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9Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features .............. 288
Garage door opener.................. 298
Compass.......................................... 303
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 306
Lexus Enform Remote ................. 311
Lexus Enform Service Connect
............................................................ 312
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior .................................... 314
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior ..................................... 317
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ...... 319
General maintenance ................ 320
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ............ 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................... 324
Hood.................................................. 325
Positioning a floor jack............... 326
Engine compartment.................. 327
12-volt battery................................ 333
Tires ................................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure ................. 343
Wheels.............................................. 345
Air conditioning filter.................. 346
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 353 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ............................ 358
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................................... 360
If you think something is wrong
.......................................................... 363
If a warning light turns on or a warn-
ing buzzer sounds..................... 365
If a warning messa ge is displayed
.......................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................... 377
If the hybrid syst em will not start
.......................................................... 385
If you lose your keys.................... 386
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened .......................................... 387
If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly ................................. 387
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
.......................................................... 390
If your vehicle overheats ........... 394
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 397
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.) ................................................. 40
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Fuel information ............................ 408
Tire information ............................. 4106
Maintenance and care 7
When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications

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al_USA_OM78212U Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.257
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) .................................................. P.273
Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.315
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.196
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .196
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.401
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.336
Tire size/inflation pressure ...........................................................................................P.406
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.25 7
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.336
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .377
Hood ......................................................................................................................... P. 325
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.325
Engine compartment cover .........................................................................................P.328
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.402
Coping with overheat ..................................................................................................... P.394
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.18 3
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.183
Fog lights....................................................................................................................P .189
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.176
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.183
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.183
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 73
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.183 *
:If equipped Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.353, Watts: P.407) E
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al_USA_OM78212U 2 DownshiftingThe selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be
displayed.
The initial shift range in S mode is 4. ■
Shift ranges and their functions
 You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine brak-
ing force.
 A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase. ■
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4 Left turn ■
Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
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Customization
→ P.425Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care Maintenance and care 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle exterior ................................. 314
Cleaning and protecting the vehi-
cle interior .................................. 317
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ... 319
General maintenance ............. 320
Emission inspection and mainte-
nance (I/M) programs ......... 322
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
........................................................ 324
Hood............................................... 325
Positioning a floor jack............ 326
Engine compartment............... 327
12-volt battery............................. 333
Tires ................................................ 336
Tire inflation pressure .............. 343
Wheels........................................... 345
Air conditioning filter............... 346
Electronic key battery ............. 347
Checking and replacing fuses
........................................................ 349
Headlight aim............................... 351
Light bulbs .................................... 353

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U 6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance Items Parts and tools
12-volt Bat-
tery condition
( → P.333) •Grease
•Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( → P.332) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( → P.330) • “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for
adding coolant) Engine oil
level
( → P.328) •“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
( → P.349) • Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Light bulbs
( → P.353) •Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
Headlight aim • Phillips-head screw-
driver
Radiator and
condenser
( → P.331) —
Tire inflation
pressure
( → P.343) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( → P.332) • Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
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When working on the engine com-
partment
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Make sure that the indicator on the
power switch and the “READY” indi-
cator are both off.
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt. Items Parts and tools

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Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse 
Type D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( → P.353)●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage. ■
When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this
vehicle may be unusable.A
B
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B
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B WARNING
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To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
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Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix. A
B

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Maintenance and care
→ P.328
Front side marker light (bulb type)
Front turn signal light (bulb type) ■
Bulbs that need to be replaced by
the Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights (LED type)
 Parking lights and Daytime running
lights
 Front fog lights
 Front side marker lights (LED type)
 Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up light
 Rear turn signal light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
 Outer foot lights ■
LED lights
The lights other than the front side marker
lights (bulb type) and front turn signal lights
(bulb type) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
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Large drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
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Water has built up inside the headlight.
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When replacing light bulbs
→ P.407Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself.
The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If
necessary bulb replacement seems
difficult to perform, contact your
Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Removing the engine compart-
ment cover
Bulb locations
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B

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U Before replacing, check the wattage of
the light bulb to be replaced.
( → P.407) ■
Front side marker lights (bulb type)
1 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 When installing, reverse the steps
listed. ■
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
1 Open the hood and remove the
cover for engine compartment
cover. ( → P.325, 328) 2 Remove the cover.
Push the center of the clip.
Remove the clip and cover.
3 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
4 Remove the light bulb.Replacing light bulbs
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B

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Maintenance and care 5 Replace the light bulb.
6 Turn clockwise and set the bulb
base.
7 Attach the clip to the cover.
Push up on the center of the clip.
Attach the clip. 8 Attach the cover.
Align the 2 tabs positions and close
the cover.
Fix the cover by pushing the center
of the clip.
9 Install the engine compartment
cover. ( → P.328)
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B WARNING■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Be sure to stop the hybrid system and
turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may
cause burns.
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Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
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Fully install light bulbs and any parts
used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or
water entering the he adlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to build up on the lens.
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Do not attempt to repair or disassem-
ble light bulbs, connectors, electric cir-
cuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious
injury due to electric shock. A
B