2021 LEXUS ES300h ECO mode

2534-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving

2665-3. Using the air conditioning system
to increase the fan speed and the fan
speed decrease switch to decrease the
fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
Press the airflow mode control switch.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is pressed. ( P.268)
■Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is pressed. (recirculated air mode) 
automatic mode
*  (outside
air mode)  (recirculated air
mode)
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
*: This item cannot be selected when the air conditioning is off.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.
Set the outside/reci rculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear wi ndow and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after 15 minutes.
■When the outside temperature exceeds
75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning
power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air
mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a
default mode when the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode
at any time by pressing the outside/recir-
culated air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning
“A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the
outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may
fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the
vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake mode be set to outside air
mode and the fan speed to any setting
except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-
porarily is recommended in preventing

2675-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
dirty air from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to cool the vehicle when the
outside air temperature is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch regardless of the air
conditioning setting depending on the
temperature setting or inside tempera-
ture.
■Registering air conditioning settings to
electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the power switch to ON
mode will recall that key’s registered air
conditioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electr onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock the
passenger door.
●Vehicles with the driving position mem-
ory: The doors that can recall the air con-
ditioning setting
* when unlocked using
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be changed. For details,
contact your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restri ct heating/cooling
capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(  P.268)
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.213)
■When the outside temperature falls to
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
system to the outside air mode.
●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.
●When parking, the system automatically
switches to fresh air intake mode to
encourage better air circulation through-
out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors
that occur when starting the vehicle.
■Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated
using voice commands. For details, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.342
■Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.

2695-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
: Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heater/seat ventilator control
screen (if equipped)
: Display the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
: Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(  P.263)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(  P.270)
“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and front passenger seats separately (“DUAL” mode) (
P.272)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Set Lexus Climate Concierge
( P.263)
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.272)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Select the S-FLOW mode
( P.271)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
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2705-3. Using the air conditioning system
■Side display (12.3-inch display
model)
Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
control screen (if equipped)
( P.273)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.272)
Select the air flow mode
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the wi ndshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
■Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco drive mode is selected using the
Driving Mode Select switch, eco air condi-
tioning mode turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco drive mode is selected, eco air conditioning
mode may turn off.
1
Press the automatic mode switch
or select “AUTO” on the sub func-
tion menu. ( P.268)
2 Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to switch to automatic
air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
3Adjust the temperature setting.
4 To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu. ( P.268)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the automatic mode switch is
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
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WARNING
■To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer
is on.
Using automatic mode

2755-3. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilato r 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
levels.
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
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2885-6. Using the other interior features
• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously (Orange)
• Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously (Orange)
■The wireless charger can be operated
when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
■Usable portable devices
●Qi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and
compatibility are guaranteed.
●Starting with mobile phones and smart
phones, it is aimed for low power electri-
cally supplied portab le devices of no
more than 5W.
■When covers and accessories are
attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi are
attached to the portable device. Depending
on the type of cover and accessory, it may
not be possible to charge. When charging is not performed even with the portable
device placed on the charge area, remove
the cover and accessories.
■While charging, noise enters the AM
radio
Turn off the wireless charger and confirm
that the noise has decreased. If the noise
decreases, continuously pushing the power
supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds, the frequency of the charger can
be changed and the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-
cator light will flash orange 2 times.
■Important points of the wireless charger
●If the electronic key cannot be detected
within the vehicle interior, charging can-
not be done. When the door is opened
and closed, charging may be temporarily
suspended.
●When charging, the wireless charging
device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a malfunc-
tion.
When a portable devi ce gets warm while
charging, charging may stop due to the
protection function on the portable
device side. In this case, when the tem-
perature of the port able device drops
significantly, charge again.
■Operation sounds
When the power supply is turned on, while
searching for the portable device a sound
will be produced, however this is not a mal-
function.
Suspected causesHandling method
A foreign substance
is between the por-
table device and
charge area.Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the
charge area.
The portable device
is out of sync due to
the device being
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge
area.
Place the portable
device near the cen-
ter of the charge
area.
Suspected causeHandling method
Temperature rising
within the wireless
charger.Stop charging at
once and start
charging again after
for a while.

3066-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature.
The restoration time may become
shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors befo re washing the vehi-
cle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors
before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s
paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring
the nozzle tip near the gaps around the
doors or perimeter of windows, or spray
these areas continuously.
■Notes for the smart access system with
push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being wash ed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. ( P.113)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or
parking in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions