2019 Lexus ES300h maintenance

3006-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle body and dam-
age the paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash
to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the
fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Notes for the smart access system with
push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.103)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

3016-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent
coating
●The following precautions can extend the
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficie nt, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to
catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the wind-
shield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes to become quite hot, do not touch
the exhaust pipes while the hybrid system
is operating or immediately after the
hybrid system is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
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3026-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let
water of the high-p ressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera.
Due to the shock from the high-pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may
not operate as normal.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
molding and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

3036-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.
Cleaning and protecting the
v
ehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, on the rear
seats, in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents, and in the trunk.
(  P.58)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.

3046-1. Maintenance and care
To prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent from becoming
clogged, clean it periodically.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
Remove the dust from the air intake
vent with a vacuum cleaner etc.
Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck
out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out
dust and clogs using a compressed air
blow gun, etc. may push it into the air intake
vent. ( P.307)
If dust and clogs cannot be completely
removed with the air intake vent cover
installed, remove the cover and clean the
filter.
■Cleaning the filter
If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s man-
ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-
NOTICE
■Preventing damage to leather sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the wind-
shield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(  P.163)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna.
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vent

3056-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
tion display, the filter may be clogged.
Remove the air intake vent cover and
clean the filter.
1Turn the power switch off.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.
3 Remove the air intake vent cover.
1 Pull the cover as shown in the illus-
tration to disengage the 7 claws,
starting from the claw in the upper
right corner.
2 Pull the cover toward the front of
the vehicle to remove it. 4
Remove the air intake vent filter.
1 Disengage the 3 claws as shown in
the illustration.
2 Remove the filter from the cover.
5 Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum cleaner,
etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust and
clogs from the inside of the air intake vent
cover.

3066-1. Maintenance and care
6Reinstall the filter to the cover.
1 Engage the filter to the 2 claws as
shown in the illustration.
2 Engage the 3 claws to install the fil-
ter.
Make sure that the filter is not crooked or
deformed when installing it.
7Install the air intake vent cover.
1 Insert the tab of the cover as shown
in the illustration.
2 Push the cover to engage the 7
claws. 8
Using a Phillips screwdriver, install
the clip.
■Scheduled maintenance of the air
intake vent filter is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle
is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty
areas, the air intake vent filter may need to
be cleaned more regularly.
For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Air intake vent maintenance
●If the vehicle is driven with the air intake
vent clogged, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and the fuel con-
sumption may increase.
●Depending on the conditions under
which the vehicle is used, the air intake
vent may need to be cleaned more regu-
larly.
■Cleaning the air intake vent filter
●Improper handling of the air intake vent
cover and filter may result in damage to
them. If you have any concerns about
cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
●If the vehicle is driven with the air intake
vent filter clogged, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may overheat and the
fuel consumption may increase.
●Depending on the conditions under
which the vehicle is used, the air intake
vent filter may need to be cleaned more
regularly.

3076-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
■If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts See owner’s man-
ual” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
●If this warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display, remove the
air intake vent cover and clean the filter.
●After cleaning the air intake vent, start
the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed.
After the hybrid system is started, it may
be necessary to drive the vehicle up to
approximately 20 minutes before the
warning message disappears. If the warn-
ing message does not disappear after
driving for appropriately 20 minutes,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
 Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
WARNING
■When cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake vent/fil-
ter
●Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent/filter. If water
is applied to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) or other components, a
malfunction or fire may occur.
●When the air intake vent cover (under
the right side of the rear seat) is to be
removed, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
■When removing the air intake vent
cover
Do not touch the service plug located
near the air intake vent. (P.57)
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
vehicle.
●When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum to
suck out dust and clogs. If a com-
pressed air blow gun, etc. is used to
blow out dust and clogs, the dust or
clogs may be pushed into the air intake
vent.
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to
enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
●Carefully handle the removed filter so
that it will not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced
with a new filter by your Lexus dealer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to its original positions after
cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air intake
vent other than the exclusive filter for
this vehicle or use the vehicle without
the filter installed.
●Do not drive continuously with the
message “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” displayed. If the
warning message is displayed, clean
the air intake vent immediately.
Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents