display Lexus ES300h 2017 Owner's Manual

ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)
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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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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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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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 8 1
Applying/releasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 8 1
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Warning buzzer/message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181, 511
Turn signal lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Windshield wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 46 0
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 542
Trunk opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 392
Audio system*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 349
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Seat heater and ventilator switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Heated steering wheel switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Rear sunshade switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 412
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Remote Touch
*1
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
*1: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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571-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Installing child restraints
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying
the location of the anchors are attached
to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism (ALR/
ELR belts except driver’s seat belt)
( → P. 3 3 )
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each
rear seat.
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure
child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the
top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if yo ur child restraint system is not compati-
ble with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.

701-2. Hybrid system
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure
to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and
are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on rear left seat.
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehicle, it
may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the front.
■If “Proximity Notification System Malfunction” is displayed on the multi-information
display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 6 2 )

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There is an air intake vent beside the
rear left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction battery). If
the vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery output.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emergency
shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your
Lexus dealer.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid
system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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For safety and security
■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery is dis-
connected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If the “READY”
indicator does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light (→P. 5 0 6 )
go off. If there is only a small amount of fu el, the hybrid system may not be able to start.
(The standard amount of fuel is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on
a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when
the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid ve hicles incorporate electromagnetic shield-
ing, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as
conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limi ted service life. The lifespan of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style and driving condi-
tions.
WA R N I N G
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC and
AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock that
may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables or their
connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage. Be
careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey the warn-
ing labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access
hole located behind the rear seats. The ser-
vice plug is used only when the vehicle is ser-
viced and is subject to high voltage.