Lexus ES300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Lexus Display
Audio systemOperating the Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safe driving .............................. 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ......................................37
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 46
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints..............57
Exhaust gas precautions............ 66
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features................ 67
Hybrid system precautions......... 71
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ....................... 76
Alarm ................................................. 78
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .............................. 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 86
Multi-information display ............91
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................. 96 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 108
Trunk................................................... 114
Smart access system with push-button start .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................129
Driving position memory......... 130
Head restraints .............................135
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 138
Inside rear view mirror ............. 140
Outside rear view mirrors........ 142
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .............................145
Moon roof ...................................... 148
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage..................... 162
Vehicle load limits ........................165
Trailer towing .................................166
Dinghy towing ............................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............. 168
EV drive mode .............................. 173
Hybrid transmission.................... 175
Turn signal lever ........................... 180
Parking brake .................................181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 182
Automatic High Beam.............. 185
Fog light switch ............................ 189
Windshield wipers and washer ................................. 190
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......194 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .............. 217
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 226
Cruise control ............................. 238
Intuitive parking assist ................ 241
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 250
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 268 • Blind Spot Monitor function ...................................... 271
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .....................................273
Driving assist systems ............... 276
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 282
Winter driving tips ..................... 284
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system .......................................... 290
Steering wheel audio switches ...................................... 296
Mobile Assistant..........................297
USB/AUX ports ......................... 299
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 302
General settings......................... 303
Voice settings .............................. 306
Display settings........................... 307
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................308
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 309
Audio settings .............................. 310
Audio menu screen operation ......................................313
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation............................316
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 322
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod................... 329
Using USB memory device .......................................... 333
Using the AUX port ..................337 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 338
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ..........................................340
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................341
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 342
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 343
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 344
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings ........................................ 345
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ........................................... 348
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone........................................... 349
Making a call..................................351
Receiving a call ........................... 354
Speaking on the phone ........... 355
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ........................357
Using the steering wheel switches ...................................... 359
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 360
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5-10. PhonebookContact settings ......................... 362
Messaging setting ..................... 365
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................... 366
Bluetooth
®................................... 370
5-12. Other function “Information” screen.................. 376
USB photo .................................... 378
Weather information ................380
Voice command system ........... 381
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..........................................388
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators...................................398
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .........................400• Interior lights........................... 401
• Personal lights ........................ 401 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 403• Glove box ............................... 404
• Console box .......................... 404
• Cup holders ........................... 405
• Auxiliary box.......................... 406
Trunk features .............................. 407
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 409 • Sun visors ................................ 409
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 409
• Clock ......................................... 410
• Power outlets .......................... 410
• Armrest....................................... 411
• Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades ................................. 412
• Coat hooks............................... 414
• Assist grips ............................... 414
Garage door opener .................415
Compass ........................................422
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect.......................................426
LEXUS Enform Remote ...........431
LEXUS Enform Service Connect...................................... 432
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior...................437
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 440
General maintenance.............. 443
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 446
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................447
Hood ............................................... 449
Positioning a floor jack............. 450
Engine compartment .................451
12-volt battery ............................... 461
Tires.................................................. 465
Tire inflation pressure ................ 474
Wheels ............................................477
Air conditioning filter ................479
Electronic key battery............... 481
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 483
Light bulbs .................................... 486 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 499
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed................................500
If you think something is wrong ................ 504
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.....505
If a warning message is displayed ................................... 511
If you have a flat tire ....................515
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 529
If your vehicle overheats ......... 533
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................537
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................540
Fuel information.......................... 549
Tire information........................... 552
9-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 562
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ..........................573
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................... 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................577
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 578
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................................586
Alphabetical index ................................ 590
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below. • Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Audio/video system
•Lexus Enform

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For your information
The Owner’s Manual provides instructions on the proper operation of this vehicle. The
driver should read the Owner’s Manual prior to driving the vehicle. Failure to follow the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual could lead to an accident, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound com-
ing from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation
leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their perfor mance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus