Lexus ES 300h Quick Guide

	The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
	Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
	Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
Contents	understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Air Conditioning System.................................................................................................................		82
Audio System (with Lexus Display Audio System)
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons...............................................................................		78
Using the steering switches to change audio sources ...................................................		78
Audio menu screen.......................................................................................................................		79
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches.................................		81
Audio System (with navigation system)*
Audio control screen....................................................................................................................		67
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................		67
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................		68
Radio ...................................................................................................................................................		69
DVD player/CD player ...............................................................................................................		70
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................		72
Automatic High Beam......................................................................................................................		36
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..............................................................................................................		49
Cruise Control......................................................................................................................................		41
Door Locks............................................................................................................................................		101
Driving Mode Select Switch.........................................................................................................		50
Driving Position Memory................................................................................................................		23
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control...................................................................................................		43
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen.....................................................................................		14
EV Drive Mode ....................................................................................................................................		29
Floor mat installation............................................................................................................................		11
Front Seats ..............................................................................................................................................		21
Fuel Tank Cap .....................................................................................................................................		104
Garage Door Opener......................................................................................................................		93

*: These features may be operated by Voice Command (See P.86)

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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with Lexus Display Audio System)
How to register a Bluetooth® phone....................................................................................	75
Registering favorites.....................................................................................................................	75
Dialing.................................................................................................................................................	75
Dialing from the phonebook .....................................................................................................	75
When the phonebook is empty.................................................................................................	76
Dialing from favorites ....................................................................................................................	76
To answer the phone.....................................................................................................................	77
To refuse a call .................................................................................................................................	77
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches..........................................	77
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone (with navigation system)*
Bluetooth® phone pairing .........................................................................................................	62
Contacts transfer ...........................................................................................................................	63
Registering the contacts in the favorites list........................................................................	64
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................	65
Calling by favorites list.................................................................................................................	65
Calling using e-mail/SMS/MMS message ........................................................................	66
Receiving a call ...............................................................................................................................	66
Steering switches...........................................................................................................................	66
Headlights ..............................................................................................................................................	35
Head Restraints ...................................................................................................................................	22
Hybrid System ......................................................................................................................................	12
Hybrid Transmission .........................................................................................................................	30
Intuitive Parking Assist .....................................................................................................................	48
Keys ............................................................................................................................................................	18
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............................................................	47
Lexus Display Audio Controller (with Lexus Display Audio System) ........................	73
LEXUS Enform ....................................................................................................................................	97
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect..................................................................................................	95

*: These features may be operated by Voice Command (See P.86)

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Moon Roof ...........................................................................................................................................	103
Multi-information Display ..............................................................................................................	33
Navigation System*
Register home.................................................................................................................................	56
Destination input - Search by address ..................................................................................	57
Destination input - Search points of interest by name....................................................	59
Destination input - Search points of interest by category.............................................	60
Destination input - Search points of interest by telephone number...........................	61
Outside Rear View Mirrors ...........................................................................................................	25
Portable Audio Device Ports..........................................................................................................	91
Power (Ignition) Switch ....................................................................................................................	26
Power Windows .................................................................................................................................	102
Rear Sunshade/Rear Door Sunshades....................................................................................	92
Remote Touch (with navigation system)...................................................................................	52
Seat Heaters and Ventilators .........................................................................................................	91
Smart Access System with Push-button Start........................................................................	19
Theft Deterrent System ...................................................................................................................	20
Tire Pressure Warning System.......................................................................................................	51
Trunk........................................................................................................................................................	105
Turn Signal Lever.................................................................................................................................	32
Voice Command System
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................	86
Command list ..................................................................................................................................	87
Windshield Wipers and Washer...................................................................................................	38
XM Satellite Radio...........................................................................................................................	100

*: These features may be operated by Voice Command (See P.86)

