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Lexus ES300h (2023 year). Manual in english - page 2

1-1. For safe use

WARNING

●

Make sure the “PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF” indicator light is not illumi-

nated when using the seat belt

extender for the front passenger seat.

If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light is illuminated, discon-

nect the extender tongue from the

seat belt buckle, and reconnect the

seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt

extender after making sure the “PAS-

SENGER AIR BAG ON” indicator

light is illuminated. If you use the seat

belt extender while the “PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-

minated, the SRS airbags for the front

passenger will not activate, which

could cause death or serious injury in

the event of a collision.

●

Do not apply a heavy load to the front

passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pocket).

●

Do not put weight on the front passen-

ger seat by putting your hands or feet

on the front passenger seat seatback

from the rear passenger seat.

●

Do not let a rear passenger lift the

front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

●

Do not put objects under the front pas-

senger seat.

●

Do not recline the front passenger

seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “PASSEN-

GER AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to

be illuminated, which indicates that the

SRS airbags for the front passenger

will not activate in the event of a severe

accident. If the seatback touches the

rear seat, return the seatback to a

position where it does not touch the

rear seat. Keep the front passenger

seatback as upright as possible when

the vehicle is moving. Reclining the

seatback excessively may lessen the

effectiveness of the seat belt system.

●

If an adult sits in the front passenger

seat, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG

ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator is illuminated, ask the passenger

to sit up straight, well back in the seat,

feet on the floor, and with the seat belt

worn correctly. If the “PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains

illuminated, either ask the passenger

to move to the rear seat, or if that is not

possible, move the front passenger

seat fully rearward.

●

When it is unavoidable to install a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, install the

child restraint system on the front pas-

senger seat in the proper order.

(



P.45)

●

Do not modify or remove the front

seats.

●

Do not kick the front passenger seat or

subject it to severe impact. Otherwise,

the SRS warning light may come on to

indicate a malfunction of the front pas-

senger occupant classification system.

In this case, contact your Lexus dealer

immediately.

●

Child restraint systems installed on the

rear seat should not contact the front

seatbacks.

●

Do not use a seat accessory, such as a

cushion and seat cover, that covers the

seat cushion surface.

●

Do not modify or replace the uphol-

stery of the front seat.

●

Do not place anything between the

console box and front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the system may not detect

the front passenger properly, leading

to improper operation of the airbags.

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For
safety

and
security

■

Adult

■

Child

WARNING

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the

ceiling. If the head restraint is left in

contact with the ceiling, the system

may not detect the front passenger

properly, leading to improper opera-

tion of the airbags.

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system

Indicator/warning

light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights

“PASSENGER AIR

BAG ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning

light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights

“PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF” or “PAS-

SENGER AIR BAG

ON”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or acti-

vated

Front passenger knee airbag

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■

Child restraint system with infant

■

Unoccupied

■

There is a malfunction in the system

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the

front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture.

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the sys-

tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture.

: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-

Indicator/warning

light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights

“PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Off

or flashing

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning

light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights

“PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

Indicator/warning

light

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights

“PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger knee airbag

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For safety and security

facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it
is unavoidable. (



P.45)

: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child

restraint system properly. (



P.43)

1-1. For safe use

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human
body is included in exhaust gases if
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases

enter the vehicle and may lead to an

accident caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the trunk lid closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed,

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as

soon as possible.

■

When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated

area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the

hybrid system operating for a long

time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided,

park the vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter

the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system oper-

ating in an area with snow build-up, or

where it is snowing. If snowbanks build

up around the vehicle while the hybrid

system is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehicle.

■

Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked

periodically. If there is a hole or crack

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to

have the vehicle inspected and repaired

by your Lexus dealer.

1-2. Child safety

For
safety

and
security

1-2.Child safety

Points to remember: P.43
Child restraint system: P.44
When using a child restraint system:
P.45
Child restraint system installation
method
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.47
• Fixed with a child restraint LATCH

anchor: P.50

• Using an anchor bracket (for top

tether strap): P.53

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A.
as well as Canada now require the use
of child restraint systems.



