2015 Lexus ES300h trunk release

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.40
Multi-information display P.35
Headlight switch Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
*
P.37
P.34
Inside lock buttons P.103
Trunk opener P.107
Hood lock release lever*
Driving position memory switches P.25
See P.8
See P.7
Window lock switch P.104
Power window switches P.104
Door lock switch P.103
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P.53
Fuel filler door opener P.106

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Remote Touch screen
Navigation system
Lexus Display Audio system

P.54
P.58
P.75
Clock*
Trunk opener main switch
P.107
Audio system P.69, 80
Air conditioning system P.84
Emergency flasher switch*
See P.9 Power (ignition) switch
P.28
Parking brake*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
PCS OFF switch *
Tilt and telescopic stee
ring lock release lever*

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■Charging the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (t raction battery) will not be charged. Always put
the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stoppe d. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the
vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the battery.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● 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.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transm ission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the ga soline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from th e air intake vent on rear left seat.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid syst em may not be able to start. (The minimum
amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel leve l warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L,
2.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is
on a slope.)

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Tr u n k
■Opening the trunk
● From inside the vehicle
Press the opener switch.If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully
Turn the main switch in the glove box off to
disable the trunk opener. On
Off
The trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control or the trunk
release button.
● From outside the vehicle
• Trunk release button
While carrying the electronic key, press the
button on the trunk lid.When all the doors are unlocked with
the power door lock system, the trunk
can be opened without carrying the
electronic key.
• Wireless remote control  P.1 9
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