Lexus ES (2022 year). Manual in english

1-4. Hybrid system

Electromagnetic waves

High voltage parts and cables on hybrid

vehicles incorporate electromagnetic

shielding, and therefore emit approxi-

mately the same amount of electromag-

netic waves as conventional gasoline

powered vehicles or home electronic

appliances.

Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio

parts.

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a

limited service life. The lifespan of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) can change

in accordance with driving style and driving

conditions.

Declaration of conformity

This model conforms to hydrogen emis-

sions according to regulation ECE100

(Battery electric vehicle safety).

WARNING

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC

systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC

and AC high voltage is very dangerous

and can cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or serious

injury.

Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, cables

or their connectors.

The hybrid system will become hot

after starting as the system uses high

voltage. Be careful of both the high

voltage and the high temperature, and

always obey the warning labels

attached to the vehicle.

Never try to open the service plug

access hole located under the rear

seat (right side). The service plug is

used only when the vehicle is serviced

and is subject to high voltage.

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the

parking brake, shift the shift lever to P,

and turn the hybrid system off.

Do not touch the high voltage parts,

cables and connectors.

If electric wires are exposed inside or

outside your vehicle, an electric shock

may occur. Never touch exposed

electric wires.

If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the

fluid as it may be strong alkaline elec-

trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery). If it comes into contact

with your skin or eyes, wash it off

immediately with a large amount of

water or, if possible, boric acid solu-

tion. Seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,

leave the vehicle as soon as possible.

Never use a fire extinguisher that is not

meant for electric fires. Using even a

small amount of water may be danger-

ous.

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There is an air intake vent under the
rear seat (right side) for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (traction
battery). If the vent becomes blocked,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
may overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery (traction battery) out-
put.

WARNING

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do

so with front wheels raised. If the

wheels connected to the electric

motor (traction motor) are on the

ground when towing, the motor may

continue to generate electricity. This

may cause a fire. (



P.401)

Carefully inspect the ground under the

vehicle. If you find that liquid has

leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys-

tem may have been damaged. Leave

the vehicle as soon as possible.

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Never resell, hand over or modify the

hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,

hybrid batteries that have been

removed from a disposed vehicle are

collected through any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do

not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly col-

lected, the following may occur, result-

ing in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis-

posed of or dumped, and it is hazard-

ous to the environment or someone

may touch a high voltage part, result-

ing in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be

used exclusively with your hybrid vehi-

cle. If the hybrid battery is used outside

of your vehicle or modified in any way,

accidents such as electric shock, heat

generation, smoke generation, an

explosion and electrolyte leakage may

occur.

When reselling or handing over your
vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person
receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.

If your vehicle is disposed of without

the hybrid battery having been

removed, there is a danger of serious

electric shock if high voltage parts,

cables and their connectors are

touched. In the event that your vehicle

must be disposed of, the hybrid battery

must be disposed of by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the

hybrid battery is not disposed of prop-

erly, it may cause electric shock that

can result in death or serious injury.

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent

1-4. Hybrid system

When a certain level of impact is

detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid
system, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

A message is automatically displayed
when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.

If a warning light comes on, a warning

message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-

tery is disconnected

The hybrid system may not start. In this

case, try to start the system again. If the

“READY” indicator does not come on, con-

tact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

NOTICE

Hybrid battery (traction battery) air

intake vent

Make sure not to block the air intake

vent with anything, such as a seat

cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If the

vent becomes blocked, the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) input and output

may be restricted, leading to a reduc-

tion in hybrid battery (traction battery)

output and a malfunction.

When dust etc. has accumulated in the

air intake vent, periodically clean them

with a vacuum cleaner to prevent the

vent from clogging.

Do not get water or foreign materials

in the air intake vent as this may cause

a short circuit and damage the hybrid

battery (traction battery).

Do not carry large amounts of water

such as water cooler bottles in the

vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the battery

may be damaged. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

There is a filter installed to the air

intake vent. When the filter remains

noticeably dirty even after cleaning the

air intake vent, filter cleaning or

replacement is recommended. For

information regarding filter cleaning or

replacement, refer to P.385.

If “Maintenance required for Traction

battery cooling parts See owner’s

manual” is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display, the air intake vent and

filter may be clogged. Refer to P.385

for information on how to clean the air

intake vent.

Emergency shut off system

Hybrid warning message

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1-5.Theft deterrent 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 indi-
cate that the system has been can-
celed.

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

immobilizer system.

Conditions that may cause the system to

malfunction

If the grip portion of the key is in contact

with a metallic object

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)

of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in
transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key
has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Setting

Turn the power switch off, have all the
passengers exit the vehicle and ensure
that all the doors are closed.

Using the entry function:
Touch the sensor area on the outside door
handle twice within 5 seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:

Press

twice within 5 seconds.

Canceling

Using the entry function:
Hold the outside door handle, press
the power trunk lid switch or move
your foot under the center of the rear

bumper (vehicles with a Hands Free
Power Trunk Lid).
Using the wireless remote control:
Press .

Double locking system

Unauthorized access to the vehicle
is prevented by disabling the door
unlocking function from both the
interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the front side win-
dows

Setting/canceling the double
locking system

WARNING

Double locking system precaution

Never activate the double locking sys-

tem when there are people in the vehicle

because all the doors cannot be opened

from inside the vehicle.

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: If equipped

Items to check before locking the
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and moon roof are
closed before the alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.

Setting

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control. The
system will be set automatically after
30 seconds.

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

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarm:



Unlock the doors or open the trunk
using the entry function or wireless
remote control.



Start the hybrid system. (The alarm
will be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

The doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



A locked door or trunk is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.



The intrusion sensor detects
something moving inside the
vehicle. (An intruder gets in the
vehicle.)



