2022 LEXUS ES300h ECO mode

2935-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
*: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation indicator
light will continue being lit up orange
even after the charging is complete.
 When the operation indicator light
flashes
When an error occurs, the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second
(Orange)
• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously (Orange) • Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously
(Orange)
QThe wireless charger can be operated
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
QUsable portable devices
OQi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and
compatibility are guaranteed.
OStarting with mobile phones and smart
phones, it is aimed for low power electri-
cally supplied portable devices of no
more than 5W.
QWhen covers and accessories are
attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi are
attached to the portable device. Depending
on the type of cover and accessory, it may
not be possible to charge. When charging
is not performed even with the portable
device placed on the charge area, remove
the cover and accessories.
QWhile charging, noise enters the AM
radio
Turn off the wireless charger and confirm
that the noise has decreased. If the noise
decreases, continuously pushing the power
supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds, the frequency of the charger can
be changed and the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-
cator light will flash orange 2 times.
QImportant points of the wireless charger
OIf the electronic key cannot be detected
within the vehicle interior, charging can-
not be done. When the door is opened
and closed, charging may be temporarily
Orange
(comes on)
When placing the portable
device on the charging area
(detecting the portable
device)
Charging
Suspected causeHandling method
Vehicle to charger
communication fail-
ure.Contact your Lexus
dealer.
Suspected causesHandling method
A foreign substance
is between the por-
table device and
charge area.Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the
charge area.
The portable device
is out of sync due to
the device being
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge
area.
Place the portable
device near the cen-
ter of the charge
area.
Operation indicator light
Conditions
Suspected causeHandling method
Temperature rising
within the wireless
charger.Stop charging at
once and start
charging again after
for a while.

3086-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
QSelf-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
OThe coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
OThe restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
ODeep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
ODo not use wax that contain abrasives.
QAutomatic car washes
OBefore washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power trunk lid (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend the mirrors before
driving.
OBrushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s
paint.
ORear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
QHigh pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
QNotes for the smart access system with
push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
OPlace the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
OSet the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.117)
QWheels and wheel ornaments
ORemove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
OWash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
OTo protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions

3206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.352)
• Bulb with same number
and wattage rating as
original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and
condenser
(  P.326)

Tire inflation
pressure
( P.338)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.327)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
QWhen working on the engine com-
partment
OMake sure that the “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicator are both off.
OKeep hands, clothing and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
OBe careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
ODo not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
ItemsParts and toolsODo not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
QWhen working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(  P.326)
QSafety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
QIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

3286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located on the
right-hand side of the trunk.
QBefore recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
OIf recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.
OMake sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
QAfter recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
OThe hybrid system may not start.
Follow the procedure below to initialize the
system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
OUnlocking the doors using the smart
access system with push-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
OStart the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
NOTICE
QDo not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
QDiluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

3296-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
hybrid system may not start with the
power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from
the second attempt.
OThe power switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in before
the 12-volt battery was disconnected.
Make sure to turn off the power switch
before disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Take extra care when connecting the 12-
volt battery if the power switch mode
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start even after
multiple attempts at all methods above,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Lift the luggage mat up.
WARNING
QChemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid and may pro-
duce hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. To reduce the risk of
death or serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or near the
12-volt battery:
ODo not cause sparks by touching the
12-volt battery terminals with tools.
ODo not smoke or light a match near the
12-volt battery.
OAvoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
ONever inhale or swallow electrolyte.
OWear protective safety glasses when
working near the 12-volt battery.
OKeep children away from the 12-volt
battery.
QWhere to safely charge the 12-volt
battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an
open area. Do not charge the 12-volt
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is insufficient ventilation.
QHow to recharge the 12-volt battery
Recharge at a current of 5 A or less and
make sure that the recharging period
does not exceed a total of 12 hours.
QEmergency measures regarding
electrolyte
OIf electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
OIf electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
OIf electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your
skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
OIf you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
QWhen there is insufficient 12-volt bat-
tery fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in
the 12-volt battery. There is a possible
danger that the 12-volt battery may
explode.
NOTICE
QWhen recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while
the hybrid system is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
Removing the 12-volt battery
cover