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Overview

Instrument Panel

Driving position memory switches

P.23

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P.38

Multi-information display

P.33

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever *

Headlight switch

P.35

Turn signal lever

P.32

Fog light switch*

See P.8

Trunk opener

See P.7

P.105

Hood lock release lever*

Fuel filler door opener

P.104

Tire pressure warning reset

switch

P.51

Inside lock button

P.101

Power window switches P.102

Door lock switch
		P.101
Window lock switch
		P.102

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Power (ignition) switch
	P.26
Remote Touch screen
			P.52
Navigation system
			P.56
Lexus Display Audio system
			P.73

Clock*

Audio system P.67, 78

Air conditioning system P.82

Trunk opener main switch

P.105

Emergency flasher switch*

See P.9

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch *

Parking brake*

: If equipped

*: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Overview	Instrument Panel
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button *
Instrument panel light control switches *
Outside rear view mirror switches		P.25
	BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
				P.49
	Intuitive parking assist switch			P.48
	Automatic High Beam switch		P.36

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			Meter control switches		P.34
			LDA (Lane Departure Alert
Audio remote control switches			with steering control) switch
			P.47
	P.67, 81
Talk switch		P.66, 77, 86
			Horn*
Telephone switches	P.66, 77		Cruise control switch	P.41
Tilt and telescopic steering			Dynamic radar cruise control
			switch	P.43
control switch *
			Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
				P.45
			: If equipped
			*: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Overview			Instrument Panel

Seat heater and ventilator switches

P.91

Heated steering wheel switch *

Rear sunshade switch

P.92

Lexus Display Audio controller

P.73

Shift lever P.30

Remote Touch P.52

VSC OFF switch*

EV drive mode switch P.29

Driving mode select switch P.50

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Overview Roof

Moon roof switches P.103

Vanity lights*

	Personal lights*
	Interior lights*
	Inside rear view mirror*
Garage door opener switches		P.93
“SOS” button	P.95

: If equipped

*: Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Floor mat installation

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

		2	Turn the upper knob of each retaining
*			hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
			place.
		*:Always align the		marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.

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Hybrid System

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with care.

The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.

For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■Hybrid System Indicator

1 Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving etc.)

2 Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.

3 Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.

The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various conditions.

4 Charge area

Shows regenerative charging.

●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport mode.

●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.

●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge the battery.

*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

■Regenerative braking

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 battery).

●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.

●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.

■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply 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:

●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.

●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.

●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.

●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.

●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.

●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.

●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.

●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.

●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on rear left seat.

■Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)

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Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen

You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen.

■Energy monitor

●How to display on the navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.

The flow of energy is displayed on the navigation system screen.

Red: gasoline energy Amber: electrical energy Light blue: energy recovery

A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking occurs.

●How to display on the Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Energy Monitor” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and select “Energy”.

The flow of energy is displayed on the Lexus Display Audio system screen.

Red: gasoline energy Amber: electrical energy Light blue: energy recovery

A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking occurs.

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● How to display on the multi-information display
Press	or	of the meter control switches and select , and then press	or
to select the energy monitor display.

The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the arrows on the multi-information display.

Red: gasoline energy Amber: electrical energy Light blue: energy recovery

A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking occurs.

The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving conditions.

■Fuel Consumption

● Trip information

Navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Information”.

1 Resetting the consumption data

2 Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes

3 Current fuel consumption

4 Regenerated energy in the past 15 minutes

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5 symbols are shown.

5 Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started

6 Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started

7 Cruising range

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Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and select “Trip Information”.

1 Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes

2 Current fuel consumption

3 Regenerated energy in the past 15 minutes

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5 symbols are shown.

4 Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started

5 Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started

6 Cruising range

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● Past record

Navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, select “Past Record”.

1 Resetting the past record data

2 Best recorded fuel consumption

3 Average fuel consumption

4 Previous fuel consumption record

5 Updating the average fuel consumption data

Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Info” on the “Menu” screen, and then select “Fuel Consumption”.

If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and select “Past Record”.