The tilt sensor (if equipped)
detects a change of vehicle incli-
nation.

Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

1-5. Theft deterrent system

The trunk is unlocked using the mechani-

cal key.

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle

using a door lock switch.

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.

(



P.446)

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

When recharging or replacing the 12-

volt battery

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
detection



The intrusion sensor detects intrud-
ers or movement in the vehicle.



The tilt sensor detects changes in
vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.

This system is designed to deter and
prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all
intrusions.

Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will
be set automatically when the alarm is
set. (



P.87)

Canceling the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving
things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor before setting the alarm, as they

NOTICE

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor (if
equipped)

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will respond to movement inside the
vehicle.

Turn the power switch off.

Press the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor cancel switch.

Press the switch again to re-enable the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.
Each time the intrusion sensor and tilt sen-

sor are canceled/set, a message will be

shown on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster.

Canceling and automatic re-enabling of

the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

The alarm will still be set even when the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are can-

celed.

After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

are canceled, pressing the power switch

or unlocking the doors using the entry

function or wireless remote control will

re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt

sensor.

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will

automatically be re-enabled when the

alarm system is deactivated.

Intrusion sensor detection consider-

ations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

People or pets are in the vehicle.

A window or moon roof is open.

In this case, the sensor may detect the fol-

lowing:

• Wind or the movement of objects such as

leaves and insects inside the vehicle

• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices

such as the intrusion sensors of other

vehicles

• The movement of people outside the

vehicle

Unstable items, such as dangling acces-

sories or clothes hanging on the coat

hooks, are in the vehicle.

The vehicle is parked in a place where

extreme vibrations or noises occur, such

as in a parking garage.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,

causing the vehicle to receive repeated

impacts or vibrations.

The vehicle is inside an automatic or

high-pressure car wash.

The vehicle experiences impacts, such as

hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of

repeated impacts or vibrations.

Tilt sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

The vehicle is transported by a ferry,

trailer, train, etc.

The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.

The vehicle is inside a car wash that

moves the vehicle.

Any of the tires loses air pressure.

The vehicle is jacked up.

An earthquake occurs or the road caves

in.

NOTICE

To ensure the intrusion sensor func-

tion correctly

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover them.

Do not spray air fresheners or other

products directly into the sensor holes.

Installing accessories other than genu-

ine Lexus parts or leaving objects

between the driver’s seat and front

passenger’s seat may reduce the

detection performance.

The intrusion sensor may be canceled

when the electronic key is near the

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Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators..

Gauges and meters (except F

SPORT models) .........................

Gauges and meters (F SPORT

models).........................................

101

Multi-information display........

107

Head-up display ..........................

113

Energy monitor/consumption

screen ...........................................

117

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The location of warning lights and indicators may differ depending on the intended destina-
tion of the vehicle and the selected main meter location.
The image may differ from the actual condition.

Warning lights inform the driver of
malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.

Warning lights

(red)

Brake system warning light

(



P.406)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

(



P.406)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(



P.406)

Charging system warning
light

(



P.407)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(



P.407)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(



P.407)

SRS warning light

(



P.407)

Pop Up Hood warning light

(



P.408)

ABS warning light

(



P.408)

Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light

(



P.408)

(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



P.409)

(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



P.409)

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.409)

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



P.409)

Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights

(



P.409)

Tire pressure warning light

(



P.410)

(orange)

LTA indicator

(if equipped)

(



P.410)

(flashes)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
OFF indicator

(



P.410)

(flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

(



P.411)

(flashes)

RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) (



P.411)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

(



P.411)

(flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(if

equipped) (



P.412)

Slip indicator

(



P.412)

(flashes)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.412)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(



P.412)

Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light

(



P.413)

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
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: This light illuminates on the Digital Side-

view Monitor display.

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

Front door open warning light

(if equipped) (



P.413)

Master warning light

(



P.413)

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

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.195)

Tail light indicator (



P.201)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.202)

AHS indicator (if equipped)
(



P.204)

Automatic High Beam indicator
(if equipped) (



P.207)

Multi Weather Lights indicator
(if equipped) (



P.210)

Rear fog light indicator
(



P.211)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.224)

Cruise control indicator

(



P.248, 260)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator

(if equipped)

(



P.248)

Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor

(



P.248, 260)

(white)

LTA indicator

(if equipped)

(



P.239)

(green)

LTA indicator

(if equipped)

(



P.224, 239)

(orange)

(flashes)

LTA indicator

(if equipped)

(



P.239)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

*1, 4

(if equipped)

(



P.263, 279)

BSM Digital Side-view Monitor
indicators

*1, 5

(if equipped)

(



P.263, 279)

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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.

: This light illuminates on the Digital Side-

view Monitor display.

: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-

minates on the multi-information dis-

BSM indicator (



P.263)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.272)

RCTA OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.280)

RCD OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.286)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.290)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(



P.304)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.304)

Smart entry & start system indi-
cator

(



P.185)

“READY” indicator (



P.185)

AGC indicator

(



P.269)

EV drive mode indicator
(



P.189)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.196)

Brake hold standby indicator

(



P.198)

Brake hold operated indica-
tor

(



P.198)

EV indicator

(



P.79)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*3, 7

(



P.97, 101)

“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator

*1, 8

(



P.51)

Traction battery status indica-
tor (if equipped)

(



P.118)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.267)

Sport mode indicator
(



P.267)

Custom mode indicator
(



P.267)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.267)

Sport S mode indicator
(



P.267)

Sport S+ mode indicator
(



P.267)

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Locations of gauges and meters

The location of some displayed items and 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 (



P.107)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.415)

Outside temperature

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

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.98)

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.111, 267)

Speedometer

Clock

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



P.343)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)

Meter display

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