Lexus ES (2023 year). Manual in english - page 30

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8-2. Customization

■

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.264)

*

: If equipped

■

PKSA (Parking Support Alert) (



P.272)

■

Lexus parking assist-sensor (



P.273)

■

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) function (



P.281)

■

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

*

 (



P.287)

*

: If equipped

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

On

Off



O



Outside rear view mir-
ror

*

/Digital Side-view Moni-

tor

*

 indicator brightness

Bright

Dim



O



Alert timing for presence of 
approaching vehicle (sensi-
tivity)

Intermediate

Early



O



Late

Only when vehicle 

detected in blind 

spot

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Buzzer volume

Level2

Level1



O

O

Level3

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Lexus parking assist-sensor

On

Off



O

O

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic 
Alert) function

On

Off



O



Function

Default setting

Customized setting

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function

On

Off



O



A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

C

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8-2. Customization

Vehic

le spe

cif

ic

at

ion
s

■

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (



P.290)

■

Driving Mode Select switch (



P.269)

*

: If equipped

■

Automatic air conditioning system (



P.317)

■

Seat heater/seat ventilators

*

 (



P.326)

*

: If equipped

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

PKSB (Parking Support 
Brake) function

On

Off



O

O

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Powertrain control in custom 
mode

*

Normal

Power

O

 

Eco

Chassis control in custom 
mode

*

Normal

Sport

O

 

Air conditioning operation in 
custom mode

*

Normal

Eco

O

 

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air mode 
linked to “AUTO” switch 
operation

On

Off

O



O

A/C auto switch operation

On

Off

O



O

Exhaust gas sensor sensitivity

Standard

-3 to 3

O



O

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Driver’s seat temperature 
preference in automatic 
mode

Standard

-2 (cooler) to 2 

(warmer)

O



O

Passenger’s seat tempera-
ture preference in automatic 
mode

Standard

-2 (cooler) to 2 

(warmer)

O



O

A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

C

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8-2. Customization

■

Heated steering wheel

*

 (



P.326)

*

: If equipped

■

Illumination (



P.330)

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Steering wheel heating pref-
erence in automatic mode

Standard

-2 (low) to 2 (high)

O



O

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

O



O

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation after the power 
switch is turned off

On

Off

 

O

Operation when the doors 
are unlocked

On

Off

 

O

Operation when you 
approach the vehicle with the 
electronic key on your person

On

Off

 

O

Footwell lights

On

Off

 

O

Instrument panel ornament 
light

*

 and door trim ornament 

lights

*

On

Off

 

O

Time elapsed before the 
outer foot lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

O



O

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation of the outer foot 
lights when you approach the 
vehicle with the electronic 
key on your person

On

Off

 

O

Operation of the outer foot 
lights when the doors are 
unlocked

On

Off

 

O

A

B

C

A

B

C

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8-2. Customization

Vehic

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ic

at

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s

*

: If equipped

■

Vehicle customization

●

When the speed linked door locking 

function and shift lever linked door lock-

ing function are both on, the door lock 

operates as follows.

• When shifting the shift lever to any posi-

tion other than P, all the doors will be 

locked.

• If the vehicle is started with all the doors 

locked, the speed linked door locking 

function will not operate.

• If the vehicle is started with any door 

unlocked, the speed linked door locking 

function will operate.

●

When the smart entry & start system is 

off, the entry unlock function cannot be 

customized.

●

When the doors remain closed after 

unlocking the doors and the timer acti-

vated automatic door lock function acti-

vates, signals will be generated in 

accordance with the operational signal 

(Emergency flashers) function setting.

●

Some settings can be changed using a 

switch or the Center Display. If a setting 

is changed using a switch, the changed 

setting will not be reflected on the Center 

Display until the power switch is turned 

off and then turned back to ON mode.

■

When the Adaptive High-beam System 

function is off

●

When activating the Adaptive High-

beam System and all of the following con-

ditions are met, the high beam will be 

automatically turned on (after approxi-

mately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 

30 km/h (19 mph).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road 

ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are met, 

the high beam will be automatically 

turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approxi-

mately 25 km/h (16 mph).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail 

lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road 

ahead.

■

Clock settings

If the clock adjustment screen is displayed 

continuously when attempting to change 

the clock settings, the system may be mal-

functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by 

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 

authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer.

