2022 LEXUS ES300h Owners Manual

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6
Maintenance and care
Vehicles with single-beam head-
lightsAdjustment bolt A (vertical)
Adjustment bolt B (horizontal)
Vehicles with triple-beam head-
lightsAdjustment bolt A (vertical)
Adjustment bolt B (horizontal)
 Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed. 
Park the vehicle on level ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.
 Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.
 Bounce the vehicle several times.
Vehicles with single-beam head-
lights
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Headlight aim
Vertical/horizontal movement
adjusting bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim
A
B
A
B
Adjusting the headlight aim

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Vehicles with triple-beam head-
lights
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
QBulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
 Front side marker lights (vehicles
with triple-beam headlights)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
A
B

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Maintenance and care
Cornering lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Outer foot lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear turn signal lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
QLED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights) and front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights) each consist
of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to have the light replaced.
QCondensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
OLarge drops of water have built up on the
inside of the lens.
OWater has built up inside the headlight.
QFront turn signal lights/front side
marker lights
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel
to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced. Remove
the fender liner clip.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
2To protect the front bumper from
being damaged, apply protective
tape around the clips as shown in
the illustration.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
3Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the front bumper and the
fender liner and then detach the
claw.
If the front bumper is pulled outward as
Replacing light bulb (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)

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shown in the illustration, the claw is easily
detached.
4Pull back the fender liner and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights 5
Remove the light bulb.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
6 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
7 Return the fender liner to its origi-
nal position, and install the clip.
Make sure that the fender liner is correctly
positioned on the inner side of the front
A
B
A
B
A
B

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Maintenance and care
bumper.
8Engage the clips to the front
bumper to install the fender liner,
and then remove the protective
tape.
WARNING
QReplacing light bulb
OTurn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
ODo not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
OFully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
QTo prevent damage or fire
OMake sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
OCheck the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 358
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..................... 358
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 359
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................................... 361
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 362
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 364
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 374
If you have a flat tire.................. 379
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................ 386
If you lose your keys ................. 388
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened........................................ 388
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 389
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................................... 391
If your vehicle overheats ........ 396
If the vehicle becomes stuck 399

3587-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
QEmergency flashers
OIf the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.
OIf any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehi-
cle has to be stopped in the road
due to a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicl e has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle