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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WA R N I N G
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the
lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result
in heat damage, fire, or water entering th
e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

5138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (80 00 km) after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is
performed ( →P. 4 4 1 )
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( →P. 4 5 5 )
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Your Dealer” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be change d. (After the engine oil is changed and the
oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( →P. 4 5 5 )
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid system, operate the hybrid system for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Forward Camera System Unavailable” or “Forward Camera System Unavailable
Clean Windshield” is displayed. (if equipped)
The following systems may be suspended un til the problem shown in the message is
resolved.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Automatic High Beam
■When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, follow the instruction of the message and shift the shift
lever.
■If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-info rmation display is malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If the following message is shown, following the instructions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (→P. 5 3 3 )
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• “Check Access System with Elec. Key”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place”
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

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5439-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engineoil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hy brid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e7. 2 V/m o d u l e
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity34 modules
Overall voltage244.8 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)

594Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer
sounds................................................. 505
If a warning light turns on.............. 505
If a warning message is displayed ........................................... 511
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................529
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 527
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 525
If you have a flat tire ........................... 515
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 504
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................................... 537
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 499
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................................500
If your vehicle overheats ............... 533
Emergency flashers ............................. 498
Energy monitor .........................................97 Engine
Accessory mode .................................169
Compartment .......................................451
Hood........................................................ 449
How to start the hybrid system ................................................... 168
Identification number ....................... 542
Ignition switch (power switch) ..... 168
Overheating.........................................533
Power switch. ....................................... 168
Engine compartment cover..............452
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................545
Checking ............................................... 457
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 284
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 543
Checking ............................................... 453
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 284