2019 Lexus ES300h brake light

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

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

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 do or 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 do or 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

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index447
Master warning light .................................. 365
Menu icons.........................................................73
MeterClock .................................................................. 70
Hybrid System Indicator ............................. 71
Indicators .......................................................... 67
Instrument panel light control .................72
Meter control switches ...............................74
Meters ................................................................ 70
Multi-information display ...........................73
Settings .............................................................. 75
Warning lights ............................................ 358
Warning message.....................................368
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror............................... 116
Outside rear view mirror defoggers254
Outside rear view mirrors ........................117
Vanity mirrors...............................................272
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation........................................................................... 123
Jam protection function............................ 123
Operation........................................................ 122
Multi-information display .............................73 Audio system-linked display................... 75
Drive information 1/Drive information 2.............................................................................74
Driving information display.......................74
Driving support system information dis- play ................................................................... 75
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ................................................187
Energy monitor................................................81
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ...................... 181
Menu icons .......................................................73
Meter control switches ...............................74
Navigation system-linked display ........ 75
Pop-up display................................................73
Settings .............................................................. 75
Suggestion function..................................... 76
Tire pressure ................................................ 328
Warning message.....................................368N
Navigation system-linked display.....75, 77
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ..........................................................72
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 72
Display items ................................................... 72
Pop-up display ............................................... 72
“ODO TRIP”switch ........................................72
Oil Engine oil....................................................... 396
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................. 161
Hood ................................................................. 316
Trunk ................................................................... 97
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Outside door handle lig hts...................... 265
Outside rear view mirrors .......................... 117 Adjustment ....................................................... 117
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 118
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 118
Mirror position memory ............................ 110
Outside rear view mirror defoggers254
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Outside temperature.................................... 70
Overheating ..................................................388
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................143, 144
Panic mode ....................................................... 89
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 205
Parking brake..................................................146 Operation ....................................................... 146
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................147

448Alphabetical index
Warning light ............................................... 364
Warning message....................................... 147
Parking lights .................................................. 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Parking Support Brake function (rear- crossing vehicles) ........................... 218, 229Function .......................................................... 229
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ...................................... 218, 233Function .......................................................... 233
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................................... 218, 224Function .......................................................... 224
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .....................169 Function ............................................................169
PCS OFF switch ............................................171
Warning light ............................................... 364
Personal lights............................................... 265
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 204
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)...............218 Warning message......................................222
Power control unit.......................................... 56
Power control unit coolant ...................... 320 Capacity ......................................................... 397
Checking ....................................................... 320
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 242
Power easy access system ......................... 110
Power outlet ...................................................272
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 236 Warning light ...............................................360
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
Power trunk lid ................................................ 95
Power windows ..............................................120 Door lock linked window operation....121
Jam protection function..............................121 Operation ....................................................... 120
Window lock switch.................................... 121
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .....................169 Function ........................................................... 169
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 171
Warning light ...............................................364
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)...............187
Radiator .............................................................321
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........... 204 Function ........................................................... 215
Warning message .......................................216
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) .204, 211
RCTA Function ............................................................. 211
Warning message ....................................... 212
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .204, 211
Rear door sunshades ...................................281
Rear seats Head restraints............................................... 113
Rear side marker lights .............................. 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Rear sunshades ..............................................281
Rear turn signal lights ..................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................... 116
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 117
Rear window defogger ............................. 254
Refueling ............................................................ 161 Capacity ........................................................ 395
Fuel types ...................................................... 395
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 381
Opening the fuel tank cap ....................... 161
Regenerative braking ................................... 54
Remote Touch .............................................. 246
Replacing Electronic key battery ..............................339

449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index449
Fuses ..................................................................341
Light bulbs..................................................... 344
Tires .................................................................. 372
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 309
Road Sign Assist ........................................... 185
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 185
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 236
Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................361
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................303
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer .....................361
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 26
SRS warning light ......................................359
Seat heaters ..................................................... 261
Seating capacity.............................................133
Seat position memory................................... 110
Seats................................................................... 109 Adjustment precautions .......................... 109
Adjustment..................................................... 109
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning.........................................................303
Driving position memory.......................... 110
Head restraints .............................................. 113
Power easy access system ...................... 110
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
Seat position memory ................................ 110 Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Seat ventilators ...............................................261
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 236
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 150
Automatic High Beam system ............. 153
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 117
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................176
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)................................... 229
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 225
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 158
RCTA................................................................. 212
Service plug ...................................................... 56
Service reminder message ..................... 309
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 258
Shift lever Hybrid transmission..................................... 141
Shift lever light .............................................. 265
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Side mirrors ...................................................... 117 Adjustment ....................................................... 117
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 118
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 118
Mirror position memory ............................ 110
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Side turn signal lights ...................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Side windows ..................................................120
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................102Antenna location ......................................... 102
Entry functions ......................................... 91, 97
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 135