2020 Lexus ES300h 12 volt

4148-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column
of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum
load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

4188-2. Customization
8-2.Customization
■Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches
1
Press or to select .
2
Operate the meter control
switches to select the desired item
to be customized.
3
According to the display, select the
desired setting.
To go back to the previous screen or exit
the customize mode, press .
■Changing by using the Remote
Touch
1
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2
Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”. 3
Select “Vehicle Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to
the list of settings th
at can be changed for
details.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
■When customizing using the Remote
Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the
parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Also, to prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
leave the hybrid system operating while
customizing the features.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. The
settings of these features can be
changed by using the meter control
switches, the Remote Touch or at
your Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
WARNING
■During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during customizatio n, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while customizing features.
Customizable features
A
B
C

4298-3. Items to initialize
8
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”.

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