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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Turn the power switch off while the following conditions are met.
• The headlight switch is in   or  .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on. Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after  , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original
position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times, then leave the
lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is  changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on and off
three times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may  turn on even the vehicle is stopped.
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
P.  2 0 1
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
P.  2 1 3
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
P. 222
◆AHB (Automatic High Beam)
P.  1 8 1
: If equipped
The Lexus Safety System+ consists of the following drive assist systems and
contributes to a safe and comfo rtable driving experience:
WA R N I N G
■Lexus Safety System+
The Lexus Safety System+ is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver
will drive safely, and is designed to help  reduce the impact to the occupants and the
vehicle in the case of a collision or assist  the driver in normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance that
this system can provide, do not overly rely on  this system. The driver is always responsi-
ble for paying attention to the vehicl e’s surroundings and driving safely. 
         
        
        
     
        
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (
P.  5 4 2 )
 P.  4 4 6
■Front
Front side marker light
Headlight high beam (halogen bulb)
Front turn signal light
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment cover
Bulb locations
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Headlight high beam (halogen bulb)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Replacing light bulbs
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
4837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with
the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the headlight
high beams on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
Install the cover and turn it clock-
wise.
Align the ▲ of the cover to the posi-
tioning mark of the lamp body and
insert and turn it.
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
4897-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlight low beams
●Headlight high beams (LED type)
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Fog lights
●Stop/tail lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams (LED type), parking lights/daytime run-
ning lights, fog lights, side turn  signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and license plate lights cons ist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Le xus dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside  of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Wa t e r  h a s  b u i l t  u p  i nside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.  4 7 9 
         
        
        
     
        
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)9-1. Specifications
A:  H9 halogen bulbs B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
Light bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights high beam 
(halogen bulbs)
65A
Front turn signal lights7444NA28 /8B
Front side marker lightsW5W5C
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21B
Back-up lightsW16W16C
Outer foot lightsW5W5C
Interior
Door courtesy lights5C
Vanity lights8C
Trunk light5C 
         
        
        
     
        
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583Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
Audio system*....................................... 286
Audio input............................................294
AUX port...............................................294
Bluetooth
® audio ..............................343
CD player ............................................... 319
iPod ...........................................................326
MP3/WMA disc ................................ 319
Optimal use ......................................... 305
Portable music player ......................334
Radio ..........................................................312
Setup menu ...........................................296
Steering wheel audio  switches ...............................................293
USB memory ...................................... 330
Automatic air conditioning  system .................................................... 384
Automatic headlight leveling  system ..................................................... 180
Automatic High Beam .......................... 181
Automatic light control  system ......................................................178
AUX port
*.............................................. 294
Auxiliary box .......................................... 402 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 488
Wattage ................................................. 542
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 455 If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................................... 523
Preparing and checking before  winter....................................................280
Battery (traction battery) ....................... 71
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ....................................... 335
Hands-free system  (for cellular phone) ....................... 345
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 453
Parking brake ........................................ 177
Warning light ....................................... 499
Brake assist .............................................. 272
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................264
B
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.