525
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key (
→P. 105)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
*
: This setting must be custom ized at your Lexus dealer.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise
to open.
An alarm will sound if the alarm is set.
(→ P. 78)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(→ P. 123) or the electronic key ca nnot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In su ch cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened and the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure
below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
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2
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
The power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the power switch will
turn to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-
information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system st ill cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power sw itch as you normally do when stopping the
hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic
key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( →P. 478)
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( →P. 169)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart access system wi th push-button start has not been deacti-
vated in the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features →P. 560)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (→P. 122)
Starting the hybrid system
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WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof afte r checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or
moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to op erate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)9-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no
t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed eq uipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
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ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)9-2. Customization
■Wireless remote control (
→P. 108)
■Driving position memory (if equipped) ( →P. 130)
■Power windows ( →P. 145) and moon roof (→ P. 148)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Allows all doors to be
unlocked by pressing
on the electronic key twice
On (Driver’s
door unlocked in one step, all
doors unlocked in two steps)
Off (All doors
unlocked in one
step)O—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
——O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleFullOffO—OPartial
Selecting the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation (Open only)OffOn——O
Buzzer sounds if operated
using wireless remote controlOnOff——O
123
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Vehicle specifications
■Power windows (→P. 145)
■Moon roof ( →P. 148)
■Turn signal lever ( →P. 180)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
One-touch closingOnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of compo-
nents when door key is used Slide only Tilt only ——O
Linked operation of compo-
nents when wireless remote
control is used
Slide only Tilt only ——O
Automatic operationOnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3
Off
——O
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5
6
7
123
585What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? \
(→P. 168)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 170)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 121)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→ P. 171)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 526)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 527)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( →P. 178)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 170)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 145)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
590Alphabetical index
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CareAluminum wheels ............................... 431
Exterior................................................... 430
Interior .....................................................433
Seat belts ................................................434
Cargo capacity........................................165
Cargo hooks .......................................... 403
CD player
*.............................................. 318
Chains ........................................................ 281
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation.................. 62
Convertible seats, definition ............ 53
Convertible seats, installation .........60
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 46
Infant seats, definition .......................... 53
Infant seats, installation .......................60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........60
Installing CRS with top tether strap ......................... 63
Child safety ................................................ 52 12-volt battery precautions .......... 530
Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Child restraint system ......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 33
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions...................... 151 Power window lock switch.............145
Power window precautions ........... 147
Rear door child-protectors ............... 111
Removed electronic
key battery precautions .............. 479
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 56
Seat heater precautions ................. 394
Trunk precautions ................................. 117
Child-protectors ....................................... 111
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................ 431
Exterior ...................................................430
Interior ..................................................... 433
Seat belts................................................ 434
Clock......................................................... 406
Coat hooks ............................................... 410
Condenser.............................................. 454
Console box ........................................... 400
Console box light ................................. 400
Consumption screen ..............................99
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ............531
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 225
Cup holders.............................................. 401
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ...................... 560
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591Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
Daytime running light system ........... 183
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 388
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 388
Rear window ....................................... 388
Dimension ...............................................538
Dinghy towing.......................................... 167
Display Dynamic radar cruise control...... 225
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 216
Multi-information display ....................91
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ............................ 509
Display Audio system ......................... 286 Display settings .................................. 303
Setup menu .......................................... 298
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 443
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 396
Wattage ................................................. 546
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system........................ 111
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 110
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector.................. 111 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving position memory...................131
Memory recall function .................... 132
Power easy access system ............ 130
Driving Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch .......... 262
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 278
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................280
Dynamic radar cruise control Function .................................................. 225
Eco drive mode......................................262
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 67
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...................................................273
Warning light .......................................504
Electronic key .......................................... 104 Battery-saving function .................... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 525
Replacing the battery ...................... 478
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.