Lexus 2015 ES 300h User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operationofeach
component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio system Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10 For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information...................................8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search..............................................15
Pictorial index...............................................16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................28
For safe driving ..............................30
Seat belts.......................................... 32
SRS airbags......................................37
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 46
Safety information
for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems...............53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions............ 66
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features................67
Hybrid system precautions.........71
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system.......................76
Alarm................................................. 78
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators..............................82
Gauges and meters.....................86
Multi-information display ............91
Energy monitor/
consumption screen................. 96
3-1. Key information
Keys.................................................. 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors...............................................108
Trunk...................................................114
Smart access system
with push-button start..............121
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.......................................129
Driving position memory......... 130
Head restraints.............................135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 138
Inside rear view mirror ............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors........142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows.............................145
Moon roof...................................... 148
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.................... 160
Vehicle load limits........................163
Trailer towing .................................164
Dinghy towing...............................165
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch..............166
EV drive mode............................... 171
Hybrid transmission....................173
Turn signal lever............................ 176
Parking brake ................................177
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ..........................178
Automatic High Beam................181
Fog light switch............................ 185
Windshield wipers
and washer ................................. 186
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 190
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+................194
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 201
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)..............213
Dynamic radar
cruise control............................ 222
Cruise control.............................234
Intuitive parking assist...............237
Lexus parking assist
monitor.........................................246
Driving mode select
switch............................................262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 264
•BlindSpotMonitor
function.....................................267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................... 269
Driving assist systems ...............272
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips......278
Winter driving tips.....................280
4Driving

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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
System.........................................286
Steering wheel audio
switches ...................................... 293
USB/AUX ports......................... 294
5-2. Setup
Setup menu .................................. 296
General settings..........................297
Voice settings ...............................301
Display settings...........................302
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source..........................................304
Optimal use of the audio
system..........................................305
Audio settings .............................306
Audio menu screen
operation....................................309
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation............................312
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation................. 319
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod................... 326
Using USB memory
device ..........................................330
Using the AUX port.................334
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 335
Registering a Bluetooth®
device ...........................................337
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ..........................................338
Connecting a Bluetooth®
audio player ..............................339
Connecting a Bluetooth®
phone...........................................340
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details..............................341
Detailed Bluetooth®
settings........................................342
5-8. Bluetooth®Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio...........................................343
5-9. Bluetooth®Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone...........................................345
Making a call................................ 347
Receiving a call...........................350
Speaking on the phone .............351
Using a Bluetooth®
phone message ....................... 354
Using the steering wheel
switches ...................................... 356
Bluetooth®phone
settings.........................................357
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5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings.........................359
Messaging setting ..................... 362
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...................363
Bluetooth®...................................366
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen...................371
USB photo.....................................373
Weather information.................375
Voice command system...........376
Mobile Assistant.........................380
LEXUS Enform Remote.........382
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system..........................................384
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/seat
ventilators...................................394
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.........................396
• Interior lights...........................397
• Personal lights........................397
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features............399
• Glove box...............................400
• Console box ..........................400
• Cup holders............................ 401
• Auxiliary box..........................402
Trunk features..............................403
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features............405
• Sun visors................................405
• Vanity mirrors........................405
• Clock........................................406
• Power outlets.........................406
• Armrest.................................... 407
•Rearsunshade/reardoor
sunshades ...............................408
• Coat hooks.............................. 410
• Assist grips .............................. 410
Garage door opener.................. 411
Compass.........................................418
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect.......................................422
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................428
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior....................431
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................434
General maintenance...............437
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................440
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions..................................441
Hood...............................................443
Positioning a floor jack............. 444
Engine compartment...............445
12-volt battery ............................. 455
Tires.................................................. 459
Tire inflation pressure...............468
Wheels.............................................471
Air conditioning filter ................473
Electronic key battery...............475
Checking and replacing
fuses...............................................477
Light bulbs ....................................480
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 492
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.... 493
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................ 494
If you think
something is wrong................498
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds..... 499
If a warning message
is displayed................................505
If you have a flat tire ..................508
If the hybrid system will not
start................................................ 518
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.....................520
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.......................521
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged................................. 523
If your vehicle overheats..........527
If the vehicle becomes
stuck...............................................531
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................534
Fuel information..........................543
Tire information...........................546
9-2. Customization
Customizable features............555
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize.........................566
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners.....................................568
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)..............................................569
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).............................................. 570
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)................................ 578
Alphabetical index ................................582
9Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Audio/video system
• Lexus Enform

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For your information
The Owner’s Manual provides instructions on the proper operation of this vehicle. The
driver should read the Owner’s Manual prior to driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual could lead to an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound com-
ing from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Your Lexus is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
•Brakestatus
• Vehicle speed
•Shiftposition
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle
is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle
owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect / Lexus Enform (U.S. main-
land only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those
services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Vehicle data recordings