2018 Lexus ES300h fuel consumption

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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generate
d more smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system (heating/
cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy. ( →P. 262)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 88)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated. Also, wh en using the air conditioning system,
etc., the hybrid battery (tractio n battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid ab rupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the
electric motor (traction motor) without having to use gasoline engine
power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel consumption. Battery
power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points:

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Driving
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights,
will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible. When drivin g in a traffic jam, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding over-
use of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline
consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a co nstant speed. Before stopping at a toll
booth or similar, allow plenty of ti me to release the accelerator and gently
apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until it
and the interior of the vehicle are warm , it will consume fuel. Also, fuel con-
sumption can be improved by av oiding overuse of the heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pr essure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amou nts of friction, their use on dry roads
can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appropriate for the season.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up an d cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeated ly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.

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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)5-12. Other function
“Information” screen
Go to “Information”: “MENU” button →
“Info”
Display the fuel consumption.
(→ P. 96)
Display the “USB Photo” screen.
(→ P. 374)
Display the Traffic Map picture.
Available when in a traffic supported
HD Radio coverage area
Display the weather information.
(→ P. 376)
Go to “Traffic Map”: “MENU” button → “Info” →“Traffic Incidents”
Current position of your car
Traffic information line
The line color means the following:
Red: Heavy congestion
Yellow: Moderate traffic
Green: Free flowing traffic
Display “Information” screen
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Traffic information map
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3906-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
■Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.
■Registering air conditioning settings to elec tronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the power switch to ON
mode will recall that ke y’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the cu rrent air conditioning settings will automati-
cally be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system is used to unlock a passenger door.
●Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed. Contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Immediately after the “AUTO” button is pre ssed or “AUTO” is selected, the fan may stop
for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air conditioning system
is on
●In order to reduce the air co nditioning power consumption, the air conditioning system
may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch is turned to
ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)9-2. Customization
■Multi-information display (
→P. 91)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Language EnglishFrench
–O–
Spanish
Units*1miles (MPG US)
miles
(MPG Imperial)
OO–km (L/100 km)
km (km/L)
EV indicator On Off
–O–
switch settingsDrive
information 1Desired status screen
*2–O–
Drive information screen dis-
played on the first screen of

(Drive information 1)Current fuel
consumption
*3–O–Average fuel economy
(after reset)
Drive information screen dis-
played on the second screen
of
(Drive information 2)Distance (range)
*3–O–Average speed
(after reset)
Drive information screen dis-
played on the third screen of

(Drive information 3)Average fuel economy
(after refuel)
*3–O–
Elapsed time (after start)
Pop-up displayOnOff–O–
Accent colorColor 1Color 2OO–
Changeover to tachometer
when sport mode is selected AutoHybrid system
indicator
(always) –O–
Tachometer (always)
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Vehicle specifications
*1: The default setting varies according to countries.
*2: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on the multi-information display)
*3: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle spee d (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( →P. 216)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( →P. 205)
■AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 183)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Steering AssistOnOff—O—
Alert means
(Steering
vibration)
(Buzzer)—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warningOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning sensi-
tivityStandardLow—O—High
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)

(Far)
—O—

(Near)
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)OnOff—O—
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