2018 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual Quick Guide (OM33D51U)

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Outside Rear View Mirrors
Selects a mirror to adjust (“L”: left or
“R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out
using the switch
■Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direction of the
vehicle’s rear.
■ Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)
When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear view mirrors will
automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view
of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position (between L and
R).
■Adjusting the mirror angle wh en the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position. The adjusted angle will
be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to the memorized angle whenever the
shift lever is shifted to R from next time. The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). Therefor e, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change. When the normal position is
changed, readjust the angle in reversing.
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Power (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the par king brake is set.
Check that the shif t lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the hybr id system cannot
be started.
Press the power switch shortly and
firmly. When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is
illuminated. The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
Performing the following oper ations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “P OWER ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
■ Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
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The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
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■If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal re peatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible. To stop the hybrid system, press and hold
the power switch for 2 consecutive seconds
or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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EV Drive Mode
Turns EV drive mode on/offWhen EV drive mode is turned on, the
EV drive mode indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch when in EV drive
mode will return the vehicle to normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and
electric motor [traction motor]).
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction battery), and
only the electric motor (traction mo tor) is used to drive the vehicle.

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Hybrid Transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, mo ve the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the sh ift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
■ Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises , set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking forces.
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
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■Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can then be selected by operating the
shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from 1 to 6,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is auto-
matically set to 4 to 5 according to
vehicle speed.
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■ Shift ranges and their functions
• You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
• A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range,
and the engine revolution s will also increase.
• If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 4, the shift range may automatically range up in
accordance with the vehicle’s speed.

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Turn Signal Lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and then release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the lever
partway and then release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
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■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.