2016 Lexus ES300h ignition

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage.................... 160
Vehicle load limits ........................163
Trailer towing .................................164
Dinghy towing ...............................165
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ..............166
EV drive mode ............................... 171
Hybrid transmission .................... 173
Turn signal lever ............................ 176
Parking brake ................................ 177
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 178
Automatic High Beam................ 181
Fog light switch ............................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer ................................. 186
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 190 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................194
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 201
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) ..............213
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 222
Cruise control ............................. 234
Intuitive parking assist ...............237
Lexus parking assist monitor.........................................246
Driving mode select switch ............................................262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 264 •Blind Spot Monitor function ..................................... 267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems ............... 272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ......278
Winter driving tips ..................... 280
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 160
Vehicle load limits ....................... 163
Trailer towing ................................. 164
Dinghy towing............................... 165
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 166
EV drive mode ............................... 171
Hybrid transmission ....................173
Turn signal lever ............................ 176
Parking brake .................................177 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch...........................178
Automatic High Beam ................181
Fog light switch ............................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 186
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 190
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 194
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 201
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............. 213
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 222
Cruise control ............................. 234
Intuitive parking assist .............. 237
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 246
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 264 • Blind Spot Monitor
function .....................................267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems................272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips...... 278
Winter driving tips .....................280

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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
Performing the following op erations when carrying the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are
closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
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■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refu eling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before openin g the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on th e fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances th at are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.

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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Po w e r
control unit
3.4 qt. (3.2 L, 2.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):12.5 V or higher: Fully charged
12.2 — 12.4 V: Half charged
12.0 V or lower: Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid system
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.

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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds................................................. 499
If a warning light turns on.............. 499
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 505
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................523
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 521
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................. 518
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 520
If you have a flat tire ......................... 508
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....................................................... 531
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........493
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................494
If your vehicle overheats ................ 527
Emergency flashers ............................. 492
Energy monitor .........................................97 Engine
Accessory mode ................................. 167
Compartment ..................................... 445
Hood........................................................ 443
How to start the hybrid system ....................................................166
Identification number.......................536
Ignition switch (power switch) ......166
Overheating......................................... 527
Power switch. ........................................166
Engine compartment cover..............446
Engine coolant Capacity.................................................539
Checking .................................................451
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................280
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 537
Checking ............................................... 447
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................280

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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights Light switch ............................................ 178
Replacing light bulbs......................................... 482, 489
Wattage ..................................................542
Heaters Air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Heated steering wheel ................... 395
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 388
High-voltage components .................... 71
Hill-start assist control .........................272
Hood .......................................................... 443
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 403
Coat hooks ............................................ 410
Grocery bag hooks......................... 403
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28
Horn .............................................................139
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .................................... 71
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents .................72 Hybrid system............................................ 67
Emergency shut off system .............. 72
Energy monitor/consumption screen ..................................................... 96
EV drive mode ....................................... 171
High voltage components ................. 71
Hybrid System Indicator ...................88
Hybrid system precautions ............... 71
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 278
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................ 518
Overheating......................................... 527
“Power” (ignition) switch .................166
Starting the hybrid system...............166
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 68
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 88
Hybrid transmission .............................. 173 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................520
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I/M test ..................................................... 440
IdentificationEngine ..................................................... 536
Vehicle ................................................... 535
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........166
Illuminated entry system .................... 398
Immobilizer system..................................76
Indicators .................................................... 84
Initialization Maintenance.........................................435
Tire pressure warning system............................... 460
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 466
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 140
Instrument panel light control ............ 87
Interior light............................................. 396
Intuitive parking assist Function .................................................. 237 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 444
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 509
Jack handle ................................................ 509
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................149
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................. 116
Power windows....................................145
Keyless entry Smart access system with push-button start................... 108
Wireless remote control................. 108
Keys Battery-saving function .................... 123
Electronic key ........................................104
If the electronic key does not operate properly .......... 521
Key number plate ................................104
Keyless entry ......................................... 108
Mechanical key.................................... 105
Power switch .........................................166
Replacing the battery ...................... 475
Warning buzzer................................... 122
Wireless remote control key ........ 108
Knee airbags .............................................. 37
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.