2016 Lexus ES Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

154 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10134276Feb 25, 2016Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10093414Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Lsb: 2016 model year lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed xm satellite radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the pre-delivery service (pds) process, ensure that the xm satellite radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10093344Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Lsb: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver’s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver’s side and, if applicable, passenger’s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10093269Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Lsb: long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage and affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10134275Feb 23, 2016Tires, Wheels. LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same…
• 10093264Feb 23, 2016Tires, Equipment. "lsb: during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same…
• 10205314Feb 2, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Maintenance During PDS
• 10134273Feb 2, 2016Electrical system. LSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does NOT provide warranty coverage for discharged and/or…
• 10093261Feb 2, 2016Electrical system. "lsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, toyota does not provide warranty coverage for discharged and/or…
• 10076255Feb 2, 2016Electrical system. Battery maintenance during pds. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10205349Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100
• 10093537Dec 17, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. The grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual references the toyota hybrid system (ths) charger.
• 10152275Dec 15, 2015Equipment. TT: Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 10093693Dec 15, 2015Equipment. Tt: navigation microsd card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 10111514Nov 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones OS 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10111513Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10094050Nov 12, 2015Equipment. Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones os 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10094047Nov 12, 2015Equipment. Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various bluetooth audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10093985Nov 5, 2015Equipment. Lsb: a download and installation process is required to activate the enform™ suite of apps & data services before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The download and installation process may also need to be performed under other circumstances such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer's personal settings are erased.
• 10134444Aug 21, 2015Electrical system. TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV…
• 10132519Aug 21, 2015Electrical system. TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV…
• 10205336Aug 5, 2015Equipment. Floor Mat Installation During PDS
• 10205335Aug 5, 2015Equipment, Tires. The Position before New Vehicle Delivery
• 10134441Aug 5, 2015Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side, and if applicable, passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10134440Aug 5, 2015Tires. LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same…
• 10132516Aug 5, 2015Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side, and if applicable, passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10132515Aug 5, 2015Tires, Wheels. LSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same…
• 10205334Jul 28, 2015Equipment. Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines
• 10205333Jul 28, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. XM Actvation Confirmation during PDS
• 10134161Jul 28, 2015Equipment. LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10134159Jul 28, 2015Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10132556Jul 28, 2015Equipment. LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10132554Jul 28, 2015Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10134158Jul 10, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. The hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. These high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical shock if proper safety precautions are NOT followed. Be sure to carefully review all applicable Repair Manual procedures BEFORE performing service.
• 10132553Jul 10, 2015Electrical system. LSB: This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. The hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. These high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical shock if proper safety precautions are NOT followed. Be sure to carefully review all applicable Repair Manual procedures BEFORE performing service.
• 10134156Jul 9, 2015Equipment. LSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10134155Jul 9, 2015Equipment, Wheels. LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10134154Jul 9, 2015Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10134153Jul 9, 2015Tires. LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). Each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), TPWS must be initialized…
• 10132551Jul 9, 2015Equipment. LSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132550Jul 9, 2015Brakes, Wheels. LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132549Jul 9, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132548Jul 9, 2015Tires. LSB: 2016 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). Each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), TPWS must be initialized…
• 10134152Jul 8, 2015Electrical system. To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment Relay Block. Reinstall the Short Pin into its original location and confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132546Jul 7, 2015Electrical system. LSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the Short Pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment Relay Block. Reinstall the Short Pin into its original location and confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10205326Jun 29, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.
• 10111303Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111153Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111308Jun 17, 2015Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10111158Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.

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