2014 Lexus ES300h air condition

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Interior features
■Operating conditions
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> sw itch must be in the IGNITION ON
mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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Windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a na vigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system
Display the air conditioning operation screen. ( P. 353)
Select to the windshield
wiper de-icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles without a navigation sys tem 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”> sw itch 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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5-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
●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 exact ly 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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■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
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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 prev ent personal data from being improperly
accessed. ( P. 6 0 1 )
■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 suppor t HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone. If your cellular phone supports OPP alone, you cannot use the Bluetooth®
phone.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/MobileLink
to find approved
Bluetooth® phones for this system.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIO-
NEER CORPORATION is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

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■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
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................658
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 662
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 665
General mainte nance ..............668
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................672
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................673
Hood ................................................677
Positioning a floor jack ............. 678
Engine compartment ................ 681
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 698
Tires .................................................. 702
Tire inflation pressure ................. 712
Wheels .............................................715
Air conditioning filter ................. 717
Electronic key battery ................719
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 721
Light bulbs..................................... 733