Lexus ES300h (2023 year). Manual in english — page 4

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

(

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

(

High coolant temperature
warning light

(



Charging system warning
light

(

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(



(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(

SRS warning light

(



(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(



(Canada)

ABS warning light

(



Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light

(



(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.363)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(



P.363)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights

(

P.363)

Tire pressure warning light

(



P.364)

(orange)

LTA indicator

(

P.364)

(flashes)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

(if equipped) (



P.364)

(flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

(



P.365)

(flashes or

illuminates)

RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (

P.365)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.365)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(

Slip indicator

(

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



2-1. Instrument cluster

: These lights come on when the power

switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(

P.367)

Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light

(

P.367)

Master warning light

(

P.367)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning light not come on

when you start the hybrid system, this

could mean that these systems are not

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately if this

occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.158)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (

P.163)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (



P.163)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.165)

Automatic High Beam indicator
(



P.166)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(

P.181)

Cruise control indicator

(



P.203)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

(



P.203)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

(

P.203)

(white)

LTA indicator

(



P.196)

(green)

LTA indicator

(



P.181, 196)

(orange)

(flashes)

LTA indicator

(



P.196)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*1, 4

(



P.213, 229)

BSM indicator (



P.213)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

*1, 2

(if equipped)

(



P.222)

RCTA OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.230)

RCD OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (

P.235)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (

P.240)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(

P.253)

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

Drive mode indicators



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

: These lights come on when the power

: This light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-

minates on the multi-information dis-
play.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
this indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.

: This light illuminates on the center

panel.

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(

P.253)

Smart access system with push-
button start indicator

(

P.148)

“READY” indicator (



P.148)

AGC indicator

(

P.219)

EV drive mode indicator
(

P.153)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.159)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(

P.159)

Brake hold standby indicator

(

P.161)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(

P.161)

EV indicator

(

P.60)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*3, 6

(



P.76, 80)

“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator lights

*1, 7

(

P.37)

Traction battery status indica-
tor (if equipped)

(

P.95)

Eco drive mode indicator
(

Sport mode indicator (



Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) (

Eco drive mode indicator
(



Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) (

Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) (

Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) (

2-1. Instrument cluster

■

Locations of gauges and meters

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.370)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F
(3°C) or lower

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.77)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (



P.89, 218)

Speedometer

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (



P.283)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)

Meter display

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In the following situations, the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank may not be dis-
played correctly. Refer to P.77 if the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is not dis-
played correctly.
• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

Shift position and shift range (



P.154)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.78)

■

Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area

Shows regeneration

status.

Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).

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.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.

Power area

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

: When used in this manual, regeneration

refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

■

Engine speed

On Hybrid Electric Vehicles, engine speed

is precisely controlled in order to help

improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust

emissions etc.

There are times when the engine speed that

is displayed may differ even when vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the

same.

■

Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

when

The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in

the following situations:

●

The shift lever is in D or S.

●

The hybrid system is started.

■

Manually updating the fuel gauge and

possible driving range

The fuel gauge and the possible driving

range are linked. If the displays of the fuel

gauge and possible driving range do not

update after adding a small amount of fuel,

the displays can be updated by performing

the following procedure.

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

Press the “ODO TRIP” switch to

change the odometer and trip meter

display to odometer.

Turn the power switch off.

While pressing and holding the “ODO

TRIP” switch, turn the power switch to

ON mode.

2-1. Instrument cluster

Continue to hold the “ODO TRIP”

switch for approximately 5 seconds,

and then release it once the odometer

begins flashing.

Updating is complete once the odometer

flashes for approximately 5 seconds and

then the display returns to normal.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct

outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer

than normal to change:

• When stopped, or driving at low speeds

(less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

• When the outside temperature has

changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit

of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

P.86

■

Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized
on

of the multi-information display.

(



P.89)

■

Display items



Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.



Trip meter A/trip meter B

Displays the distance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.



Distance until next engine oil
change

Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.

■

Changing the display

Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.

WARNING

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm

up before using the liquid crystal infor-

mation display. At extremely low tem-

peratures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the

driver’s shifting and the new gear num-

ber appearing on the display. This lag

could cause the driver to downshift

again, causing rapid and excessive

engine braking and possibly an accident

resulting in death or injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (

P.391)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

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■

Pop-up display

Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a warn-
ing message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

■

Brightness of the meter lights (day mode

and night mode)

The brightness of the meter lights can be

adjusted individually.
In the following situations, the meters

changes between day mode and night

mode.

●

Day mode: When the tail lights are off or

when the tail lights are on but the sur-

rounding area is bright

●

Night mode: When the tail lights are on

and the surrounding area is dark

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

2-1. Instrument cluster

■

Locations of gauges and meters

When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and the
gauge layout will change. (





Main meter in center position

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.84)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F
(3°C) or lower

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (



P.89, 218)

• Rev indicator (



• Rev peak (



P.83)

Speedometer

Shift position and shift range (



P.154)

Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)

Meter display

A
B

E
F

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Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (



P.283)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
In the following situations, the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank may not be dis-
played correctly. Refer to P.83 if the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is not dis-
played correctly.
• A small amount of fuel is added.
• Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at “F”.
• The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
• The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.370)



Main meter moved to the right

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F
(3°C) or lower

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (



P.283)

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. (



P.89, 218)

2-1. Instrument cluster

• Rev indicator (



• Rev peak (



P.83)

Speedometer

Shift position and shift range (



P.154)

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.84)

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

