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Lexus ES (2022 year). Manual in english - page 19

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch regardless of the air

conditioning setting depending on the

temperature setting or inside tempera-

ture.

Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the power switch to ON

mode will recall that key’s registered air

conditioning settings.

When the power switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart entry & start system

is used to unlock the passenger door.

Vehicles with the driving position mem-

ory: The doors that can recall the air con-
ditioning setting

when unlocked using

the smart entry & start system can be

changed. For details, contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

: The doors that can recall the driving posi-

tion memory are changed at the same
time.

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

Adjust the fan speed

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.267)

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 0°C (32°F)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

During use, various odors from inside

and outside the vehicle may enter into

and accumulate in the air conditioning

system. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring, the start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

When parking, the system automatically

switches to fresh air intake mode to

encourage better air circulation through-

out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors

that occur when starting the vehicle.

Air conditioning filter



P.383

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C auto switch operation)

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.463)

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Temperature control switch

Adjusting the temperature

Press “



” on the switch to increase the

temperature and “



” to decrease the

temperature.

Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the heated steering wheel (if

equipped)/front seat heater/seat ventila-
tor (if equipped) control screen

(vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode): Dis-

play the rear air conditioning control
screen

: Display the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge control screen

: Display the option control screen

WARNING

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the outside

air and that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the windshield to fog

up, blocking your vision.

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers (if equipped) or Digital

Side-view Monitor defoggers (if

equipped) are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view mir-

ror surfaces or Digital Side-view Monitor

cameras, as they can become very hot

and burn you.

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

Air conditioning controls (rear)
(if equipped)

Front air conditioning control
screen

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Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Select the air flow mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and

feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Function on/off indicators

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.

: Set Lexus Climate Concierge

(



P.319)

“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.328)

“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL” (if equipped): Adjust the tempera-
ture for driver and front passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.330)

“3-ZONE” (if equipped): Adjust the tem-
perature for the driver, front passenger
and rear seats separately (“3-ZONE”
mode) (



P.330)

: Change the fan speed setting

during the automatic mode operation
(Blower customization)

Option control screen

Select

on the sub menu to display

the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.



Vehicles with “DUAL” mode

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(



P.319)

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
(



P.330)

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

nanoe™ X

on/off

nanoe™ X is a nanoe™ generator.

Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW)

Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer)

: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are

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trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(



P.319)

Adjusting the temperature for the
driver’s, front passenger’s and rear
seats separately (“3-ZONE”
mode) (



P.330)

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

nanoe™ X

on/off

nanoe™ X is a nanoe™ generator.

Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW)

Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer)

: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are

trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

Side display (12.3-inch display
model)



Vehicles with “DUAL” mode

Display the heated steering wheel
(if equipped)/front seat heater/seat
ventilator (if equipped) control
screen (



P.334)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

Adjust the temperature for driver
and front passenger’s seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.330)

Select the air flow mode

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Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

Display the heated steering wheel
(if equipped)/front seat heater/seat
ventilator (if equipped) control
screen (



P.334)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

Adjusting the temperature for
driver, front passenger’s and rear
seats separately (“3-ZONE”
mode) (



P.330)

Select the air flow mode

Windshield wiper de-icer

This feature is used to prevent ice from

building up on the windshield and wiper

blades.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-

cally turn off after approximately 15 min-

utes.

Blower customization

Fan speed setting during the automatic

mode operation can be customized.

Each time

is selected, the fan speed

setting mode changes as follows.
“NORMAL”



“ECO”



“FAST”



“NORMAL”

nanoe™ X

This vehicle incorporates a biocidal prod-

uct.
Ionised air generated by a device incorpo-

rated in the vehicle purifies the air in the

cabin by suppressing bacteria.
Active substance: Free radicals generated

in situ from ambient air or water
nanoe™ helps to provide purified air by

emitting electrically charged water parti-

cles through the front center vent on the
driver’s side

When the fan is turned on and nanoe™ X

on the option control screen is selected,

the nanoe™ X is activated.

When the fan is operated in the following

conditions, system performance will be

maximized. If the following conditions are

not met, performance will be limited.

• The ,

air

outlets

are

being used.

• The front center vent on driver’s side is

open.

When nanoe™ X is generated, a small

amount of ozone is emitted and may be

faintly smelled in some situations. How-

ever, this is approximately the same as

the amount that already exists in nature,

such as in forests, and it has no affect on

the human body.

A slight noise may be heard during oper-

ation. This is not a malfunction.

: According to temperature and humidity

conditions, fan speed and direction of the
air flow, the nanoe™ system may not
operate at full capacity.

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Adjusting the temperature

Function on/off indicator

When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
function can be switched on and off.