Prioritize and observe the warnings,
as well as the laws and regulations

Riding with children

Observe the following precautions
when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appro-
priate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly
wear the vehicle’s seat belt.



It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever,
wiper switch, etc.



Use the rear door child-protector
lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door
while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
(



P.107, 132)



Do not let small children operate
equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the
power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.

WARNING

■

When children are in the vehicle

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle, and never allow children to have

or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle

or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is

also a danger that children may injure

themselves by playing with the windows,

the moon roof or other features of the

vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or

extremely cold temperatures inside the

vehicle can be fatal to children.

Child restraint systems

Before installing a child restraint
system in the vehicle, there are pre-
cautions that need to be observed,
different types of child restraint sys-
tems, as well as installation meth-
ods, etc., written in this manual.

Use a child restraint system when
riding with a small child that cannot
properly use a seat belt. For the
child’s safety, install the child
restraint system to a rear seat. Be
sure to follow the installation method
that is in the operation manual
enclosed with the restraint system.

Table of contents

Points to remember

1-2. Child safety

for child restraint systems.



Use a child restraint system until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.



Choose a child restraint system that
suits your vehicle and is appropriate
to the age and size of the child.

■

Types of child restraint system installation methods

Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint system about
the installation of the child restraint system.

WARNING

■

When a child is riding

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

For effective protection in automobile

accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a

seat belt or child restraint system

which is correctly installed. For instal-

lation details, refer to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system. General installation

instruction is provided in this manual.

●

Lexus strongly urges the use of a

proper child restraint system that con-

forms to the weight and size of the

child, installed on the rear seat.

According to accident statistics, the

child is safer when properly restrained

in the rear seat than in the front seat.

●

Holding a child in your or someone

else’s arms is not a substitute for a child

restraint system. In an accident, the

child can be crushed against the wind-

shield or between the holder and the

interior of the vehicle.

■

Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not prop-

erly fixed in place, the child or other pas-

sengers may be seriously injured or even

killed in the event of sudden braking,

sudden swerving, or an accident.

●

If the vehicle were to receive a strong

impact from an accident, etc., it is pos-

sible that the child restraint system has

damage that is not readily visible. In

such cases, do not reuse the restraint

system.

●

Make sure you have complied with all

installation instructions provided with

the child restraint system manufac-

turer and that the system is properly

secured.

●

Keep the child restraint system prop-

erly secured on the seat even if it is not

in use. Do not store the child restraint

system unsecured in the passenger

compartment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child

restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the trunk.

Child restraint system

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

When installing a child restraint
system to a front passenger seat

For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to a
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the seat as follows and install the
child restraint system.



Move the front seat fully rearward.



Adjust the seatback angle to the
most upright position.

When installing a forward-facing child
seat, if there is a gap between the child seat
and the seatback, adjust the seatback
angle until good contact is achieved.



Adjust the front of the seat cushion
to the uppermost position.



Adjust the seat height to the upper-
most position.

Installation method

Page

Seat belt attachment

P.47

Child restraint LATCH

anchors attachment

P.50

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap) attachment

P.53

When using a child restraint sys-
tem

1-2. Child safety



Adjust the lumbar support to the
lowest position.



Adjust the pelvic support

to the

lowest position.



If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installation
and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the head
restraint in the upper most position.

: If equipped

WARNING

■

When using a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Never install a rear-facing child

restraint system on the front passen-

ger seat even if the “PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illu-

minated. In the event of an accident,

the force of the rapid inflation of the

front passenger airbag can cause

death or serious injury to the child if

the rear-facing child restraint system is

installed on the front passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is

unavoidable. A child restraint system

that requires a top tether strap should

not be used in the front passenger seat

since there is no top tether strap

anchor for the front passenger seat.

●

A forward-facing child restraint sys-

tem may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is

unavoidable. When installing a for-

ward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, adjust the

seatback angle to the most upright

position, move the seat to the rearmost

position, and raise the seat to the

upper most position, even if the “PAS-

SENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light is illuminated.

●

Do not allow the child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat,

front or rear pillars, or roof side rails

from which the SRS side airbags or

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even

if the child is seated in the child

restraint system. It is dangerous if the

SRS side and curtain shield airbags

inflate, and the impact could cause

death or serious injury to the child.

1-2. Child safety

For
safety

and
security

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt.

■

Installing child restraint system
using a seat belt (child restraint
lock function belt)

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

■

Rear-facing



Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

Place the child restraint system on
the rear seat facing the rear of the
vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

WARNING

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

●

Use child restraint system suitable to

the age and size of the child and install

it to the rear seat.

●

If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it

from being attached correctly, attach

the child restraint system to the right-

hand rear seat.

●

Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

Child restraint system fixed with
a seat belt

1-2. Child safety

While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

extended.

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.50)

■

Forward-facing



Convertible

seat

Adjust the seat

When using the front passenger seat: If

installing the child restraint system to the

front passenger seat is unavoidable, refer

to P.45 for front passenger seat adjust-

ment.

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.

Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt and
allow it to retract to put it in lock
mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot
be extended.

While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a

point where there is no slack in the belt,

pull the belt to check that it cannot be

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether
strap, follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s operation manual
regarding the installation, using the
top tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor. (



P.53)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.50)

■

Booster seat

If installing the child restraint sys-
tem to the front passenger seat is
unavoidable, refer to P.45 for front
passenger seat adjustment.

Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.



Booster type



High back type

Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly

positioned over the child’s shoulder and

that the lap belt is as low as possible.

(



P.24)

■

Removing a child restraint system
installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button and
fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to the
rebound of the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the child
restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself,
slowly return it to the stowing position.

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■

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for the
outboard rear seat. (Marks displaying
the location of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play with the

seat belt. If the seat belt becomes

twisted around a child’s neck, it may

lead to choking or other serious inju-

ries that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle cannot be

unfastened, scissors should be used to

cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate are

securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system left

and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely

installed.

●

After securing a child restraint system,

never adjust the seat.

●

When a booster seat is installed,

always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the

child’s shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck, but

not so that it could fall off the child’s

shoulder.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear seats, it may

not be possible to properly use the

seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or

affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be

sure your seat belt fits snugly across

your shoulder and low on your hips. If it

does not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a different

position. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR

lock mode, do not fully extend the shoul-

der belt. ALR mode causes the belt to

tighten only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (



P.26)

■

Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when

installing a child restraint system, the seat

belt will not securely hold the child

restraint system, which could cause

death or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Child restraint system fixed with
a child restraint LATCH anchor

1-2. Child safety

For safety and security

■

When installing in the rear out-
board seats

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Remove the cover.



With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

tem indicates

the presence of a

lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-

1-2. Child safety

tem indicates

the presence of a

lower connector system.

Canada only



P.53)

After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely.
(



P.50)

■

When installing in the rear center
seat

There are no LATCH anchors behind
the rear center seat. However, the
inboard LATCH anchors of the out-
board seats, which are 16.9 in. (430
mm) apart, can be if the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions
permit use of those anchors with the

anchor spacing stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower
attachments cannot be installed in the
center seat. This type of child restraint
system can only be installed in the out-
board seat.

■

Laws and regulations pertaining to

anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming to

FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications

can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE

J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

When using the LATCH anchors, be

sure that there are no foreign objects

around the anchors and that the seat

belt is not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instructions pro-

vided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

●

Never attach two child restraint sys-

tem attachments to the same anchor.

In a collision, one anchor may not be

strong enough to hold two child

restraint system attachments and may

break. If the LATCH anchors are

already in use, use the seat belt to

install a child restraint system in the

center seat.

1-2. Child safety

For
safety

and
security

■

Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each
rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top tether strap.



Outboard rear seats

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap



Rear center seat

Anchor bracket

Top tether strap

■

Fixing the top tether strap to the
anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in
accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint sys-
tem.

Remove the head restraint.

Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely
latched. (



P.50)

WARNING

●

When securing some types of child

restraint systems in rear seats, it may

not be possible to properly use the

seat belts in positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with it or

affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be

sure your seat belt fits snugly across

your shoulder and low on your hips. If it

does not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a different

position. Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the

security of the child restraint system.

Using an anchor bracket (for top
tether strap)

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