3326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life,
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is car-
ried out at the same interval as tire inspec-
tion.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
QWhen rotating the tires
Make sure that the power switch is off. If the
tires are rotated while the power switch is in
ON mode, the tire position information will
not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the
power switch to off and then to ON mode,
or initialize the system after checking that
the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
WARNING
QWhen inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-
ous handling characteristics, which may
lead to an accident re sulting in death or
serious injury.
ODo not mix tires of different makes,
models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably
different treadwear.
ODo not use tire sizes other than those
recommended by Lexus.
ODo not mix differently constructed
tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
ODo not tow if your vehicle has a com-
pact spare tire installed.
ODo not mix summer, all season and
snow tires.
ODo not use tires that have been used
on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know
how they were used previously.
NOTICE
QDriving on rough roads
Take particular car e when driving on
roads with loose surfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire
inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving
on rough roads may cause damage to
the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-
cle’s wheels and body.
QLow profile tires (18-inch/19-inch
tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater dam-
age than usual to the tire wheel when
sustaining impact from the road surface.
Therefore, pay attention to the following:
OBe sure to use proper tire inflation
pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
they may be damaged more severely.
OAvoid potholes, uneven pavement,
curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so may lead to severe tire and
wheel damage.
QIf tire inflation pressure of each tire
becomes low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires
and/or wheels may be ruined.
Tire rotation

3376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ing light starts slowly blinking 3
times.
Then a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the
tire pressure warning light will blink for
approximately 1 minute then illuminate and
“--” will be displayed for the inflation pres-
sure of each tire on the multi-information
display.
6Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.
Registration is complete when the tire
pressure warning light turns off and the
inflation pressure of each tire is displayed
on the multi-information display. Registra-
tion may take longer than normal to com-
plete if the vehicle speed cannot be
maintained at approximately 25 mph (40
km/h) or more. If registration cannot be
completed after driving for 1 hour or more,
perform the registration procedure again
from the beginning.
7Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. ( P.335)
QWhen registering ID codes
OID code registration is performed while
driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
OBefore performing ID code registration,
make sure that no wheels with tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitters
installed are near the vehicle.
OMake sure to initialize the tire pressure warning system after
registering the ID
codes. If the system is initialized before
registering the ID codes, the initialized
values will be invalid.
OID codes can be registered by yourself,
but depending on the driving conditions
and driving environment, registration
may take some time to complete.
QCanceling ID code registration
OTo cancel ID code registration after it has
been started, turn the power switch off
before driving the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-
tration is started, to cancel registration,
perform the ID code registration start
procedure again and turn the power
switch off before driving.
OIf ID code registration has been can-
celed, the tire pressure warning light will
blink for approximately 1 minute when the
power switch is turned to ON mode and
then illuminate. The tire pressure warning
system will be operational when the tire
pressure warning light turns off.
OIf the warning light does not turn off even
after several minutes have elapsed, ID
code registration may not have been
canceled correctly. To cancel registra-
tion, perform the ID code registration
start procedure again and then turn the
power switch off before driving.
QIf ID codes are not registered properly
OIn the following situations, ID code regis-
tration may take longer than usual to be
completed or may not be possible. Nor-
mally, registration completes within
approximately 30 minutes.
• Vehicle is not parked for approximately 20 minutes or more before driving
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25
mph (40 km/h) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven ne ar other vehicles and
system cannot recognize tire pressure
warning valve and tran smitters of your
vehicle over those of other vehicles
• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter installed is inside or near
the vehicle
OIf registration does not complete after
driving for 1 hour or more, perform the ID

3617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
The hybrid system warning message
is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not
move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (
P.160)
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
If your vehicl e needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
QWhen towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity
generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to occur depending on
the nature of the damage or malfunction.