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LEXUS ES 300H (2019 year). Instruction - part 17

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)

 Hi (2 segments lit)  Lo

(1 segment lit)

 Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level

indicator

illuminates during opera-

tion.

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

When AUTO mode is selected

The heated steering wheel function may

turn off according to the air conditioning set

temperature, outside temperature, etc.

■

Stored settings

When the power switch is turned to ON

mode, the stored settings are recalled.

■

Seat heaters

Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)

 Hi (3 segments lit) 

Mid (2 segments lit)

 Lo (1 segment

lit)

 Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level

indicator

illuminates during opera-

tion.

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Seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)

 Hi (3 segments lit) 

Mid (2 segments lit)

 Lo (1 segment

lit)

 Off

The AUTO indicator

and/or level indi-

cator

illuminates during operation.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the hybrid

system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters and ventilators

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Interio

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON mode.

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Air conditioning system-linked control

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is

Hi (when AUTO is selected), the seat venti-

lator fan speed may become higher

according to the fan speed of the air condi-

tioning system.

■

When AUTO mode is selected

The following functions may turn off

according to the air conditioning set tem-

perature, outside temperature, etc.

●

Seat heaters

●

Seat ventilators

■

Stored settings

When the power switch is turned to ON

mode, the following stored settings are

recalled.

●

Seat heaters

●

Seat ventilators

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Main display

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

can be adjusted by perform-

ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.

The item can be adjusted by one level.

Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.

The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.

Adjust the heated steering wheel

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and minor

burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Control screen

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temperature level

The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.

Automatic mode on/off indicators

When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.

: Left-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

: Heated steering wheel

: Right-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

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Side display (12.3-inch display
model)

Display the air conditioning control
screen (

P.256)

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO

 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed

level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO

 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off

Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change
as follows:
AUTO

 Hi  Lo  Off

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Customization

Steering wheel heating preference in auto-

matic mode and the automatic mode set-

tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can

be changed. (Customizable features:

P.412)

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5-4. Using the interior lights

Interio

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atures

5-4.Using the interior lights

Rear personal lights (

P.266)

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped)

Shift lever light

Front personal lights (

P.266)

Interior lights (

P.266)

Clock light

Footwell lights

Power switch light

Door trim ornament lights (if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

Outer foot lights (front/ front and rear)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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5-4. Using the interior lights

■

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

Turning the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear

Turns the lights on/off

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the power switch mode, the presence

of the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are open/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or front per-

sonal lights do not respond as normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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Automatic turning on of the interior

lights

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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Interio

r fe

atures

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically

after approximately 20 minutes. The inte-

rior lights can be turned off manually. How-

ever, in order to help prevent further

collisions, it is recommended that they be

left on until safety can be ensured. (The inte-

rior lights may not turn on automatically

depending on the force of the impact and

conditions of the collision.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.412)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and front personal lights. Other-

wise, the lights will be damaged. If a lens

needs to be removed, contact your Lexus

dealer.

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5-5. Using the storage features

5-5.Using the storage features

Cup holder (

P.269)

Glove box (

P.269)

Console box (

P.269)

Auxiliary box (

P.270)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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When storage compartments are not

in use

When driving or when the storage com-

partments are not in use, keep the lids

closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by an open lid

or the items stored inside.

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5-5. Using the storage features

Interio

r fe

atures

Open (press the glove box opener)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

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Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

■

Trunk opener main switch

P.101

Press a button to open the console box.

The console box can be opened from
either side.

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Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.



Front (type A)

To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.



Front (type B)

Adjust the depth of the cup holder.

Shallow (press the button)

Glove box

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the console

box

When the console box is open, do not

apply excessive force in the direction that

it was opened.

Cup holders

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Deepen



Rear

To open, pull down the armrest and
open the lid.

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Front cup holder (type A)

●

After closing the USB terminal lid, close

the cup holder lid.

●

When cleaning the cup holder, the parti-

tion and another parts can be removed

according to the following procedure.

