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When trouble arises 8-1. Essential information
NX300h_U_OM78007UIf your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system, press and
hold the power switch for 2 consec-
utive seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succes-
sion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicl e using the following procedure:1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more4
WA R N I N G ■
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the stee ring wheel heavier to
turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.5
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
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NX300h_U_OM78007U If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed
truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on hard su rfaced roads for short distances at low
speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.Using a flat bed truck Front
Emergency towing
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 5 76 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver. To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet. Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake. When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 9 1■
While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult. ■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 5 76 )Installing towing eyelets 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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NX300h_U_OM78007UIf you think something is wrong ●
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)●
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear ●
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than nor-
mal ●
Changes in exhaust sound ●
Excessive tire squeal when cornering ●
Strange noises related to the suspension system ●
Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system ●
Engine misfire or misses, st umbling or running roughly●
Appreciable loss of power ●
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking ●
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road ●
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy f eeling, pedal almost touches the floorIf you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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When trouble arises 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NX300h_U_OM78007UIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
* 1
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
* 1
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
* 1
High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that the engine is overheating
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
Handling method ( P. 600)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The emission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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NX300h_U_OM78007U SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EP S (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will come on when the TRAC and VSC systems are
turned off. ( P. 3 0 7 )
• The light will come on when the pre-collision system is turned off.
( P. 311)
• The light will flash when the sy stem cannot temporarily be used.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
•The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is operat-
ing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
It is possible that the parking br ake is not fully engaged or released
Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the park ing brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is
operating normally.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
NX300h_U_OM78007U Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.4 L,
1.8 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver's and front passenger's se at belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)
* 2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fa stened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
P. 5 7 2
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 5 6 9 )
•Flat tire ( P. 5 7 5 )
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a fe w minutes. In case the light does
not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the
system checked by your Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pr essure warning system ( P. 5 6 9 )
Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
* 1
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning light
Indicates that:
• The Brake Override System is operating;
• The Brake Override System is malfunctioning (with warning
buzzer);
• The Drive-Start Control is operating (with warning buzzer); or
• The Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning (with warning buzzer)
Follow the instruction that are displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions
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NX300h_U_OM78007U WA R N I N G ■
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ■
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the
light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of
the steering wheel become extremely heavy. When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than
usual. ■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes. ■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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NX300h_U_OM78007U ■
If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle
position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. ■
If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessar y. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( P. 5 0 6 )■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is changed and the
oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filt er by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 5 0 6 )■
If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown ●
If the following messages are shown, following the instru ctions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P. 6 0 0 )●
If the following messages are sh own, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction” ●
If the following messages are sh own, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
•“Low Oil Pressure”
• “Charging System Malfunction” ■
Warning buzzer
P. 5 6 9
NOTICE ■
“High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the 12-volt battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.