engine Lexus ES300h 2015 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / Owner's Manual (OM33B99U)

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Maintenance and care
■Engine compartment (type B fuse box) (hybrid vehicles only)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1BATT FAN7. 5Battery cooling fan
2INV W/PMP RLY7. 5INV W/PMP RLY
3DC/DC IGCT10Hybrid system
4INV7. 5Hybrid system
5BATT VL SSR10Hybrid system
6PM IGCT7. 5Power management system, hybrid system
7IGCT-MAIN25INV W/PMP RLY, INV, DC/DC IGCT,
BATT VL SSR, PM IGCT, BATT FAN
8INV W/PMP15Hybrid system

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Maintenance and care
12WIPER25Windshield wipers
13BKUP LP7. 5
Multiport fuel injection system, sequential
multiport fuel system, electronic controlled
transmission, audio system, navigation sys-
tem, back-up lights
14FUEL OPN10Fuel filler door opener
15EPS-IG110Electric power steering
16P/O U T L E T R R15Po w e r o u t l e t
17RADIO-ACC5Audio system, Remote Touch, multi-informa-
tion display, audio display, navigation system
18S/HTR&FAN F/R10Seat heaters and ventilators
19S/HTR&FAN F/L10Seat heaters and ventilators
20OBD7. 5On-Board diagnosis system
21ECU-B NO.210
Power window master switch, air condition-
ing system, smart access system with push-
button start, tire pressure warning system,
rear sunshade
22STRG HTR10Heated steering wheel
23PTL25Power trunk opener and closer ECU
24STOP7. 5
Power management system, multiport fuel
injection system, sequential multiport fuel
system, VSC, ABS, electronic controlled
transmission, driver support system, engine
room junction block assy, tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, smart access system with
push-button start, shift lock system
25P/ S E AT F/ L30Po w e r s e a t s
26A/C-B7. 5Air conditioning system
27S/ROOF10Moon roof
28P/ S E AT F/ R30Po w e r s e a t s
29PSB30Pre-collision seat belt
30D/L-AM120Main body ECU, power door lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................... 614
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..... 615 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 617
If you think something is wrong ................ 624
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline vehicles) .................. 625
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ..... 626
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 636
If you have a flat tire................... 659
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles) ...................672
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles) ............. 674
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 676
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................677
If the 12-volt battery is discharged (gasoline
vehicles) ..................................... 680
If the 12-volt battery is discharged (hybrid
vehicles) ......................................684
If your vehicle overheats (gasoline vehicles) ................. 688
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 691
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................697

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
Gasoline vehicles: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the
engine is not operating, the 12-volt battery may discharge.
Hybrid vehicles: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid
system is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Ty p e AType B

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8-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine .
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal wi th both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Gasoline vehicles: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
“START STOP ENGINE” switch
for 2 consecutive seconds or
more, or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Hybrid vehicles: To stop the
hybrid system, press and hold the
“POWER” switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succes-
sion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-
cle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
5

6168-1. Essential information
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CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier
to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine tem>.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission transmission>. Contact your Lexus de aler or commercial towing service
before towing.
●Gasoline vehicles: The engine is ru nning but the vehicle will not move.
●Hybrid vehicles: A warning messag e for the hybrid system is shown on
the multi-information display and the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or 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.
Situations needs to cont act dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Gasoline vehicles: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode
Hybrid vehicles: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid sys-
tem.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 6 76
■While towing
If the engine is not running , the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not func tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 6 6 0 )
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6228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the parking lock.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Gasoline vehicles: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with the front wheels raised or with all
four wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels
contacting the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
Hybrid vehicles: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with the front wheels raised or with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehi-
cle is towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or electricity generated by
the operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the
damage or malfunction.

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8-2. 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