Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual page 506

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
warning
Comes
on
Flashes
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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
If "Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power" is shown
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This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions.
(For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P. 527
If "Maintenance Required for Hybrid Battery Cooling Parts at Your Dealer" is shown
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The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in
duct. Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling
component at your Lexus dealer.
If "Hybrid Battery Low Shift Out of N to Recharge" is shown
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Message is displayed when the remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can not be charged when the shift lever is in N,
when stopped for long periods of time shift the shift lever to P.
If "Hybrid Battery Low Hybrid System Stopped Shift to P and Restart" is shown
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Message is displayed when the remaining charge for the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low, because vehicle has been shifted N for a long period of time.
When operating the vehicle, restart the hybrid system.
If "Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle" is shown
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Message is displayed when the driver' s door is opened without turning the power switch
to OFF with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
If "Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting" is shown
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Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever
is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift lever to D or R.
If "Maintenance Required Soon" is shown (U.S.A. only)
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Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance
*
schedule should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
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: Refer to the separate "Scheduled Maintenance" or "Owner' s Manual Supplement" for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
ES300h_OM_OM33B71U_(U)
System
Warning buzzer
light

Does not sound

Does not sound
*
Warning
Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly