Lexus ES300h 2013 Owner's Manual

7807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
•The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed two con-
secutive times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
An attempt was
made to start the
engine tem> with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine
tem>.
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7817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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7
When trouble arises
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

Po we r w a s t u r n e d
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine
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 battery.
( → P. 7 1 0 )

7827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
turned off and then
the “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine

being started.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine

starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P.
803), the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch within
10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
being pressed.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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7837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
Once
The “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
Once
After the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch off.
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ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine .
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 74 0 )
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: →P. 6 9 4
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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7
When trouble arises
XVehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
JackWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Screwdriver1
2
3
4
5
6

7867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with a full-size spare tire
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
JackJack handle
Screwdriver
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6

7877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

7887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Open the luggage mat. (→P. 6 1 2 )
Remove the auxiliary boxes.
Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
1
2
XVehicles with a compact spare
tireXVehicles with a full-size spare
tire
3
XVehicles with a compact spare
tireXVehicles with a full-size spare
tire
CAUTION
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the
body of the vehicle.

7897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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7
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
1
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 front left-hand side tire
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3A