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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Air conditioning odors
●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 occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air modeprior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in USA and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC R u l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
ES350_UPattern A
Press the talk switch and say “From Car” or “From Audio player”,
and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or .
Pattern B
Select “From Car” or “From Audio”, using .
If “From Car” is selected, the portable player will be automatically con-
nected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Changing the registered name of a portable player
Select “Change Name” using a voice command or .
Pattern A Select the name of the portable player to be changed by either of
the following methods, and select “Confirm” using a voice com-
mand or :
a. Press the talk switch and say the name of desired portableplayer.
b. Press the talk switch and say “List Audio Players”. When the name of the desired portable player is read aloud, press the
talk switch.
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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 314)
Front interior lights ( →P. 314)
Shift lever lighting
This light turns on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Rear personal lights ( → P. 314)
Rear interior light ( → P. 314)
Door courtesy lights
Front foot well lighting
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3-7. Other interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Without navigation systemAdjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
With navigation system
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00

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3-7. Other interior features
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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
●Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Push the back part of the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■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 the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10
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3-7. Other interior features
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Seat heaters∗
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number, the
warmer the seats become.Left front seat Right front seat
∗: If equipped