1 Previous fuel consumption record

2 Current fuel consumption

3 Best recorded fuel consumption

■Hybrid warning message

A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.

If a warning message is shown on the multiinformation display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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Keys

■Electronic key

Smart access system with push-button start ( P.19, 26)

Wireless remote control ( P.18)

■Mechanical key

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key.

■Wireless remote control

1 Locks the doors

2 Unlocks the doors

3 Opens the windows and moon roof*

4 Opens the trunk

5 Sounds the alarm

*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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Smart Access System with Push-button Start

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key. For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 26.

■Entering and exiting the vehicle

1 Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to unlock all the doors.*

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

*: The door unlock settings can be changed.

2 Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock all the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

■Opening the trunk

Press the button.

If the vehicle is equipped with power trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid automatically opens fully.

For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 110.

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Theft Deterrent System

■Immobilizer system

The indicator light flashes after the power switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

■Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.

To set the alarm:

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

To deactivate or stop the alarm:

●Unlock the doors or open the trunk.

●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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Front Seats

■Adjustment procedure

1	Seat position adjustment switch	4	Vertical height adjustment switch
2	Seatback angle adjustment switch	5	Lumbar support adjustment switch
3	Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment	6	Seat cushion length adjustment switch
	switch		(if equipped for driver’s side)

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Head Restraints

■Front seats

Vertical adjustment

1 Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2 Down

Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

Horizontal adjustment

The position of the head restraint can be adjusted forward in 4 stages.

If the head restraint is pulled forward from the foremost position, it will return to the rearmost position.

■Rear seats

Outboard

Center

	Lock release button				Lock release button

1Up

Pull the head restraints up.

2Down

Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

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Driving Position Memory (if equipped)

This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel (power adjustment type) and outside rear view mirrors to suit your preferences.

■Driving position memory

■Recording procedure

1 Check that the shift lever is in P.

2Turn the power switch to ON mode.

3Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

			While pressing the “SET” button, or within 3
4
			seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
			press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the buzzer
			sounds.
			If the selected button has already been
			preset, the previously recorded position
			will be overwritten.

■Recall procedure

1 Check that the shift lever is in P.

2 Turn the power switch to ON mode.

3

Press one of the buttons for the driving position you want to recall until the buzzer sounds.

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■Memory recall function (driver’s side only)

Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position.

■Registering procedure

1

2

3

4

Check that the shift lever is in P. Turn the power switch to ON mode.

Recall the driving position that you want to record.

While pressing the recalled button, press and hold the door lock switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered, the buzzer sounds continuously for approximately 3 seconds.

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Outside Rear View Mirrors

1 Selects a mirror to adjust (“L”: left or “R”: right)

2 Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out using the switch

■Folding the mirrors

Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle’s rear.

■Linked mirror function when reversing

When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.

To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral position (between L and R).

■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing

With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position. The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position (angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). Therefore, if the normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position will also change. When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.

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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

1

2

3

4

5

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

will be displayed on the

multi-information display. If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.

Press the power switch.

If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid 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.

Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.

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■Stopping the hybrid system

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

2Shift the shift lever to P.

3Set the parking brake.

4Press the power switch.

5Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information display is off.

■Changing power switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

The emergency flashers can be used. ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.

“POWER ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

ON mode

All electrical components can be used. “POWER ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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■If your vehicle 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 procedure:

1Steadily 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.

2 Shift the shift lever to N.

If the shift lever is shifted to N

3After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

4Stop the hybrid system.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

3Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

4

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more or press briefly 3 times or more

To stop the hybrid system, press and hold the power switch for 2 consecutive seconds or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.

5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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EV Drive Mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid battery (traction battery), and only the electric motor (traction motor) is used to drive the vehicle.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode will return the vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]).

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Hybrid Transmission

■Shifting the shift lever

While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal

depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

■Shift position purpose

Shift position	Objective or function
P	Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R	Reversing
N	Neutral
D	Normal driving*1
S	S mode driving*2

*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving. *2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking forces.

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