2022 LEXUS ES300h brake

448What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1. W hat to do if.. . (Troubleshoo ting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical keys,
new genuine mechanical keys can
be made by your Lexus dealer.
( P.388)
 If you lose your electronic keys, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Lexus dealer
immediately. ( P.388)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.347)
 Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power
switch off. ( P.151)
 Is the electronic key left inside the
vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.
The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P.117) 
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
Open the rear d oor from outside
and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P.107)
 The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open
the trunk as usual. Take the key out
from the trunk. ( P.112)
 Did you press the power switch
while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? ( P.148)
 Is the shift lever in P? ( P.154)
 Is the electronic key anywhere
detectable inside the vehicle?
( P.116)
 Is the steering wheel unlocked?
( P.149)
 Is the electronic key battery weak or
depleted?
If you have a problem, check the
following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked,
unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start

449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
In this case, the hybrid system can be
started in a temporary way. ( P.390)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged?
( P.391)
 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.156)
 It is locked automatically to prevent
theft of the vehicle. ( P.149)
 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.132)
 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.152) 
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.159)
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.68)
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

451Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 270Air conditioning filter ............................... 342
Automatic air conditioning system ... 270
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)................................................. 276
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 253 Function .......................................................... 253
Warning light ...............................................366
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 253
Acoustic vehicle alerting system ...............61
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 253
Adaptive Variable Suspension system253
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................166
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 ................................. 342
Air conditioning system ............................ 270 Air conditioning filter ............................... 342
Automatic air conditioning system ... 270
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)................................................. 276
Alarm ................................................................... 68 Alarm...................................................................68
Warning buzzer .........................................364
Anchor brackets ..................................... 44, 53
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................... 115
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 253 Function ..........................................................253
Warning light .............................................. 366
Approach warning........................................210
Armrest............................................................ 295
Assist grips ..................................................... 295
Audio system-linked display ...................... 89
Auto Glide Control .................................... 220
Automatic headlight leveling system ....164
Automatic High Beam (AHB) .................166
Automatic light control system................163
Auxiliary box.................................................. 287
Average fuel economy................................. 87
Average vehicle speed ................................ 87
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs................................352
Battery (12-volt battery) ........................... 328 Battery checking ........................................328
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..... 391
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 260
Warning light .............................................. 365
Battery (traction battery) ............................ 62
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................214
Brake Brake hold ........................................................ 161
Fluid.................................................................. 406
Parking brake ............................................... 159
Regenerative braking .................................60
Warning light ...............................................364
Brake assist .................................................... 253
Break-in tips.....................................................139
Brightness control Instrument panel light control........ 79, 84
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................214

452Alphabetical index
C
Card key .......................................................... 100
Care ......................................................... 308, 311Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311
Seat belts........................................................... 311
Cargo capacity...............................................146
Cargo hooks ................................................. 288
Center Display ............................................. 266
Chains ................................................................261
Child-protectors............................................107
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......329, 394
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 278
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................135
Power window lock switch..................... 132
Power window precautions ................... 132
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 108
Cleaning ................................................. 308, 311 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311 Radar sensor ........................................177, 215
Seat belts ........................................................... 311
Clock ............................................... 76, 80, 289
Coat hooks..................................................... 297
Compass ......................................................... 303
Condenser ..................................................... 326
Console box .................................................. 286
Console box light ........................................ 286
Cooling system............................................. 325 Engine overheating.................................. 396
Hybrid system overheating .................. 397
Cornering lights .............................................165 Replacing light bulbs................................352
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Cup holder ..................................................... 286
Current fuel consumption .......................... 87
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................421
Custom mode .................................................219
D
Daytime running light system ...................163
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................... 271
Rear window .................................................. 271
Windshield ...................................................... 271
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing................................................. 147
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................214
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display..............................................91
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................197
Multi-information display ..........................85
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)................................................ 251
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........236

Alphabetical index453
RCTA ..............................................................230
Warning message..................................... 374
Distance until next engine oil change .. 78, 84
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................315
Door courtesy lights ................................... 282
Door lock Doors................................................................ 104
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 115
Wireless remote control..........................102
Doors ................................................................. 104 Automatic door locking and unlocking system ............................................................107
Door glasses ................................................... 131
Door lock........................................................ 104
Open door warning buzzer ..................107
Outside rear view mirrors ......................128
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Drive distance .................................................. 87
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 87
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 121 Driving position memory...........................121
Memory recall function ............................ 123
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control................143
Driving............................................................... 138 Break-in tips ...................................................139
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch................... 219
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................258
Procedures .................................................... 138
Winter drive tips.........................................260
Driving information display ........................ 87
Driving Mode Select switch......................219
Driving range ................................................... 87
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 89
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control................143
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ................................................ 204 Warning message .......................................213
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................................ 253
Eco drive mode ..............................................219
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 87
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 59
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ..........................................................253
Warning light .............................................. 366
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 253
Electronic key ................................................ 100 Battery-saving function.............................. 117
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
Replacing the battery............................... 347
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 ..... 391
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................................................................... 388
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..................................... 359
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys ................................ 388
If you think something is wrong.......... 362
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................................................ 358
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 361
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 396
Emergency flashers ....................................358
Energy monitor ............................................... 95
Engine

