headlights Lexus ES300h 2013 User Guide

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2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
CAUTION
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if necessary.
NOTICE
■Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions cor-
rectly.
●Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the camera sensor
will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of
other vehicles, etc.
●Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the camera
sensor.
●Do not overload the vehicle.
●Do not modify the vehicle.
●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not replace headlights with non-genuine headlights.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
●Do not touch the camera sensor.
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a
strong impact.
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
●Do not spill liquid onto the camera sensor.
●Do not apply window tinting or stickers to
the camera sensor or the area of windshield
near the camera sensor.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Fog light switch
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
The fog lights secure excellent visibi lity in difficult driving conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
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Driving
●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the
camera lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall, standing
water, etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving
on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or
when the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■Warning messages for LDA system
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver
of the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 764, 771)

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2694-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LDA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension or replace it with non-genuine parts.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Camera sensor (→P. 2 6 3 )
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshield is dirty, or if raindrops, conden-
sation or ice are adhering to the windshield.
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
●Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
●If the windshield is fogged up, use the windshield defogger to remove fog from
the windshield.
When it is cold, using the heater with air blowing to the feet may allow the upper
part of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on the images.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to the
windshield near the camera sensor.

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Driving
■If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and
the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to
see
• The vehicle is in a darkarea
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside tempera- ture is low
• There are water drop- lets on the camera
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the
camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into
the camera
• The vehicle is under flu- orescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights
etc.
If this happens due to
these causes, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually
checking the vehicle’s
surroundings. (Use the
monitor again once con-
ditions have been
improved.)
To adjust the image on
the rear view monitor sys-
tem screen. ( →P. 3 4 0 )
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter
(such as water droplets,
snow, mud etc.) is adher-
ing to the camera.Rinse the camera lens
with water and wipe it
clean with a soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if
the dirt is stubborn.

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5-1. Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features
Display settings
Turns off screen
The screen is turned off. To turn it on,
press the “AUDIO” or “MENU” but-
ton on the Lexus Display Audio con-
troller.
Changes to day mode
(→P. 3 3 9 )
Adjusts screen contrast/bright-
ness ( →P. 3 4 0 )
Adjusts screen contrast/bright-
ness of rear view monitor camera
(→ P. 3 4 0 )
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “Day
Mode”.
If the screen is set in day mode with the headlight switch turned on, this condition
is memorized even with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is
turned off.
You can adjust the contrast and brightness of the screen and also turn
the display off.
To display the “Display Settings” screen, press the “MENU” button on
the Lexus Display Audio controller and then select “Display” on the
“Menu” screen.
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Changing between day mode and night mode

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6-2. Maintenance
Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers func-tion properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly? brake pedal move
smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam-aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Headlight high beamTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight low beam (halogen bulb)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
●Headlight low beams (discharge bulbs)
●Parking lights and daytime running lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may go
out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored.
■LED lights
The lights other than the headlights, fog lights, front turn signal lights, front side
marker lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up lights and outer foot lights each consist
of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
→P. 7 2 3