Lexus ES300h 2013 Instrument cluster / Quick Guide (OM33A56U) User Guide
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2013, Model line: ES300h, Model: Lexus ES300h 2013Pages: 114, PDF Size: 2.53 MB
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Hybrid System
■Hybrid System Indicator
Pow e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” re fers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the char acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with
care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gaso line engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, impr oving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.
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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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Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
■Energy monitor
● How to display on the navigation system scre en or Lexus Display Audio system screen (if
equipped)
Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is not displayed, select “Energy”.
Vehicles with Lexus Display Audio system
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
Select “Car” on the “Menu” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is not displayed, select “Energy”.
You can view the status of your vehicle on the multi-information display and the naviga-
tion system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen.
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The flow of energy is displayed on the navigation system screen.
Amber: gasoline energy
Yellow: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
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The flow of energy is displaye d on the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem screen.
Purple: gasoline energy
Yellow: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
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●How to display on the mu lti-information display
Press the “DISP” button on the steering wheel several times to select the energy monitor
display.
The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the arrows
on the multi-information display.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. wi ll change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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■Consumption (if equipped)
Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu”
screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is di splayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
Vehicles with Lexus Display Audio system
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Car” on the
“Menu” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
● Trip information
If the “Trip Information” screen is not displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Current fuel consumption
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
Displays the average vehicle speed
since the hybrid system was started.
Displays the elapsed time since the
hybrid system was started.
Cruising range
Reset the consumption data
“Past Record” (Navigation system) or
“History” (Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem) screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
Vehicles with Lexus Display Audio system
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●Past record
If the “History” or “Past Record” screen is no t displayed, select “History” or “Past Record”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Best recorded fuel consumption
Update the average fuel consumption
data
Reset the past record data
“Trip Information” screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
Vehicles with Lexus Display Audio system
■ Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a ma lfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system wi th push-button start
( P.1 8 , 2 6 )
Wireless remote control ( P.1 8 )
■Mechanical key
To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
Carry the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.
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■Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within
5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof
(press and hold)
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Opens the trunk (press and hold)
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■ Entering the vehicle
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
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The following operations can be performed simp ly by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 26.
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■Exiting the vehicle
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors.
■Opening the trunk
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry fu nction unlocks using the wireless remote con-
trol.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and
repeat step .)
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To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If
a door is not opened within 60 seconds af ter is pressed, the doors will be locked
again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 2 1 )
Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only the driver’s
door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding a door handle unlocks
all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 110.