2019 Lexus ES300h traction control

2404-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.202)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.71)
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

3146-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.323)•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.322)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
or SAE J1704 brake
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( P.320)
•“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar
high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
( P.304)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver
Engine oil level
( P.318)
•“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.341)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs
( P.344)
•Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
•Flathead sc rewdriver
ItemsParts and tools

3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Shift into P to Restart” is dis-
played
This message is displayed when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge has
become extremely low because the shift
lever has been left in N for a certain amount
of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and
restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before exiting vehicle” is
displayed
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened with out turning the power
switch off with the shift lever in any position
other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release accelerator
before shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D or R.
■If “Accelerator pedal is pressed” is dis-
played
The accelerator pedal has been depressed
when the shift lever is in P.
Release the accelerator pedal.
■If “Press brake when vehicle is stopped
Hybrid system may overheat” is dis-
played
The message may be displayed when the
accelerator pedal is depressed to hold the
vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, etc. The hybrid system may over-
heat. Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”
is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic
power off function. Next time when starting
the hybrid system, operate the hybrid sys-
tem for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “High Power Cons umption Power to
Climate Temporarily Limited” is dis-
played
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment
to reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to
normal.
■If “Headlight System Uninitialized Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
●The automatic headlight leveling system
(if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system is suspended tempo-
rarily or until the pr oblem shown in the mes-
sage is resolved. (causes and coping
methods: P.167)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range system cannot be used tempo-
rarily. Use the system when it becomes
available again.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” is dis-
played
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.167, 364)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set the
parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
●After the hybrid system has been
turned off, check that the “READY”
indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating,
the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly
operate even if the gasoline engine
stops. Do not touch or approach rotat-
ing parts such as the fan, which may
lead to fingers or clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or
coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid
system and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control
unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys-
tem has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid
system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

4068-1. Specifications
■Tire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Tire section names
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

4078-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power se ats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory-installed equipment (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
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

441What to do if... (Troubleshooting)441Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 253Air conditioning filter ...............................338
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 236 Function .......................................................... 236
Warning light ...............................................360
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 236
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 236
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .152
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .152
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................359
Air conditioning filter ................................. 338
Air conditioning system ............................ 253 Air conditioning filter ...............................338
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Alarm ................................................................... 62 Alarm .................................................................. 62
Warning buzzer ........................................ 358
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ..................................................102 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 236
Function ..........................................................236
Warning light .............................................. 360
Approach warning........................................193
Armrest..............................................................281
Assist grips .......................................................281
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Auto Glide Control .................................... 203
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 151
Automatic High Beam ................................153
Automatic light control system............... 150
Auxiliary box.................................................. 270
Average fuel economy..................................74
Average vehicle speed .................................74
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 323 Battery checking ........................................ 323
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 384
Preparing and checking before winter.....242
Warning light .............................................. 359
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 56
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 197
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 148
Fluid.................................................................. 398
Parking brake ............................................... 146
Regenerative braking ................................. 54
Warning light .............................................. 358
Brake assist .................................................... 236
Break-in tips..................................................... 127
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 72
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 197
C
Care ...................................................... 300, 303 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 300

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