Lexus ES (2023 year). Manual in english - page 21

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system

*

: 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
The heated steering wheel/seat 
heaters/seat ventilators can be 
operated using the switches and 
control screen on the Center Dis-
play (



P.328).

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.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

■

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.

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

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Seat heaters/seat ventilators

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B

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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.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

■

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

1

Select 

 in the main menu on the 

Center Display.

2

Select “Comfort”.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed 
level

A

B

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



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 

segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 Off

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level

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



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 

segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 Off

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

Adjust the heated steering wheel 
temperature level

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



 Hi (2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 seg-

ment lit) 



 Off

Set the automatic mode

The following functions can be set to auto-
matic mode respectively.
When the automatic mode is on, the switch 
on the screen illuminates.
• Left-hand side front seat heater/seat 

ventilator

• Right-hand side front seat heater/seat 

ventilator

• Heated steering wheel

■

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.461)

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C

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5-3. Using the interior lights

5-3.Using the interior lights

Rear personal lights (



P.331)

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped)

Shift lever light

Front personal lights (



P.331)

Interior lights (



P.331)

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

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F

G

H

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K

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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.461)

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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5-4.Using the storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P.335)

Cup holders (



P.334)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.336)/Wireless charger (if equipped) (



P.340)

Console box (



P.334)

Glove box (



P.334)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

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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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1

Open (press the glove box opener)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail 

lights are on.

■

Trunk opener main switch



P.139

Press a button to open the console 
box.

The console box can be opened from 
either side.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail 

lights are on.



Front



Rear

To open, pull down the armrest and 

WARNING

■

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.

Glove box

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. Injuries 

may result in the event of an accident 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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press in and release the rear cup 
holder on the armrest.

■

When stowing the rear cup holders

Stow the cup holder with the armrest down. 

The cup holder cannot be stowed if the 

armrest is not down.



Instrument panel

Press in the button.



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down then press the 
knob to open the lid.

■

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

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Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing 
loose items.

Lift the luggage mat up.

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.

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo 

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

5-5.Using the other interior features

1

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

2

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

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 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system is off.

Clock

Power outlet

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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 with charging 

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the 

hybrid system may not stop normally.

■

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 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than 

necessary when the hybrid system 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 power switch is in ACCESSORY or 

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 

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 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB Type-C charging 

ports for a long period of time with the 

hybrid system stopped.

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area.
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 7 cm (2.8 in.)

Approximately 6 cm (2.4 in.)

*

: 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 automati-
cally 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.

■

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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