Fuel Lexus ES300h 2017 Workshop Manual

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ifications
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20
at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifi-
cation Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added
to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try chan
ging the brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a specifi-
cation for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected
to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels. In
the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and improves
customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid the
build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated
gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically acceptable for use, pro-
viding they meet other fuel requirements.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced vehicle emis-
sions.
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A..

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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level previ-
ously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
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■Multi-information display (
→P. 9 1 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Language EnglishFrench
–O–
Spanish
Units*1miles (MPG US)
miles
(MPG Imperial)
OO–km (L/100 km)
km (km/L)
EV indicator On Off
–O–
switch settingsDrive
information 1Desired status screen
*2–O–
Drive information screen dis-
played on the first screen of

(Drive information 1)Current fuel
consumption
*3–O–Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information screen dis-
played on the second screen
of
(Drive information 2)Distance (range)
*3–O–Average speed
(after reset)
Drive information screen dis-
played on the third screen of

(Drive information 3)Average fuel economy
(after refuel)
*3–O–
Elapsed time
(after start)
Pop-up displayOnOff–O–
Accent colorColor 1Color 2OO–
Changeover to tachometer
when sport mode is selected AutoHybrid system
indicator (always) –O–
Tachometer (always)
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*1: The default setting varies according to countries.
*2: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on the multi-information display)
*3: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped) ( →P. 2 1 7 )
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) ( →P. 205)
■AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 1 8 3 )
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Steering AssistOnOff—O—
Alert means
(Steering
vibration)
(Buzzer)—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warningOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardLow—O—High
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)

(Far)
—O—

(Near)
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)OnOff—O—
123

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Enhanced VSC ..................................... 276
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function .................................................. 277
Warning light ...................................... 506
EV drive mode......................................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ....................................................... 515
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 546
Hybrid transmission......................... 546
Washer .................................................. 460
Fog lights
Switch........................................................ 189
Footwell light ..........................................400
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................. 401
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 129
Cleaning ................................................. 437
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 399
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 399 Front side marker lights
Light switch.............................................182
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage .................................................548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage .................................................548
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 542
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 549
Refueling .................................................. 194
Type.......................................................... 542
Warning light ...................................... 506
Fuel filler door.......................................... 194
Refueling .................................................. 194
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................196
Fuses.......................................................... 483
Garage door opener............................ 415
Gauges........................................................ 86
Glove box ............................................... 404
Grocery bag hooks..............................407
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................493
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage ................................................. 548
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 140
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear window defoggers .................... 392
Refueling ....................................................194 Capacity .................................................542
Fuel types ...............................................542
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 196
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 196
Regenerative braking ............................ 69
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 481
Fuses........................................................ 483
Light bulbs ............................................ 486
Tires ........................................................... 515
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................................... 576
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ..................441
Road accident cautions .........................74 Safety Connect ......................................426
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt.........................32
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 33
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................438
Emergency Locking
Retractor................................................ 33
How to wear your seat belt..............32
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 33
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 506
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light ............................. 505
Seat heaters............................................ 399
Seat position memory ..........................130
Seat ventilators...................................... 399
Seating capacity ..................................... 165
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Vanity lightsVanity lights ......................................... 409
Wattage ................................................. 548
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 409
Vehicle data recordings .........................10
Vehicle identification number...........541
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ..................................................... 276
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 399
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 276 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 233
Seat belt reminder............................ 506
Warning lights .......................................... 83 ABS ......................................................... 505
AFS OFF indicator ........................... 507
Brake system ...................................... 505
Electric power steering ................. 506
Low fuel level ...................................... 506
Malfunction indicator lamp.......... 505
Master warning light ....................... 506
Pre-collision system ........................ 506
Seat belt reminder light ................. 506
Slip indicator ....................................... 506
SRS........................................................... 505
Tire pressure ........................................507
Warning messages................................. 511
Washer Checking ...............................................460
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Switch ....................................................... 190
Washing and waxing ...........................434
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