Lexus ES300h 2014 Owners Manual

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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region or grade/type.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.

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◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 7 5 9 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 76 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 5 9 )*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 76 1 )
*1
Charging system warning
light ( →P. 760)
*1
(hybrid
vehicles)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 76 1 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 760)*1
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
(→ P. 76 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 760)Open door warning light
(→ P. 76 2 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 760)Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 76 2 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 760)Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 76 2 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 760)*1Master warning light
(→ P. 76 2 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 76 1 , 7 7 2 )*1
Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 76 3 )

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 225) Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (
→P. 248, 252)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 2 8 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 2 6 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 2 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 7 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 229)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→ P. 303, 308)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 232) *1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 0 8 )
Front fog light indicator
( → P. 2 3 8 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 3 1 1 )
(hybrid
vehicles)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 2 0 8 )*4
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→ P. 3 1 7 )
(hybrid
vehicles)EV indicator ( →P. 74 )
*1
(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 0 7 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 248, 252)
*1
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( →P. 5 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 252)

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*1: These lights turn on when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off. The light flashes quickly to indi-cate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-nate in the following situations:
• When the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to IGNI- TION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine , this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator
XTachometer
Gasoline vehicles, or hybrid vehicles with sport mode selected (→P. 300)
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
XHybrid System Indicator
Hybrid vehicles with other than sport mode selected ( →P. 300)
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( →P. 9 8 )
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode ( →P. 99)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 100)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
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2
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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P. 2 1 8 , 2 2 1 )
Odometer and trip meter display
XOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
XTr i p m e t e r
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
6
7
8
Instrument panel light control
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2

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the
light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument
panel brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the
automatic adjustment will not be performed.

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■Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid vehicles)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco 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” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. Po w 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 conditions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
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■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
●When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving, ECO
lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the more Eco-friendly
driving you perform. Also, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. (→P. 107) However, when Eco drive
mode is selected, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
■Tachometer (hybrid vehicles)
Hybrid System Indicator automatically switches to the tachometer when driving
mode is in sport mode.
■Engine speed (hybrid vehicles)
Engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and
reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehi-
cle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Odometer and trip meter display
→ P. 2 0 5 , 2 1 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 8 6 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 821, 824)