engine Lexus ES300h 2015 Instrument cluster / Owner's Manual (OM33B99U)

6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
off when the shift
lever was in P.
Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
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6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was not turned off.
• Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-but-
ton start while the
electronic key was
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door with
the electronic key
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
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(Flashes)

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Once
Gasoline vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
•When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed two con-
secutive times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
Gasoline vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
An attempt was
made to start the
engine tem> with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine
tem>.
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6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine
tem>,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the 12-volt
battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key batter y.
(  P. 5 8 4 )

6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Once
Gasoline vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
turned off and then
the “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine

being started.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine

starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( P. 6 7 8 ) ,
the “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch within
10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
being pressed.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
Once
The “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
Once
After the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch off.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine .
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 6 1 4 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spar e tire. The flat tire can be replaced
with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 6 6
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 pe rsonal 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 as sist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again foll owing correct starting procedures.
( P. 205)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 8 4 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 680)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key ba ttery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 673)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 205), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over