2019 Lexus ES300h steering

4238-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)*After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt batteryP.222
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed.
P.331
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.120
Lexus parking assist monitor*
• 12-volt battery has been rein-stalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to “NAV- IGATION
AND MULTI- MEDIA SYS- TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Panoramic view monitor*
• 12-volt battery has been rein- stalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Message indicating maintenance is
required• After the maintenance is per- formedP.309
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per-formedP.320

438What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.380)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.380)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.339)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( P.137)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.103) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.94)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.99)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.135)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.141)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.102)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.135)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start

439What to do if... (Troubleshooting)439What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the hybrid system can be
started in a temporary way. ( P.383)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.384)
 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.142)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.135)
 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.121)
 The auto power off function will be
operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode
(hybrid system is not operating) for
a period of time. ( P.137) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.361)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.146)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.358, 368)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.62)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON mode, or start the hybrid
system.
 Is the message displayed on the
multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.368)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.358, 368.
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
The power switch is turned off
automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during
driving
An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

442Alphabetical index
Exterior .......................................................... 300
Interior .............................................................303
Seat belts........................................................303
Cargo capacity...............................................133
Cargo hooks ................................................... 271
Center Display ............................................. 246
Chains .............................................................. 243
Child-protectors............................................. 94
Child restraint system................................... 42 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety ....................................................... 42 12-volt battery precautions ....... 324, 387
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions.................................................. 261
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 123
Power window lock switch.......................121
Power window precautions .....................121
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................340
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ........................................ 95
Cleaning.............................................. 300, 303 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 300
Exterior .......................................................... 300
Interior .............................................................303
Radar sensor.......................................163, 198
Seat belts........................................................303
Clock ........................................................ 70, 272 Coat hooks..................................................... 283
Compass ......................................................... 289
Condenser .......................................................321
Console box .................................................. 269
Console box light ........................................ 269
Cooling system............................................. 320
Engine overheating.................................. 388
Hybrid system overheating ................. 389
Cornering lights .............................................152 Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Cup holder ..................................................... 269
Current fuel consumption ...........................74
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................ 412
D
Daytime running light system .................. 150
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................254
Rear window ................................................254
Windshield ....................................................254
Dimension ...................................................... 394
Dinghy towing.................................................134
Display BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Energy monitor ............................................... 81
Head-up display.............................................77
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ...................... 181
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 233
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ......... 215
RCTA.................................................................. 211
Warning message .................................... 368
Distance until next engine oil change .....72
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..................... 310

443What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index443
Door courtesy lights ................................... 265
Door lockDoors.................................................................... 91
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................102
Wireless remote control........................... 89
Doors ..................................................................... 91 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 94
Door glasses ..................................................120
Door lock............................................................ 91
Open door warning buzzer .......... 92, 94
Outside rear view mirrors ........................117
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Drive distance ...................................................74
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................74
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 110 Driving position memory.......................... 110
Memory recall function ............................... 111
Drive-start control ........................................ 127
Driving................................................................ 126 Break-in tips ................................................... 127
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch................. 202
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 240
Procedures ..................................................... 126
Winter drive tips......................................... 242
Driving information display .........................74
Driving Mode Select switch.................... 202
Driving range ....................................................74
Driving support system information display 75
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................187Warning message...................................... 195
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 236
Eco drive mode ............................................ 202
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ......................................................74 Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 53
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..........................................................236
Warning light .............................................. 360
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 236
Electronic key .................................................. 88 Battery-saving function............................ 103
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 381
Replacing the battery ...............................339
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 358
If a warning light turns on...................... 358
If a warning message is displayed .... 368
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 384
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 381
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
381
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 379
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...... 351
If you have a flat tire .................................. 372
If you lose your keys ................................ 380
If you think something is wrong......... 356
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 391
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 350
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....353
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 388
Emergency flashers ....................................350
Energy monitor .................................................81
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................137
Compartment............................................... 318
Hood ................................................................. 316
How to start the hybrid system............ 135
Identification number .............................. 395
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 379
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 350

