2020 Lexus ES300h battery

445What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the hybrid system can be
started in a temporary way. ( P.389)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.390)
 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.153)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.145)
 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.131)
 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.148) 
The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing
the seat belts? ( P.367)
 The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P.157)
Depending on the situation, other
types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P.364, 374)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle open
a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds.
( P.70)
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.374)
 When a warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed, refer
to P.364, 374.
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

447Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 265Air conditioning filter ................................. 341
Automatic air conditioning system ... 265
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 248 Function .......................................................... 248
Warning light ...............................................366
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 248
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 248
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .163
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .163
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 ......................................365
Air conditioning filter ...................................341
Air conditioning system ............................ 265 Air conditioning filter ................................. 341
Automatic air conditioning system ... 265
Alarm ................................................................... 70 Alarm .................................................................. 70
Warning buzzer ......................................... 364
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 112 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 248
Function ..........................................................248
Warning light .............................................. 366
Approach warning...................................... 204
Armrest............................................................ 293
Assist grips ..................................................... 293
Audio system-linked display ...................... 83
Auto Glide Control ...................................... 214
Automatic headlight leveling system ....162
Automatic High Beam ................................164
Automatic light control system................. 161
Auxiliary box.................................................. 282
Average fuel economy................................. 82
Average vehicle speed ................................ 82
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 326 Battery checking ........................................326
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................254
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 64
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).......................208
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 159
Fluid.................................................................. 404
Parking brake ................................................157
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Warning light ...............................................364
Brake assist .................................................... 248
Break-in tips..................................................... 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................ 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).......................208
C
Care ...................................................... 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 306

448Alphabetical index
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Seat belts........................................................309
Cargo capacity...............................................143
Cargo hooks ................................................. 283
Center Display ............................................. 258
Chains .............................................................. 255
Child-protectors........................................... 104
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 ....... 327, 393
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 273
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................133
Power window lock switch...................... 131
Power window precautions .................... 131
Rear door child-protectors ................... 104
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 347
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ...................................... 105
Cleaning.............................................. 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Radar sensor........................................174, 210
Seat belts........................................................309
Clock ........................................................78, 284 Coat hooks..................................................... 295
Compass ......................................................... 302
Condenser ..................................................... 324
Console box ....................................................281
Console box light ..........................................281
Cooling system............................................. 323
Engine overheating.................................. 395
Hybrid system overheating ................. 396
Cornering lights .............................................163 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder .......................................................281
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ............................... 418
D
Daytime running light system .................... 161
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................266
Rear window ................................................266
Windshield ....................................................266
Dimension ......................................................400
Dinghy towing.................................................144
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................90
Head-up display............................................86
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................192
Multi-information display ........................... 81
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians)...............................................245
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 226
RCTA............................................................... 222
Warning message ..................................... 374
Distance until next engine oil change .... 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................313

Alphabetical index449
Door courtesy lights ....................................277
Door lockDoors .................................................................. 101
Smart access system with push-button start ....................................................................112
Wireless remote control........................... 99
Doors ................................................................... 101 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 130
Door lock.......................................................... 101
Open door warning buzzer ....... 102, 104
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 127
Rear door child-protectors ................... 104
Drive distance .................................................. 82
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 82
Driver’s seat position memory .................120 Driving position memory .........................120
Memory recall function ..............................121
Drive-start control ........................................ 137
Driving................................................................136 Break-in tips ................................................... 137
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch ................... 213
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 252
Procedures .....................................................136
Winter drive tips......................................... 254
Driving information display ........................ 82
Driving Mode Select switch......................213
Driving range ................................................... 82
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................. 198Warning message.....................................206
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 248
Eco drive mode ..............................................213
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 82 Electric motor (traction motor) .................. 61
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..........................................................248
Warning light .............................................. 366
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 248
Electronic key .................................................. 98 Battery-saving function.............................. 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 388
Replacing the battery ...............................346
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................364
If a warning light turns on.......................364
If a warning message is displayed ..... 374
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 390
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 388
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................387
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................357
If you have a flat tire ..................................378
If you lose your keys .................................387
If you think something is wrong..........362
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 398
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 356
If your vehicle needs to be towed .... 359
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 395
Emergency flashers .................................... 356
Energy monitor ............................................... 90
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 148
Compartment................................................321
Hood ................................................................. 319
How to start the hybrid system............ 145
Identification number ................................ 401
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 356

Alphabetical index451
Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs..................................351
Headlights aim .............................................. 350
Head restraints ...............................................123
Head-up display.............................................. 86 Driving information display area........... 86
Driving support system display area ..88
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 87
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 86
Pop-up display...............................................88
Settings .............................................................. 87
Heated steering wheel .............................. 273
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 265
Heated steering wheel............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 266
Seat heaters .................................................. 273
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs..................................351
High-voltage components ......................... 64
Hill-start assist control ............................... 248
Hood ...................................................................319
Open .................................................................319
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 283
Coat hooks ................................................... 295
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 283
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn .................................................................... 126
HUD (Head-up display) switch................ 87
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 402
Warning message........................................ 67
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ............................................................................. 66
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system ..................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen90
EV drive mode ............................................ 150
High voltage components ....................... 64 Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 252
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
Overheating ................................................ 396
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 145
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 145
Vehicle proximity noti
fication system. 63
Hybrid System Indicator...................... 79, 89
Hybrid transmission......................................152 Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
S mode ............................................................. 155
I
I/M test ..............................................................316
IdentificationEngine............................................................... 401
Vehicle ........................................................... 400
Ignition switch (power switch) .................145 Auto power off function........................... 148
Changing the power switch modes . 148
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 356
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 145
Immobilizer system........................................ 68
Indicators ........................................................... 75
Initialization Items to initialize ......................................... 429
Maintenance.......................................312, 323
Power windows ........................................... 130
Tire pressure warning system .............334
Inside rear view mirror ................................126
Instrument panel light control ................... 80
Interior lights...................................................277
Intuitive parking assist........................215, 216 Function ............................................................216
Warning message ...................................... 218
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................. 319

