2022 LEXUS ES300h traction control

2544-5. Using the driving support systems
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
vehicle posture
Also, the damping force changes
depending on the selected driving
mode. (P.219)
QWhen the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems
are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating.
QDisabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
the switch to turn the system off may
make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release the switch.
The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
QTurning off both TRAC and VSC sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold the switch for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
*: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be
disabled (only Pre-Collision warning is
available). The PCS warning light will
come on and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
( P.192)
QWhen the message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the
switch has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the
information continues to show, contact your
Lexus dealer.
QOperating conditions of hill-start assist
control
When all of the following conditions are
met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
OThe shift lever is in a position other than P
or N (when starting off forward/back-
ward on an upward incline).
OThe vehicle is stopped.
OThe accelerator pedal is not depressed.
OThe parking brake is not engaged.
QAutomatic system cancelation of hill-
start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any
of the following situations:
OThe shift lever is shifted to P or N.
OThe accelerator pedal is depressed.
OThe parking brake is engaged.
O2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the
brake pedal is released.

2584-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.219)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area. ( P.77,
82)
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gen-
tly and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

3196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-3.Do-it-yo urself mainte nance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.328)•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.327)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
or SAE J1704 brake
fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( P.325)
•“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-
borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
( P.343)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver
Engine oil level
( P.323)
•“Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.349)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
ItemsParts and tools

4158-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
QTire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of th
e U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
QDOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements
in addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
QTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Tire section names
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

4168-1. Specifications
QTraction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
QTemperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of hybrid transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

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

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

Alphabetical index455
Glove box light ............................................. 286
Grocery bag hooks ....................................288
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid ......................111
Headlights ........................................................163AHB (Automatic High Beam)..............166
Light switch.....................................................163
Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
Headlights aim ................................................351
Head restraints ...............................................124
Head-up display................................................91 Driving information display area............. 91
Driving support system display area .. 93
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 92
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 94
Navigation system-linked display .......... 91
Pop-up display............................................... 93
Settings .............................................................. 92
Heated steering wheel .............................. 278
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 270
Heated steering wheel............................ 278
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 271
Seat heaters .................................................. 278
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
High-voltage components ......................... 62
Hill-start assist control ............................... 253
Hood ...................................................................321 Open ................................................................. 321
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................288
Coat hooks ................................................... 297
Grocery bag hooks .................................288
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn .................................................................... 127
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 92
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 62
Specification .................................................404
Warning message........................................ 65 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Hybrid system .................................................. 59 Acoustic vehicle alerting system.............61
Emergency shut off system......................65
Energy monitor/consumption screen95
EV drive mode............................................. 153
High voltage components ....................... 62
Hybrid system precautions...................... 62
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................... 258
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
Overheating ................................................. 397
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 148
Regenerative braking .................................60
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 148
Hybrid System Indicator.............. 77, 82, 94
Hybrid transmission......................................154 Paddle shift switches .......................156, 157
S mode ..............................................................157
I
I/M test ............................................................. 318
IdentificationEngine............................................................. 403
Vehicle ............................................................402
Ignition switch (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
Immobilizer system.........................................67
Indicators ............................................................74
Initialization Items to initialize .........................................433
Maintenance...................................... 314, 325
Power windows............................................. 131
Tire pressure warning system .............334
Inside rear view mirror ................................ 127
Instrument panel light control ........... 79, 84
Interior lights.................................................. 282
Intuitive parking assist.......................221, 222