2020 Lexus ES300h child seat

1013-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
button start or wireless remote control.
Lock or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. (P.388)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a
key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.418)■Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1
Locks all the doors
2
Unlocks all the doors
■Inside lock buttons (to lock)
Push down the inside lock button to
lock the door.
■Inside door handles (to unlock)
For the front doors
Pull the handle to unlock and open the
door.
When the door is unlo cked, the inside lock
button will pop up.
For the rear doors
Pull the handle to unlock the door. Pull
the handle a second time to open the
door.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, re sulting in death or
serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly
closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
●Set the rear door ch ild-protector locks
when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle
such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether ther e is enough space
for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

1574-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on
in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “EPB
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
If any of the conditions above are detected
when the brake hold system is enabled, the
system will turn off and the brake hold
standby indicator light will go off. In addi-
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone.
The parking brake may be released unin-
tentionally and there is the danger of the
vehicle moving that may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the
shift lever to P, set the parking brake and
make sure that the vehicle does not
move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be
released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the
brake applied when the shift lever is
in D, S or N with the system on and
the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The
system releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed with
the shift lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
A
B

1844-5. Using the driving support systems
bicycle ridden by more than one person,
or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with
a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a
bicyclist ahead is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing over- sized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt,
etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheel-
chair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in incl ement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in
a tunnel, making a detectable object
appear to be nearly the same color as its
surroundings
• When driving in a place where the sur- rounding brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain
amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after makin g a left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few
seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front cam- era
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely
high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is mis- aligned●In some situations su ch as the following,
sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from
performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake
parts are extremely cold, extremely hot,
or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn,
improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.248), the pre-col-
lision brake assist and pre-collision brak-
ing functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
“VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

2735-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
*: If equipped
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defogger
from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good air flow by sucking air
into the seats
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Climate”
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select on the
sub menu ( P.267) to display the
heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators control screen.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

448Alphabetical index
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Seat belts........................................................309
Cargo capacity................................................ 141
Cargo hooks ................................................. 283
Center Display ............................................. 258
Chains .............................................................. 254
Child-protectors............................................102
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 ............................. 131
Power window lock switch..................... 129
Power window precautions ................... 129
Rear door child-protectors ....................102
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 347
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ...................................... 103
Cleaning.............................................. 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Radar sensor......................................172, 208
Seat belts........................................................309
Clock ........................................................ 76, 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 .............................................. 161 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 196
Cup holder .......................................................281
Current fuel consumption .......................... 80
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ............................... 418
D
Daytime running light system ...................159
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................266
Rear window ................................................266
Windshield ....................................................266
Dimension ......................................................400
Dinghy towing................................................. 142
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 206
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 196
Energy monitor ............................................. 88
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 215
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .................... 190
Multi-information display .......................... 79
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians)............................................... 244
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 225
RCTA................................................................. 221
Warning message ..................................... 374
Distance until next engine oil change .... 78
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................313

Alphabetical index449
Door courtesy lights ....................................277
Door lockDoors .................................................................. 99
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 110
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Doors ................................................................... 99 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................102
Door glasses ..................................................128
Door lock.......................................................... 99
Open door warning bu zzer .......100, 102
Outside rear view mirrors ......................125
Rear door child-protectors ....................102
Drive distance .................................................. 80
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 80
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 118 Driving position memory .......................... 118
Memory recall function ............................. 119
Drive-start control ........................................135
Driving................................................................134 Break-in tips ...................................................135
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch ................... 212
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ......................251
Procedures ..................................................... 134
Winter drive tips......................................... 253
Driving information display ........................ 80
Driving Mode Select switch...................... 212
Driving range ................................................... 80
Driving support system information display ...............................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range..................................................196Warning message..................................... 204
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) .................................................................247
Eco drive mode .............................................. 212
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 80 Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 60
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 247
Warning light .............................................. 366
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) .............................................................247
Electronic key .................................................. 96 Battery-saving function................................ 111
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 ............................................... 88
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 146
Compartment................................................321
Hood ................................................................. 319
How to start the hybrid system.............143
Identification number ................................ 401
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 385
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 356

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 ............................................194
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................194
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ........247
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.............................................. 141
Seat position memory................................... 118
Seats..................................................................... 117 Adjustment precautions .............................117
Adjustment........................................................117
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning.........................................................309
Driving position memory .......................... 118
Head restraints ...............................................121
Power easy access system ...................... 118
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................. 273 Seat position memory ................................ 118
Seat ventilators ............................................ 273
Seat ventilators ............................................. 273
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ........247
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 159
Automatic High Beam system ..............162
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 125
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 215
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 185
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................................240
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................235
Radar sensor ..................................... 172, 208
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........167
RCTA............................................................... 222
Service plug ...................................................... 63
Service reminder message .......................312
S-FLOW mode .............................................. 271
Shift lever Hybrid transmission................................... 150
Shift lever light ...............................................277
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights..........................................159 Light switch .................................................... 159
Side mirrors .....................................................125 Adjustment ..................................................... 125
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 206
Folding...............................................................126
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................ 127
Mirror position memory ............................ 118
RCTA function .............................................. 221
Side turn signal lights ...................................154 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 351
Turn signal lever .......................................... 154
Side windows ..................................................128
Smart access system with push-button start.................................................................... 110Antenna location ........................................... 110
Entry functions ..................................... 99, 105