Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children ................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Installing child restraints............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features (hybrid vehicles) ..........................72
Hybrid system precautions (hybrid vehicles) .......................... 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system (gasoline vehicles)..................... 82
Immobilizer system (hybrid vehicles) ......................... 84
Alarm ................................................. 86 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 90
Gauges and meters ..................... 95
Multi-information display ........ 100
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .................110
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............125
Wireless remote control ...........139
Doors ................................................ 142
Trunk.................................................. 147
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................154
Driving position memory..........156
Head restraints ............................. 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................166
Inside rear view mirror ............. 168
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..............................174
Moon roof ....................................... 177
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage.....................195
Vehicle load limits ....................... 198
Trailer towing ................................ 199
Dinghy towing .............................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles)................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ......................208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ........................215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles)................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ........................221
Turn signal lever .......................... 225
Parking brake .............................. 226
Horn .................................................227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam............. 232
Fog light switch ........................... 238
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 267
Intuitive parking assist ...............275
Rear view monitor system ..... 288
Driving mode select switch ...........................................300
Driving assist systems .............. 302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ......................308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 317 • Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ......................327
Winter driving tips ..................... 330
4Driving

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)5-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio system .......................................... 338
Display settings........................... 343
Setup menu .................................. 345
Mobile Assistant...........................351
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system).......... 353
Automatic air conditioning system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus
Display Audio system).......... 365
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .......... 378
Windshield wiper de-icer.......380 5-3. Using the Lexus
Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system).......... 382
Using the radio ...........................385
Using the CD player ................400
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ................... 401
Listening to an iPod...................... 411
Listening to a USB memory ..........................419
Using the AUX port ................. 429
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio .....................431
Optimal use of the audio system ..................... 446
Using the steering wheel audio switches.......................... 448
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................. 451
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 459
Setting the hands-free system ...........................................478
Bluetooth
® settings ....................491
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5-4. Using the audio systemAudio system (without a navigation system or
the Lexus Display
Audio system) ..........................500
Using the radio ...........................503
Using the CD player ..................512
Playing MP3 and WMA discs .................................521
Operating an iPod..................... 529
Operating a USB memory .... 539
Bluetooth
® audio system ....... 548
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ............................. 552
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player....... 557
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player......... 561
Bluetooth
® audio
system setup .............................568
Optimal use of the audio system ............................. 569
Using the AUX port ................... 571
Using the steering wheel audio switches...........................573
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................. 576
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ............... 581
Making a phone call .................589
Setting a cellular phone .......... 593
Security and system setup......598
Using the phone book ............. 603 5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............................ 611• Interior light.............................. 612
• Personal lights ......................... 612
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 614• Glove box ................................. 616
• Console box ............................ 617
• Cup holders .............................618
• Auxiliary box............................ 619
Trunk features .............................. 620
5-7. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ....................622
Clock .............................................. 623
Power outlets ................................624
Heated steering wheel .............626
Seat heaters and ventilators................................... 628
Armrest.......................................... 630
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades................631
Trunk storage extension .......... 634
Coat hooks ................................... 635
Assist grips ................................... 636
Garage door opener ................637
Compass ....................................... 644
Safety Connect........................... 649

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................658
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 662
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 665
General maintenance.............. 668
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................672
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................673
Hood ................................................ 677
Positioning a floor jack..............678
Engine compartment ................ 681
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 698
Tires.................................................. 702
Tire inflation pressure ................. 712
Wheels .............................................715
Air conditioning filter ................. 717
Electronic key battery................ 719
Checking and replacing fuses................................................ 721
Light bulbs .....................................733 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................748
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 749
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 751
If you think something is wrong ................. 757
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline vehicles) .................. 758
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds......759
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 769
If you have a flat tire ...................792
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles) ..................805
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles)............ 807
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................809
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 810
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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If the 12-volt battery is discharged (gasoline
vehicles)....................................... 813
If the 12-volt battery is discharged (hybrid
vehicles)........................................817
If your vehicle overheats (gasoline vehicles)................... 821
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 824
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 828
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 832
Fuel information.......................... 847
Tire information...........................850
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 862
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 875 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners..................................... 878
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 879
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 881
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 892
Alphabetical index ................................898
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below. • Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine tem>
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Hybrid vehicles: High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Hybrid vehicles: Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system