2023 LEXUS ES300h transmission

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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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In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
O The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
O The brake pedal is depressed while driv ing with the shift lever in D or S.
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the
“READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, ap ply the parking brake and make sure to shift
the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
O Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
O Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
O Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.
O Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
O Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low sp eeds, or during idling.
O Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
O Sounds may be heard due to regenerative br aking when the brake pedal is depressed or
as the accelerator pedal is released.
O Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
O Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent under the rear seat.
Regenerative braking
Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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While the power switch is in ON mode and the brake pedal depressed*, shift the
shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely
stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shif t release button is pushed first, the shift lock
will not be released.
Hybrid Transmission
Shifting the shift lever