: Disabling the switch on the arm-

rest.

Press the automatic mode switch
or select “AUTO” on the sub func-
tion menu. (



P.324)

Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to switch to automatic
air intake mode.

The air conditioning system automatically

switches between outside air and recircu-

lated air modes.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu. (



P.324)

If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically

according to the temperature setting and

the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until

warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-

ately after the automatic mode switch is

pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

Windshield fog detection function

When automatic mode is set, the humidity

sensor detects fog on the windshield and

WARNING

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower part of

the windshield or to the side of the front

pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer

is on.

nanoe™ X generator

Do not disassemble or repair the gener-

ator because it contains high voltage

parts. Contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer if the generator

needs repair.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the nanoe™ X

Do not insert anything into the front cen-

ter vent on driver’s side, attach anything

to it, or use sprays around the front cen-

ter vent on driver’s side. These things

may cause the generator not to work

properly.

Rear air conditioning control
screen (if equipped)

A
B

Using automatic mode

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controls the air conditioning system to pre-

vent fog.

Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects

exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-

matically switches between outside air and

recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off,

and the fan is operating, turning automatic

mode on will activate the dehumidification

function. The next time the dehumidification

function is turned off, automatic mode for

switching between outside air and recircu-

lated air modes is canceled.

This function automatically controls the
air conditioning airflow so that priority
is given to the front seats. When the
front passenger seat is not occupied,

airflow may switch to only the driver’s
seat. Unnecessary air conditioning is
suppressed, contributing to increased
fuel efficiency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
operates in the following situations.



No passengers are detected in the
rear seats



The windshield defogger is not
operating

While operating,

illuminates.

Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.

Select

on the center display

and switch the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

Operation of automatic airflow control

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats

without passengers immediately after the

hybrid system is started and at other

times depending on the outside tempera-

ture.

After the hybrid system is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or enter/exit

the vehicle, the system cannot accurately

detect the presence of passengers and

automatic airflow control will not oper-

NOTICE

Humidity sensor

In order to detect fog on the windshield,

a sensor which monitors the temperature

of the windshield, the surround humidity,

etc. is installed.

Follow these points to avoid damaging

the sensor:

Do not disassemble the sensor

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the

sensor or subject it to strong impacts

Do not stick anything on the sensor

Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)

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Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to

directing airflow to only the front seats,

when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-

matically direct airflow to all seats.

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the power

switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn

the power switch to ON mode.



Vehicles with “DUAL” mode

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:



Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. (



P.324)



Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.



Adjust the front passenger’s side
temperature setting.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

To turn on the “3-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:



Select “3-ZONE” on the sub func-
tion menu. (



P.324)



Select “3-ZONE” on the option
control screen.



Adjust any passenger seat tempera-
ture.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “3-ZONE” mode is

on.

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.

Adjusting the air flow direction and
opening/closing the air outlets



Front center/front side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately

Air outlet layout and operations

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Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

: If equipped

WARNING

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers

from defogging.

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters/seat ventilators



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good air flow on the seat
upholstery by sucking air into the
seats
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select

display the air conditioning control
screen. Then, select

on the sub

menu (



P.324) to display the

heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators control screen.

WARNING

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-

lowing categories comes in contact with

the steering wheel and seats when the

heater is on:

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

Persons with sensitive skin

Persons who are fatigued

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

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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 indi-

cator

illuminates during operation.

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.

Front seat heaters

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
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.

Rear seat heaters (if equipped)

Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicator

illuminates during

operation.

Seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the

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/seat ventilators

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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.

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON mode.

Air conditioning system-linked control

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is

Hi (when “AUTO” is selected), the seat

ventilator 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.

Front seat heaters

Seat ventilators

Stored settings

When the power switch is turned to ON

mode, the stored settings of the following

functions are recalled.

Front seat heaters

Seat ventilators

Main display

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level

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

Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level

The front seat heater can be adjusted in 3
levels.
When the front seat heater is operated, the
temperature level is displayed on the

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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screen.

Adjust the heated steering wheel
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

Side display (12.3-inch display
model)

Display the air conditioning control
screen (



P.326)

Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)

change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



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



Mid



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



Off

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.463)

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Rear personal lights (



P.336)

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped)

Shift lever light

Front personal lights (



P.336)

Interior lights (



P.336)

Clock light

Footwell lights

Power switch illumination

Door trim ornament lights (if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

Outer foot lights

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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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)



Rear

Turns the lights on/off

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.

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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interior 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.)

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:



P.463)

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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 any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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5-5.Using the storage features

Cup holders (



P.339)

Glove box (



P.339)

Console box (



P.339)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.340)

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.

When the 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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