engine Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine is running .
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1
XGasoline vehicles
3.58 in. (91 mm) Min.
XHybrid vehicles
3.62 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pe d a l f r e e p l a y0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Front and rear brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which
is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels.
In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocki ng can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid
the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the
official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than
87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% eth-
anol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E30, E50,
E85 (which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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Vehicle specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level
previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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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

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■Illumination (→P. 6 1 1 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting
Interior lights illumination
controlOnOff—————O
“Interior Lights Off Timer”
(Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off)
15 seconds
Off
O—O—OO7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation after the
“START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is
turned off
OnOff—————O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—————O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
OnOff—————O
Footwell lightingOnOff—————O
Outer foot lightsOnOff—————O
“Exterior Lights Off Timer”
(Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn off)
15 seconds
Off
O—O—OO7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
“Ambient illumin. (instru-
ment panel)”
(Enable/disable operation
of the ornament lights on
the instrument panel)*
OnOff—O—OOO
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for dim-
ming the meter lights etc.
Standard-2 t o +2—————O
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for
brightening the meter
lights etc.
Standard-2 t o +2—————O
123456

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■Vehicle customization
●When the “Auto Lock by Speed” and “Auto Lock by Shift from P” are both on, the
door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will belocked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the “Auto Lock by Speed” would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the “Auto Lock by Speed” will operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the “Select Doors to
Unlock” cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the “Auto Relock
Timer” activates, the signals will be generated in accordance with the “Lock/
Unlock Feedback-Tone” and the “Lock/Unlock Feedback-Lights” settings.
■When customizing using Remote Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Also, to prevent 12-volt battery discharge, leave the engine running
while customizing the features.
CAUTION
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customiza-
tion, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the engine is run-
ning while customizing features.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Lexus dealer. (→P. 123)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
(→ P. 1 2 4 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 7 1 9 )
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch off. ( →P. 202, 209)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( →P. 1 3 2 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

894What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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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

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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