2013 Lexus ES300h warning light

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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region or grade/type.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, th e following illustration displays all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of ma lfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(  P. 7 5 1 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 7 5 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 7 5 1 )*1
Slip indicator ( P. 7 5 3 )
*1
Charging system warning
light ( P. 7 5 2 )
*1
(hybrid vehi-
cles)
Brake system warning light
( P. 7 5 3 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 7 5 2 )*1
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P. 7 5 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 7 5 2 )Open door warning light
( P. 7 5 4 )
*1SRS warning light
( P. 7 5 2 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 7 5 4 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engi ne is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(  P. 7 5 2 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 7 5 4 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 7 5 2 )*1Master warning light
( P. 7 5 4 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
( P. 7 5 3 , 76 4 )*1
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 7 5 5 )

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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(  P. 2 2 1 ) Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (
P. 244, 248)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 2 2 4 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( P. 2 6 4 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 2 2 4 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( P. 2 7 1 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 2 2 5 )
*1, 2Slip indicator
( P. 2 9 9 , 3 0 4 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 2 8 ) *1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 3 0 4 )
Front fog light indicator
(  P. 2 3 4 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
( P. 3 0 7 )
(hybrid vehi-
cles)
“READY” indicator
( P. 2 0 4 )*4
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 3 1 3 )
(hybrid vehi-
cles)EV indicator ( P. 7 2 )
*1
(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 105)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 244, 248)
*1
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 4 9 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( P. 2 4 8 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engi ne is on, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turn ed off. The light flashes quickly to indi-
cate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to IGNI- TION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicato rs do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■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 engine , this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.

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■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed
through the “DISP” button will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears whil e the setting display is displayed
●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the “START
STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is tu rned to IGNITION ON mode. It
may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pres-
sure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be
different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on th e display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed. (Custo mizable features P. 8 5 2 )

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4-1. Before driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move
the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a
poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side
of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the brake booster (gasoline vehicles) or brake actuator (hybrid vehicles) does
not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that
require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
●Gasoline vehicles only: Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
●Gasoline vehicles: The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if
one of the systems fails, the other will st ill operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not drive the vehicle. Have your brakes fixed immedi-
ately.
Hybrid vehicles: The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems; if
one of the systems fails, the others will st ill operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake system
warning light (red indicator) comes on together with the buzzer sound while driv-
ing, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Temporary cancelation of the LDA system
When the lane departure warning function is activated. The lane departure warning
function will not operate again for a several seconds after it has been activated, even
if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LDA system may not be available and a warning message ( P. 771) will be dis-
played for a while after driving has started. When the temperature in the cabin
decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor ( P. 2 6 3 ) b e c o m e s s u i t -
able for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LDA system may not operate, or it may not be possi-
ble to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera sensor may be unable to rec-
ognize lane markers causing the lane departure warning function to operate
incorrectly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing
or before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or
improper tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the system to
recognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or
stones
●When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
●When lane markers are obscured or pa rtially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a
shadow covers the lane markers
●When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel