engine oil LEXUS ES300h 2022 Owners Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
General maintenance .................315
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ............. 318
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 319
Hood................................................... 321
Positioning a floor jack ................ 321
Engine compartment.................. 323
12-volt battery................................ 328
Tires ................................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ................. 338
Wheels.............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 343
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 352
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 358
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 359
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 361
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 362
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 364If a warning message is displayed
.......................................................... 374
If you have a flat tire .................... 379
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................................... 386
If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 391
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 402
Fuel information............................. 410
Tire information .............................. 412
8-2. Customization Customizable features ................ 421
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 433
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 436
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 436
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 437
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.262
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.275
Precautions against car wash
*....................................................................................P.309
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.174
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... P.174
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .........................................................................................P.403
Tires.......................................................................................................................... . P.330
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.407
Winter tires/tire chain .................................................................................................... P.26 0
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system..............................................P.330
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .379
Hood ........................................................................................................................... P.321
Opening .................................................................................................................................P.321
Engine oil .............................................................................................................................. P.404
Coping with overheating............................................................................................... P.396
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.374
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................ P.163
Turn signal lights ......................................................................................................P.158
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.163
Tail/stop lights .......................................................................................................... P.163
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.163
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ........... ................................................................................... P.15 5
*: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.352, Watts: P.409)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

732-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of
malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
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)
(Canada) ABS warning light
*1 (
 P.366)
Inappropriate pedal operation
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
*2 (  P.367)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.368)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.368)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) ( P.368)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1
(  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)

782-1. Instrument cluster
5Continue to hold the “ODO TRIP”
switch for approximately 5 seconds,
and then release it once the odometer
begins flashing.
Updating is complete once the odometer
flashes for approximately 5 seconds and
then the display returns to normal.
QOutside temperature display
OIn the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
OWhen “--” or “E” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer.
QLiquid crystal display
 P.86
QCustomization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
(  P.89)
QDisplay 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.
QChanging 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.
WARNING
QThe information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear num-
ber appearing on the display. This lag
could cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident
resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the engine and
its components
ODo not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
OThe 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.396)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

792-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
QPop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a warn-
ing 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
QBrightness 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
changes between day mode and night
mode.
ODay mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur- rounding area is bright
ONight mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

842-1. Instrument cluster
QCustomization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
(  P.89)
QDisplay 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.
QChanging 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.
QPop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a warn-
ing 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.
WARNING
QThe information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear num-
ber appearing on the display. This lag
could cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident
resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the engine and
its components
ODo not let the indicator needle of the
tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
OThe 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.396)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
playChanging the instrument panel
light brightness

1434-1. Before driving
4
DrivingWhen the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the hybrid system
output may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D
*.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
QDrive-Start Control (DSC)
OWhen the TRAC is turned off ( P.254),
sudden start restraint control also does
not operate. If your vehicle have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow due
to sudden start restraint control opera-
tion, deactivate TRAC ( P.254) so that
the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
OChanges in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
OLubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
QWhen parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

2604-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant/power control unit cool-
ant
•Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspection s before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
QDriving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
OUse tires of the specified size.
OMaintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
ODo not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
OUse snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
QDriving with tire chains (vehicles with
17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
ODo not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
OAvoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
OAvoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
OSlow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control
is maintained.
ODo not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system.
NOTICE
QRepairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle

3096-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
parking in hot weather
QBrake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with
wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them
to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes
several times to dry the parts.
QBumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
QFront side windows water-repellent
coating
OThe following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
OWhen the water-repellent performance
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
QPlated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
OUse a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
OWipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
OTo remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
QWhen washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to
catch fire.
QWhen cleaning the windshield (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
OWhen the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
OWhen a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
OIf something bumps against the wind-
shield
OIf you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
QPrecautions regarding the exhaust
pipes
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes to become quite hot, do not touch
the exhaust pipes while the hybrid system
is operating or immediately after the
hybrid system is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
A
B

3146-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
QRepair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
QAllow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
OLexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
OKeep a copy of the repair order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If
any problem should arise while your vehi-
cle is under warranty, your Lexus dealer
will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about maintenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
QResetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is per-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter control
switches and select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Vehicle Settings”.
Then press “OK”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and regu-
lar maintenance are essential. It is
the owner’s responsibility to per-
form regular checks. Lexus recom-
mends the following maintenance:
WARNING
QIf your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
QHandling of the 12-volt battery
OEngine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
OOils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
O12-volt battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to
cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P.328)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance