2023 LEXUS ES300h brake

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.U.S.A.
Canada
1Press the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator light will
turn on.
Press and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and it is
necessary to operate the parking
brake while driving.
2Pull the switch to release the parking
brake
• Operate the parking brake switchwhile depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake automatic release function, the parking brake
can be released by depressing the
accelerator pedal. When using this
function, slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indi-
cator light turn off.
Parking Brake
The parking brake can be set or re leased automatically or manually.
Using the manual mode
A
B

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In automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released automatically according to shift
lever operation. Also, even in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set or released
manually.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
When the automatic mode is turned on, the
parking brake operates as follows.
O When the shift lever is shifted from P, the
parking brake will be released, and the
parking brake indicator light will turn off.
O When the shift lever is shifted to P, the
parking brake will be set, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal depressed.
While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold
the parking brake switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information display
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off

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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator (green) comes on. While the system is holding
the brake, the brake hold operated indica-
tor (yellow) comes on.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied wh en the shift lever is in D, S or N with the
system on and the brake pedal has been de pressed to stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to
allow smooth start off.
A
B

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
(Flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator
Slip indicator(Flashes or
illuminates)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorIntuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)RCTA OFF indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Headlight high beam indicatorPKSB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control indicatorBrake hold operated
indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicator“READY” indicator
(White or green)LTA indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
(Flashes in orange)LTA indicatorAGC indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicatorEV drive mode indicator
VSC OFF indicatorEV indicator
PCS warning light(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators(Canada)
BSM indicator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.
1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the power switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the power switch
will turn to ON mode.
When the smart access system with
pushbutton start is deactivated in cus-
tomization setting, the power switch
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
4Press the power switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the hybrid system still cann ot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Opening the trunk
Starting the hybrid system
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replace the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the
hybrid system. ( P.20)
If the hybrid system will not start
Brake pedal
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the “OWNER’S MANUAL” for more informa-
tion or contact your Lexus dealer.