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762What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)●
Did you press the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? (
→P. 205, 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 208, 215)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 3 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 2 0 9 , 2 1 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( →P. 6 7 8 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 6 8 0 , 6 8 4 )
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 6 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

763What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→
P. 208, 215)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 177)
●Gasoline vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated
if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
(the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( →P. 2 0 8 )
●Hybrid vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated if
the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid
system is not operating) for a period of time. ( →P. 215)
The steering wheel cannot be tu
rned after the engine system> is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
automatically

764What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)●
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→
P. 6 2 9 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 2 3 1 )
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 626, 636)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 88)
To stop the alarm, turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine system>.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 6 3 6 )
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle

770Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds..................................................626
If a warning light turns on...............626
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 636
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................... 680, 684
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 677
If the engine will not start................ 672
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................674
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............676
If you have a flat tire ......................... 659
If you think something is wrong...............................................624
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......................................................697
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed .........................................617
If your vehicle overheats .... 688, 691
Emergency flashers ...............................614
Energy monitor ........................................ 114 Engine
Accessory mode ...............................206
Compartment .....................................545
Engine switch ............................205, 212
Hood..........................................................541
How to start the engine..................205
How to start the hybrid system .................................................... 212
Identification number ....................... 702
If the engine will not start ............... 672
Ignition switch (“POWER” switch).................................................... 212
Ignition switch (“START STOP ENGINE” switch) .........................205
Overheating..............................688, 691
“POWER” switch. ............................... 212
“START STOP ENGINE” switch ...................................................205
Engine compartment cover..............547
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 707
Checking ...............................................553
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 341
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 97
Engine immobilizer system ................. 84
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 705
Checking ...............................................548
Oil level warning message ........... 644
Oil pressure warning message........................... 637
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................................... 341

773Alphabetical index
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I/M test ..................................................... 536
IdentificationEngine...................................................... 702
Vehicle ..................................................... 701
Ignition switch (“POWER”
switch) ...................................................... 212
Ignition switch (“START STOP
ENGINE” switch) ............................. 205
Illuminated entry system ..................... 481
Immobilizer system.........................84, 86
Indicators .................................................... 95
Initialization Maintenance........................................ 530
Tire pressure warning system................................567
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 575
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 171
Instrument panel light control ............ 99
Interior light............................................. 479
Intuitive parking assist Function ................................................... 281
Warning message ................638, 645 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 542
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 660
Jack handle ................................................ 660
Jam protection function
Moon roof .............................................. 183
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................. 151
Power windows....................................178
Keyless entry Smart access system
with push-button start.................... 127
Wireless remote control....................141
Keys Battery-saving function .................... 133
Electronic key ........................................ 124
Engine switch ............................205, 212
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 677
Key number plate ................................ 124
Keyless entry ..................................127, 141
Mechanical key..................................... 124
“POWER” switch ................................ 212
Replacing the battery ......................584
“START STOP ENGINE” switch ...................................................205
Warning buzzer .....................................131
Wireless remote control key ...........141
Knee airbags ............................................. 38
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

778Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 157
Adjustment precautions .................. 158
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 62
Cleaning .................................................526
Driving position memory ................ 159
Head restraints..................................... 165
Power easy access system ............ 159
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ..........................................478
Seat position memory....................... 159
Seat ventilators ....................................478
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........235
Humidity sensor ................................. 476
Inside rear view mirror ......................173
Intuitive parking assist ....................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 279
Radar sensor ..................267, 322, 331
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................................... 247
Service reminder indicators ............... 92
Shift lever Automatic transmission .................. 222
Hybrid transmission.......................... 226
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............676
Shift lever light ....................................... 479
Shift lock system.................................... 676
Side airbags ............................................... 39 Side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............606, 610
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ........................ 174
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 328
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 175
Mirror position memory ..................159
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location.................................. 129
Entry functions ...................................... 127
Starting the engine ............................ 205
Starting the hybrid system............... 212
Warning message.............................640
Snow tires ................................................ 345
Spare tire ................................................. 659 Inflation pressure.................................. 713
Storage location ................................ 660
Spark plug ............................................... 708
Specifications......................................... 700
Speedometer ............................................. 97
“START STOP ENGINE” switch ..................................................... 205

780Alphabetical index
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Rear sunshade switch ..................... 495
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................470
Seat heater switches.........................478
Seat ventilator switches ..................478
“SOS” button......................................... 513
“START STOP ENGINE” switch................................................... 205
Talk switch
*........................................... 431
Telephone switches
*........................ 431
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ................. 169
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 568
Trunk closer switch ............................ 150
Trunk opener switch ......................... 149
Trunk opener main switch.............. 150
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 261
VSC OFF switch ................................ 315
Window lock switch ........................... 177
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................245 Tachometer ................................................ 97
Tail lights
Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127
Talk switch
*.............................................. 431
Telephone switches
*............................ 431
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 84
Immobilizer system.............................. 86
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data................................ 712
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 105
Warning light .......................................630
Warning message............................ 650
Tire information ...................................... 718
Glossary................................................. 725
Size ............................................................. 721
Tire identification number ............. 720
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...............................................723
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................. 567
Initializing ............................................... 567
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 567
Registering ID codes .......................569
Tire pressure warning reset switch .................................................. 568
Warning light .......................................630
Warning message............................ 650
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