712 Lexus ES300h 2013 Maintenance and care / Owner's Manual (OM33A01U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 650
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 654
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................657
General maintenance.............. 660
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 664
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 665
Hood ............................................... 669
Positioning a floor jack..............670
Engine compartment ................673
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 690
Tires.................................................. 694
Tire inflation pressure ............... 703
Wheels ........................................... 706
Air conditioning filter ............... 708
Electronic key battery................710
Checking and replacing fuses................................................ 712
Light bulbs ..................................... 724 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 740
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......741
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................. 743
If you think something is wrong ................. 749
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline vehicles) .................. 750
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds....... 751
If a warning message is displayed ...................................761
If you have a flat tire .................. 784
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles) ................... 797
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles)............ 799
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 801
If the electronic key does not operate properly .....................802
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

649
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................650
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 654
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 657
General mainte nance ..............660
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 664
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 665
Hood ............................................... 669
Positioning a floor jack ............. 670
Engine compartment ................673
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 690
Tires .................................................. 694
Tire inflation pressure ............... 703
Wheels ........................................... 706
Air conditioning filter ............... 708
Electronic key battery ............... 710
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 712
Light bulbs......................................724

673
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Gasoline vehicles (2GR-FE engine)
Washer fluid tank (P. 689)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 6 7 8 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 6 76 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 6 8 1 ) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 684)
Fuse box ( P. 712)
12-volt battery ( P. 685)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 683)
Radiator ( P. 683)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

674
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hybrid vehicles (2AR-FXE engine)
■12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles)
P. 6 9 0
Washer fluid tank ( P. 689)
Fuse boxes ( P. 712)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 6 8 1 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 6 76 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 6 7 8 ) Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 6 8 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 684)
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 683)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 683)
Engine coolant radiator (P. 683)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

712
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. ( P. 715)
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box) (hybrid vehicles only)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
1
2
3

893Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 298
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function ..................................................299
Warning light .......................................753
Warning message ............................. 764
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ...................................................... 784
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Automatic transaxle......................... 833
Brake ....................................................... 834
Hybrid transaxle ................................ 833
Washer .................................................. 689
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ........................728
Switch....................................................... 234
Wattage ................................................. 836
Footwell light .......................................... 603
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 49
Front personal lights............................ 604
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 151
Cleaning ................................................ 654
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 153
Head restraints ..................................... 159
Power easy access system ............ 156
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Seat position memory....................... 153
Seat ventilators ................................... 620 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ........................732
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 123
Wattage .................................................836
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 730
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................836
Fuel Capacity .................................................828
Fuel gauge ............................................... 93
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 750
Information............................................ 837
Refueling ................................................ 239
Type..........................................................828
Warning light ....................................... 754
Warning messages ........................... 772
Fuel filler door........................................ 239 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 242
Refueling ................................................ 239
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 750
Fuses............................................................ 712
Garage door opener...........................629
Gauges.........................................................93
Glove box ............................................... 608
Glove box light...................................... 608
Grocery bag hooks............................... 612
F
G

899Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................ 734
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage ................................................. 836
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 164
Outside rear view mirrors ...............167
Rear window defoggers
*................. 372
Refueling .................................................. 239 Capacity ................................................ 828
Fuel types .............................................. 828
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 242
Opening the fuel tank cap...............241
Regenerative braking .............................72
Remote Touch
*..................................... 109
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 710
Fuses........................................................... 712
Light bulbs ............................................. 724
Tires ..........................................................784
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................868
Reset the maintenance data ............658
Road accident cautions ........................ 78 Safety Connect ....................................... 641
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 34
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................655
Emergency Locking Retractor................................................ 34
How to wear your seat belt..............32
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 754
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 752
Seat heaters............................................ 620
Seat position memory .......................... 153
Seat ventilators...................................... 620
Seating capacity ..................................... 194
S
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.