2022 LEXUS ES300h seats

501-2. Child safety
QChild restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seat. (Marks displaying
the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
ODo not allow children to play with the
seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may
lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to
cut the belt.
OEnsure that the belt and plate are
securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
OShake the child restraint system left
and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely
installed.
OAfter securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
OWhen a booster seat is installed,
always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but
not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
OFollow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
OWhen securing some types of child
restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the
seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or
affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across
your shoulder and low on your hips. If it
does not, or if it interferes with the
child restraint, move to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
QWhen installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR
lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-
der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to
tighten only. This co uld cause injury or
discomfort to the child. ( P.26)
QDo not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when
installing a child restraint system, the seat
belt will not securely hold the child
restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or
other passengers in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Child restraint sy stem fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

511-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
QWhen installing in the rear out-
board seats
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
1 Remove the cover.
With flexible lower attachments
2 Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys- tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Canada only
With rigid lower attachments
2 Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
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521-2. Child safety
tem indicates the presence of a
lower connector system.
Canada only
3 If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. ( P.53)
4 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
( P.50)
QWhen installing in the rear center
seat
There are no LATCH anchors behind
the rear center seat. However, the
inboard LATCH anchors of the out-
board seats, which are 16.9 in. (430
mm) apart, can be if the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions
permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower
attachments cannot be installed in the
center seat. This type of child restraint
system can only be installed in the out-
board seat.
QLaws and regulations pertaining to
anchors
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE
J1819.
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WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
OWhen using the LATCH anchors, be
sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat
belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system.
OFollow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
ONever attach two child restraint sys-
tem attachments to the same anchor.
In a collision, one anchor may not be
strong enough to hold two child
restraint system attachments and may
break. If the LATCH anchors are
already in use, use the seat belt to
install a child restraint system in the
center seat.

531-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
QAnchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.
Outboard rear seats
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
Rear center seat
Anchor bracket
Top tether strap
QFixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.
1 Remove the head restraint.
2 Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. ( P.50)
WARNING
OWhen securing some types of child
restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the
seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or
affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across
your shoulder and low on your hips. If it
does not, or if it interferes with the
child restraint, mo ve to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
OIf the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the
security of the child restraint system.
Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)
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541-2. Child safety
Outboard rear seatsHook
Top tether strap
Rear center seatHook
Top tether strap
QLaws and regulations pertaining to
anchors
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE
J1819.
WARNING
QWhen installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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OFirmly attach the top tether strap and
make sure that the belt is not twisted.
ODo not attach the top tether strap to
anything other than the anchor
bracket.
OAfter securing a child restraint system,
never adjust the seat.
OFollow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
NOTICE
QAnchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
When not in use, make certain to close
the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be
damaged.

601-4. Hybrid system
QWhen accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor).
QWhen braking (regenerative brak-
ing)
The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged.
QRegenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is
converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obtained in conjunction
with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
OThe accelerator pedal is released while
driving with the shift lever in D or S.
OThe brake pedal is depressed while driv-
ing with the shift lever in D or S.
QEV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is driven using on ly the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.
QConditions in which the gasoline engine
may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions
*:
ODuring gasoline engine warm-up
ODuring hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
OWhen the temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is high or low
OWhen the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the
gasoline engine may also not stop auto-
matically in other situations.
QCharging the hybrid battery (traction
battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery does
not need to be charged from an outside
source. However, if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will slowly discharge. For
this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at
least once every few months for at least 30
minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully dis-
charged and you are unable to start the
hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
QCharging the 12-volt battery
 P.393
QAfter the 12-volt battery has discharged
or when the terminal has been removed
and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if
the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues
for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
QSounds and vibratio ns specific to a
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make
sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
OMotor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.
OSounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) under the rear
seats when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
ORelay operating sounds such as a snap or

611-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid
battery (traction battery), under the rear
seats, when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
OSounds from the hybrid system may be
heard when the trunk lid is open.
OSounds may be heard from the transmis-
sion when the gasoline engine starts or
stops, when driving at low speeds, or
during idling.
OEngine sounds may be heard when
accelerating sharply.
OSounds may be heard due to regenera-
tive braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is
released.
OVibration may be felt when the gasoline
engine starts or stops.
OCooling fan sounds may be heard from
the air intake vent under the rear seat.
QMaintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-
tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV
indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h).
QAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle
Alerting System may be difficult for sur-
rounding people to hear.
OIn very noisy areas
OIn the wind or the rain
QIf “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Malfunction Visit your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem

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Before driving
Before driving
3-1. Key informationKeys ................................................. 100
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors............................................... 104
Trunk................................................ 108
Smart access system with push- button start .................................. 115
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ..................................... 120
Driving position memory ......... 121
Head restraints............................ 124
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............................. 126
Inside rear view mirror............. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 128
3-5. Opening and closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows............................ 131
Moon roof ..................................... 133