Tire Lexus ES300h 2014 Owners Manual

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Vehicle specifications
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses
the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bearswhite lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Tire related termMeaning

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Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on
at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance
being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data (U.S.A.
only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 666
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire infla-tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 7 0 4

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)
●Tirez sur la ceinture épaulière
jusqu’à ce qu’elle recouvre entiè-
rement l’épaule; elle ne doit
cependant pas toucher le cou ni
glisser de l’épaule.
●Placez la ceinture abdominale le
plus bas possible sur les hanches.
●Réglez la position du dossier.
Tenez-vous assis bien au fond du
siège, le dos droit.
●Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de
sécurité.
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt s ection in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécurité

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ATTENTION
■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS
●N’accrochez pas de cintres ni d’objets rigides sur les crochets porte-vêtements.
Tous ces objets pourraient se transformer en projectiles et vous occasionner des
blessures graves, voire mortelles, en cas de déploiement des coussins gonflables
SRS en rideau.
●Si un recouvrement de vinyle est placé sur la zone de déploiement du coussin
SRS de protection des genoux, veillez à le retirer.
●N’utilisez pas d’accessoires recouvrant les parties du siège où les coussins gon-
flables SRS latéraux se déploient, car ceux-ci pourraient nuire au déploiement de
ces coussins. De tels accessoires peuvent empêcher les coussins gonflables laté-
raux de se déployer correctement, rendre le système inopérant ou provoquer
accidentellement le déploiement des coussins gonflables latéraux, occasionnant
des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
●Ne frappez pas et n’appliquez pas une pression importante à l’emplacement des
composants de coussins gonflables SRS.
Vous risqueriez de provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement des coussins gonfla-
bles SRS.
●Ne fixez et n’appuyez rien sur des zones
telles que le tableau de bord, le tampon de
volant, la partie inférieure du bloc d’instru-
mentation et la porte de la boîte à gants.
Ces objets peuvent se transformer en pro-
jectiles lorsque les coussins gonflables SRS
du conducteur, du passager avant ou de
protection des genoux se déploient.
●Ne fixez rien sur les portières, le pare-brise,
les glaces latérales, les montants avant ou
arrière, le longeron du toit et la poignée
d’appui.

897What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)●
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 759, 769.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (
→P. 7 9 2 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 8 2 8 )
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

902Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds..................................................759
If a warning light turns on...............759
If a warning message is displayed ........................................769
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................813, 817
If the electronic key does not operate properly .........810
If the engine will not start............... 805
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 807
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ........... 809
If you have a flat tire .......................... 792
If you think something is wrong............................................... 757
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 828
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......... 749
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 751
If your vehicle overheats ..... 821, 824
Emergency flashers ............................. 748
Energy monitor ........................................ 112 Engine
Accessory mode ............................... 202
Compartment ...................................... 681
Engine switch ........................... 201, 208
Hood........................................................ 677
How to start the engine....................201
How to start the hybrid system ..................................................208
Identification number .......................834
If the engine will not start .............. 805
Ignition switch (“POWER” switch)..................................................208
Ignition switch (“START STOP ENGINE” switch) ...........................201
Overheating.............................. 821, 824
“Power” switch. ...................................208
“START STOP ENGINE” switch .....................................................201
Engine compartment cover............. 683
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................839
Checking .............................................. 689
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................330
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 95
Engine immobilizer system ................. 82
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 837
Checking ...............................................684
Oil level warning message ............ 777
Oil pressure warning message........................... 770
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................330

903Alphabetical index
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Enhanced VSC ..................................... 302
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................................. 303
Warning light .........................................761
Warning message ............................. 772
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ...................................................... 792
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Automatic transaxle..........................842
Brake ....................................................... 843
Hybrid transaxle .................................842
Washer ...................................................697
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 737
Switch...................................................... 238
Wattage ................................................. 846
Footwell light ............................................. 611
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 50
Front personal lights..............................612
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 154
Cleaning .................................................662
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 156
Head restraints..................................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 156
Seat heaters ......................................... 628
Seat position memory....................... 156
Seat ventilators ................................... 628 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 741
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 125
Wattage .................................................846
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 739
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wattage .................................................846
Fuel Capacity .................................................836
Fuel gauge ............................................... 95
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 758
Information............................................ 847
Refueling ................................................ 243
Type..........................................................836
Warning light ....................................... 762
Warning messages ..........................780
Fuel filler door.........................................243
Refueling ................................................ 243
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 246
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 758
Fuses............................................................ 721
Garage door opener...........................637
Gauges........................................................ 95
Glove box ................................................. 616
Glove box light........................................ 616
Grocery bag hooks............................. 620
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905Alphabetical index
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I/M test ..................................................... 672
IdentificationEngine..................................................... 834
Vehicle ................................................... 833
Ignition switch (“POWER”
switch) .................................................... 208
Ignition switch (“START STOP
ENGINE” switch) .............................. 201
Illuminated entry system ......................613
Immobilizer system.........................82, 84
Indicators .................................................... 93
Initialization Maintenance........................................ 666
Tire pressure warning system................................703
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)...................................710
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 168
Instrument panel light control ............ 96
Interior light................................................ 611
Intuitive parking assist Function .................................................. 275
Warning message ................... 771, 778 Jack
Positioning a floor jack....................678
Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 793
Jack handle ................................................. 793
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................................... 179
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................149
Power windows.................................... 175
Keyless entry Smart access system
with push-button start.................... 125
Wireless remote control..................139
Keys Battery-saving function ......................131
Electronic key ........................................ 122
Engine switch ........................... 201, 208
If the electronic key does not operate properly......... 810
Key number plate ................................ 122
Keyless entry ............................... 125, 139
Mechanical key..................................... 122
“Power” switch ....................................208
Replacing the battery ........................ 719
“START STOP ENGINE” switch .....................................................201
Warning buzzer ................................... 129
Wireless remote control key .........139
Knee airbags ............................................. 38
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.