fuel Lexus ES300h 2017 Quick Guide

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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
Air Conditioning System..................................................................................................................74
Audio System (with Lexus Display Audio System) Lexus Display Audio operation buttons ............................................................................... 70
Using the steering switches to change audio sources ................................................... 70
Audio menu screen.............................................................................................................. ...........71
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches ................................ 73
Audio System (with navigation system)
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Audio control screen........................................................................................................... ...........61
Remote control (steering wheel switches)............................................................................61
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ............... 62
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 62
DVD player/CD player ........................................................................................................... ....63
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. ........... 64
Automatic High Beam ......................................................................................................................36
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .............................................................................................................. 49
Cruise Control ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................. 92
Driving Mode Select Switch ......................................................................................................... 50
Driving Position Memory ................................................................................................................ 23
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ...................................................................................................43
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen ..................................................................................... 14
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................................... 29
Floor mat installation ............................................................................................................................11
Front Seats .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Fuel Tank Cap .......................................................................................................................................95
Garage Door Opener ......................................................................................................................84
Contents
*: These features may be operated by Voice Command (See P.77)

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.38
Multi-information display P.33
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P.35
P.32
Inside lock button P.92
Trunk opener P.96
Hood lock release lever*
Driving position memory switches∗ P.23
See P.8
See P.7 Window lock switch
P.93
Power window switches P.93
Door lock switch P.92
Tire pressure warning reset
switch
P.51
Fuel filler door opener P.95
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
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Hybrid System
■Hybrid System Indicator
Po w e r a re a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it
with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not
need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to
drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km).
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
■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 soft 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 speeds, 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.
■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 th e low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, 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.)

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Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
■Energy monitor
● How to display on the navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the “Menu” screen,
and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record ” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
● How to display on the Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and
select “Energy”.
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the
navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen.
The flow of energy is displayed on the navigation system
screen.
Red: gasoline energy
Amber: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery
A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
The flow of energy is displayed on the Lexus Display Audio
system screen.
Red: gasoline energy
Amber: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recoveryA light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
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●How to display on the multi-information display
Press or of the meter control switches and select , and then press or
to select the energy monitor display.
■Fuel Consumption
● Trip information
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the “Menu” screen,
and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid
system was started
Elapsed time since the hybrid system
was started
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minute s is divided by color into past averages and
averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNITION ON mode. Use the
displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.
The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the
arrows on the multi-information display.
Red: gasoline energy
Amber: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and select
“Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid
system was started
Elapsed time since the hybrid system
was started
Cruising range
● Pa s t re c o r d
Navigation system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the “Menu” screen,
and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, select “Past Record”.
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel consump-
tion data
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the
“Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, mo ve the controller to the right and select “Past
Record”.
Previous fuel consumption record
Current fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages and the average
fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only.
■ Hybrid warning message
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.
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Hybrid Transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
■Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking forces.
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
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Driving Mode Select Switch
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
“ECO” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the steering and hybrid system. Suitable
for when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The hybrid system indicator changes to the tachometer.
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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