LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owners Manual

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove the deck under tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire. 
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
When taking out the full-size spare tire,
wear working gloves, firmly hold the
spokes, and take out the tire with the
proper posture.Taking out the spare tire 1
Spokes2
WA R N I N G ■
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

582 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point. The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.Replacing a flat tire 1
Flat tire Wheel chock positions
Front Left-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear Left-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tire2
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5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Install the wheel nut wrench in jack
handle.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire. When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
Remove the wheel ornament by
pushing from the reverse side. 4
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584 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
Replacing a flat tire ●
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the
ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes
will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts
while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns. ●
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to
bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts
to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes
of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.■
Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back door main
switch (  P. 132). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operat e unintentionally if
the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands and fingers
being caught and injured.

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface. If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount. 
Vehicle with compact spare tire Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat. 
Vehicle with full-size spare tire Turn the wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc wheel.
Install the wheel nut wrench in jack
handle.Installing the spare tire 1
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Disc wheel
seatTapered portion
Disc wheel Wa s h e r
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586 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration. Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire:
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. ■
The compact spare tire (Vehicle with compact spare tire) ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency. ●
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (  P. 6 1 5 )■
After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 5 1 8 )■
When using the compact spare tire (Vehicle with compact spare tire)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped wi th a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare ti re will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, th e light remains on.■
When the compact spare tire is equippe d (Vehicle with compact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. 4
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with a compact
spare tire and excluding the 225/60R18 tires)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WA R N I N G ■
When using the compact spare tire (Vehicle with compact spare tire) ●
Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle. ●
Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously. ●
Replace the spare tire with a stan dard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering. ■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components: ●
E-Four (if equipped) ■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing. 1
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• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• Pre-collision system (if equipped)
•EPS • AVS (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind spot monitor)
(if equipped)
• Automatic high Beam (if equipped)

588 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U NOTICE ■
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard ti res. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.■
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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When trouble arises 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007UIf the hybrid system will not start One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
(  P. 5 9 2 )●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (  P. 8 3 )●
There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (  P. 8 6 )●
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. ●
The hybrid system may be malfunctioni ng due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. (  P. 5 9 0 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 9 5 )●
The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(  P. 5 1 2 )Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. (  P. 201)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

590 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007U One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 9 5 )●
One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. (  P. 5 1 2 )Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally:
Do not use this starting procedur e except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for ab out 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be starte d using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
Emergency start function 1
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