Remove the partition

Remove the plate

Press in the button.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than a cup,

beverage can or bottle (front [type B]) in

the cup holder. Even when the lid is

closed, items must not be stored in the

cup holder.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holder in the event of an accident or sud-

den braking, causing injury. If possible,

cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the cup holder

●

Depending on the size of the cup, bev-

erage can or bottle, do not use the cup

holder in the shallow condition.

When taking out the cup, beverage

can or bottle or in the event of sudden

braking, they may be thrown out of the

holder or the contents may spill.

●

Stow the rear cup holder before stow-

ing the armrest.

Auxiliary box

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Interio

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atures

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

Lift the luggage mat up.

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo net hooks are not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

net hooks to their stowed positions when

not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

Luggage mat

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5-6. Using the other interior features

5-6.Using the other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.

For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).



Front

Open the lid.



Rear

Open the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

Clock

Power outlets

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5-6. Using the other interior features

Interio

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atures

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The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices such as

mobile battery packs.

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Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box partition

allows power cables to be passed through

when the console box lid is partially closed.

The USB charging ports are used to
supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V to

external devices.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging ports

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging

ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1

A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with

a personal computer, such as a USB

memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned

off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is

high, such as after the vehicle has been

parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.

NOTICE

■

When the power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects

or liquids that enter the power outlet may

cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

USB charging ports

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5-6. Using the other interior features

A portable device can be charged by
just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smart phones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the

charging area. Also, depending on the
portable device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the operation
manual for portable devices to be
used.

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The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the
Wireless Power Consortium.

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Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

Charge area

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Using the wireless charger

Open the console box. (

P.269)

Press the power supply switch of
the wireless charger.

Switches on and off with each press of the

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB

charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports are not

in use, close the lids. If a foreign object

or liquid enters a port may cause a

short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or

impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external

devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the

vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in

damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnec-

essary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it

is connected.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a

long period of time with the hybrid sys-

tem stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

A
B
C

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Interio

r fe

atures

power supply switch.

When turned on, the operation indicator

light (green) comes on.

Even with the engine off, the on/off state of

the power supply switch is memorized.

Place the charging side of the por-
table device down.

When charging, the operation indicator

light (orange) comes on.

If charging is not occurring, try placing the

portable device as close to the center of

the charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation

indicator light (green) comes on.

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Recharging function

• When charging is complete and

after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved,

charging is stopped for a moment
and then it restarts.

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Lighting conditions of operation
indicator light

: Depending on the portable device, there

are cases where the operation indicator
light will continue being lit up orange
even after the charging is complete.

 When the operation indicator light

flashes

When an error occurs, the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously

(Orange)

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The wireless charger can be operated

when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or

ON mode.

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Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard

can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no

more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories are

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover

and accessories not able to handle Qi are

attached to the portable device. Depending

on the type of cover and accessory, it may

not be possible to charge. When charging is

not performed even with the portable

device placed on the charge area, remove

the cover and accessories.

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless charger
power supply is off

Green
(comes on)

On Standby (charging pos-
sible state)

When charging is complete

Orange
(comes on)

When placing the portable
device on the charging area
(detecting the portable
device)

Charging

Suspected cause

Handling method

Vehicle to charger
communication fail-
ure.

Contact your Lexus
dealer.

Suspected causes

Handling method

A foreign substance
is between the por-
table device and
charge area.

Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the
charge area.

The portable device
is out of sync due to
the device being
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge
area.

Place the portable
device near the cen-
ter of the charge
area.

Suspected cause

Handling method

Temperature rising
within the wireless
charger.

Stop charging at
once and start
charging again after
for a while.

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Interio

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atures

■

While charging, noise enters the AM

radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm

that the noise has decreased. If the noise

decreases, continuously pushing the power

supply switch of the wireless charger for 2

seconds, the frequency of the charger can

be changed and the noise can be reduced.

Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-

cator light will flash orange 2 times.

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Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened

and closed, charging may be temporarily

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging

device and portable device will get

warmer, however this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets warm while

charging, charging may stop due to the

protection function on the portable

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops

significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while

searching for the portable device a sound

will be produced, however this is not a mal-

function.

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Certification for the wireless charger

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