2014 Lexus ES300h interior

7867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
off when the shift
lever was in P.
Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
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7877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was not turned off.
•Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-but-
ton start while the
electronic key was
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door with
the electronic key
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
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7887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
•The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch was
pressed two con-
secutive times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
An attempt was
made to start the
engine tem> with the shift
lever in an incorrect
position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the engine
tem>.
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7897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

Po we r w a s t u r n e d
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
engine
tem>,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the 12-volt
battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key battery.
( → P. 7 1 9 )

7907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
XGasoline vehicles
XHybrid vehicles
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
turned off and then
the “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine

being started.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an engine

starting procedure
in the event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly ( →P. 811),
the “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch within
10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
being pressed.
Press the
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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7917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
Once
The “START STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
Once
After the “START
STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
“START
STOP
ENGINE”
<“POWER”>
switch off.
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buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→P. 201)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 8 2 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 813)
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 8 0 6 )
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( →P. 201), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over

8067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 813)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “START STOP ENGINE” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “START STOP ENGINE” switch for about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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