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

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2. Instrument cluster
*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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Instrument cluster
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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2. Instrument cluster
*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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2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the cu rrent outside air temperature.
●Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play (gasoline vehicles)
(P. 1 0 9 )
●Energy monitor (hybrid vehicles)
(P. 112)
●Outside temperature display
(P. 103)
●Trip information ( P. 103)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related information
●
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 105)
●Drive monitor ( P. 1 0 6 )
●Intuitive parking assist display* (if equipped) (P. 283)
●Dynamic radar cruise control display* (if equipped) ( P. 2 5 8 )
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display* (if equipped) ( P. 275)
●Warning messages ( P. 6 3 6 )
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 3 )
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used. Display can be switched by
pressing the “DISP” button. ( P. 1 0 3 )
Display contents

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Outside temperature, average fuel
consumption after refueling or driv-
ing range can be selected and dis-
played.
If displayed on the drive monitor,
other trip information or warning
messages can be di splayed simulta-
neously.
For display and selection procedures, follow the “Setting up the displays”.
The information displayed on the drive monitor will not be displayed on the trip
information screen.
Drive monitor

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■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed
through the “DISP” button will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears whil e the setting display is displayed
●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the “START
STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is tu rned to IGNITION ON mode. It
may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pres-
sure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be
different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on th e display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed. (Custo mizable features P. 7 3 0 )

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Operation of each component
■Alarms and warning indicators
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-information dis-
play are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle result-
ing from erroneous operation. When a warning message is displayed, take
appropriate measures based on the displayed message. ( P. 6 3 6 )
When only an alarm sounds, circumstance s and correction procedures are as fol-
lows.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch was turned to
ACCESSORY mode
while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while
the “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch was in ACCES-
SORY mode).
Tu r n t h e “ S T A R T S T O P
ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch off and close the
driver’s door.

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Operation of each component
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
( P. 6 7 7 )
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 141)
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned
off and the driver’s door is opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 7 3 0 )

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Operation of each component
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned
off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 7 3 0 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put thei r hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In order
to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate
the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught wh en the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and oper ating the moon roof, operate the moon
roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also do not let a child operate
moon roof by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> off,
carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental
operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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4-2. Driving procedures
■S mode
●When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to S6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or
4. ( P. 2 5 4 )
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the auto matic transmission system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift
lever is in D.)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
 P. 6 76
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to S cancels the function.)