2021 LEXUS ES300h airbag

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ......................................6
Reading this manual .................................... 10
How to search ................................................. 11
Pictorial index ................................................. 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving .................................... 22
For safe driving.................................. 23
Seat belts ............................................. 24
SRS airbags ....................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system ................................. 37
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children........................ 43
Child restraint systems ................. 43
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect .. 55
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ................... 61
Hybrid system precautions ......... 64
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........................ 69
Alarm...................................................... 71
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ..... 74
Gauges and meters ....................... 78
Multi-information display.............. 81
Head-up display .............................. 86
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................... 903-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors .................................................. 101
Trunk .................................................. 105
Smart access system with push- button start...................................... 112
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................... 119
Driving position memory ........... 120
Head restraints ............................... 123
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................................ 125
Inside rear view mirror ................ 126
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 127
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ............................. 130
Moon roof ......................................... 132
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle........................ 136
Cargo and luggage........................ 141
Vehicle load limits.......................... 143
Trailer towing................................... 144
Dinghy towing ................................. 144
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ............... 145
EV drive mode ............................... 150
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2Vehicle status information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions............................................................ 317
Hood................................................... 319
Positioning a floor jack................ 319
Engine compartment................... 321
12-volt battery................................ 326
Tires ................................................... 329
Tire inflation pressure ................. 339
Wheels............................................... 341
Air conditioning filter..................342
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vent and fil-
ter..................................................... 344
Electronic key battery ................ 347
Checking and replacing fuses 349
Headlight aim.................................. 351
Light bulbs ....................................... 352
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 358
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 359
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................................ 361
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 364
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 365
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 375
If you have a flat tire..................... 379If the hybrid syst
em will not start
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If you lose your keys.................... 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 388
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................... 391
If your vehicle overheats ........... 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 399
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 402
Fuel information............................ 409
Tire information ............................... 411
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 420
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................. 431
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 434
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 434
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 436
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) 44
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8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

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Please note that this manual applies to
all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this man-
ual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Lexus policy
of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehi-
cle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and
equipment.
Approximately five hours after the
hybrid system is turned off, you may
hear sound coming from under the
vehicle for several minutes. This is the
sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a mal-
function.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories for Lexus vehi-
cles are currently available in the mar-
ket. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any dam-
age they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Lexus
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified
with non-genuine Lexus products.
Modification with non-genuine Lexus
products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even vio-
late governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance
problems resulting from the modifica-
tion may not be covered under war-
ranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way
radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
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Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
 Lexus Safety System + 2.0
 Anti-lock brake system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus
dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installa-
tion of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after
turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system

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pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hit-
ting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 sec-
onds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
 How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
 Whether or not the driver and pas-
senger safety belts were buck-
led/fastened;
 How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
 How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data are recorded
by the EDR under normal driving con-
ditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties,
such as law enforcement, could com-
bine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle man-
ufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
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Disclosure of the EDR data
Lexus will not disclose the data recorded in
an EDR to a third party except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is
obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Lexus may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
The SRS airbag and seat belt preten-
sioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners not deployed, this may
cause an accident such as fire. Be sure
to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed
and disposed of by a qualified service
shop or by your Lexus dealer before
you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus

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■Interior
SRS airbags................................................................................................................ P.28
Floor mats ....................................................................................................................P .22
Front seats .................................................................................................................. P. 119
Head restraints ........................................................................................................P.123
Seat belts ..................................................................................................................... P.24
Inside lock buttons ..................................................................................................P.103
Console box..............................................................................................................P.281
Cup holder ................................................................................................................P.281
Assist grips ...............................................................................................................P.29 3A
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For safety and security
For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................. 22
For safe driving.............................. 23
Seat belts .......................................... 24
SRS airbags .................................... 28
Front passenger occupant classifi- cation system .............................. 37
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 42
1-2. Child safety Riding with children..................... 43
Child restraint systems .............. 43
1-3. Lexus Enform Lexus Enform Safety Connect 55
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ............... 61
Hybrid system precautions ...... 64
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ..................... 69
Alarm................................................... 71

281-1. For safe use
■Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbagsSRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from
impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of o ccupants in the rear outer seats
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicl e is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work
together with the seat belts to help redu ce the risk of death or serious injury.
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