2013 Lexus ES350 charging

721-2. Hybrid system
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■EV indicator
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto matically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (t raction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be
sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or
10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable
to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-v olt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
●If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy
traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift le ver in D or S to avoid discharging the bat-
tery.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
 P. 8 1 1
The EV indicator comes on when driving the
vehicle using only the electric motor (traction
motor).

861-3. Theft deterrent system
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■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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892. Instrument cluster
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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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2. Instrument cluster
■Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid vehicles)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. (P. 7 8 1 )
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate
that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when neces-
sary. ( P. 7 1 0 )
• The smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
•Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 7 1 0
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 8 5 2 )
■If the smart access system with push-but ton start has been deactivated in a cus-
tomized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 1 3 6 , 8 0 2 )
●Starting the engine and changing “S TART STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch
modes: P. 8 0 3
●Stopping the engine : ( P. 198, 205)

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5-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
• If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
• If metal is covering or touching the portable player
●There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the di splay. If the portable audio player is behind the seat or
in the glove box or console box, or is touc hing or covered by metal objects, connec-
tion status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player, and this sys-
tem does not have a charging function.
Repeat play
: Track repeat
: Album repeat
: Off

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4475-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside service range
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring the phonebook data from the cellular phone
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the
console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status may deteri-
orate.
■Battery charge/Signal status
●This display may not correspond exact ly with the cellular phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The Bluetooth® phone battery will burn quickly when it is connected to Bluetooth®.
●When the cellular phone is not connected, “No Connect” is displayed.
●When you are out of service area or in a place inaccessible by radio waves, “No
service” is displayed.
■When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
●Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding distilled waterRemove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot
be seen, check the fluid level by
looking directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery prod uces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
●Make sure the “START STOP ENGINE” switch on the charger is off when con-
necting and disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
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