2020 Lexus ES300h transmission

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
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
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

4048-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer. NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch off and turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ultimately damage
the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.3 in. (85 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

450Alphabetical index
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............145
Overheating.................................................395
Power switch .................................................145
Tachometer ..................................................... 78
Engine coolant.............................................. 323 Capacity .........................................................403
Checking ....................................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 254
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 78
Engine oil ..........................................................321 Capacity ......................................................... 402
Checking ......................................................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 254
Warning light ...............................................365
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 323
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 248 Function .......................................................... 248
Warning light ...............................................366
EV drive mode............................................... 150
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 378 Tire pressure warning system ...............331
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake................................................................404
Hybrid transmission .................................404
Washer ........................................................... 325
Footwell light ..................................................277
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 119
Adjustment....................................................... 119
Cleaning.........................................................309
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory .........................120
Head restraints ............................................. 123
Memory recall function ..............................121 Power easy access system .................... 120
Seat heaters .................................................. 273
Seat position memory .............................. 120
Seat ventilators ............................................ 273
Front side marker light ................................. 161 Light switch ...................................................... 161
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..................... 351, 352
Front turn signal lights .................................156 Replacing light bulbs ..................... 351, 352
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Fuel ...................................................................... 172 Capacity .......................................................... 401
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 78
Information ....................................................407
Refueling........................................................... 172
Type ................................................................... 401
Warning light ............................................... 367
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption ........................ 82
Fuel filler door ................................................. 172 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................387
Refueling........................................................... 172
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 78
Fuses ................................................................. 348
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gauges ............................................................... 78
Glove box .........................................................281
Glove box light ...............................................281
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 108
Headlights ......................................................... 161 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)........................................................................... 163
Automatic High Beam system ............. 164

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

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