2013 Lexus ES300h air condition

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Windshield wiper de-icer∗
XVehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
XVehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
Display the air conditioning operation screen. ( →P. 3 4 7 )
Select to the windshield
wiper de-icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
XVehicles without a navigation system and the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
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Interior features
■Operating conditions
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch must be in the IGNITION ON
mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

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Interior features
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside service range
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring the phonebook data from the cellular phone
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the
console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status may deteri-
orate.
■Battery charge/Signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The Bluetooth® phone battery will burn quickly when it is connected to Bluetooth®.
●When the cellular phone is not connected, “No Connect” is displayed.
●When you are out of service area or in a place inaccessible by radio waves, “No
service” is displayed.
■When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
●Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.

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Interior features
■When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine.
Say the command correctly and clearly.
■Situations in which the system may not recognize your voice
●When driving on rough roads
●When driving at high speeds
●When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
●When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■Operations that cannot be performed while driving
●Operating the system with
●Registering a portable player to the system
■Changing the passkey
→P. 559

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Interior features
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• When a window is open
• When the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• When the air conditioning is set to high
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (→P. 5 9 3 )
■About Bluetooth®
■Compatible models
Compatible with HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Conformed: Ver. 1.5)
and OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1.
If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone. If your cellular phone supports OPP alone, you cannot use the Bluetooth®
phone. The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
PIONEER CORPORATION is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.

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5-4. Using the audio system
■Automatic volume adjustment
When vehicle speed reaches 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle speed
drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.
■When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, # (pound),
∗ (star), and + (plus).
Say the command correctly and clearly.
■Situations in which the system may not recognize your voice
●When driving on rough roads
●When driving at high speeds
●When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
●When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■Operations that cannot be performed while driving
●Operating the system with
●Registering a cellular phone to the system
■Changing the passkey
→ P. 5 8 8

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................650
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 654
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 657
General maintenance ..............660
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 664
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 665
Hood ............................................... 669
Positioning a floor jack ............. 670
Engine compartment ................673
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ......................690
Tires.................................................. 694
Tire inflation pressure ............... 703
Wheels ........................................... 706
Air conditioning filter ............... 708
Electronic key battery ............... 710
Checking and replacing fuses................................................712
Light bulbs......................................724

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is off.
With the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in IGNITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 6 8 3 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.