light Lexus ES350 2013 REMOTE TOUCH (WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM) / LEXUS 2013 ES300H,ES350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM33A01U)

7727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheatedThis message may be
displayed when driving
under severe operating
conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
( P. 8 1 6 )
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) or
less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is
turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and
the driver’s door is
opened while the lights
are turned on
Tu r n t h e l i g h t s o f f .
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(Hybrid vehicles)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid vehicles)

7747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
A warning message is shown on the multi-information display. After taking
the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the
warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the Auto-
matic High Beam switch
is pressed while the head-
lights are in low beam.Turn the high beam on
and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is lowAdd washer fluid.
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*
should be performed
soon.If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset.
(If equipped)
(U.S.A. only)

7777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
engine <hybrid sys-
tem>.Start the
engine with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle and
a door other than
the driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was in
P and the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was not turned off.Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”
> switch off
or bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

7817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine
<hybrid sys-
tem>,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the 12-volt
battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key batter y.
(  P. 7 1 0 )

7897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They indicate
the jack point positions.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the fron t left-hand side tire
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7907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire:
Remove the wheel ornament by
pushing from the reverse side.
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7947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on
the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( P. 835)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving wi th the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road co vered with snow or ice (vehicles with a com-
pact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the
following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again foll owing correct starting procedures.
( P. 1 9 7 )
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 0 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 805)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key ba ttery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 7 9 8 )
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 197), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 805)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “START STOP ENGINE” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “START STOP ENGINE” switch for about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (P. 8 0 3 )
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 2 )
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●The hybrid system may be malfunctio ning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery de pletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfuncti on, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system. ( P. 800)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 8 0 9 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
Reasons for the hybrid system not st arting vary depending on the situa-
tion. Check the following and perf orm the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 2 0 4 )
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.