2014 Lexus ES300h stop start

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6135-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch is turned off the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Outer foot lights
●Personal/interior light
●Door courtesy lights
●Ornament lights (if equipped)
●Footwell lights
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 8 6 2 )

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5-7. Other interior features
Power outlets
■Front
Open the lid.
■Rear
Open the lid.
■The power outlets can be used when
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
The power outlets can be used for 12V accessories that run on less than
10A.

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5-7. Other interior features
Heated steering wheel
Turns the heater on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heater is operating.
■Operating condition
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
: If equipped
The heated steering wheel heats the side grips of the steering wheel.

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5-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators
Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
: If equipped
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good air-
flow by blowing air from the seats.
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5-7. Other interior features
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Operating the rear sunshade after the engine is turned off
The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the
“START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers when the
shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.*
●Shift the shift lever into P.
●The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the engine is off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due
to the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine
is turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15
km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
*: Occasionally, the reverse function may not be carried out after the switch has
been pressed. Repeat the above operation to operate the function.
■Customization
Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 8 6 2 )

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5-7. Other interior features
When the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode, the red indicator light comes on for 2 sec-
onds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicat-
ing that the service is active.
The following indicator light patter ns indicate specific system usage con-
ditions:
●Green indicator light on = Active service
●Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
●Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Lexus dealer)
●No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding agent receives the vehicl e’s location and attempts to speak
with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency. If the occu-
pants are unable to communicate, th e agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts th e nearest emergency services pro-
vider to describe the situation, and re quests that assistance be sent to
the location.
Safety Connect LE D light Indicators
Safety Connect services

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6-2. Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts be used for repairs to ensure perfor-
mance of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop
other than a Lexus dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is perfor med according to the maintenance sched-
ule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow th e procedure described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter “A” ( P. 96) when the engine
is running .
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
While pressing the “ODO TRIP” button ( P. 96), turn the “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch to the IGNITION ON mode (do not start
the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be canceled).
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained specialist s and are kept up to date with the latest
service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on
your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle
is under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it. The message shown in the illustration will
appear on the display.
Continue to press and hold the button until
the trip meter displays “000000”.
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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” <“PO WER”> 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 9 1 )
■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.