Lexus ES (2023 year). Manual in english

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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
(



P.269)

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the bar display of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area.
(



P.100, 105)

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when
parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In
the N, the gasoline engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes gen-
tly and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-
ing tips

For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation

When braking

Delays

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Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the

season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driving

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

Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant/power control unit cool-

ant

• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-

cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air

pressure.

●

Do not drive at speeds in excess of the

speed limit or the speed limit specified

for the snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some

wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains (vehicles with

17-inch tires)

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle

being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), which-

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering

a curve to ensure that vehicle control

is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

system. (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow

tires from any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.
This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation

of the tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters.

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Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on
the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.



Check for and remove any excess
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s
roof, chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud from the
bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.

■

To protect windshield wipers



P.215

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a
safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced
speed suitable to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and shift the shift
lever to P without setting the park-

ing brake. The parking brake may
freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is parked
without setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (



P.197)



If the vehicle is left parked with the
brakes damp in cold temperatures,
there is a possibility of the brakes
freezing.



If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without apply-

ing the parking brake, make sure to

chock the wheels. If you do not chock the

wheels, the vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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

Vehicles with 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.

Side chain:

3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter

10 mm (0.39 in.) in width

30 mm (1.18 in.) in length

Cross chain:

4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

14 mm (0.55 in.) in width

25 mm (0.98 in.) in length



Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-

lations before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when

installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe

location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not

install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly

as possible. Retighten chains after driving

0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (



P.216)

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire
chains (vehicles with 17-inch
tires)

A
B
C

E
F

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

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Interior features

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge......

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning sys-

tem.................................................

317

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

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5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

330

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features ...........

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Trunk features.............................

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5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

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5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-1.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select

in the main menu on the

Center Display.

Select “Climate”.

Select “Front”.

Select “Climate concierge”.

The indicator on the air conditioning con-

trol screen illuminates, and the automatic

air conditioning system, front seat heaters

and ventilators, and heated steering wheel

operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,

the indicator turns off. However, all other

functions continue to operate in automatic

mode.

■

Automatic air conditioning system
(



P.317)

The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.

■

Front seat heaters and ventilators
(if equipped) (



P.326)

Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating
and ventilation may turn off.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.

■

Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) (



P.326)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tem-
perature of the air conditioning system,
the outside temperature, etc.

■

Front seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the

front seat heater/ventilator switch, passen-

ger detection is not performed.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The front seat heaters, seat ventila-
tors (if equipped) and heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) are each
automatically controlled accord-
ing to the set temperature of the air
conditioning system, the outside
and cabin temperature, etc. Lexus
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained
without adjusting each system.

Lexus Climate Concierge can be
operated using the air conditioning
control screen on the Center Dis-
play (



P.321).

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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Left-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Fan speed decreases switch

Fan speed increases switch

Airflow mode control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror (if equipped) or Digital Side-view
Monitor camera (if equipped) defoggers switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-

perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
The air conditioning system can be operated using the air conditioning control
panel and air conditioning control screen on the Center Display (



P.321).

The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehicles.

Air conditioning controls (front)

A
B
C
D

E
F

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tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed increase switch
to increase the fan speed and the fan
speed decrease switch to decrease the
fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode

Press the airflow mode control switch.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is pressed.



P.321

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is operated.

(recirculated air mode)



auto-

matic mode



(outside air mode)



(recirculated air mode)

When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.

: This item cannot be selected when the

air conditioning is off.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
To defog the windshield and the side win-

dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped) or Digital Side-view
Monitor cameras (if equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors or Digital Side-view Monitor
cameras.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off
after 15 minutes.

■

Heated Windshield Defroster (if
equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the system
on/off.



The Heated Windshield Defroster
will automatically turn off in 4 min-
utes.



The Heated Windshield Defroster
will not operate if the outside tem-
perature is 5°C (41°F) or higher.

If the Heated Windshield Defroster is
attempted to be activated when the ambi-
ent temperature is 5°C (41°F) or higher,
the indicator on the Heated Windshield
Defroster switch will blink 5 times. In this
situation, the Heated Windshield Defroster

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does not operate.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)



P.322

■

Blower customization



P.322

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning

“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may

fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

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.269)

■

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.

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●

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.

■

Using the voice control system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-

UAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.381

■

Customization

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

can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.461)

Temperature control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Press “



” on the switch to increase the

temperature and “



” to decrease the

temperature.

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.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with

Heated Windshield Defroster)

Do not touch the windshield or the side

of the front pillars when the Heated

Windshield Defroster is on.

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)

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Front air conditioning control
screen

Select

in the main menu on the

Center Display.

Select “Climate”.

Select “Front”.

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
screen display.
“Front”: Display the air conditioning con-
trol screen
“Rear” (if equipped): Display the rear air
conditioning control screen
“Options”: Display the option screen

Select the air flow mode

Each time the switch is selected, the airflow
mode is changed.

: 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

Turn the function on/off

Each of the following functions can be
switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“SYNC”: Adjust the temperature for driver
seat, front passenger seat and rear passen-
ger seats (vehicles with rear air condition-
ing controls) simultaneously (“SYNC”
mode) (



P.324)

: Select front seat concentrated

air flow mode (S-FLOW) (



P.324)

“Climate concierge”: Set Lexus Climate
Concierge (



P.316)

Fan speed level display

The current fan speed level is displayed.

■

Rear air conditioning control
screen (if equipped)

Select “Rear” on the air conditioning
control screen (



P.321).

Adjusting the temperature

Disables operation of the rear air
conditioning system using the rear
air conditioning controls.

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

■

Option screen

Select “Options” on the air condition-

Air conditioning control screen

A
B

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ing control screen (



P.321).

The functions can be switched

(on)

and

(off), or the function settings can

be selected from multiple options.

Change the fan speed setting
during the automatic mode opera-
tion (Blower customization)

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

nanoe™ X

on/off (if equipped)

nanoe™ X is a nanoe™ generator.

: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are

trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

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.
To change the fan speed setting mode,

select the current fan speed setting mode

on the option screen.
Each time the current fan speed setting

mode is selected, the fan speed setting

mode changes as follows.
“Normal”



“Eco”



“Fast”



“Normal”

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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 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™ 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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Press the automatic mode switch.

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.

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.

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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.
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

controls the air conditioning system to pre-

vent fog.

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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.

WARNING

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-

shield wiper de-icer)

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.

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nanoe™ X

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.

Using automatic mode

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

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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, the indicator on the
switch will turn on.

■

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 air conditioning

control screen 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-

ate.

■

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.

To turn on the “SYNC” mode, select
the “SYNC” on the air conditioning
control screen.

NOTICE

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)

Adjusting the temperature for
driver seat, front passenger seat
and rear passenger seats (vehi-
cles with rear air conditioning
controls) simultaneously
(“SYNC” mode)

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The driver’s side temperature control
switches can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s seat, front pas-
senger’s seat and rear passenger seats
(vehicles with rear air conditioning
controls) side. To enter individual
mode, operate the passenger’s side
temperature control switches or select
the “SYNC” again.
The indicator on the air conditioning
control screen comes on when the
“SYNC” 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



Rear

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

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent

Air outlet layout and operations

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