ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
1594-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 5 0 8 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and susp ension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.
587Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
Enhanced VSC ......................................272
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function .................................................. 273
Warning light ...................................... 500
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ......................................................508
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 540
Hybrid transmission......................... 540
Washer ...................................................454
Fog lights Switch........................................................ 185
Footwell light .......................................... 396
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................ 397
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 129
Cleaning .................................................. 431
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 395 Front side marker lights
Light switch.............................................178
Replacing light bulbs .......................486
Wattage ................................................. 542
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 484
Turn signal lever ................................... 176
Wattage ................................................. 542
Fuel Capacity.................................................536
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 543
Refueling ................................................. 190
Type..........................................................536
Warning light ...................................... 500
Fuel filler door..........................................190 Refueling ................................................. 190
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 192
Fuses........................................................... 477
Garage door opener..............................411
Gauges........................................................ 86
Glove box ............................................... 400
Grocery bag hooks............................. 403
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