opener switches and the electronic key may become trapped in the
vehicle.
To prevent the electronic key (mechanical key) from being locked inside the
vehicle, make sure to remove it from the vehicle before disconnecting a 12-volt
battery terminal.
If the electronic key (mechanical key) is to be left in the vehicle, make sure to open
a window so an inside manual release handle can be operated.
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WARNING

WhentheinteriorlightsorheadlightsdonotilluminateandthehybridsystemcannotbestartedCauseRemedy
The 12-volt battery may
be discharged.
Restarting the hybrid system using the jumper (or
booster) cables.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.One or both of the 12-volt
battery terminals may be
disconnected.Check if a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnected.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.The steering lock system
may be malfunctioning.Contact your Lexus dealer.
RelatedLinks
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 641)
Restarting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 671)
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 641)
Key types(P. 68)
Locking/unlocking the doors(P. 83)
Opening/closing the doors(P. 79) Using the mechanical key(P. 669)
If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch(P. 675) When removing the 12-volt battery terminals(P. 645)
Items to initialize(P. 757)
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