warning light Lexus ES300h 2013 Do-it-yourself maintenance / Owner's Manual Quick Guide (OM33A56U)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.38
Multi-information display P.33
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
*
P.35
P.32
Inside lock buttons P.100
Trunk opener P.105
Hood lock release lever*
Driving position memory switches P.24
See P.6
See P.5
Window lock switch P.101
Power window switches P.101
Door lock switches P.100
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P.51
Fuel filler door opener P.104

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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (t raction battery) will not be charged. Always put
the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the
vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the battery.
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from th e air intake vent on rear left seat.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum
amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel leve l warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L,
2.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is
on a slope.)

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Tire Pressure Warning System
■The tire inflation pressure display function
The tire pressure detected by the tire pres-
sure warning system can be displayed on
the multi-information display.
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Press and hold the tire pressure warning
reset switch until the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems
arise.

What to do if...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Canada)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp(Flashes)
“PCS” warning light
(if equipped)
(Canada)Slip indicator
SRS warning lightBrake system warning light
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Blinking and then continu-
ously on)
Tire pressure warning light
(Canada)
Electric power steering
system warning lightAutomatic headlight leveling
system warning light
(if equipped)
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.

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*: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have th e system checked by your Lexus dealer.
Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Low fuel level warning light
(Illuminates
without
blinking)
Tire pressure warning light*
Seat belt reminder light
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Turn signal indicatorCruise control “SET” indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)“LDA” (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator (if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight high beam indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicator (if equipped)VSC OFF indicator
Front fog light indicator(Flashes faster)
“PCS” warning light
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators (if equipped)
EV indicator “AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
Cruise control indicator
Radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)
For further information, re fer to the Owner’s Manual.