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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
5439-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit
3.4 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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A: H9 halogen bulbs B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Headlights high beam
(halogen bulbs)
⎯65A
Front turn signal lights7444NA28/8B
Front side marker lightsW5W5C
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21B
Back-up lightsW16W16C
Outer foot lightsW5W5C
Interior
Door courtesy lights⎯5C
Vanity lights⎯8C
Trunk light⎯5C
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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane ra
ting no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopenta-
dienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instru ment cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner
from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Tire related termMeaning
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
5639-2. Customization
9
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
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)
(Far)
—O—
(Near)
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)OnOff—O—
123
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■Automatic light control system (
→P. 182)
■Lights ( →P. 182)
*:Except for Canada
■Intuitive parking assi st (if equipped) (→P. 237)
■Automatic air conditioning system ( →P. 384)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Adjust the sensitivity of the
ambient light sensor0-2 to 2O—O
Adjust the time
elapsed before the headlights
automatically turn off
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
Welcome light illumination
controlOnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lights can be
disabled*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front/rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Alert volume can be adjusted31 to 5O—O
Display setting
(when intuitive parking assist
is operating)All sensors displayedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity0-3 to 3O—O
123
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
5699-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (→P. 396)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Interior lights illumination
controlOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O
Footwell lightingOnOff——O
Outer foot lightsOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the outer
foot lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Enable/disable operation of
the ornament lights (“Ambi-
ent Illumin.”)
*
OnOff—OO
Enable/disable operation of
the outer foot lights when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff——O
Enable/disable operation of
the outer foot lights when the
doors are unlocked with the
power door lock switch
OnOff——O
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586What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
(→ P. 170)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passe nger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 504)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 181)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→ P. 503, 509)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→ P. 78)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid system.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→ P. 509)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 503, 509. The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed