Hybrid system Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Guide

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CAUTION
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and
turn the hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may
occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte
from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or
eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric
acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicles, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small
amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the wheels
connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing,
the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity
leakage leading to a fire. (→P. 7 5 1 )
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as
soon as possible.

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For safety and security
CAUTION
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. Never resell, hand
over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries that have
been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through Lexus dealer. Do
not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in
death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is hazardous
to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an
electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way,
accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an
explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of
these dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed,
there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their
connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the
hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Lexus dealer or a qualified service
shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock
that can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery air vent
●Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction battery)
may overheat and be damaged.
●Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from
overheating.
●Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may cause a
short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If
water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be dam-
aged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

841-3. Theft deterrent system
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Immobilizer system (hybrid vehicles)
The indicator light flashes after the
“POWER” switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “POWER” switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a ke y has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pr event vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.

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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the system
is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
●Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine tem>. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 8 1 5 )
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles

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Instrument cluster
◆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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Instrument cluster
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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2. Instrument cluster
*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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Instrument cluster
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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