parking brake LEXUS ES300h 2023 Owners Manual

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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
For safe use Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Hybrid System Hybrid System.................................................................................................................. ................ 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Smart Access System with Push-butto n Start .................................................................... 17
When Driving
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ..................... 19
Power (Ignition) Switch ...............................................................................................................20
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................. ............ 23
Hybrid Transmission............................................................................................................ ......... 24
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. ............. 27
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................28
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ................. 30
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... ...... 31
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ ............34
Headlights......................................................................................................................................... 37
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................................................................................. 38
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................40
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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Parking brake switch ............................................................................................... P.28
Applying/releasing..............................................................................................................P.28
Precautions against winter season
*1
Warning buzzer/message*1
Turn signal lever ........................................................................................................ P.27
Headlight switch ....................................................................................................... P.37
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/day time running lights ............................. P.37
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ....................................................................................... P.38
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................................................. P.40
Usage .......................................................................................................................... ..............P.40
Adding washer fluid
*1
Warning messages*1
Emergency flasher switch*1
Hood lock release lever*1
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch*1, 2/tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
*1, 2
Adjustment*1
Driving position memory*1, 2
Air conditioning system ........................................................................................... P.61
Usage .......................................................................................................................... .............. P.62
Rear window defogger ....................................................................................................... P.61
Audio system.............................................................................................................. P.55
Trunk opener main switch
*1
*1: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
O The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
O The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, ap ply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
O Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
O Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
O Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.
O Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
O Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
O Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
O Sounds may be heard due to regenerative br aking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
O Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
O Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent under the rear seat.
Regenerative braking
Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.28)
Parking brake indicat or will come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the hybrid
system cannot be started.
4Press the power switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybr id system will operate normally. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
5Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake (P.28), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.24).
3Press the power switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.U.S.A.
Canada
1Press the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switchwhile depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or re leased automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
O When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn off.
O When the shift lever is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off

What to do if...
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
(Flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
Slip indicator(Flashes or
illuminates)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorIntuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)RCTA OFF indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Headlight high beam indicatorPKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control indicatorBrake hold operated
indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicator“READY” indicator
(White or green)LTA indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
(Flashes in orange)LTA indicatorAGC indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicatorEV drive mode indicator
VSC OFF indicatorEV indicator
PCS warning light(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators(Canada)
BSM indicator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.