2018 Lexus ES300h automatic transmission

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ......................154
Cargo and luggage ....................162
Vehicle load limits .......................165
Trailer towing ................................166
Dinghy towing ............................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch............. 168
EV drive mode .............................. 173
Hybrid transmission....................175
Turn signal lever .......................... 180
Parking brake ................................. 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 182
Automatic High Beam.............. 185
Fog light switch ............................ 189
Windshield wipers and washer ................................. 190
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......194 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering co ntrol) .............. 216
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 225
Intuitive parking assist.............. 237
Lexus parking assist monitor........................................ 246
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 264 •Blind Spot Monitor
function .....................................267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems ...............272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 278
Winter driving tips.....................280
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 162
Vehicle load limits ....................... 165
Trailer towing ................................ 166
Dinghy towing .............................. 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............. 168
EV drive mode ............................. 173
Hybrid transmission ................... 175
Turn signal lever...........................180
Parking brake ................................ 181
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 182
Automatic High Beam ..............185
Fog light switch ............................ 189
Windshield wipers and washer.................................. 190
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 194 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .........205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..............216
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 225
Intuitive parking assist .............. 237
Lexus parking assist monitor ........................................ 246
Driving mode select switch ........................................... 262
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 264 • Blind Spot Monitor
function .................................... 267
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function .................................... 269
Driving assist systems .............. 272
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 278
Winter driving tips .....................280

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Driving
■S mode
●When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range
to 6.
●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically selects a
higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
( → P. 225)
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the hybr id transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operat e in the same manner as when the shift lever
is in D.)
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent ac cidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only wh en the power switch is in ON mode and the
brake pedal is being depressed.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is pe rformed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes S) with the acce lerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follo w the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.

600Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33D45U_(U)
SeatsAdjustment ............................................. 129
Adjustment precautions .................. 129
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................433
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 135
Power easy access system ............ 130
Properly sitting in the seat ................30
Seat heaters ......................................... 395
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 395
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 184
Humidity sensor .................................393
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 237
Lexus Safety System+..................... 200
Radar sensor ....................................... 200
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 192
Service reminder indicators ............... 82
Shift lever Hybrid transmission........................... 175
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 178
Shift lever light ....................................... 396
Shift lock system......................................178
Side airbags ............................................... 37 Side marker lights
Light switch.............................................182
Replacing light bulbs ...........489, 492
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................ 142
Blind Spot Monitor ........................... 264
Linked mirror function when reversing.................................. 143
Mirror position memory ................. 130
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location....................................121
Entry functions ..................................... 108
Starting the hybrid system.............. 168
Snow tires ................................................ 283
Spare tire ................................................... 513 Inflation pressure................................545
Storage location ...................................514
Spark plug ............................................... 543
Specifications......................................... 538
Speedometer ............................................ 86