lights Lexus ES300h 2020 User Guide

722-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
The image may differ from the actual condition.
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.364)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.364)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.364)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.364)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.365)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.365)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
(  P.365)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
(  P.365)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.365)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light
*1 (
 P.366)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
(Canada) ABS warning light
*1 (
 P.366)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.366)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.366)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.366)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.367)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.367)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ( P.367)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.368)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.368)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) ( P.368)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1(if
equipped) ( P.369)
(flashes) RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (
P.369)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.369)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.370)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.370)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.370)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.370)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.371)
Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
*2(  P.371)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.371)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor
*1, 6 (
 P.37)
Traction battery status indica-
tor
*4 (  P.88)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.212)
Sport mode indicator ( P.212)

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■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1
Darker
2
Brighter
■Brightness of the meter lights (day mode
and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights can be
adjusted individually.
In the following situations, the meters
WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the
engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.395)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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Vehicle status information and indicators
changes between day mode and night
mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark■Display
By selecting menu icons on the multi-
information display, a variety of driving-
related information can be displayed.
The multi-information display can also
be used to change display settings and
other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
■Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switches.
Multi-information display
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
(  P.80)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) ( P.81)
Audio system-linked display
(  P.81)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( P.81)
Warning message display
(  P.374)
Settings display ( P.82)

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■Meter display settings that can be
changed
 Language
Select to change th e language displayed.
Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Speedometer display
Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital or analog.
Drive information 1/Drive informa-
tion 2
Select to select up to 2 items ( P.80) that
will be displayed on ea ch Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 screen) respectively.
 Clock
Select to switch be tween 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.
 Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable some pop-up dis-
plays for each relevant system.
Accent color
Select to change the accent color on the
screen, such as the cursor color.
Tachometer setting
Select to set the display of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator or tachometer for each driv-
ing mode.
EV indicator
Select to enable/disab le the EV indicator.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
 P.418
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the power switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
Settings display
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with
adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, ex haust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.
Suggestion function

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Vehicle status information and indicators
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the power
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.418)

973-1. Key information
3
Before driving
possession) has been registered.
The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:Locks the doors ( P.99)
Unlocks the doors ( P.99)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* ( P.99)
Opens the trunk ( P.105)
Sounds the alarm ( P.97)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash
to deter any person from trying to break
into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to
strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high tem-
peratures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them
in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic
materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
●Do not disassemb
le the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else
to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems and induction cookers.
●Do not place the keys near medical
electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or micro-
wave therapy equipment, and do not
receive medical attention with the keys
on your person.
■Carrying the electronic key on your
person
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm)
or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted
from electric applianc es within 3.9 in. (10
cm) of the electronic key may interfere
with the key, causing the key to not func-
tion properly.
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-related problems
 P.388
■When an electronic key is lost
 P.387
Wireless remote control
A
B
C
D
E

1243-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Press on or close to the mark.The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
(manual adjustment type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move
suddenly, possibly causing an accident,
and resulting in death or serious injury.
Sounding the horn
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the heig ht of rear view
mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function

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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 134
Cargo and luggage ................... 139
Vehicle load limits ....................... 141
Trailer towing ............................... 142
Dinghy towing ............................. 142
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............ 143
EV drive mode ............................ 148
Hybrid transmission .................. 150
Turn signal lever.......................... 154
Parking brake .............................. 155
Brake Hold.................................... 157
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch ......................... 159
Automatic High Beam ............. 162
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................................... 164
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap...... 170
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ..... 172
PCS (Pre-Collision System).. 178
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)...... 185
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................... 196
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .... 206
Driving Mode Select switch .. 212PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
......................................................... 214
Intuitive parking assist .............. 215
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function......................................... 221
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function....................................... 225
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ....................................................... 228
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................... 234
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 240
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) .................. 244
Driving assist systems.............. 247
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 251
Winter driving tips .................... 253