2017 Lexus ES300h lights

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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
Maintenance required information:• Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is in ON mode.
• It can be reset from (settings display) of the multi-information display.
(→ P. 9 1 )
Background color of drive mode
Background color changes according to the drive mode. ( →P. 2 6 6 )
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco drive mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
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Instrument panel light control
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when
the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels w ill be applied to both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
■Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator need le within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” re fers to the conversion of energy created
by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
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The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 562
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
●(Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if
equipped) (
→P. 2 1 7 )
●(Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) ( →P. 2 0 5 )
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 1 8 3 )
●Clock
Adjusts the hour and minute of the clock on the multi-information display.
●Ambient illumin.
Select to turn the ornament lights on and off.
●Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s
• Scheduled Maintenance ( →P. 441)
• Oil Maintenance ( →P. 4 5 5 )
●Meter Settings
•Language
Select to change the language on the display.
•Units
Select to change the unit of measure.
• EV indicator
Select to activate/deactivate the EV indicator.
• switch
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut , which can be displayed by pressing .
• Drive information 1 /2 /3
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a Drive information
screen, up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.
•Pop-up display
Select to set the pop-up displays, which may appear in some situations, on/off.
• Accent color
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
• Tachometer
Select to set the tachometer display.
• Default settings
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to their
default setting.
Settings display

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1053-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only
has grooves on one side. If the key can-
not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. ( →P. 5 2 7 )
■Pa ni c m o d e
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances demand.
(→ P. 115, 404)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using the other
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally.
Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere
with the operation of the aircraft.
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.

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1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been
locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are opening.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the
security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Welcome light illumination control
The side marker, parking, tail and license plate lights automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control if the light
switch is in the “AUTO” position.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the door han-
dle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle
once more.
■Setting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( →P. 7 8 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does
not operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( →P. 5 2 7 )
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( →P. 4 8 1 )
If the door will not lock even when the topside
sensor area is touched, try touching both the
topside and underside sensor areas at the same
time.

1403-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare func-
tion mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 162
Vehicle load limits ....................... 165
Trailer towing ................................. 166
Dinghy towing................................167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 168
EV drive mode ..............................173
Hybrid transmission ................... 175
Turn signal lever ...........................180
Parking brake ................................. 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 182
Automatic High Beam ..............185
Fog light switch............................. 189
Windshield wipers and washer..................................190
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 194 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..........205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..............217
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 226
Cruise control .............................238
Intuitive parking assist ................241
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................250
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 268 •Blind Spot Monitor function ...................................... 271
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .....................................273
Driving assist systems................ 276
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips...... 282
Winter driving tips ..................... 284

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ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and then release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re
ar turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(→ P. 5 6 2 )
Operating instructions
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