454Alphabetical index
ACCESSORY mode ................................ 151
Compartment ............................................. 323
Hood.................................................................. 321
How to start the hybrid system ........... 148
Identification number ...............................403
If the hybrid system will not start ........386
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................................... 358
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 148
Overheating .................................................396
Power switch ................................................ 148
Tachometer ............................................ 76, 80
Engine coolant .............................................. 325 Capacity .........................................................405
Checking ....................................................... 325
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................260
Engine coolant temperature gauge76, 80
Engine oil ........................................................ 323 Capacity .........................................................404
Checking ....................................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................260
Warning light ...............................................365
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 325
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 253 Function .......................................................... 253
Warning light ...............................................366
EV drive mode................................................153
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
EV indicator ...................................................... 60
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 379 Tire pressure warning system ............. 333
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake................................................................406
Hybrid transmission .................................406
Washer ........................................................... 327
Footwell light ................................................. 282
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ........................................................120 Adjustment ..................................................... 120
Cleaning ............................................................ 311
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 121
Head restraints..............................................124
Memory recall function.............................123
Power easy access system ...................... 121
Seat heaters ..................................................278
Seat position memory ................................ 121
Seat ventilators ............................................278
Front side marker light ................................163 Light switch .................................................... 163
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................... 352, 353
Wattage ......................................................... 409
Front turn signal lights ................................ 158 Replacing light bulbs................... 352, 353
Turn signal lever .......................................... 158
Wattage ......................................................... 409
Fuel ...................................................................... 174 Capacity ........................................................ 403
Fuel gauge...............................................76, 80
Information ..................................................... 410
Refueling...........................................................174
Type ................................................................. 403
Warning light ...............................................367
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 87
Current fuel consumption ........................ 87
Fuel filler door ................................................. 174 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................................................... 388
Refueling...........................................................174
Fuel gauge ................................................. 76, 80
Fuses ................................................................. 349
G
Garage door opener ................................. 298
Gauges ....................................................... 76, 80
Glove box ....................................................... 286

458Alphabetical index
RCTA function ............................................ 230
Outside temperature............................76, 80
Overheating .................................................. 396
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................156, 157
Panic mode ......................................................102
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 222
Parking brake..................................................159 Operation....................................................... 159
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.......................................................................... 160
Warning light ............................................... 370
Warning message...................................... 160
Parking lights ...................................................163 Light switch.....................................................163
Parking Support Brake function (rear- crossing vehicles) .......................... 239, 249 Function .......................................................... 249
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ...................................... 239, 251 Function ............................................................251
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .............................................. 239, 246 Function .......................................................... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .....................182 Function ............................................................182
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 185
Warning light ............................................... 370
Personal lights............................................... 282
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ................ 221
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 239 Warning message..................................... 244
Power control unit.......................................... 62
Power control unit coolant ...................... 325 Capacity .........................................................405
Checking ....................................................... 325
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................260
Power easy access system ......................... 121
Power outlet .................................................. 289 Power steering (Electric power steering
system) .......................................................... 253 Warning light .............................................. 366
Power switch .................................................. 148 Auto power off function........................... 152
Changing the power switch modes ... 151
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................................................ 358
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 148
Power trunk lid .............................................. 108
Power windows ............................................... 131 Door lock linked window operation ..132
Jam protection function ............................. 131
Operation ......................................................... 131
Window lock switch...................................132
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .....................182 Function ........................................................... 182
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 185
Warning light ...............................................370
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............. 204
Radiator ........................................................... 326
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........... 236 Function ..........................................................236
Warning message ..................................... 237
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 230
RCTA Function ..........................................................230
Warning message .......................................231
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 230
Rear door sunshades ................................. 296
Rear seats Head restraints..............................................124
Rear side marker lights ...............................163 Light switch .................................................... 163
Replacing light bulbs................................352
Rear sunshades ............................................ 295
Rear turn signal lights ................................. 158 Replacing light bulbs................................352
Turn signal lever .......................................... 158

Alphabetical index459
Rear view mirrorInside rear view mirror.............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ......................128
Rear window defogger ............................... 271
Refueling ........................................................... 174 Capacity .........................................................403
Fuel types.......................................................403
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................................................ 388
Opening the fuel tank cap ...................... 174
Regenerative braking ................................... 60
Remote Touch .............................................. 264
Replacing Electronic key battery.............................. 347
Fuses ................................................................ 349
Light bulbs..................................................... 352
Tires .................................................................. 379
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ........................................314
Rev indicator .................................................... 82
Rev peak............................................................. 83
Road Sign Assist ............................................201
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................201
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 367
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation......... 44
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt............................................................................ 311
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 ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................365 Seat heaters ................................................... 278
Seating capacity.............................................146
Seat position memory................................... 121
Seats....................................................................120
Adjustment precautions .......................... 120
Adjustment ..................................................... 120
Child seats/child restraint system instal-lation ................................................................. 43
Cleaning ............................................................ 311
Driving position memory .......................... 121
Head restraints..............................................124
Power easy access system ...................... 121
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters ..................................................278
Seat position memory ................................ 121
Seat ventilators ............................................278
Seat ventilators ............................................. 278
Secondary Collision Brake ..................... 253
Sensor AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............. 166
Automatic headlight system .................. 163
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 128
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................192
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................................249
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 247
Radar sensor ........................................177, 215
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ............ 171
RCTA.................................................................231
Service plug ...................................................... 62
Service reminder message .......................314
S-FLOW mode .............................................276
Shift lever Hybrid transmission................................... 154
Shift lever light .............................................. 282
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights..........................................163 Light switch .................................................... 163
Side mirrors .....................................................128 Adjustment ..................................................... 128