steering Lexus ES300h 2014 Owners Manual

ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
8578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

894What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)●
Did you press the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? (
→P. 201,
208)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 204, 211)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 8 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 205, 212)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( →P. 8 1 1 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 813, 817)
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 8 0 9 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

895What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→
P. 204, 211)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 74 )
●Gasoline vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated
if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
(the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( →P. 2 0 4 )
●Hybrid vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated if
the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid
system is not operating) for a period of time. ( →P. 211)
The steering wheel cannot be tu
rned after the engine system> is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
automatically

899Alphabetical index
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Armrest door ......................................... 634
Assist grip ................................................ 636
Audio input....................................... 429, 571
Audio system
*........................... 382, 500
Audio input................................. 429, 571
AUX port .................................... 429, 571
Bluetooth
® audio....................431, 548
CD player ...................................400, 512
iPod .................................................. 411, 529
MP3/WMA disc ......................401, 521
Optimal use ............................. 446, 569
Portable music player ........... 429, 571
Radio .......................................... 385, 503
Steering wheel audio
switch....................................... 448, 573
USB memory ............................419, 539
Automatic air conditioning system
*..................................... 353, 365
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................231
Automatic High Beam ....................... 232
Automatic light control system .................................................... 228
Automatic transmission ...................... 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 809
AUX port....................................... 429, 571
Auxiliary box ............................................619 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 744
Wattage .................................................846
Battery (12-volt battery) .........693, 698 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ........................... 813, 817
Preparing and checking before
winter....................................................330
Warning light ....................................... 760
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 76
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ............................ 431, 548
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............ 451, 576
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 692
Parking brake ...................................... 226
Warning light .............................759, 761
Brake assist ............................................. 302
Break-in tips ............................................. 186
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 317
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

901Alphabetical index
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Cup holders ............................................. 618
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 862
Daytime running light system .......... 230
Defogger
*
Front windshield ................................ 369
Outside rear view mirrors .............378
Rear window ........................................378
Dimension ............................................... 832
Dinghy towing........................................ 200
Display Dynamic radar cruise control...... 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......269
Multi-information display ................ 100
Trip information ..................................... 101
Warning message .............................769
Display Audio system .........................338 Display settings ...................................343
Setup menu ...........................................345
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 673
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................... 611
Wattage ................................................. 846
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 144
Door glasses ..........................................174
Door lock .................................................142
Open door warning buzzer.......... 129
Open door warning light............... 762
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear door child-protector.............. 143 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 156
Driving position memory................. 157
Memory recall function ....................159
Power easy access system .............156
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 186
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch ......... 300
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............327
Procedures .............................................184
Winter drive tips ................................330
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function .................................................. 252
Warning message................... 771, 778
Eco drive mode..................................... 300
Eco Driving Indicator ........................... 107
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..................................................303
Warning light ......................................... 761
Warning message.............................. 772
Electronic key .......................................... 122 Battery-saving function ......................131
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................. 810
Replacing the battery ........................ 719
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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904Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*.............. 451, 576
Head restraints ........................................162
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions........................................746
Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs..............................735, 736, 745
Wattage ................................................. 846
Heaters
Air conditioning system
*.................................. 353, 365
Heated steering wheel ....................626
Seat heaters ......................................... 628
Outside rear view mirrors
*..........378
High-voltage components ...................76
Hill-start assist control ........................308
Hood ...........................................................677
Warning message ............................. 774
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 620
Coat hooks .......................................... 635
Grocery bag hooks......................... 620
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Horn ............................................................227
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ...................................76
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vents .................77 Hybrid system............................................ 72
Emergency shut off system .............. 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ..................................................... 110
EV drive mode .....................................215
High voltage components ................76
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..............76
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............327
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................................807
Overheating......................................... 824
“Power” (ignition) switch ...............208
Starting the hybrid system.............208
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................................73
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 98
Hybrid transmission .............................. 221 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 809
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906Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display) ............ 863
LATCH anchors ...................................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 267
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 677
Hood lock release lever ................. 677
Internal trunk release lever ............. 150
Shift lever ....................................... 218, 221
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wiper lever ...........................................239
Lexus Display Audio system............338 Display settings ...................................343
Setup menu ...........................................345
Lexus Enform
*
License plate lights Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 745
Welcome light
illumination control ......................... 125
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................................... 733
Wattage ................................................. 846 Lights
Fog light switch ................................... 238
Headlight switch ................................ 228
Illuminated entry system...................613
Interior light............................................. 612
Interior lights list..................................... 611
Personal lights ....................................... 612
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 733
Trunk light................................................ 149
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Vanity lights .......................................... 622
Wattage .................................................846
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 125
Lock steering column......................... 204
Low profile tire .......................................706
Luggage security system ....................148
Maintenance Do-it-yourself ma intenance ......... 673
General maintenance .................... 668
Maintenance data.............................. 832
Maintenance requirements ..........665
Malfunction indicator lamp ...............760
Master warning light ............................ 762
Meter............................................................ 95 Indicators .................................................. 93
Instrument panel light control ........ 96
Multi-information display................ 100
Warning lights.......................................... 91
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 371
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908Alphabetical index
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 275
Parking brake
Operation .............................................. 226
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ............................... 776
Parking brake engaged
warning message ........................... 776
Parking lights
Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 745
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 125
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................... 310
PCS OFF switch ................................... 311
Warning light .........................................761
Warning message ........................ 771, 779, 784
Personal lights.......................................... 612
Power control unit ...................................76
Power control unit coolant Capacity ................................................ 839
Checking............................................... 689
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 330
Radiator ................................................... 691
Power easy access system .................156
Power outlets ......................................... 624
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ................................303
Warning light .........................................761
Warning message ............................. 772
“Power” switch.......................................208 Power trunk opener and closer ....... 147
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation ........................... 176
Jam protection function.................... 175
Operation................................................ 174
Window lock switch .......................... 174
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ................................................... 310
PCS OFF switch ....................................311
Warning light ......................................... 761
Warning message........................ 771, 779, 784
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).........................252
Radiator...................................................... 691
Radio
*.......................................... 385, 503
RBDS (Radio Broadcast
Data Systems)
*..................... 388, 506
RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert).......................................... 317
Rear personal lights .............................. 612
Rear side marker lights Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 745
Welcome light
illumination control.......................... 125
Rear door sunshades............................ 631
Rear sunshade Operation................................................631
Reverse operation feature ............ 632
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911Alphabetical index
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Steering lock .......................................... 204Column lock release ....................... 205
Steering lock system warning message .......................... 790
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................. 166
Audio switches
*.................... 448, 573
Heated steering wheel ....................626
Power easy access system ............ 156
Steering wheel
position memory.............................. 156
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 745
Storage feature .......................................614
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 828
Sun visors ................................................. 622
Sun shade Rear............................................................ 631
Rear door ................................................ 631
Roof.............................................................179 Switches
Audio remote control
switches
*............................... 448, 573
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ..................................................... 317
Cruise control switch ...................... 248
“DISP” button.......................................... 101
Door lock switches ............................. 142
Driving mode select switch ......... 300
Driving position memory
switches ................................................156
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch................................... 252
Emergency flashers switch ........... 748
EV drive mode switch ......................215
Fog light switch ................................... 238
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 637
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................... 626
Ignition switch........................... 201, 208
Intuitive parking assist...................... 275
Light switches ...................................... 228
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ...................................................268
Moon roof switches ........................... 177
Outside rear view mirror switches .................................................. 171
PCS OFF switch ....................................311
Power door lock switch ................... 142
“Power” switch ....................................208
Power window switches .................. 174
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.