444Alphabetical index
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............135
Overheating................................................ 388
Power switch .................................................135
Tachometer ..................................................... 70
Engine coolant.............................................. 320 Capacity ......................................................... 397
Checking ....................................................... 320
Preparing and checking before winter ....242
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 70
Engine oil ......................................................... 318 Capacity .........................................................396
Checking ........................................................ 318
Preparing and checking before winter ....242
Warning light ...............................................359
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 320
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 236 Function .......................................................... 236
Warning light ...............................................360
EV drive mode................................................139
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 54
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 372 Tire pressure warning system ............. 328
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake................................................................398
Hybrid transmission .................................398
Washer ........................................................... 322
Footwell light ................................................. 265
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ....................................................... 109 Adjustment..................................................... 109
Cleaning.........................................................303
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory.......................... 110
Head restraints .............................................. 113
Memory recall function ............................... 111 Power easy access system ...................... 110
Seat heaters ....................................................261
Seat position memory ................................ 110
Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Front side marker light ............................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................344, 345
Front turn signal lights .................................145 Replacing light bulbs ....................344, 345
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Fuel ....................................................................... 161 Capacity ........................................................ 395
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 70
Information ..................................................... 401
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type ................................................................. 395
Warning light ................................................ 361
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 74
Current fuel consumption ........................ 74
Fuel filler door .................................................. 161 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
381
Refueling............................................................ 161
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 70
Fuses ...................................................................341
G
Garage door opener ................................. 284
Gauges ............................................................... 70
Glove box ....................................................... 269
Glove box light ............................................. 269
Grocery bag hooks ...................................... 271
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................... 98
Headlights ....................................................... 150 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .....152
Automatic High Beam system ............. 153

445What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index445
Light switch .................................................... 150
Replacing light bulbs................................ 344
Headlights aim .............................................. 343
Head restraints ................................................ 113
Head-up display............................................... 77 Driving information display area............ 77
Driving support system display area .. 79
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 78
Hybrid System Indicator ...........................80
Navigation system-linked display ......... 77
Pop-up display............................................... 79
Settings .............................................................. 78
Heated steering wheel ................................ 261
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 253
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 254
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 344
High-voltage components ......................... 56
Hill-start assist control ............................... 236
Hood ...................................................................316 Open .................................................................316
Hooks Cargo hooks.................................................. 271
Coat hooks ................................................... 283
Grocery bag hooks ................................... 271
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 116
HUD (Head-up display) switch................ 78
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 56
Specification .................................................396
Warning message........................................ 59
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents .. 58
Hybrid system .................................................. 53 Emergency shut off system ..................... 59
Energy monitor/consumption screen .81
EV drive mode .............................................139
High voltage components ....................... 56 Hybrid system precautions......................56
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................240
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 379
Overheating ................................................ 389
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 135
Regenerative braking ................................. 54
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 135
Vehicle proximity noti
fication system.55
Hybrid System Indicator....................... 71, 80
Hybrid transmission....................................... 141 Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
S mode ..............................................................144
I
I/M test ..............................................................313
IdentificationEngine............................................................. 395
Vehicle ............................................................394
Ignition switch (power switch) .................135
Auto power off function............................137
Changing the power switch modes ..137
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 350
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 135
Immobilizer system........................................ 60
Indicators ............................................................67
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 423
Maintenance.................................... 309, 320
Power windows ........................................... 120
Tire pressure warning system .............. 331
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 116
Instrument panel light co ntrol ....................72
Interior lights.................................................. 265
Intuitive parking assist.................... 204, 205 Function ......................................................... 205
Warning message ..................................... 207
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................. 316

446Alphabetical index
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 373
Jack handle .................................................... 373
Jam protection function Moon roof ....................................................... 123
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 99
Power windows............................................120
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ..................................................................102
Wireless remote control........................... 89
Keys...................................................................... 88 Battery-saving function ........................... 103
Electronic key .................................................88
If the electronic key does not operate properly........................................................ 381
If you lose your keys................................ 380
Key number plate .........................................88
Keyless entry ..................................91, 97, 102
Mechanical key..............................................88
Power switch .................................................135
Replacing the battery............................... 339
Warning buzzer ...........................................102
Wireless remote control........................... 89
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ......................... 176 Operation........................................................ 176
Warning messages ................................... 184
Language (multi-information display) ....75
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ...................................316
Hood lock release lever...........................316
Internal trunk release lever ...................... 99
Shift lever............................................................141
Turn signal lever ...........................................145
Wiper lever.................................................... 155
Lexus climate concierge ............................251 Lexus Enform Safety Connect............... 292
Lexus Safety System+2.0 ..........................163
Automatic High Beam ............................. 153
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................176
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 169
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........................... 185
License plate lights....................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Light bulbs Replacing ....................................................... 344
Wattage ......................................................... 400
Lights Automatic High Beam system ............. 153
Front interior lights ....................................266
Front personal lights.................................266
Headlight switch.......................................... 150
Interior lights list ..........................................265
Interior lights .................................................265
Rear interior lights .....................................266
Rear personal lights ..................................266
Trunk light .........................................................99
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Vanity lights .................................................. 272
Wattage ......................................................... 400
Welcome light illumination control ..... 151
Lock steering column ..................................135
Low profile tire.............................................. 326
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................... 176 Operation ........................................................176
Warning messages.................................... 184
Luggage mat ................................................... 271
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................314
General maintenance .............................. 310
Maintenance data ......................................394
Maintenance requirements ................. 309
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 359