lane assist Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage.....................195
Vehicle load limits ....................... 198
Trailer towing ................................ 199
Dinghy towing .............................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles)................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ......................208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ........................215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles)................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ........................221
Turn signal lever .......................... 225
Parking brake .............................. 226
Horn .................................................227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam............. 232
Fog light switch ........................... 238
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 267
Intuitive parking assist ...............275
Rear view monitor system ..... 288
Driving mode select switch ...........................................300
Driving assist systems .............. 302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ......................308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 317 • Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ......................327
Winter driving tips ..................... 330
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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 )
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(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 0 7 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 248, 252)
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“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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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play (gasoline vehicles)
(→P. 1 0 7 )
●Energy monitor (hybrid vehicles)
(→P. 1 1 0 )
●Outside temperature display
(→P. 1 0 1 )
●Trip information ( →P. 1 0 1 )
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related information
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Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 712)
●Drive monitor ( →P. 1 0 4 )
●Intuitive parking assist display* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 7 7 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display* (if equipped) (→P. 2 5 2 )
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display* (if equipped) (→P. 2 6 9 )
●Warning messages ( →P. 76 9 )
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems. Display can be switched by pressing the “DISP” button. (→ P. 1 0 1 )
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button. ( →P. 101)
Display contents

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 184
Cargo and luggage .................... 195
Vehicle load limits .......................198
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Dinghy towing............................. 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles) ................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles) ................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 221
Turn signal lever ..........................225
Parking brake ............................... 226
Horn................................................. 227 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch......................... 228
Automatic High Beam ............. 232
Fog light switch ...........................238
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .........267
Intuitive parking assist .............. 275
Rear view monitor system .....288
Driving mode select switch .......................................... 300
Driving assist systems...............302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 308
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......317 •Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 327
Winter driving tips .....................330

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Driving
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
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: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot Monitor function
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire
is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
(if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

910Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 154
Adjustment precautions .................. 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................................61
Cleaning .................................................662
Driving position memory ................ 156
Head restraints..................................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 628
Seat position memory....................... 156
Seat ventilators ................................... 628
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 230
Humidity sensor ..................... 364, 377
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 170
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 275
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 273
Radar sensor .....................261, 311, 320
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .....................................................241
Service reminder indicators ............... 90
Shift lever Automatic transmission ................... 218
Hybrid transmission............................221
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 809
Shift lever light .......................................... 611
Shift lock system....................................809
Side airbags ............................................... 39 Side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ............. 741, 745
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 125
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 171
Blind Spot Monitor ............................. 317
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 172
Mirror position memory ..................156
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 745
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location.................................. 127
Entry functions ...................................... 125
Starting the engine ..............................201
Starting the hybrid system.............208
Warning message..............................773
Snow tires ................................................ 334
Spare tire ..................................................792 Inflation pressure................................845
Storage location ................................. 793
Spark plug ............................................... 840
Specifications......................................... 832
Speedometer ............................................ 95
“START STOP ENGINE” switch ....................................................... 201

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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”.