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Lexus ES250 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 16

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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. (Cus-

tomizable features:



P.404)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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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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5-4.Using the storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P.270)

Cup holders (



P.269)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.270) Wireless charger (if equipped) (

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P.274)

Console box (



P.269)

Glove box (



P.269)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

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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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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.104

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



Rear

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

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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

Instrument panel

Press in the button.



Front

■

Auxiliary box (front)

The insole for the auxiliary box can be

removed for cleaning.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

beverage cans in the cup holders. Even

when the lid is closed, items must not be

stored in the cup holders.

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

Stow the rear cup holder before stowing

the armrest.

Auxiliary boxes

Open tray (if equipped)

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open tray

Observe the following precautions when

putting items in the open tray. Failure to

do so may cause items to be thrown out

of the tray in the event of sudden braking

or steering. In these cases, the items may

interfere with pedal operation or cause

driver distraction, resulting in an acci-

dent.

●

Do not store items in the tray that can

easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray higher

than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that may

protrude over the tray’s edge.

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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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5-5.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 “MULTIMEDIA
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 battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Clock

Power outlets

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The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

When stopping the engine

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

■

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 Type-C charging ports are
used to supply 3 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices.
The USB Type-C 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 Type-C charging
port.

■

Using the USB Type-C charging
ports



Front

Open the lid

To close, press in and release the lid.

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 battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

USB Type-C charging ports

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

Inside of console box



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The USB Type-C charging ports can be

used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB Type-C

charging ports may not operate cor-

rectly

●

If a device which consumes more than 3

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

■

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.

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 smartphones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge
area.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB Type-

C charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

●

Rear: When the USB Type-C

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 Type-C charging

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

Type-C charging ports.

■

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.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB Type-C charging

ports for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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atures

This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the
charging tray. Also, depending on the
portable device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the operation
manual for portable devices to be
used.

■

The “Qi” logo

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

■

Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Charging tray

Charge area

Approximately 2.8 in. (7 cm)

Approximately 2.4 in. (6 cm)

: Portable devices and wireless chargers

contain charging coils.
The charging coil in the wireless charger
can be moved within the charge area
near the center of the charging tray. If

the charging coil inside a portable
device is detected in the charge area,
the charging coil inside the wireless
charger will move toward it and start
charging. If the charging coil inside a
portable device moves outside of the
charge area, charging will automatically
stop.
If 2 or more portable devices are placed
on the charging tray, their charging coils
may not be properly detected and they
may not be charged.

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Using the wireless charger

Place the portable device on the
charging tray

Place the charging side of the portable
device down with the center of the device
in the center of the charge area.
Depending on the portable device, the
charging coil may not be located in the
center of the device. In this case, place the
portable device so that its charging coil is
in the center of the charge area.
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

A
B
C
D

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



When a portable device is moved
significantly in the charge area, the
charging coil is disconnected and
charging is stopped momentarily.
However, if there is a charging coil
in the charge area, the charging coil
inside the wireless charger will
move toward it and then charging
restarts.

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Rapid charging function



The following portable devices sup-
port rapid charging.

• Portable devices compliant with WPC

Ver1.2.4 and compatible with rapid
charging

• iPhone’s with an iOS version that sup-

ports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 8 and
later models)



When a portable device that sup-
ports rapid charging is charged,
charging automatically switches to
the rapid charging function.

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Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

: Charging power will not be output during standby. A metallic object will not be heated,

if it is placed on the charging tray in this state.

: 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 wireless charger does not operate properly

When the wireless charger does not operate properly, handle the probable cause
based on the following tables.

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Charging tray side

Center display side

Turning off

Disappear

When the Wireless charger power supply is

off

Green (comes on)

Gray

On Standby (charging possible state)

When charging is complete

Orange (comes on)

Blue

When placing the portable device on the

charging area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

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Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray side

Center Display side

Orange (flashing repeat-

edly once every second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger commu-
nication failure



If the engine is running, stop and
then restart the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY, start the engine. (



P.142)

Green (flashing repeat-

edly once every second)

Disappear

Wireless charger and multimedia
system communication failure



If the engine is running, stop and
then restart the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACCES-
SORY, start the engine. (



P.142)

Green (comes on)

Blue

AM radio stations are being auto-
matically selected



Wait until the system has com-
pleted the automatic selection of
AM radio stations. In the case
that automatic selection cannot
be completed, stop automatic
selection.

The smart access system with push-
button start is detecting the key.



Wait until key detection has com-
pleted.

Orange (repeatedly

flashes 3 times continu-

ously)

Gray

A metallic foreign substance is in the
charge area and charging has
stopped momentarily.



Remove the foreign substance
from the charge area.

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■

The wireless charger can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

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.

●

However, charging exceeding 5 W is

supported by the following portable

devices.

• Charging at 7.5 W or less is supported

by iPhone’s that support 7.5 W charging.

• Charging at 10 W or less is supported by

portable devices compliant with EPP out-

put as defined by WPC standard

Ver1.2.4.

■

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 (including for certain

genuine manufacturer parts) and acces-

sory, 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.

■

AM radio cooperation function during

charging

●

When noise enters the AM radio during

charging, charging frequency will be

automatically changed to reduce noise.

