2022 LEXUS ES300h ESP

902-1. Instrument cluster
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
QVehicle functions and settings that
can be changed
 P.421
QSuspension of the settings display
OSome settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
OIf a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.
QSuggestion to turn on the head-
lights
If the headlights turn off, and the vehi- cle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher
for a certain amount of time when the
surroundings are dark, a suggestion
message will be displayed.
QSuggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the power switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the power
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
QCustomization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.421)
WARNING
QCautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the hybrid system needs to be operat-
ing during setting up the display, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with
adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases includ-
ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
QDuring setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,
ensure that the hybrid system is operat-
ing while setting up the display features.
Suggestion function

922-1. Instrument cluster
Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area (P.94)
Head-up display switch
QHead-up display will operate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
QWhen using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard
to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the
brightness of the he ad-up display or
remove your sunglasses.
QStreet name display
Only street names which are included in the
map data will be displayed.
QEnabling/disabling the head-up
display
Press the Head-up display switch.
QChanging settings of the head-up
display
The following settings can be changed
on of the multi-information display.
(  P.85)
 Brightness and vertical position of
the head-up display
Select to adjust the brightness or vertical
position of the head-up display.
Hybrid System Indicator/tachome-
ter
Select to display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor, tachometer or no content.
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WARNING
QWhen using the head-up display
OCheck that the position and brightness
of the head-up display image does not
interfere with safe driving. Incorrect
adjustment of the image’s position or
brightness may obstruct the driver’s
view and lead to an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
ODo not continuously look at the head-
up display while driving as you may fail
to see pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
NOTICE
QHead-up display projector
ODo not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector
gets wet, electrical malfunctions may
result.
ODo not place anything on or put stick-
ers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.
ODo not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.
Using the head-up display

1063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Lock or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. (P.389)
QRear seat reminder function
OIn order to remind you not to forget lug-
gage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
power switch is turned off after any of the
following conditions are met, a buzzer
will sound and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display
for approximately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear
door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system was started.
However, if a rear door is opened and then
closed within approximately 2 seconds, the
rear seat reminder function may not oper-
ate.
OThe rear seat reminder function deter-
mines that luggage, etc. has been placed
in a rear seat based on opening and clos-
ing of a rear door. Therefore, depending
on the situation, the rear seat reminder
function may not operate and you may
still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat,
or it may operate unnecessarily.
OThe rear seat reminder function can be
enabled/disabled. ( P.421)
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a
key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
QDoor lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
QInside lock buttons (to lock)
Push down the inside lock button to
lock the door.
WARNING
QTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, resulting in death or
serious injury.
OEnsure that all doors are properly
closed and locked.
ODo not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
OSet the rear door child-protector locks
when children are seated in the rear
seats.
QWhen opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle
such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space
for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

1243-3. Adjusting the seats
the driving position that is recalled may
be different depending on the key being
carried.
OIf the a door other than the driver’s door
is unlocked with the smart access system
with push-button start, the driving posi-
tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press
the driving position button which has
been set.
QCustomization
The unlock door settings of the memory
recall function can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button .
QAdjusting the height of the head
restraints (front seats)
Make sure that the head restraints are
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all
seats.
WARNING
QHead restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head re straints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury.
OUse the head restraints designed for
each respective seat.
OAdjust the head restraints to the cor-
rect position at all times.
OAfter adjusting the head restraints,
push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
ODo not drive with the head restraints
removed.
Vertical adjustment
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1273-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
Press on or close to the mark.The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off
WARNING
QAfter adjusting the steering wheel
(manual adjustment type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move
suddenly, possibly causing an accident,
and resulting in death or serious injury.
Also, the horn may not sound if the steer-
ing wheel is not securely locked.
Sounding the horn
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror
WARNING
QCaution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror
while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the
vehicle and cause an accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function

1323-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
QDoor lock linked window operation
OThe power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
(  P.390)
OThe power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.* ( P.104)
OThe alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the power window is closed using
the door lock linked power window oper-
ation function. ( P.68)
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
QPower windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and “Window Open” is
shown on the multi-information display
when the power switch is turned off and the
driver’s door is opened with the power win-
dows open.
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
This function can be used to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
QClosing the windows
OThe driver is responsible for all the
power window operations, including
the operation for the passengers. In
order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the power
window. Also, when riding with a child,
it is recommended to use the window
lock switch. ( P.132)
OCheck to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when a window is being operated.
OWhen using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do
not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power
window.
OWhen exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident.
QJam protection function
ONever use any part of your body to
intentionally activat e the jam protec-
tion function.
OThe jam protection function may not
work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
jammed in the window.
QCatch protection function
ONever use any part of your body or
clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
OThe catch protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be
careful not to get any part of your body
or clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental opera-
tion (window lock switch)

1353-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
WARNING
QOpening the moon roof
ODo not allow any passengers to put
their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
ODo not sit on top of the moon roof.
QOpening and closing the moon roof
OThe driver is responsible for moon roof
opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possi-
ble for children and other passengers
to have body parts caught in the moon
roof.
OCheck to make sure that all passen-
gers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught
when the moon roof is being operated.
OWhen using the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key and operating
the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there
is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other pas-
sengers to get caught in the moon
roof.
OWhen exiting the vehicle, turn the
power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There
may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to
an accident.
QJam protection function
ONever use any part of your body to
intentionally activate the jam protec-
tion function.
OThe jam protection function may not
work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the moon
roof switch is bein g pressed. Take care
so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught.

1384-1. Before driving
4-1. Be fore driving
QStarting the hybrid system
 P.148
QDriving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.155)
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
( P.159)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
QStopping
1 With the shift in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P. ( P.155)
QParking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.159),
and shift the shift lever to P
(  P.155).
3 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.
4 Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
QStarting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.
2 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
QWhen starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(  P.253)
QFor fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are simi-
lar to conventional vehicles, and it is neces-
sary to refrain from activities such as
sudden acceleration. ( P.258)
QCoasting (Auto Glide Control)
When Eco drive mode is selected, under
certain conditions, Auto Glide Control will
operate automatically and allow the vehicle
coast, enhancing fuel economy. ( P.220)
QDriving in the rain
ODrive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
ODrive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
ORefrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating
properly.
QRestraining the hybrid system output
(Brake Override System)
OWhen the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
OA warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating. ( P.366)
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure