2020 Lexus ES300H Owner’s Manual

The 2020 Lexus ES300h is an elegant and eco-friendly luxury hybrid car. It is stylish and efficient. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that work together to make a hybrid powertrain that gets great gas mileage without sacrificing speed. The ES300h is both stylish and comfortable, thanks to its sleek exterior and luxury interior. The hybrid system blends power and efficiency in a way that makes the car easy to start up and quiet to drive. The ES300h has advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency stopping to keep its passengers safe. Inside, the cabin is roomy and made of high-quality materials. It also has current technology like a high-resolution infotainment system and wireless charging. As a hybrid sedan, the 2020 Lexus ES300h combines luxury, efficiency, and a dedication to a greener future in a way that works well.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster
The image may differ from the actual condition.

Gauges and meters

Meter display
Locations of gauges and meters

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

• A Multi-information display
  Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.79)
  Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.374)
  B 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
• C 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.82, 212)
• D Speedometer
• E Clock
  Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (P.284)
• F Engine coolant temperature gauge
  Displays the engine coolant temperature
• G Fuel gauge
  H Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
• I Shift position and shift range (P.150) Odometer and trip meter display (P.78)

Hybrid System Indicator

• A Charge area
  Shows regeneration* status.
  Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
• B 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.
• C 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.
• D 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 created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, the 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.
• Outside temperature display
• In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, 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.

WARNING
The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, 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 number 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, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P.395)

Odometer and trip meter display

• 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.
• The 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 displayed, pressing and holding the switch will reset the trip meter.

Settings display
Meter display settings that can be changed

• Language
  Select to change the language displayed.
• Units
  Select to change the units of measure displayed.
• Speedometer display
  Select to set the display of the speedometer to digital or analog.
• Drive information 1/Drive informa-tion 2
  Select to select up to 2 items (P.80) that will be displayed on each Drive information screen (Drive information 1 screen and Drive information 2 screen) respectively.
• Clock
  Select to switch between 12-hour display and the 24-hour display.
• Pop-up display
  Select to enable/disable some pop-up dis-plays for each relevant system.
• Accent color
  Select to change the accent color on the screen, such as the cursor color.
• Tachometer setting
  Select to set the display of the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer for each driving mode.
• EV indicator
  Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.
• Default setting
  Select to reset the meter display settings to the default setting.

Head-up display*

*:If equipped
The head-up display projects a variety of driving-related information and the operating state of the driving support systems on the windshield.

System components

Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples and may differ from the image that is actually displayed by the head-up display.
A Driving support system display area (P.86)
Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)
Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system:

• Route guidance to the destination
• Street name
• Compass (heading-up display)
• E Driving information display area Displays the following items:
• The speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display (if equipped) (P.194)
• Speedometer
• Shift position and shift range (P.148)
  C Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area (P.87)
• D Head-up display switch

A head-up display will operate when The power switch is in ON mode.
When using the head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
Street name display
Only street names that are included in the map data will be displayed.

WARNING
When using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position or brightness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

NOTICE
Head-up display projector
Do not place any drinks near the head-up display projector. If the projector gets wet, electrical malfunctions may result.
Do not place anything on or put stickers onto the head-up display projector. Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-play indications.
Do not touch the inside of the head-up display projector or thrust sharp edges or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical malfunctions.

Using the head-up display
Enabling/disabling the head-up display
Press the Head-up display switch.

Changing the settings of the head-up display
The following settings can be changed on of the multi-information display. P.79)

• Brightness and vertical position of the head-up display Select to adjust the brightness or vertical position of the head-up display.
• Select to adjust the brightness or vertical position of the head-up display.
  Select to display the Hybrid System Indica-tor, tachometer or no content.
• Display content

Select to enable/disable the following items:

• Route guidance to destination/street name
• Driving support system display*
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status
  *: Make sure to enable this display when using the driving support systems

FAQ