2017 Lexus ES300h ignition

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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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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
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 shortly and
firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not nec-
essary to press and hold the 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 operations 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_OM33C75U_(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 refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening 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 the 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 that 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.)
Pow e r
control unit3.4 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):12.0 V or higher
(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................................................. 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

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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
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I/M test ..................................................... 446
IdentificationEngine...................................................... 542
Vehicle ..................................................... 541
Ignition switch (power switch) ......... 168
Illuminated entry system .................... 402
Immobilizer system..................................76
Indicators .................................................... 84
Initialization
Maintenance.......................................... 441
Tire pressure warning system............................... 466
Initiators (tire pressure
warning system)..................................472
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 140
Instrument panel light control ............ 87
Interior light.............................................400
Intuitive parking assist Function ....................................................241 Jack
Positioning a floor jack....................450
Vehicle-equipped jack .....................516
Jack handle ...................................................516
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........ 527
Key number plate ................................104
Keyless entry ......................................... 108
Mechanical key.................................... 105
Power switch ........................................ 168
Replacing the battery ........................481
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”.