2017 Lexus ES300h steering wheel

5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( →P. 5 1 6 )
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wh eel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or electric-
ity generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during br aking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WA R N I N G
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided 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, abrupt 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)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)9-1. Spec
ifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code

587What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 1 6 8 )
●Is the shift lever in P? (→ P. 1 7 0 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 2 1 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 171)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 5 2 8 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 5 2 9 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode (→ P. 1 7 8 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 1 7 0 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 1 4 5 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches

591Alphabetical index
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Audio system*....................................... 290
Audio input............................................299
AUX port ...............................................299
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 348
CD player .............................................. 322
iPod ...........................................................329
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 322
Optimal use ......................................... 309
Portable music player ...................... 337
Radio ......................................................... 316
Setup menu .......................................... 302
Steering wheel audio switches ...............................................296
USB memory .......................................333
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................................388
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 184
Automatic High Beam ........................ 185
Automatic light control system ..................................................... 182
AUX port
*.............................................. 299
Auxiliary box .......................................... 406 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 494
Wattage .................................................548
Battery (12-volt battery) ...................... 461 If the 12-volt battery
is discharged .................................... 529
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 284
Battery (traction battery) ....................... 71
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system .......................................338
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ....................... 349
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 459
Parking brake ......................................... 181
Warning light ...................................... 505
Brake assist .............................................. 276
Break-in tips ............................................. 156
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 268
B
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

596Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*........................ 349
Head restraints ....................................... 135
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ..................................................... 183
Light switch ............................................ 182
Replacing light bulbs.........................................488, 495
Wattage ................................................. 548
Heaters
Air conditioning system ................................................. 388
Heated steering wheel ................... 399
Seat heaters ......................................... 399
Outside rear view mirrors .............392
High-voltage components .................... 71
Hill-start assist control ........................ 276
Hood .......................................................... 449
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................407
Coat hooks ............................................ 414
Grocery bag hooks..........................407
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 ..................................... 173
High voltage components ................. 71
Hybrid System Indicator ...................88
Hybrid system precautions ............... 71
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 282
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 525
Overheating.........................................533
“Power” (ignition) switch ................ 168
Starting the hybrid system.............. 168
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 68
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 88
Hybrid transmission .............................. 175 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................178
H

603Alphabetical index
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Steering lock ............................................170Column lock release ........................... 171
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................. 138
Audio switches
*.................................296
Heated steering wheel ................... 399
Power easy access system ............ 130
Steering wheel
position memory.............................. 130
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 495
Storage feature ..................................... 403
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ........537
Sun visors ................................................. 409
Sun shade Rear.............................................................412
Rear door .................................................412
Roof............................................................ 149 Switches
Audio remote control
switches
*........................................... 296
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ...................................................268
Cruise control switch ...................... 238
Door lock switch................................... 110
Driving mode select switch .......... 266
Driving position memory switches ..................................................131
Dynamic radar cruise control switch................................... 226
Emergency flashers switch ...........498
EV drive mode switch ...................... 173
Fog light switch .................................... 189
Garage door opener switches ................................................415
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................................... 399
Ignition switch....................................... 168
Intuitive parking assist switch....... 242
Light switches ........................................182
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ..................................................... 217
Meter control switches ...................... 92
Moon roof switches ...........................148
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 142
Power door lock switch .................... 110
Power switch ........................................ 168
Power window switches ..................145
*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.