light Lexus ES300h 2019 Owner's Manual (OM06178U)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 37
Exhaust gas precautions ................ 41
1-2. Child safety Riding with children......................... 42
Child restraint systems .................. 42
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................. 53
Hybrid system precautions ......... 56
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 60
Alarm..................................................... 62
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .... 66
Gauges and meters ....................... 70
Multi-information display............. 73
Head-up display ............................... 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................................ 813-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 88
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ..................................................... 91
Trunk ..................................................... 95
Smart access system with push-but- ton start .......................................... 102
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats........................................ 109
Driving position memory ............ 110
Head restraints ................................ 113
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................. 115
Inside rear view mirror ................. 116
Outside rear view mirrors........... 117
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 120
Moon roof ......................................... 122
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......................... 126
Cargo and luggage........................ 131
Vehicle load limits......................... 133
Trailer towing...................................134
Dinghy towing ................................. 134
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 135
EV drive mode ............................... 139
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Hybrid transmission ......................141
Turn signal lever............................. 145
Parking brake ................................. 146
Brake Hold....................................... 148
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ............................ 150
Automatic High Beam ................ 153
Windshield wipers and washer 155
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 161
4-5. Using the driving support systems Lexus Safety System+2.0 .......... 163
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 169
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 176
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .............. 185
Dynamic radar crui se control with
full-speed range.......................... 187
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 197
Driving Mode Select switch .... 202
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 204
Intuitive parking assist ................ 205
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............................................ 211
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function ........................................... 215
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) 218
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................ 224
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......... 229
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................... 233
Driving assist systems ................. 236
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips........ 240
Winter driving tips ....................... 2425-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch............................... 246
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge Lexus Climate Concierge.......... 251
5-3. Using the air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system.......................................................... 253
Heated steering wheel/seat heat- ers/seat ventilators..................... 261
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ........................... 265
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 268
Trunk features ................................. 271
5-6. Using the other interior features Other interior features ............... 272
Garage door opener ................. 284
Compass ......................................... 289
Lexus Enform Safety Connect 292
Lexus Enform Remote ............... 296
Lexus Enform Service Connect .......................................................... 297
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior................................... 300
Cleaning and protecting
the vehi-
cle interior .................................... 303
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance re quirements .....309
General maintenance................. 310
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs ............. 313
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 314
Hood................................................... 316
Positioning a floor jack................ 316
Engine compartment................... 318
12-volt battery................................ 323
Tires ................................................... 326
Tire inflation pressure ................. 334
Wheels.............................................. 336
Air conditioning filter..................338
Electronic key battery ................ 339
Checking and replacing fuses . 341
Headlight aim................................. 343
Light bulbs ....................................... 344
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 350
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 350
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water................................................ 351
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 353
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 356
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 358
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 368
If you have a flat tire..................... 372If the hybrid syst
em will not start
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If you lose your keys..................... 381
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................................... 381
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 382
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................................................... 384
If your vehicle overheats ........... 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 392
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 394
Fuel information............................. 401
Tire information ............................ 403
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................ 412
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 423
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 426
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 426
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 428
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 434
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.244
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash ....................................................................................... P.301
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.16 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.161
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.395
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.326
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.399
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.24 2
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.326
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .372
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.316
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ........ P.316
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... ......... P.396
Coping with overheating ...............................................................................................P.389
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................P.150
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.145
Parking lights/daytime running lights...............................................................P.150
Tail/stop lights ..........................................................................................................P.150
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.150
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 42
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.344, Watts: P.400)
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■Instrument panel
Power switch ............................................................................................................P.135
Starting the hybrid system/changing the mo de...........................................P.135, 137
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ......................................................................P.350
When the hybrid system will not start ...................................................................... P.379
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Shift lever.................................................................................................................... P.141
Changing the shift position .............................................................................................P.142
Precautions against towing...........................................................................................P.353
When the shift lever does not move ...........................................................................P.142
Meters ......................................................................................................................... .P.70
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrume nt panel lights................................. P.70
Warning lights/indicator lights ...................................................................................... P.66
When the warning lights come on .............................................................................P.358
Multi-information display ....................................................................................... P.73
Display ........................................................................................................................ .............. P.73
Energy monitor ...................................................................................................................... P.81A
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When the warning messages are displayed..........................................................P.368
Parking brake switch ............................................................................................. P.146
Applying/releasing ............................................................................................................P.146
Precautions against winter season ................... ......................................................... P.243
Warning buzzer/message............................................................................................P.368
Turn signal lever ...................................................................................................... P.145
Headlight switch......................................................................................................P.150
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ........................... P.150
Automatic High Beam ..................................................................................................... P.153
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................ P.155
Usage.......................................................................................................................... ............ P.155
Adding washer fluid ......................................................................................................... P.3 22
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.368
Emergency flasher switch .................................................................................. P.350
Hood lock release lever ........................................................................................ P.316
Tilt and telescopic steering control swit ch/tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever .............................................................................................................. P.11 5
Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... ........ P.115
Driving position memory
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Air conditioning system ...................................................................................... P.253
Usage..................................................................................................................................... P.253
Rear window defogger................................................................................................... P.254
Audio system
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Trunk opener main switch ..................................................................................... P.101
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Camera switch*1, 2
Head-up display switch*1........................................................................................ P.77
Instrument panel light control switches ............................................................. P.72
Odometer/trip meter/trip meter reset button ............................................... P.72
VSC OFF switch..................................................................................................... P.237
Driving Mode Select switch .............................................................................. P.202
Trunk opener switch................................................................................................. P.97
Fuel filler door opener switch.............................................................................. P.162
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■Ceiling
Interior lights ........................................................................................................... P.266
Personal lights......................................................................................................... P.266
Moon roof switches
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“SOS” button
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Door-linked personal light switch ..................................................................... P.266
Vanity mirrors ......................................................................................................... P.272
Sun visors .................................................................................................................. P.2 72
Inside rear view mirror ........................................................................................... P.116
Garage door opener buttons ............................................................................ P.284
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231-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean for-
ward to steer. (P.109)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the
elbow when gripping the steering
wheel. ( P.109)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears.
( P.113)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P.25) Make sure that all occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle. (
P.25)
Use a child restraint system appropri-
ate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belt. ( P.42)
Make sure that you can see backward
clearly by adjusting the inside and out-
side rear view mirrors properly.
( P.116, 117)
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and
mirror to an appropriate position
before driving.
Correct driving posture
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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●Do not adjust the position of the
driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the
driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct pos-
ture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and
head restraint.
●Do not place anything under the front
seats.
Objects placed under the front seats
may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in
place. This may lead to an accident
and the adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.
●Always observe the legal speed limit
when driving on public roads.
●When driving over long distances, take
regular breaks before you start to feel
tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while
driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immedi-
ately.
Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors