ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)
1614-1. 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, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
●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 set the parking brake, and 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
accidentally 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 1 5 )
■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.
595Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 276
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function .................................................. 277
Warning light ...................................... 506
EV drive mode......................................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ....................................................... 515
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 546
Hybrid transmission......................... 546
Washer .................................................. 460
Fog lights
Switch........................................................ 189
Footwell light ..........................................400
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................. 401
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 129
Cleaning ................................................. 437
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 399
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 399 Front side marker lights
Light switch.............................................182
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage .................................................548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................490
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage .................................................548
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 542
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 549
Refueling .................................................. 194
Type.......................................................... 542
Warning light ...................................... 506
Fuel filler door.......................................... 194
Refueling .................................................. 194
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...........................196
Fuses.......................................................... 483
Garage door opener............................ 415
Gauges........................................................ 86
Glove box ............................................... 404
Grocery bag hooks..............................407
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