452Alphabetical index
Vehicle-equipped jack ........................... 379
Jack handle .................................................... 379
Jam protection function Moon roof .......................................................133
Power trunk opener and closer .......... 109
Power windows........................................... 130
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ....................................................................112
Wireless remote control........................... 99
Keys...................................................................... 98 Battery-saving function ............................. 113
Electronic key ................................................. 98
If the electronic key does not operate properly...................................................... 388
If you lose your keys................................. 387
Key number plate ......................................... 98
Keyless entry ................................ 101, 107, 112
Mechanical key.............................................. 98
Power switch .................................................145
Replacing the battery............................... 346
Warning buzzer .............................................112
Wireless remote control........................... 99
Knee airbags .................................................... 28
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .........................187 Operation........................................................187
Warning messages ................................... 195
Language (multi-information display) ... 84
LATCH anchors ............................................. 49
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ...................................319
Hood lock release lever...........................319
Internal trunk release lever .................... 109
Shift lever..........................................................152
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Wiper lever.....................................................166
Lexus climate concierge .......................... 263 Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 54
Lexus Safety System + 2.0 ........................ 174
Automatic High Beam ............................. 164
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 187
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................. 180
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........................... 196
License plate lights......................................... 161 Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Light bulbs Replacing ........................................................ 351
Wattage ......................................................... 406
Lights Automatic High Beam system ............. 164
Front interior lights .................................... 278
Front personal lights.................................278
Headlight switch............................................ 161
Interior lights list .......................................... 277
Interior lights ................................................. 277
Rear interior lights .....................................278
Rear personal lights .................................. 278
Trunk light ....................................................... 109
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Vanity lights ..................................................284
Wattage ......................................................... 406
Welcome light illumination control ....162
Lock steering column ..................................145
Low profile tire.............................................. 329
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .........................187 Operation ....................................................... 187
Warning messages.................................... 195
Luggage mat ................................................. 283
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................317
General maintenance .............................. 313
Maintenance data ..................................... 400
Maintenance requirements ....................312
Malfunction indicator la mp ..................... 365

Alphabetical index455
Electronic key battery.............................. 346
Fuses ................................................................348
Light bulbs.......................................................351
Tires .................................................................. 378
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ........................................312
Road Sign Assist ............................................196
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................196
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 248
Seat belt reminder ligh t............................. 367
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................309
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 ................... 367
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 26
SRS warning light ......................................365
Seat heaters ................................................... 273
Seating capacity.............................................143
Seat position memory..................................120
Seats..................................................................... 119 Adjustment precautions ............................ 119
Adjustment....................................................... 119
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning.........................................................309
Driving position memory .........................120
Head restraints ............................................. 123
Power easy access system .....................120
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................. 273 Seat position memory .............................. 120
Seat ventilators ............................................ 273
Seat ventilators ............................................. 273
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 248
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................... 161
Automatic High Beam system ............. 164
Inside rear view mirror .............................. 127
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 187
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).....................................241
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................236
Radar sensor ....................................... 174, 210
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 169
RCTA............................................................... 223
Service plug ...................................................... 64
Service reminder message .......................312
S-FLOW mode .............................................. 271
Shift lever Hybrid transmission................................... 152
Shift lever light ...............................................277
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights........................................... 161 Light switch ...................................................... 161
Side mirrors ..................................................... 127 Adjustment ...................................................... 127
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Folding.............................................................. 128
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................129
Mirror position memory .......................... 120
RCTA function ............................................ 222
Side turn signal lights ...................................156 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Side windows ................................................. 130
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................... 112Antenna location ........................................... 112
Entry functions ..................................... 101, 107

Alphabetical index457
Replacing light bulbs..................................351
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 70
Immobilizer system...................................... 68
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 338 Maintenance data......................................405
Tire inflation pressu re display function331
Warning light ...............................................368
Tire information ............................................ 409 Glossary........................................................... 413
Size........................................................................411
Tire identification number .........................411
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............. 412
Tire pressure warning system ..................331 Function ............................................................331
Initializing ....................................................... 334
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 333
Registering ID codes ............................... 336
Warning light ...............................................368
Tires................................................................... 329 Chains ............................................................. 255
Checking ....................................................... 329
If you have a flat tire .................................. 378
Inflation pressure........................................338
Information ....................................................409
Replacing ....................................................... 378
Rotating tires ..................................................331
Size....................................................................405
Snow tires ...................................................... 254
Spare tire........................................... 378, 405
Tire inflation pressu re display function331
Tire pressure warning system ...............331
Warning light ...............................................368
Tools.................................................................. 379
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ......................................400
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 144
Emergency towing ...................................359
Towing eyelet ................................................361
Trailer towing ................................................. 144 TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 248
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 64
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................. 66
Location ............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................402
Warning message ........................................ 67
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 248
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer towing ..................................................144
Transmission Driving Mode Select switch ...................213
Hybrid transmission................................... 152
Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
S mode ............................................................. 155
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................. 105 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 108
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Power trunk lid ............................................. 105
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 107
Trunk closer switch ....................................108
Trunk easy closer........................................ 109
Trunk features ..............................................283
Trunk grip ....................................................... 109
Trunk light ....................................................... 109
Trunk opener main switch.......................... 111
Trunk opener switch ................................. 107
Trunk storage extension......................... 294
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Trunk light ........................................................ 109
Turn signal lights ............................................156 Replacing light bulbs ..................... 351, 352
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
U
USB charging ports.................................... 285
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 284