2022 LEXUS ES300h steering

1263-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3-4.A djusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual adjustment type
1 Hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.
Power adjustment type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1
Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
QThe power adjustment type steering
wheel can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
QAutomatic adjustment of the steering
position (power adjustment type)
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.121)
QPower easy access system (vehicles
with power adjustment type steering
wheel)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move
in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.121)
QCustomization
The steering wheel movement can be
changed. (Customizable features: P.421)
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
QCaution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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

1283-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power switch is turned to ON
mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
QTo prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
1 To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.
Left
Right
A
A
Outside rear view mirrors
The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.
WARNING
QImportant points while driving
Observe the following precautions while
driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
ODo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
ODo not drive with the mirrors folded.
OBoth the driver and passenger side
mirrors must be extended and prop-
erly adjusted before driving.
Adjustment procedure
A
B

1293-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
2To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
QMirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
QDefogging the mirrors
The outside rear view mirrors can be
cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on
the rear window defogger to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defoggers.
(  P.271)
QAuto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror
is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side
outside rear view mirror will activate in con-
junction with the anti-glare inside rear view
mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P.127)
QAutomatic adjustment of the mirror
angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory. ( P.121)
Manual type
Push the mirror back in the direction of
the vehicle’s rear.
Power type
1 Folds the mirrors
2 Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror folding
switch in the neutral position sets the mir-
rors to automatic mode.
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
A
B
C
D
WARNING
QWhen the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir-
ror surfaces, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Folding and extending the mir-
rors

1303-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
QUsing automatic mode in cold weather
(power type)
When automatic mode is used in cold
weather, the door mirror could freeze up
and automatic stowing and return may not
be possible. In this case, remove any ice and
snow from the door mirror, then either
operate the mirror using manual mode or
move the mirror by hand.
QCustomization (power type)
The automatic mirror folding and extending
operation can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
When the mirror select switch is in the
“L” or “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle
downwards when the vehicle is revers-
ing in order to give a better view of the
ground.
To disable this function, move the mir-
ror select switch to the neutral position
(between “L” or “R”).
QAdjusting the mirror angle when
the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mir-
ror angle at a desired position. The
adjusted angle will be memorized and
the mirror will automatically tilt to the
memorized angle whenever the shift
lever is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of
the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shift lever in other
than R). Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed,
readjust the angle in reversing.
WARNING
QWhen a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror mal-
function, be careful not to get your hand
caught by the moving mirror.
Linked mirror function when
reversing (vehicles with driving
position memory)

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

1404-1. Before driving
WARNING
ODuring normal driving, do not turn off
the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering
will be lost. This will make it more diffi-
cult to steer smoothly, so you should
pull over and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P.358
OUse engine braking (downshift) to
maintain a safe sp eed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may
cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P.154)
ODo not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside
or outside rear view mirrors while driv-
ing.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
OAlways check that all passengers’
arms, heads or other parts of their
body are not outside the vehicle.
ODo not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140
km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85
mph (140 km/h) may result in tire fail-
ure, loss of control and possible injury.
Be sure to consult a tire dealer to
determine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability tires
or not before driving at such speeds.
QWhen driving on slippery road sur-
faces
OSudden braking, acceleration and
steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehi-
cle.
OSudden acceleration, engine braking
due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid,
resulting in an accident.
OAfter driving through a puddle, lightly
depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If
the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering
control may be affected.
QWhen shifting the shift lever
ODo not let the vehicle roll backward
while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever
is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or
damage to the vehicle.
ODo not shift the shift lever to P while
the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
ODo not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
ODo not shift the shift lever to a driving
position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
OShifting the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not
available when N is selected.
OBe careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other
than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that
may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.

1424-1. Before driving
WARNING
QWhen taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Oth-
erwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal,
this could cause an accident or fire due
to hybrid system overheating. Addition-
ally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may col-
lect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
QWhen braking
OWhen the brakes are wet, drive more
cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the
brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differ-
ently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold
the vehicle.
OIf the electronically controlled brake
system does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles closely and avoid hills or
sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will in crease. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
OThe brake system consists of 2 or
more individual hydraulic systems; if
one of the systems fails, the other(s)
will still operate. In this case, the brake
pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.
NOTICE
QWhen driving the vehicle
ODo not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time while
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid
system output.
ODo not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
QAvoiding damage to vehicle parts
ODo not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
OWhen driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
QIf you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
OIt may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
OThe vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
OThe vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire ( P.379)
QWhen encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
OEngine stalling
OShort in electrical components
OEngine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
OBrake function