2020 Lexus ES300h warning lights

3647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.395)

3677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time af ter the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*
*: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently
for a certain period of time af ter the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (7 L, 1.5 Imp.gal.)
or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.

3727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1
After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2
If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. ( P.334)
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with
a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire
and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The
tire pressure warning lig ht will go off after a
few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.332
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system
warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and contact your Lexus dealer.
The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during braking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
■When the electric power steering
system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power st eering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Check and adjust the
tire inflation pre ssure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is prob able that you have
a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat,
change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.

3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.389)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.170)
 There may be a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.67)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be malfunc-
tioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery
depletion or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc-
tion, an interim measure is available
to start the hybrid system.
One of the following may be the cause
WARNING
■Speed limit when using the compact
spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an
accident causing deat h or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the hybrid system will not
s
tart
Reasons for the hybrid system not
starting vary depending on the situ-
ation. Check the following and per-
form the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start
even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed.
(  P.143)
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.

447Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 265Air conditioning filter ................................. 341
Automatic air conditioning system ... 265
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...............247 Function .......................................................... 247
Warning light ...............................................366
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............247
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............247
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .. 161
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .. 161
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 ................................................................... 69 Alarm .................................................................. 69
Warning buzzer ......................................... 364
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 110 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...............247
Function .......................................................... 247
Warning light .............................................. 366
Approach warning...................................... 202
Armrest............................................................ 293
Assist grips ..................................................... 293
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Auto Glide Control ......................................213
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 160
Automatic High Beam ................................162
Automatic light control system................159
Auxiliary box.................................................. 282
Average fuel economy................................. 80
Average vehicle speed ................................ 80
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..........................................................................253
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 63
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 206
Brake Brake hold .......................................................157
Fluid.................................................................. 404
Parking brake ............................................... 155
Regenerative braking ...................................61
Warning light ...............................................364
Brake assist .....................................................247
Break-in tips.....................................................135
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 78
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 206
C
Care ...................................................... 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 306

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

450Alphabetical index
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............143
Overheating.................................................395
Power switch ................................................. 143
Tachometer ..................................................... 76
Engine coolant.............................................. 323 Capacity .........................................................403
Checking ....................................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........76
Engine oil ..........................................................321 Capacity ......................................................... 402
Checking ......................................................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 253
Warning light ...............................................365
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 323
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ...............247 Function .......................................................... 247
Warning light ...............................................366
EV drive mode............................................... 148
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ........................................................ 61
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 ......................................................... 117
Adjustment........................................................117
Cleaning.........................................................309
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory .......................... 118
Head restraints ...............................................121
Memory recall function ............................. 119 Power easy access system ...................... 118
Seat heaters .................................................. 273
Seat position memory ................................ 118
Seat ventilators ............................................ 273
Front side marker light ................................159 Light switch .................................................... 159
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..................... 351, 352
Front turn signal lights .................................154 Replacing light bulbs ..................... 351, 352
Turn signal lever .......................................... 154
Fuel ......................................................................170 Capacity .......................................................... 401
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 76
Information ....................................................407
Refueling.......................................................... 170
Type ................................................................... 401
Warning light ............................................... 367
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ............................. 80
Current fuel consumption ....................... 80
Fuel filler door .................................................170 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................387
Refueling.......................................................... 170
Fuel gauge ..........................................................76
Fuses ................................................................. 348
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gauges ................................................................76
Glove box .........................................................281
Glove box light ...............................................281
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 106
Headlights ........................................................159 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)161
Automatic High Beam system ..............162
Light switch .................................................... 159