2015 Lexus ES300h audio

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2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block
the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly
causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system scr een or Lexus Display Audio system screen
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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4-2. Driving procedures
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 231)
Press the “START STOP ENGINE” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-
information display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the “START STOP ENGINE” switch
with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not
be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other
than P when turning off the engine, the
“START STOP ENGINE” switch will
be turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing “START STOP ENGINE” switch modes
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Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 231)
Press the “POWER” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-
information display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not
be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the “POWER” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing “POWER” switch modes
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Temporary cancelation of the LDA system
If any of the following occurs, the LDA system will be temporarily canceled.
The function will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system.
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving.
●When the lane departure warning sounds.
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
Depending on the audio system sound level or air conditioning fan noise while the
audio system or air conditioning system is in use, it may be difficult to hear the warn-
ing sound.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LDA system may not be available and a warning message ( P. 646) 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. 273) becomes suit-
able for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.
■If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane departure warning will not operate for the side on which lane markers
could not be recognized.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Intuitive parking assist
■Types of sensors
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel park-
ing or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and com-
municated via the multi-information display, navigation system screen
or Lexus Display Audio system screen and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this system.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
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When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-
information display and na vigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio
system screen depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.
■Multi-information display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Display
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen
Intuitive parking assist display
When the Lexus parking assist moni-
tor (if equipped) is not displayed.
A graphic is automatically displayed
when an obstacle is detected. The
screen can be set so that the graphic is
not displayed. (P. 2 8 9 )
: Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
Insert display
When the Lexus parking assist moni-
tor (if equipped) is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on the
right upper corner of the navigation
system screen or Lexus Display Audio
system screen when an obstacle is
detected.
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Driving
■Front center sensor
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Approximate distance to obstacleMulti-
information displayNavigation system
Navigation system (insert
display)Lexus
Display Audio
system
Lexus
Display Audio
system (insert
display)
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
1.7 ft. (50 cm)
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1.7 ft. (50 cm) to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
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1.3 ft. (40 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
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Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
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