2015 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual

6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 5 8 4 )

6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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8
When trouble arises
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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. 6 7 8 ) ,
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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6588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine .
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 6 1 4 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced
with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 5 6 6
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
JackWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Screwdriver1
2
3
4
5
6

6618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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8
When trouble arises
XVehicles with a full-size spare tire
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
JackJack handle
Screwdriver
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

6638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Open the luggage mat. (→P. 488)
Remove the auxiliary boxes.
Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
1
2
XVehicles with a compact spare
tireXVehicles with a full-size spare
tire
3
XVehicles with a compact spare
tireXVehicles with a full-size spare
tire
CAUTION
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the
body of the vehicle.