airbag LEXUS ES300h 2022 Owner's Manual

561-3. Lexus Enform
Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
QSafety Connect Services Information
OPhone calls using the vehicles
Bluetooth® technology will not be possi-
ble during Safety Connect.
OSafety Connect is available beginning
Fall 2009 on select Lexus models (in the
contiguous United States only). Contact
with the Safety Connect response center
is dependent upon the telematics device
being in operative condition, cellular con-
nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-
nal reception, which can limit the ability to
reach the response center or receive
emergency service support. Enrollment
and Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement required. A variety of sub-
scription terms is available; charges vary
by subscription term selected and loca-
tion.
OAutomatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location will function in the United
States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and in Canada, and
Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-
tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and
in Canada.
OAutomatic Collision Notification, Emer-
gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-
tion in the United St ates Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no
Safety Connect services will function in
and outside the United States Virgin
Islands.
OSafety Connect services are not subject
to section 255 of the Telecommunica-
tions Act and the device is not TTY com-
patible.
QLanguages
The Safety Connect response center will
offer support in multiple languages. The
Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and French.
Please indicate your language of choice
when enrolling.
QWhen contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response
center if the network is busy.
When the power switch is turned to
ON mode, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off.
Afterward, the green indicator light
comes on, indicating that the service is
active.
The following indicator light patterns
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active
service
 Green indicator light flashing =
Safety Connect call in process
 Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
 No indicator light (off) = Safety
Connect service not active
QAutomatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or
severe rear-end collision, the system is
designed to automatically call the
response center. The responding
agent receives the vehicle’s location
and attempts to speak with the vehicle
occupants to assess the level of emer-
Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators
Safety Connect services

2534-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
QECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation
QABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
QBrake assist
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation
QVSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
QEnhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS. Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.
QSecondary Collision Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision
QTRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
QActive Cornering Assist (ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning
QHill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
QEPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
QAVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion system) (if equipped)
By independently controlling the
damping force of the shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these systems
are supplementary and should not
be relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems

2554-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
QSounds and vibrations caused by the
ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and hill-
start assist control systems
OA sound may be heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in
any of these systems.
OAny of the following conditions may
occur when the above systems are oper-
ating. None of these indicates that a mal-
function has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehi- cle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
QECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard in the
following cases, but it does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred.
OOperating sound heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
operated.
OMotor sound of the brake system heard
from the front part of the vehicle when
the driver’s door is opened.
OOperating sound heard from the engine
compartment when one or two minutes
passed after the stop of the hybrid sys-
tem.
QActive Cornering Assist operation
sounds and vibrations
When the Active Cornering Assist is oper-
ated, operation sounds and vibrations may
be generated from the brake system, but
this is not a malfunction.
QEPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
QAutomatic reactivation of TRAC and
VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems
off, the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
OWhen the power switch is turned off
OIf only the TRAC system is turned off, the
TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are
turned off, automatic re-enabling will not
occur when vehicle speed increases.
QSecondary Collision Brake operating
conditions
The system operates when the SRS airbag
sensor detects a collision while the vehicle
is in motion.
However, the system does not operate
when the components are damaged.
QSecondary Collision Brake automatic
cancellation
The system is automatically canceled in any
of the following situations.
OThe vehicle speed drops to approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h)
OA certain amount of time elapses during
operation
OThe accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
QOperating conditions of Active Corner-
ing Assist
The system operates when the following
occurs.
OTRAC/VSC can operate
OThe driver is attempting to accelerate
while turning
OThe system detects that the vehicle is
drifting to the outer side
OThe brake pedal is released
QReduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from over-
heating when there is frequent steering
input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive
steering input or stop the vehicle and turn
the hybrid system off. The EPS system
should return to normal within 10 minutes.

2835-4. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
QTurning the door position on
Press the door-linked interior light
switch
The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
QTurning the lights on/off
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
QTurning the lights on/off
Front
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
Rear
Turns the lights on/off
QIlluminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the power switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are open/closed.
QTo prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
QWhen front interior light or front per-
sonal lights do not respond as normal
OWhen water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
OWhen operated with a wet hand
OWhen wearing gloves, etc.
QThe interior lights will turn on automati-
cally when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or
in the event of a strong rear impact, the
interior lights will turn on automatically.
Operating the interior lights
Operating the personal lights

2975-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
Long objects can be loaded into the
vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and
rear seat area.
1Fold down the armrest.
2 Fold down the handle and open the
armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Unlock
Lock
The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.NOTICE
OTo ensure normal operation of the rear
sunshade and rear door sunshades,
observe the following precautions:
• Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components of the rear
sunshade.
• Do not attach items to the rear sun- shade and rear door sunshades.
• Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
• Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.
Trunk storage extension
WARNING
QWhen not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed. In
the event of sudden braking, items stored
in the trunk may be thrown forward into
the cabin, resulting in injury.
Coat hooks
WARNING
QItems that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard
or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.
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3116-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
QShampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping
circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-
faces and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
QHandling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fray-
ing or cuts.
QWhen cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
QWater in the vehicle
ODo not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, on the rear
seats, in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents, and in the trunk.
(  P.64)
Doing so may cause the hybrid bat-
tery, electrical components, etc. to
malfunction or catch fire.
ODo not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
QCleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
QCleaning detergents
ODo not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
ODo not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.

3587-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
QEmergency flashers
OIf the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.
OIf any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road
due to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicl e has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

3657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
QCharging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
QLow engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
QMalfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
QSRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QBrake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
QHybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
QMaster warning light (warning buzzer)
QWarning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
QFront passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
OIf luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
OIf a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
QSRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side
impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system (ECU and
sensors), “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indica- tor lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pret
ensioners, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P.28)
QElectric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system
warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound.
QWhen the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-
tured.
If a tire is punctured: P.379
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON
mode. Check if the tire pressure warning
light comes on or blinks.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Handling method ( P.397)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
 P.374

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For owners
9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................ 436
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners................... 436
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 437
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French)....... 438
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)........................................................ 444