2013 Lexus ES300h traction control

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ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Perchlorate Material
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.

741-2. Hybrid system
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Hybrid system precautions (hybrid vehicles)
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit with DC/
DC converter
High voltage cables (orange)
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) Service plug
Electric motor (traction motor)
Caution label1
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving assist systems
◆ABS (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
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles)
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To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate 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.

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8458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi-
cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli-
mate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Armrest door ......................................... 626
Assist grip ................................................ 628
Audio input......................................422, 564
Audio system
*............................376, 493
Audio input................................422, 564
AUX port ...................................422, 564
Bluetooth
® audio.................... 424, 541
CD player .................................394, 505
iPod .............................................. 405, 522
MP3/WMA disc ....................395, 514
Optimal use ............................. 439, 562
Portable music player ..........422, 564
Radio ........................................... 379, 496
Steering wheel audio
switch......................................... 441, 565
USB memory ............................ 413, 532
Automatic air conditioning system
*......................................347, 359
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 226
Automatic High Beam ....................... 228
Automatic light control system .................................................... 224
Automatic transmission .......................214
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............801
AUX port......................................422, 564
Auxiliary box ............................................. 611 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 735
Wattage .................................................836
Battery (12-volt battery) ........ 685, 690 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ...................... 805, 809
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 326
Warning light ....................................... 752
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 74
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ............................. 424, 541
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......... 444, 568
Brake
Fluid ..........................................................684
Parking brake .......................................222
Warning light ............................. 751, 753
Brake assist ............................................. 298
Break-in tips ............................................. 182
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 313
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Cup holders ............................................. 610
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 852
Daytime running light system .......... 226
Defogger
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Front windshield .................................363
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 372
Rear window ........................................ 372
Dimension ............................................... 824
Dinghy towing..........................................196
Display Dynamic radar cruise control......248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......265
Multi-information display ..................98
Trip information .....................................99
Warning message ...............................761
Display Audio system ......................... 334 Display settings ...................................339
Setup menu ............................................ 341
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 665
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 603
Wattage ................................................. 836
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system...................... 141
Door glasses ......................................... 170
Door lock ................................................ 139
Open door warning buzzer...........127
Open door warning light............... 754
Outside rear view mirrors ...............167
Rear door child-protector.............. 140 Driver’s seat position memory..........153
Driving
Break-in tips ...........................................182
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch .......... 296
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 323
Procedures ............................................ 180
Winter drive tips ................................ 326
Dynamic radar cruise control Function .................................................. 248
Warning message................. 763, 770
Eco drive mode......................................296
Eco Driving Indicator ...........................105
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor)..........70
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function .................................................. 299
Warning light ....................................... 753
Warning message............................. 764
Electronic key .......................................... 120
Battery-saving function .................... 129
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................802
Replacing the battery ........................710
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*............ 444, 568
Head restraints ....................................... 159
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions........................................ 737
Light switch ........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs.............................. 726, 727, 736
Wattage ................................................. 836
Heaters
Air conditioning system
*.................................. 347, 359
Heated steering wheel ..................... 618
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Outside rear view mirrors
*.......... 372
High-voltage components ...................74
Hill-start assist control ........................ 304
Hood .......................................................... 669
Warning message .............................766
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 612
Coat hooks ........................................... 627
Grocery bag hooks........................... 612
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Horn ........................................................... 223
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ...................................74
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vents ................ 75 Hybrid system............................................70
Emergency shut off system ............. 75
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................................... 108
EV drive mode .......................................211
High voltage components ................74
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 96
Hybrid system precautions ..............74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 323
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 799
Overheating.......................................... 816
“Power” (ignition) switch ............... 204
Starting the hybrid system............. 204
Vehicle proximity notification system ....................................................... 71
Hybrid System Indicator .......................96
Hybrid transmission .............................. 217 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 801
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TiresChains..................................................... 328
Checking............................................... 694
If you have a flat tire ..........................784
Inflation pressure ............................... 835
Information ........................................... 840
Replacing ...............................................784
Rotating tires ....................................... 694
Size ........................................................... 835
Snow tires ............................................. 330
Spare tire ................................................784
Tire inflation pressure display
function ...................................................101
Tire pressure warning system .... 695
Warning light .......................................755
Warning message ............................. 775
Tools........................................................... 785
Top tether strap........................................ 66
Total load capacity .................................194
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing ............................ 743
Towing eyelet....................................... 745
Trailer towing ........................................ 195
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 298
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......74
Traction motor (electric motor) .........74
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................214
Driving mode select switch ..........296
Hybrid transmission............................ 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 801
Trip information........................................ 99
Trip meters ................................................. 93 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............. 147
Jam protection function....................146
Luggage security system.................145
Open trunk warning message.... 767
Power trunk opener and closer ... 144
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 124
Trunk closer switch.............................145
Trunk easy closer ................................146
Trunk features........................................ 612
Trunk handle ..........................................145
Trunk light................................................ 146
Trunk opener main switch ..............145
Trunk opener switch .......................... 144
Trunk storage extension ................ 626
Wireless remote control..................136
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................ 146
Wattage .................................................836
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 730, 734
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................836
USB memory ............................... 413, 532
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.