run flat Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

17Pictorial index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 380
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 243
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 836
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 702
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 844
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 702
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 792
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 677
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 677
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 683
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 8 3 7
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 821, 824
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 774
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218, 221
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 733, Watts: P. 846)
*1: If equipped
*2: Hybrid vehicles
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2974-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around the vehicle
before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death
or serious injuries.
●The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the
driver when backing up. Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely
when backing up. Always make sure your intended path is clear.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
●Never back up while looking only at the screen.
The image shown on the screen may differ from the actual state, and you could
collide with another vehicle or obstacles if backing up looking only at the screen,
possibly causing an accident. When backing up, be sure to check in front of and
behind the vehicle, both directly and with mirrors.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view monitor system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to
see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with mirror all
around the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixation guide lines displayed on
the screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians
that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. (→P. 2 9 1 )

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6716-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e e x t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluidleakage after the vehicle has been
parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged orexcessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated accord- ing to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skip-
ping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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7076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
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• If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the trunk.
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: Vehicles with a full-size spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire- less communication device
If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave condi-
tions, the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave condi-
tions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could
be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission transmission>. Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will
not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.
Before towing

7557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your Lexus is transported by a flat
bed truck, it should be tied down at
the locations shown in the illustra-
tion.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
■Before emergency towing Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Gasoline vehicles: Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY
(engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
Hybrid vehicles: Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
Using a flat bed truck
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

912Alphabetical index
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Rear sunshade switch ....................... 631
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
*................................................378
Seat heater switches........................ 628
Seat ventilator switches ................. 628
“SOS” button....................................... 649
“START STOP ENGINE” switch..................................................... 201
Talk switch
*...............................451, 582
Telephone switches
*............451, 582
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ................. 166
Tire pressure warning reset
switch....................................................704
Trunk closer switch ............................ 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................147
Trunk opener main switch.............. 148
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................. 255
VSC OFF switch .............................. 304
Window lock switch ...........................174
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................239 Tachometer ............................................... 95
Tail lights
Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 745
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 125
Talk switch
*.................................. 451, 582
Telephone switches
*................ 451, 582
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 86
Engine immobilizer system ............. 82
Immobilizer system.............................. 84
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data.............................. 844
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 103
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message............................. 783
Tire information .................................... 850
Glossary................................................. 857
Size ...........................................................853
Tire identification number .............852
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 855
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................. 703
Initializing ............................................... 703
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 703
Registering ID codes ....................... 705
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 704
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message................. 783, 784
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TiresChains...................................................... 332
Checking................................................702
If you have a flat tire .......................... 792
Inflation pressure ............................... 844
Information ...........................................850
Replacing ............................................... 792
Rotating tires ........................................702
Size ........................................................... 844
Snow tires ..............................................334
Spare tire ................................................ 792
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................. 103
Tire pressure warning system .....703
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message .............................783
Tools........................................................... 793
Top tether strap........................................ 68
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 200
Emergency towing ............................. 751
Towing eyelet.......................................753
Trailer towing ........................................ 199
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 302
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......76
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 218
Driving mode select switch ......... 300
Hybrid transmission............................221
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 809
Trip information........................................ 101
Trip meters ................................................. 95 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............ 150
Jam protection function....................149
Luggage security system.................148
Open trunk warning message.... 775
Power trunk opener and closer ... 147
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 126
Trunk closer switch.............................148
Trunk easy closer ................................149
Trunk features......................................620
Trunk handle ..........................................148
Trunk light................................................ 149
Trunk opener main switch ..............148
Trunk opener switch .......................... 147
Trunk storage extension ................ 634
Wireless remote control..................139
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................ 149
Wattage .................................................846
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 739, 743
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wattage .................................................846
USB memory ............................... 419, 539
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 6 7 7 P. 1 4 7 P. 2 4 5
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 677 P. 245 P. 844
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 836
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 8 4 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
2GR-FE 2AR-FXE
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0) 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 8 3 7