cruise control Lexus ES300h 2018 Owner's Manual (OM33D45U)

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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
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Lexus Safety System+ ............... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) .............. 216
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 225
Intuitive parking assist.............. 237
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 246
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 264 •Blind Spot Monitor
function .....................................267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems ...............272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 278
Winter driving tips.....................280
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
●Lexus Safety System+
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the co nventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the rece ption of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Audio remote control switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 292
Talk switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Meter control switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Telephone switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the op
erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 180)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 237)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 182)*1, 2Slip indicator light
(→ P. 273)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 182) *1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 274)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 183)
*1, 3PCS warning light
(→ P. 208)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 185) *4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→ P. 264)
Fog light indicator
( → P. 189)
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“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 46)
“READY” indicator
(→ P. 168)
EV indicator ( →P. 69)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 181)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( →P. 225)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 181)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 225)*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 91)
LDA indicator ( →P. 216)

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Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Displays the following information
when an icon is selected. ( →P. 92)
Drive information
Select to display various drive data.
( → P. 92)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist information
Select to display the dyna mic radar cruise control/LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) informatio n, when the system is used. (→P. 216, 225)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( →P. 509)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( →P. 562)
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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) ..............216
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 225
Intuitive parking assist .............. 237
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 246
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 264 • Blind Spot Monitor
function .................................... 267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems .............. 272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 278
Winter driving tips .....................280

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■S mode
●When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range
to 6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically selects a
higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
( → P. 225)
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the hybr id transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operat e in the same manner as when the shift lever
is in D.)
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only wh en the power switch is in ON mode and the
brake pedal is being depressed.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is pe rformed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes S) with the acce lerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follo w the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.

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Lexus Safety System+
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
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P. 205
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
→P. 216
◆Automatic High Beam
→P. 185
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
→P. 225
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and comfo rtable driving experience:
WARNING
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of reco gnition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.

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Dynamic radar cruise control
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically a\
cceler-
ates and decelerates to match the speed
changes of the preceding vehicle even
if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In constant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
●Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ( →P. 228)
●Constant speed control mode ( →P. 233)
Display
Set speed
Indicators
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch
Cruise control switch
Summary of functions
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WARNING
■Before using dynamic
radar cruise control
Driving safely is the sole responsibility of th e driver. Do not rely solely on the system,
and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your surroundings.
The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the driver’s
burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.
Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road conditions,
weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking the set speed.
Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preceding vehicle as
detected by the system may differ from the condition observed by the driver. There-
fore, the driver must always remain alert, assess the danger of each situation and drive
safely. Relying on this system or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can
lead to an accident, resultin g in death or serious injury.
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance provided
by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only in tended to help the driver in determining
the following distance between the driver ’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle
traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows careless or inattentive driving, and it
is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions . It is still necessary
for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
●Assisting the driver to judg e proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle and a design ated vehicle traveling ahead is within a
set range. It is not capable of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is
absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not
there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise cont rol has limited capability to prevent or avoid a collision
with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the driver must
take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to
ensure the safety of all involved.
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control o ff using the “ON/OFF” button when not in
use.