2015 Lexus ES300h parking brake

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine . Set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
Restart the engine .
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( →P. 3 1 5 )
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7119-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N,51.0 kgf) while the engine is running .
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1
XGasoline vehicles
3.58 in. (91 mm) Min.
XHybrid vehicles
3.62 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pe d a l f r e e p l a y0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Front and rear brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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9-2. Customization
■Vehicle customization
●When the “Auto Lock by Speed” and “Auto Lock by Shift from P” are both on, the
door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will belocked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the “Auto Lock by Speed” would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the “Auto Lock by Speed” will operate.
●When the smart access system with push-button start is off, the “Select Doors to
Unlock” cannot be customized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the “Auto Relock
Timer” activates, the signals will be generated in accordance with the “Lock/
Unlock Feedback-Tone” and the “Lock/Unlock Feedback-Lights” settings.
■When customizing using Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Also, to prevent 12-volt battery discharge, leave the engine running
while customizing the features.
CAUTION
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customiza-
tion, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the engine is run-
ning while customizing features.

764What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→
P. 6 2 9 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 2 3 1 )
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 626, 636)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 88)
To stop the alarm, turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine system>.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 6 3 6 )
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle

767Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
Armrest door ......................................... 498
Assist grip ................................................500
Audio input.............................................. 359
Audio system
*.......................................350
Audio input........................................... 359
AUX port .............................................. 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................................417
CD player ..............................................387
iPod .......................................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ...............................387
Optimal use ..........................................370
Portable music player ..................... 404
Radio ........................................................378
Setup menu ............................................ 361
Steering wheel audio switches ...............................................357
USB memory ...................................... 399
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 464
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 236
Automatic High Beam ....................... 237
Automatic light control system .................................................... 233
Automatic transmission ..................... 222 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............676
AUX port
*.............................................. 359
Auxiliary box .......................................... 487 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 609
Wattage ................................................... 714
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 557, 562 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .......................680, 684
Preparing and checking before
winter...................................................... 341
Warning light ....................................... 627
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 77
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .......................................405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .........................419
Brake
Fluid ..........................................................556
Parking brake ........................................ 231
Warning light ...........................626, 628
Brake assist ............................................... 313
Break-in tips .............................................190
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 328
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

776Alphabetical index
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ................... 281
Parking brake
Operation ................................................231
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ...............................643
Parking brake engaged
warning message ...........................643
Parking lights
Light switch ........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Welcome light illumination control ..........................127
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ....................................................321
PCS OFF switch ................................ 322
Warning light ...................................... 628
Warning message ...................... 638, 646, 651
Personal lights........................................480
Power control unit ................................... 77
Power control unit coolant Capacity .................................................707
Checking............................................... 553
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 341
Radiator ................................................. 555
Power easy access system ................ 159
Power outlets ......................................... 492
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ..................................314
Warning light ...................................... 628
Warning message ............................ 639
“POWER” switch ................................... 212 Power trunk opener and closer ....... 149
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation ........................... 179
Jam protection function....................178
Operation................................................ 177
Window lock switch .......................... 177
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function .................................................... 321
PCS OFF switch ................................ 322
Warning light ....................................... 628
Warning message.......................638, 646, 651
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control)........................ 258
Radiator.................................................... 555
Radio
*...................................................... 378
RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)........................................ 328
Rear personal lights ............................ 480
Rear side marker lights Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Welcome light
illumination control.......................... 127
Rear door sunshades.......................... 495
Rear sunshade Operation.............................................. 495
Reverse operation feature ............ 496
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