●

During the AM radio automatic tuning,

charging is temporarily stopped in order

to prevent tuning error due to noise

Orange (repeatedly

flashes 3 times continu-

ously) or flashing

between green and

orange

Gray

The charging coil in the portable
device moved outside of the charge
area and charging has stopped
momentarily.



Remove the portable device
from the charging tray, check
that the operation indicator light
changes back to green, and then
place the portable device so that
it is near the center of the
charging tray. Also, if a case or
cover is installed to the portable
device, remove it.

Orange (repeatedly

flashes 4 times continu-

ously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the
temperature within the wireless
charger exceeded the set value



Stop charging, remove the porta-
ble device from the charging
tray, wait for the temperature to
drop, and then start charging
again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray side

Center Display side

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caused by charging. When tuning is fin-

ished, charging will be automatically

resumed.

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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 malfunc-

tion.

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.

The fan may start operating to lower the

temperature inside the wireless charger,

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Operation sounds

A buzzing noise may be heard when press-

ing the engine switch to turn to ACCES-

SORY or IGNITION ON mode or when

detecting a portable device. However, this

is not a malfunction.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for

safety reasons, the driver should not

operate the main part of the portable

device while driving.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices such

as wireless headphones while in motion.

These devices are very light and may be

ejected from the charging tray, which

may lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverters, as well as any other elec-

trical medical device, should consult their

physician about the usage of the wireless

charger.

■

To prevent malfunctions or burns

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in a equipment

failure and damage, catch fire, burns due

to overheat or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects

between the charge area and the por-

table device while charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or

other metallic object to the charge

area

●

Do not attach an aluminum sticker or

other metallic object to the side of the

portable device (or to its case or

cover) that touches the charge area

●

Do not use the charging tray as a small

storage space

●

Do not subject to a strong force or

impact

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove

●

Do not charge devices other than

specified portable devices

●

Keep away from magnetic items

●

Do not charge devices if the charge

area is covered in dust

●

Do not cover with a cloth or similar

material

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the function may

not operate normally

Devices may not be charged normally in

the following situations.

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NOTICE

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

The portable device is being charged

with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between the

charge area and portable device

●

Charging has caused the portable

device to heat up

●

The temperature around the charging

tray is 95°F (35°C) or higher, such as

in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed with its

charging side facing up

●

The portable device is placed in an

area misaligned from the charge area

●

The portable device is larger than the

charging tray

●

A foldable and portable device is

placed outside the charge area

●

The vehicle is in an area where strong

electrical waves or noise are emitted,

such as near a television tower, power

plant, gasoline station, broadcasting

station, large display, airport, etc.

●

When the camera of the portable

device largely protrudes

●

Any of the following objects that is

0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is stuck or

installed between the charging side of

the portable device and the charge

area.

• Thick cases or covers

• A case that uses a magnet on the

charging side of the portable device

• A case or cover attached with an

uneven or tilted surface, so that the

charging side is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings,

straps, etc.

●

When the portable device is in contact

with, or is covered by any of the follow-

ing metallic objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such as alu-

minum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that includes alu-

minum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

●

Electric wave type wireless remote

controls are being used nearby

●

When the electronic key is taken out-

side the vehicle

●

2 or more portable devices are placed

on the charging tray at the same time

If charging is abnormal or the operation

indicator light continues to flash for any

other reason, the wireless charger may

be malfunctioning. Contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

To prevent malfunctions and data

corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a credit, or

other magnetic card, or magnetic stor-

age media close to the charge area

may clear any stored data due to mag-

netic influence. Also, do not bring a

wristwatch or other precision instru-

ment close to the charge area since

doing so may cause it to malfunction.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

■

Rear sunshade

The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered by operating the button
shown below.
Press the switch. (Raise/lower)

NOTICE

●

Do not charge with a non-contact IC

card such as a transportation system

IC card inserted between the charging

side of a portable device and the

charge area. The IC chip may become

extremely hot and damage the porta-

ble device or IC card. Be especially

careful not to charge a portable device

inside a case or cover with a non-con-

tact IC card attached.

●

Do not leave portable devices inside

the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle

can become hot in extreme heat,

which could cause a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has been

updated

If the smartphone OS has been updated

to a newer version, its charging specifi-

cations may have changed significantly.

For details, check the information on the

manufacturer’s website.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a

long period of time when the engine is

stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

Rear sunshade (if
equipped)/rear door sunshades
(if equipped)

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Rear door sunshades

Pull the tab of the rear door sunshade
and hook the sunshade on the anchors.

To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook
the sunshade and retract it slowly.

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

●

The rear sunshade can be operated for

approximately 1 minute even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off.

■

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear

sunshade automatically lowers when the

shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again
if any of the following occurs:

●

The button is pressed again.

●

Shift the shift lever to P.

●

The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15

km/h). If the engine is turned off after the

rear sunshade was lowered due to the

reverse operation feature, it will not be

raised even when the engine is turned on

again and the vehicle reaches a speed of

9 mph (15 km/h). To raise the sunshade

again, press the button.

: Occasionally, the reverse function may

not be carried out after the switch has
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being

raised or lowered

When the rear sunshade is being oper-

ated, do not place fingers or other

objects in the fastener section or in the

opening. They may get caught, causing

injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not operate the rear sunshade when

the engine is not running.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshades

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade

when any objects are on top of its

opening/closing part. The rear sun-

shade may not operate properly.

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