warning lights LEXUS NX300H 2016 Owner's Manual

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Handling Method
Follow the instructio ns of the message
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are show n again after the following actions have
been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the
content of the message. If a message in dicates the need for inspection by a
dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunctions, incor-
rectly performed operations, and messages that indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is shown, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
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Messages and warnings
System
warning light
Wa r n i n g b u z z e r*Wa r n i n g
Comes on 
Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
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When trouble arises
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*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a sep-
arate system warning light will come on along with a message shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 566)
●Malfunction of th e charging system
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P. 565)
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv ing under severe operating conditions.
(For example, when drivin g up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P. 5 9 9
■If “Cooling Performance of The Hybrid Battery Is Low” is shown
The filter may be clogged, or the air intake vents or ducts may be blocked. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If “Hybrid Battery Low Shift Out of N to Recharge” is shown
Message is displayed when the remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever is in N,
when stopped for long periods of time shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Hybrid Battery Low Hybrid System St opped Shift to P and Restart” is shown
Message is displayed when the remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low, because vehicle has been sh ifted N for a long period of time.
When operating the vehicle, restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the power switch
to OFF with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Is in N Release Accele rator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pe dal has been depressed and the shift lever
is in N. Release the accelerator peda l and shift the shift lever to D or R.
Comes
onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly
System
warning
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Audio system (with navigation system)
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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 ...................................................615
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is discharged......................................... 594
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 ............................................................ 612
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
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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 ................................................... 615
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 ........................................ 609
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....................................................... 588
Overheating.........................................599
Power switch .........................................201
Regenerative braking ..........................79
Starting the hybrid system...............201
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 78
Hybrid System Indicator .................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 208
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I/M test ..................................................... 497
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 608
Vehicle ................................................... 607
Ignition switch (Power switch) ......... 201
Illuminated entry system .................... 445
Immobilizer system ................................. 86
Indicators .................................................... 92
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data....... 506
Items to initialize................................... 641
Tire pressure warning system ................................................... 518
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 161
Instrument panel light control ............ 99
Interior lights........................................... 443 Switch....................................................... 444
Wattage ................................................... 615
Intuitive parking assist Function .................................................. 279
Warning message ............................. 572 Jack
Positioning a floor jack..................... 501
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 576
Jack handle ..............................................576
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................170
Power back door openerand closer ........................................... 138
Power windows.................................... 167
Keyless entry Smart access system with push-button start ..............................140
Wireless remote control................... 118
Keys .............................................................. 118 Battery-saving function ......................141
Electronic key ......................................... 118
Engine switch ........................................201
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..............................591
If you lose your keys.................120, 122
Key number plate ................................. 118
Keyless entry ........................................... 118
Mechanical key...................................... 118
Power switch .........................................201
Replacing the battery ...................... 532
Warning buzzer.....................................141
Wireless remote control key .......... 118
Knee airbags ............................................. 40
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance..................................... 498
General maintenance .....................494
Maintenance data ............................. 606
Maintenance requirements............ 491
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 565
Meter Head-up display.................................. 106
Indicators................................................... 92
Instrument panel light control .....................................................99
Meters......................................................... 97
Multi-information display ................ 102
Warning lights .................................... 565
Warning messages........................... 572
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 436
Microphone ............................................ 393
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 161
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ...........................................435
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 163
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 455 Moon roof
Jam protection function....................170
Operation................................................169
Warning message..................... 171, 572
MP3 disc ..................................................367
Multi-information display Drive information ................................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise control.................................................. 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 253
Energy monitor........................................ 111
Language............................................... 636
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ................... 270
Warning messages .......................... 572
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........................8
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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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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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Safety Connect*...................................477
Seat belts..................................................... 32 Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height ...................................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor ................................................ 36
Child restraint system installation..............................................60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .............................................. 489
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.................................................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........567
Seat belt extender................................. 36
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ................. 645
Seat belt pretensioners ......................35
SRS warning light .............................. 566
Seat heaters ............................................ 440
Seat position memory...........................154
Seat ventilators ...................................... 442
Seating capacity..................................... 186 Seats
Adjustment....................................146, 147
Adjustment precautions........ 146, 153
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 60
Cleaning................................................ 488
Driving position memory.................154
Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 147
Head restraint....................................... 158
Power easy access system .............154
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 440
Seat position memory .......................154
Seat ventilators.................................... 442
Sensor Automatic High Beam system ... 223
Inside rear view mirror...................... 162
Intuitive parking assist...................... 279
Radar sensor................... 248, 262, 311
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 232
Service reminder indicators ................92
S-FLOW mode......................................432
Shift lever ................................................. 208
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side doors ................................................. 124
Side marker lights Light switch............................................. 219
Replacing light bulbs .......... 545, 552
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Side mirrors ..............................................163Adjusting and folding........................ 163
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............. 316
Heaters....................................................435
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Turn signal lever ................................... 212
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 140Antenna location ................................. 140
Entry functions ............................ 124, 129
Starting the hybrid system .............. 201
Warning message ............................. 572
Snow tires ................................................ 326
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................. 614
Storage location .................................576
Spark plug .................................................. 611
Specifications ......................................... 606
Speedometer .............................................97
Sport mode ............................................. 303
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................. 160
Audio switches .................................... 342
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
Power easy access system ............ 154
Telephone switches ..........................402
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 552
Storage feature ..................................... 446
Storage precautions............................ 446
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 603 Sunglass holder......................................449
Sun visors................................................. 455
Switch
ASC (Active Sound Control) dial ...........................................................218
Audio remote control switches .............................................. 342
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 223
Brake hold switch................................ 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch..........................................316
Cruise control switch ........................... 240, 253, 267
Door lock switch.................................. 126
Driving mode select switch ..........303
Driving position memory switches ................................................154
Emergency flashers switch ...........556
EV drive mode switch .................... 206
Fog light switch ....................................227
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 467
Heated steering wheel ................... 440
HUD (Head-up display) switches ............................................... 106
Ignition switch........................................201
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 279
LDA switch ........................................... 270
Light switches ........................................ 219
Meter control switches .................... 103
Moon roof switches ...........................169
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................163