fuel cap LEXUS NX300H 2016 User Guide

5267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the pres-
sure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment,
apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure ev ery two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, ha ve it checked by your Lexus dealer.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
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5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt
is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode, the buzzer sounds for
6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds
once. If the seat belt is st ill unfastened after 24 second s, the buzzer will sound inter-
mittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat be lt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches
a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the
buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (r ear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sen-
sors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, driver ’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt preten-
sioner and force limiter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 4 0 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on th e seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops,
the electric power steering system warnin g light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.

6069-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with towing package
Dimensions and weight
Overall length182.3 in. (4630 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height*164.8 in. (1645 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in. (2660 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Rear62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)895 lb. (405 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating*2
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (685 kg)

6089-1. Specifications
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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.
Front
Rear (AWD models)
Engine
Model2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.54  3.86 in. (90.0  98.0 mm)
Displacement152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)
Valve clearance (engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output105 kW
Maximum torque199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output50 kW
Maximum torque103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)

6259-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended 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 steer-
ing, power brakes, power wi ndows, 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 vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
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 numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below

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Flat tire ...................................................... 575
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ......................................................... 612
Transmission.......................................... 612
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 ................................................... 615 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................545
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ...................................................615
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 608
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Gas station information................. 680
Information..............................................616
Refueling ................................................ 236
Type......................................................... 608
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............................... 451
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Odometer ...................................................97
OilEngine oil............................................... 609
Rear differential oil .............................. 612
Opener Back door ............................................... 130
Fuel filler door ......................................236
Hood ....................................................... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ..................163 Adjusting and folding........................ 163
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............. 316
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 164
Mirror position memory .................. 154
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................435
Outside temperature display ..............97
Overheating ........................................... 599 Panic mode ................................................ 119
Parking brake
Operation................................................ 213
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message ........... 215
Warning light .......................................566
Parking lights Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................... 310
PCS switch ...............................................311
Warning light .......................................566
Warning message............................. 572
Personal lights ........................................443 Switch ...................................................... 444
Power back door opener and closer ....................................................... 129
Power control unit coolant Capacity .................................................... 611
Checking .............................................. 508
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 326
Radiator ................................................. 509
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Power easy access system .................154
Power outlets ......................................... 456
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................305 Warning light ...................................... 566
Power switch ........................................... 201
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ..............................................167
Jam protection function ....................167
Operation ............................................... 166
Window lock switch.......................... 166
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................................... 310
PCS switch............................................... 311
Warning light ...................................... 566
Warning message ............................. 572
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 240
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ..................... 253
Radiator .................................................... 509
Radio............................................................361
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ......................316
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 148 Rear side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 547
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Wattage ...................................................615
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror....................... 161
Outside rear view mirrors ..............163
Rear window defogger ...................... 435
Rear window wiper ..............................234
Refueling...................................................236 Capacity ................................................ 608
Fuel types.............................................. 608
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 236
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 238
Regenerative braking............................. 79
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 532
Fuses ........................................................ 534
Light bulbs.............................................538
Tires .......................................................... 575
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required .................492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................................644
Road accident cautions ........................ 84
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Warning buzzersApproach warning ............... 245, 259
Downshifting ......................................... 210
Intuitive parking assist ......................282
Light reminder .......................................221
Open door ............................................. 128
Seat belt reminder .............................567
Warning lights ABS .......................................................... 566
Brake hold operated indicator ............................................. 566
Brake Override System .................567
Brake system....................................... 565
Charging system............................... 565
Drive-Start Control...........................567
Electric power steering.................. 566
High coolant temperature............ 565
Low engine oil pressure ................ 565
Low fuel level .......................................567
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 565
Master warning light.........................567
Parking brake indicator ................. 566
PCS warning light ............................ 566
Seat belt reminder light...................567
Slip indicator ........................................ 566
SRS ........................................................... 566
Tire pressure ........................................567 Warning messages...............................572
Washer
Checking .................................................. 511
Low washer fluid warning message.................. 511, 572
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 326
Switch .......................................... 228, 234
Washing and waxing .......................... 484
Weights Cargo capacity........................ 182, 606
Load limits ..................................186, 606
Weights ................................................. 606
Wheels ..................................................... 528 Replacing wheels ..............................528
Size .............................................................613
Window glasses...................................... 166
Window lock switch.............................. 166
Windows Power windows....................................166
Rear window defogger .................. 435
Washer ....................................... 228, 234
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 436
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers .... 228
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 230
Winter driving tips ................................326
Wireless charger.................................. 458
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NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082UGAS STATION INFORMATION
*: Vehicles with a power back door
Auxiliary catch leverBack door opener switch*Fuel filler door
P. 5 0 0 P. 1 3 0 P. 2 3 7
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 5 0 0 P. 6 1 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 608
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 1 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 6 1 0