instrument cluster Lexus ES300h 2015 Do-it-yourself maintenance / Owner's Manual (OM33B99U)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructio ns for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B99U_(U)For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ............................................... 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children ....................................57
Child restraint systems ............... 58
Installing child restraints..............62
Exhaust gas precautions .............72
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features (hybrid vehicles) ..........................73
Hybrid system precautions (hybrid vehicles) .......................... 77
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system (gasoline vehicles) ..................... 84
Immobilizer system (hybrid vehicles) ......................... 86
Alarm .................................................88 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................. 112
3-1. Key information Keys ................................................... 124
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ............. 127
Wireless remote control ............ 141
Doors ................................................144
Trunk.................................................. 149
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats....................................... 157
Driving position memory..........159
Head restraints .............................165
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 169
Inside rear view mirror ............... 171
Outside rear view mirrors.........174
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 177
Moon roof ........................................ 181
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .............................. 92
Gauges and meters ......................97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................. 112

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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region or grade/type.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, th e following illustration displays all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of ma lfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 6 2 6 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 6 2 8 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 6 2 6 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 6 2 8 )
*1
Charging system warning
light ( P. 6 2 7 )
*1
(hybrid
vehicles)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 6 2 8 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 6 2 7 )*1
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 6 2 8 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 6 2 7 )Open door warning light
( P. 6 2 9 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 6 2 7 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 6 2 9 )

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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 engi ne 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. 6 2 7 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 6 2 9 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 6 2 7 )*1Master warning light
( P. 6 2 9 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
( P. 6 2 8 )*1
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 6 3 0 )

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 3 0 ) Cruise control “SET”
indicator (
P. 2 5 4 , 2 5 8 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 3 3 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 74 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 2 3 3 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 8 1 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 2 3 4 )
*1, 2Slip indicator
( P. 314, 319)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 3 7 ) *1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 315)
Fog light indicator
(  P. 244)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
( P. 3 2 2 )
(hybrid
vehicles)
“READY” indicator
(  P. 2 1 2 )*4
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 3 2 8 )
(hybrid
vehicles)EV indicator ( P. 7 5 )
*1
(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 1 0 9 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 2 5 4 , 2 5 8 )
*1
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 5 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 2 5 8 )

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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 engi ne 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 turn ed 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 indicato rs 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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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
Tachometer
For gasoline vehicles, or hybrid vehicles with sport mode selected ( P. 3 1 1 )
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Hybrid System Indicator
For hybrid vehicles with othe r than sport mode selected (P. 311)
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P. 100)
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode ( P. 1 0 1 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P. 1 0 2 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
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2
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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( P. 222, 226)
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the display
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7
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