Lexus ES 300(h) 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 ....................162
Vehicle load limits .......................165
Trailer towing ................................166
Dinghy towing...............................167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch............. 168
EV drive mode..............................173
Hybrid transmission....................175
Turn signal lever..........................180
Parking brake.................................181
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 182
Automatic High Beam.............. 185
Fog light switch............................ 189
Windshield wipers
and washer ................................. 190
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......194
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+............... 198
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).........205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)..............217
Dynamic radar
cruise control............................ 226
Cruise control.............................238
Intuitive parking assist................241
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................250
Driving mode select
switch........................................... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).....268
•BlindSpotMonitor
function......................................271
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................... 273
Driving assist systems...............276
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.....282
Winter driving tips.....................284
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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
system..........................................290
Steering wheel audio
switches ......................................296
Mobile Assistant ........................ 297
USB/AUX ports........................299
5-2. Setup
Setup menu..................................302
General settings.........................303
Voice settings..............................306
Display settings...........................307
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source..........................................308
Optimal use of the audio
system..........................................309
Audio settings .............................. 310
Audio menu screen
operation......................................313
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation............................316
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation................ 322
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ..................329
Using USB memory
device ..........................................333
Using the AUX port................. 337
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices........................................338
Registering a Bluetooth®
device..........................................340
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device............................................341
Connecting a Bluetooth®
audio player .............................. 342
Connecting a Bluetooth®
phone...........................................343
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details............................ 344
Detailed Bluetooth®
settings........................................345
5-8. Bluetooth®Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio...........................................348
5-9. Bluetooth®Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone...........................................349
Making a call..................................351
Receiving a call...........................354
Speaking on the phone ...........355
Using a Bluetooth®
phone message ....................... 357
Using the steering wheel
switches ......................................359
Bluetooth®phone
settings........................................360
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5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings......................... 362
Messaging setting .....................365
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...................366
Bluetooth®...................................370
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen ................ 376
USB photo....................................378
Weather information................380
Voice command system.......... 381
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system..........................................388
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/seat
ventilators...................................398
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................400
• Interior lights........................... 401
• Personal lights........................ 401
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features............403
• Glove box...............................404
• Console box ..........................404
• Cup holders...........................405
• Auxiliary box..........................406
Trunk features............................. 407
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features............409
• Sun visors................................409
• Vanity mirrors.......................409
• Clock......................................... 410
• Power outlets ......................... 410
• Armrest.......................................411
• Rear sunshade/rear door
sunshades .................................412
• Coat hooks...............................414
• Assist grips ...............................414
Garage door opener.................415
Compass....................................... 422
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect...................................... 426
LEXUS Enform Remote...........431
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect......................................432
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................434
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 437
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................440
General maintenance..............443
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................446
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 447
Hood...............................................449
Positioning a floor jack ............450
Engine compartment.................451
12-volt battery...............................461
Tires.................................................465
Tire inflation pressure .............. 474
Wheels............................................477
Air conditioning filter ............... 479
Electronic key battery............... 481
Checking and replacing
fuses..............................................483
Light bulbs ....................................486
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................498
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ...499
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...............................500
If you think
something is wrong................504
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds ....505
If a warning message
is displayed...................................511
If you have a flat tire................... 515
If the hybrid system will not
start...............................................525
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................... 527
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.................................529
If your vehicle overheats.........533
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................. 537
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................540
Fuel information .........................549
Tire information..........................552
9-2. Customization
Customizable features............562
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize......................... 573
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................... 576
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)...............................................577
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)..............................................578
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...............................586
Alphabetical index ................................590
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. These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Lexus without noti-
fication to you.
●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 Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those services, please
refer to the Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information
on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Lexus,
please visit www.lexus.com/privacyvts/.
Vehicle data recordings