2023 LEXUS ES300h ignition

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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
For safe use Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Hybrid System Hybrid System.................................................................................................................. ................ 12
Entering and Exiting
Keys ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Smart Access System with Push-butto n Start .................................................................... 17
When Driving
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ..................... 19
Power (Ignition) Switch ...............................................................................................................20
EV Drive Mode .................................................................................................................. ............ 23
Hybrid Transmission............................................................................................................ ......... 24
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. ............. 27
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................28
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... ................. 30
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... ...... 31
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ ............34
Headlights......................................................................................................................................... 37
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................................................................................. 38
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................40
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.28)
Parking brake indicat or will come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the hybrid
system cannot be started.
4Press the power switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybr id system will operate normally. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
5Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system

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1Stop the vehicle completely.
2Set the parking brake (P.28), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.24).
3Press the power switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is not
shown on the meter.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
1Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on
the meter.
3ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes