2020 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual (OM06196U)

2735-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
*: If equipped
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defogger
from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
h
eaters*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good air flow by sucking air
into the seats
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Climate”
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select on the
sub menu ( P.268) to display the
heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators control screen.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

2745-3. Using the air conditioning system
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (2 segments lit)  Lo
(1 segment lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level
indicator illuminates during opera-
tion.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■When AUTO mode is selected
The heated steering wheel function may
turn off according to the air conditioning set
temperature, outside temperature, etc.
■Stored settings
When the power switch is turned to ON
mode, the stored se ttings are recalled.
■Seat heaters
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (3 segments lit) 
Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment
lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level
indicator illuminates during opera-
tion.
■Seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (3 segments lit) 
Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment
lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level indi-
cator illuminates during operation.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Heated steering wheel
A
B
Seat heaters and ventilators
A
B
A
B

2755-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi (when AUTO is selected), the seat venti-
lator fan speed may become higher
according to the fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system.
■When AUTO mode is selected
The following functions may turn off
according to the air conditioning set tem-
perature, outside temperature, etc.
●Seat heaters
●Seat ventilators
■Stored settings
When the power switch is turned to ON
mode, the following stored settings are
recalled.
●Seat heaters
●Seat ventilators
■Main display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.
The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.
The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is disp layed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Control screen
AC
A
B
C

2765-3. Using the air conditioning system
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
■Side display (12.3-inch display
model)
Display the air conditioning control
screen ( P.268)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO
 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Lo  Off
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto-
matic mode and the automatic mode set-
tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.418)
D
E
A
B
C
D

2775-4. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
5-4.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights (P.278)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel orname nt lights (if equipped)
Shift lever light
Front personal lights ( P.278)
Interior lights ( P.278)
Clock light
Footwell lights
Power switch light
Door trim ornament lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Outer foot lights (front/front and rear)
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

2785-4. Using the interior lights
■Turning the door position on
Press the door-linked interior light
switch
The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
■Turning the lights on/off
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
■Turning the lights on/off
Front
Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
Rear
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the power switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the
power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■When front interior light or front per-
sonal lights do not respond as normal
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
■Automatic turning on of the interior
lights
If any of the SRS airbag s deploy (inflate) or
in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-
rior lights will turn on automatically.
Operating the interior lights
Operating the personal lights

2795-4. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
The interior lights will turn off automatically
after approximately 20 minutes. The inte-
rior lights can be turned off manually. How-
ever, in order to help prevent further
collisions, it is recommended that they be
left on until safety can be ensured. (The inte-
rior lights may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the impact and
conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.418)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hy brid system is off.
■Removing light lenses
Never remove the lens for the front inte-
rior light and front personal lights. Other-
wise, the lights will be damaged. If a lens
needs to be removed, contact your Lexus
dealer.

2805-5. Using the storage features
5-5.Using the storage features
Cup holder (P.281)
Glove box ( P.281)
Console box ( P.281)
Auxiliary box ( P.282)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When storage compartments are not
in use
When driving or when the storage com-
partments are not in use, keep the lids
closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to
an occupant being struck by an open lid
or the items stored inside.