lane assist Lexus ES300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 188
Cargo and luggage.................... 199
Vehicle load limits ...................... 202
Trailer towing ............................... 203
Dinghy towing ............................. 204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles).................. 205
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ........................212
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ........................219
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles).................. 222
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 226
Turn signal lever .......................... 230
Parking brake ................................231
Horn ................................................ 232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 233
Automatic High Beam..............237
Fog light switch ............................244
Windshield wipers and washer .................................245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ......249 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 254
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).........273
Intuitive parking assist ................281
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 294
Driving mode select switch .............................................. 311
Driving assist systems ................313
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ........................319
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........321
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 328 • Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 332
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 335
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ..................... 338
Winter driving tips .......................341
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952. Instrument cluster
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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. 254, 258)
(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. 3 1 5 )
Fog light indicator
( → P. 2 4 4 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 322)
(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 )
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(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 0 9 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 254, 258)
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“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
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current 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
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Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 105)
●Drive monitor ( →P. 1 0 6 )
●Intuitive parking assist display* (if equipped) (→ P. 2 8 3 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display* (if equipped) (→P. 2 5 8 )
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) display* (if equipped) (→P. 275)
●Warning messages ( →P. 636)
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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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................188
Cargo and luggage .................... 199
Vehicle load limits ......................202
Trailer towing ................................203
Dinghy towing..............................204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles) ................. 205
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 212
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 219
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles) .................. 222
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 226
Turn signal lever ......................... 230
Parking brake ................................ 231
Horn.................................................232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .........................233
Automatic High Beam ............. 237
Fog light switch............................ 244
Windshield wipers and washer................................. 245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 249
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 254
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .........273
Intuitive parking assist ............... 281
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 294
Driving mode select switch .............................................. 311
Driving assist systems................ 313
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ....................... 319
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 321
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 328 •Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 332
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 335
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) .....................338
Winter driving tips ...................... 341

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
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: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the
switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot Monitor function
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
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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 personal 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 assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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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

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Steering lock ................................208, 215Column lock release ............. 209, 216
Steering lock system warning message ...........................657
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................. 169
Audio switches
*................................. 357
Heated steering wheel ....................478
Power easy access system ............ 159
Steering wheel
position memory.............................. 159
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Storage feature ..................................... 482
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ........697
Sun visors ................................................. 490
Sun shade Rear.......................................................... 495
Rear door .............................................. 495
Roof............................................................ 183 Switches
Audio remote control
switches
*........................................... 357
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................................... 328
Cruise control switch ...................... 254
“DISP” button........................................ 103
Door lock switches ............................. 144
Driving mode select switch ..............311
Driving position memory
switches ............................................... 160
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................................258
Emergency flashers switch .............614
EV drive mode switch ...................... 219
Fog light switch ................................... 244
Garage door opener switches ............................................... 501
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................... 478
Ignition switch............................205, 212
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 282
Light switches ...................................... 233
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ....................................................274
Moon roof switches ............................ 181
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 174
PCS OFF switch ................................ 322
Power door lock switch ................... 144
“POWER” switch ................................ 212
Power window switches .................. 177
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.