Operation of the outer foot 
lights when a door is opened

On

Off

 

O

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

A

B

C

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8-3. Items to initialize

8-3.Items to initialize

*

: If equipped

Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such 
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:

List of the items to initialize

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Lexus parking assist-sensor

After reconnecting or changing the 
12-volt battery

P.276

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

After reconnecting or changing the 
12-volt battery

P.296

Tire pressure warning system

• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is 

changed by changing tire size. 
(When there are multiple speci-
fied pressures)

• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is 

changed such as when changing 
traveling speed.

P.375

Power windows

When functioning abnormally

P.172

Moon roof

P.175

Oil maintenance

After the maintenance is performed

P.366

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) 

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Alphabetical index ...................

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)



If you lose your mechanical keys, 
new genuine mechanical keys can 
be made by any authorized Lexus 
retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
(



P.438)



If you lose your electronic keys, the 
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized 
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer 
immediately. (



P.438)



Is the electronic key battery weak or 
depleted? (



P.387)



Is the power switch in ON mode?

When locking the doors, turn the power 
switch off. (



P.188)



Is the electronic key left inside the 
vehicle?

When locking the doors, make sure that 
you have the electronic key on your per-
son.



The function may not operate prop-
erly due to the condition of the radio 
wave. (



P.142)



Is the child-protector lock set?

The rear door cannot be opened from 
inside the vehicle when the lock is set. 
Open the rear door from outside and then 
unlock the child-protector lock. (



P.131)



The function to prevent the elec-
tronic key from being left inside the 
trunk will operate and you can open 
the trunk as usual. Take the key out 
from the trunk. (



P.137)



Did you press the power switch 
while firmly depressing the brake 
pedal? (



P.186)



Is the shift lever in P? (



P.192)



Is the electronic key anywhere 
detectable inside the vehicle? 
(



P.140)

If you have a problem, check the 
following before contacting any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.

The doors cannot be locked, 
unlocked, opened or closed

You lose your keys

The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked

The rear door cannot be opened

The trunk lid is closed with the
electronic key left inside

If you think something is wrong

The hybrid system does not start

477

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)



Vehicles with steering lock function: 
Is the steering wheel unlocked? 
(



P.187)



Is the electronic key battery weak or 
depleted?

In this case, the hybrid system can be 
started in a temporary way. (



P.441)



Is the 12-volt battery discharged? 
(



P.442)



Is the power switch in ON mode?

If you cannot release the shift lever by 
depressing the brake pedal with the power 
switch in ON mode (



P.194)



It is locked automatically to prevent 
theft of the vehicle. (



P.187)



Is the window lock switch pressed?

The power window except for the one at 
the driver’s seat cannot be operated if the 
window lock switch is pressed. (



P.174)



The auto power off function will be 
operated if the vehicle is left in 

ACCESSORY or ON mode (the 
hybrid system is not operating) for a 
period of time. (



P.189)



The seat belt reminder light is flash-
ing

Are the driver and the passengers wearing 
the seat belts? (



P.407)



The parking brake indicator is on

Is the parking brake released? (



P.197)

Depending on the situation, other 
types of warning buzzer may also 
sound. (



P.404, 413)



Did anyone inside the vehicle open 
a door or anything move inside the 
vehicle during setting the alarm?

The sensor detects them and the alarm 
sounds. (



P.88)

To stop the alarm, turn the power 
switch to ON mode or start the hybrid 
system.



Is the message displayed on the 
multi-information display?

Check the message on the multi-informa-
tion display. (



P.413)

The shift lever cannot be shifted
from P even if you depress the
brake pedal

The steering wheel cannot be
turned after the hybrid system is
stopped (vehicles with steering
lock function)

The windows do not open or
close by operating the power
window switches

The power switch is turned off
automatically

A warning buzzer sounds during
driving

An alarm is activated and the
horn sounds

A warning buzzer sounds when
leaving the vehicle

478

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)



When a warning light turns on or a 
warning message is displayed, refer 
to P.404, 413.



Vehicles with emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit:

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair 
the flat tire temporarily with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit. (



P.418)



Vehicles with spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 
replace the flat tire with the spare 
tire. (



P.430)



Try the procedure for when the 
vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, 
or snow. (



P.449)

A warning light turns on or a
warning message is displayed

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

The vehicle becomes stuck