2018 Lexus ES300h ABS

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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake sy stem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediat ely and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehi-
cle will become extremely unstable during br aking, and the ABS system may fail, which
could cause an accident resultin g in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precaution s. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire . Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your comp act spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
•PCS
•EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter........................ 476
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Humidity sensor .................................393
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 389
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function .................................................. 272
Warning light ...................................... 503
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ....................................................... 183
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................... 183
Air conditioning filter .......................... 476
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter........................ 476
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 384
Humidity sensor ............................... 393
Micro dust and pollen filter ....................................................... 389 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................503
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 43
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags.............................37
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 43
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ..............................................37
Alarm ............................................................78 Warning buzzer.................................503
Anchor brackets....................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .......................121
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Function ...................................................272
Warning light .......................................503
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................232
Armrest .....................................................407
Assist grip .................................................. 410
Audio input ............................................. 295
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ......................................... 405
Wattage ................................................. 546
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 405
Vehicle data recordings .........................10
Vehicle identification number ......... 539
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ......................................................272
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............ 395
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............272 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 232
Seat belt reminder.............................504
Warning lights .......................................... 83 ABS ..........................................................503
AFS OFF indicator .......................... 505
Brake system .......................................503
Electric power steering ..................504
Low fuel level .......................................504
Malfunction indicator lamp...........503
Master warning light ........................504
Pre-collision system .........................504
Seat belt reminder light ..................504
Slip indicator ........................................504
SRS............................................................503
Tire pressure ....................................... 505
Warning messages.............................. 509
Washer Checking ............................................... 456
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................280
Switch ....................................................... 190
Washing and waxing .......................... 430
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