2020 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual

4158-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantia lly less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when
inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extend-
ing to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted fl ange tire and rim system in which
the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the unde rside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tireA tire designed to operate at high er loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surfac e of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separa-
tionThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whit ewall, bears white lettering, or
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the
tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufactur er as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or mu ltipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure
Tire related termMeaning

4168-1. Specifications
Maximum load rat-
ingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure for that tire
Maximum permissi-
ble inflation pres-
sure
The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that
extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations du e to labeling, decorations, or pro-
tective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a gr oss vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degree s to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tireA tire designed to operate at high er loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration, or pro-
tective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the
sidewall
Tire related termMeaning

4178-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-
nated seating capacities
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, com-
pared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using
the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard
Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an
Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted fo r testing, and may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indica-
tors (TWI)The projections within th e principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degree s of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fix-
tureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during
testing
Designated seating capacity,
Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in
third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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

4198-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Definition of symbols: O = Available,  = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display (P.76, 79)
*1: For details about each function: P.82
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
Function*1Default settingCustomized set-
ting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOOSpanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
OOkm (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe- rial)
Speedometer displayDigitalAnalogO
Drive information 1
Current fuel con-
sumption
Customizable
items:  P.80O
Average fuel econ-
omy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
Average vehicle
speed (after reset)
Clock12-hour display24-hour displayO
Pop-up displayOnOffO
Accent colorColor 1Color 2OO
Tachometer settingChange according to driving mode
Always tachome- ter
OAlways Hybrid
System Indicator
EV indicatorOnOffO
Suggestion functionOn
On (when the vehi- cle is stopped)
OO
Off
ABC

4208-2. Customization
■Head-up Display* ( P.84)
*:If equipped
■Door lock ( P.99, 103, 388)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Gauge informationHybrid System IndicatorTachometerONo content
Route guidance to destina-
tion/street name
*OnOffO
Driving support system displayOnOffO
Compass*OnOffO
Audio system operation statusOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Unlocking using a mechanical
key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors unlocked in one stepO
Automatic door locking func-
tionShift lever linked
door locking oper- ationOff
OOSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlocking
functionShift lever linked door unlocking operation
Off
OODriver’s door linked door
unlocking opera- tion
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when all doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOffO
ABC
ABC

4218-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
(  P.99, 110)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.99, 110)
■Wireless remote control ( P.96, 99, 103)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Operating signal (Buzzers)5OffOO1 to 7
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)OnOffOO
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
OO30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Smart access system with push-
button startOnOffO
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsOO
Time elapsed before unlocking
all the door when gripping and
holding the driver’s door handle
2 seconds
Off
O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desiredO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Wireless remote controlOnOffO
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors unlocked in one stepOO
ABC
ABC
ABC

4228-2. Customization
■Trunk (P.103)
*:If equipped
■Driving position memory* ( P.118)
*: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