2015 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual

760What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Lexus dealer. (→P. 125)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
(→ P. 1 2 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 584)
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch off. ( →P. 206, 213)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( →P. 1 3 4 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
Yo u l o s e y o u r k e y s
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

761What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. (
→P. 1 4 5 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. (→ P. 151)
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with
the electronic key left inside

762What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Did you press the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? (
→P. 205, 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 208, 215)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 3 0 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 2 0 9 , 2 1 6 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( →P. 6 7 8 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 6 8 0 , 6 8 4 )
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 6 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

763What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→
P. 208, 215)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 177)
●Gasoline vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated
if the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
(the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( →P. 2 0 8 )
●Hybrid vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated if
the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid
system is not operating) for a period of time. ( →P. 215)
The steering wheel cannot be tu
rned after the engine system> is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
automatically

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

765What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 626, 636.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (
→P. 6 5 9 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 6 9 7 )
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

766Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................. 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Function ................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Air conditioning filter .......................... 582
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 582
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................464
Humidity sensor ................................ 476
Micro dust and pollen filter ..........................................................471 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 627
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system.........................50
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ........................... 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 88 Warning buzzer .....................626, 636
Anchor brackets.......................................62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 129
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Function .................................................... 313
Warning light ....................................... 627
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................264
Armrest .....................................................494
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767Alphabetical index
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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”.