2016 Lexus ES300h cruise control

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Driving
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Mo mentarily move the
lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
The set speed will be increase d or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time the lever is
operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be incr eased or decreased continually until the
lever is released.
*1: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
*2: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Pulling the lever toward you cancels
the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brakes are applied.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 25
mph (40 km/h).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accel-
erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new
speed.
Adjusting the set speed
1
2
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
1
2

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■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicl
e speed in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If the warning message for the cruise contro l is shown on the multi-information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after
being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WA R N I N G
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using th e “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provid ed is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter........................ 473
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Humidity sensor .................................393
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 389
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function .................................................. 272
Warning light ...................................... 499
Air conditioning filter .......................... 473
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter........................ 473
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Humidity sensor ............................... 393
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 389 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 499
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 43
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags.............................37
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 43
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ..............................................37
Alarm ............................................................78 Warning buzzer................................. 499
Anchor brackets....................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .......................121
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Function ...................................................272
Warning light ....................................... 499
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................229
Armrest .....................................................407
Assist grip .................................................. 410
Audio input ..............................................294
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CareAluminum wheels ..............................429
Exterior....................................................428
Interior ...................................................... 431
Seat belts ................................................ 432
Cargo capacity........................................163
Cargo hooks .......................................... 403
CD player
*...............................................319
Chains ........................................................ 281
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation.................. 62
Convertible seats, definition ............ 53
Convertible seats, installation .........60
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 46
Infant seats, definition .......................... 53
Infant seats, installation .......................60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........60
Installing CRS with top tether strap ......................... 63
Child safety ................................................ 52 12-volt battery precautions ...........526
Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Child restraint system ......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 33
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions...................... 151 Power window lock switch.............145
Power window precautions ........... 147
Rear door child-protectors ............... 111
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 476
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 56
Seat heater precautions ................. 394
Trunk precautions ................................. 117
Child-protectors ....................................... 111
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 429
Exterior ................................................... 428
Interior ....................................................... 431
Seat belts................................................ 432
Clock......................................................... 406
Coat hooks ............................................... 410
Condenser...............................................452
Console box ........................................... 400
Console box light ................................. 400
Consumption screen ..............................99
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating .......... 527
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 234
Dynamic radar cruise control ......222
Cup holders.............................................. 401
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ...................... 555
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Daytime running light system ............ 179
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 388
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 388
Rear window ....................................... 388
Dimension ............................................... 534
Dinghy towing..........................................165
Display Dynamic radar cruise control...... 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................213
Multi-information display ....................91
Trip information ..................................... 92
Warning message ............................ 505
Display Audio system ......................... 286 Display settings .................................. 302
Setup menu ...........................................296
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............441
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 396
Wattage ..................................................542
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system........................ 111
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 110
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector.................. 111 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving position memory...................131
Memory recall function .................... 132
Power easy access system ............ 130
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 155
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch .......... 262
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 278
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................280
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ...................................................222
Eco drive mode......................................262
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 67
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...................................................273
Warning light ...................................... 500
Electronic key .......................................... 104 Battery-saving function .................... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................. 521
Replacing the battery ...................... 475
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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MirrorsInside rear view mirror ..................... 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 388
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 405
Mobile Assistant
*................................380
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 149
Jam protection function ................... 149
Operation ............................................... 148
MP3 disc
*.................................................319
Multi-information display .......................91 Drive information .................................. 92
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 222
Energy monitor ...................................... 97
Language ...............................................557
Switching the display........................... 92
Warning message ............................ 505
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer .................................................. 86
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 537
Opener Hood........................................................ 443
Trunk ............................................................114
Ornament lights ................................... 396
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights ................................. 396
Wattage ................................................. 542
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind spot monitor ............................ 264
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers........................... 388
Outside temperature display ............. 86
Overheating............................................527
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 237
Parking brake Operation ................................................ 177
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................. 177
Parking lights Light switch ............................................ 178
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................... 201
Warning light ...................................... 500
Personal lights........................................ 397
Power control unit .................................... 71
Power control unit coolant Capacity ................................................ 539
Checking................................................. 451
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 280
Radiator ..................................................452
Power easy access system ................ 130
Power outlets ......................................... 406
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 273 Warning light ...................................... 500
Power switch ............................................166 Power trunk opener and closer .........114
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation ...........................146
Jam protection function....................145
Operation................................................145
Window lock switch ..........................145
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ....................................................201
Warning light ...................................... 500
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).........................222
Radiator.....................................................452
Radio
*........................................................ 312
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert).........................................264
Rear personal lights .............................397
Rear side marker lights Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......................489
Rear door sunshades.......................... 408
Rear sunshade Operation............................................. 408
Reverse operation feature ............409
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