2020 Lexus ES300h power steering

3757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-
ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.
 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is
displayed, take corrective actio n according to the warning light. ( P.364)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehi-
cle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level
of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check to see if the mes-
sage disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid sys- tem is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, gr
ip the steering wheel
firmly and operate it using more force than
usual.
■If “Hybrid system overheated Output
power reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operat ing conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P.395
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is displayed
This message may be displayed when the
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can
not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is
stopped.
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as when a sys-
tem related to driving is ma lfunctioning or that dan-
ger may result if the co rrection procedure is not
performed
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage to the
vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly

4138-1. Specifications
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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 transmissi on, 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

4228-2. Customization
■Trunk (P.105)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.120)
*:If equipped
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold
(short)
One short press
O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Theft deterrent panic modeOnOffO
Reservation lockOnOffOO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid
(kick sensor)
*OnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Selecting doors linked to the
memory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doorsO
Driver’s seat slide movement
when exiting the vehicle
*FullOffOOPartial
Steering wheel movement*Tilt only
Off
OOTelescopic only
Tilt and telescopic
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-tingABC
ABC
ABC

4278-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Seat heater*/seat ventilators* ( P.273)
*:If equipped
■Heated steering wheel* ( P.273)
*:If equipped
■Illumination ( P.277)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
Passenger’s seat temperature
preference in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Steering wheel heating prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the interior
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOffO
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOffO
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOffO
Footwell lightsOnOffO
Instrument panel ornament
light
* and door trim ornament
lights
*
OnOffO
ABC
ABC
ABC

4298-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Intuitive parking assist*After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt batteryP.218
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)*After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt batteryP.233
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed by changing tire size.
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed.
P.334
Power windowsWhen functioning abnormallyP.130
Lexus parking assist monitor*
• 12-volt battery has been rein-stalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to “NAV- IGATION
AND MULTI- MEDIA SYS- TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Panoramic view monitor*
• 12-volt battery has been rein- stalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery
was being reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

444What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.387)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.387)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.346)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( P.148)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.114) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.104)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.109)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.145)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.152)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.112)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.145)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start

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

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