2022 LEXUS ES300h glove box

1033-1. Key information
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Before driving
on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in
a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key. Carry the mechanical
key together with the electronic key. If the
electronic key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( P.389)
QWhen required to leave the vehicle’s
key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off
(  P.114), lock the glove box ( P.286)
and armrest door ( P.297) as circum-
stances demand.
Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
QIf you lose your mechanical keys
 P.388

1143-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
interferes with the communication
between the electronic key and the vehi-
cle (P.117)
OWhen the vehicle is parked near an elec-
trical noise source or metallic object
which affects the sensitivity of the Hands
Free Power Trunk Lid, such as a pay
parking spot, gas station, electrically
heated road, fluorescent light, or above a
steel plate.
OWhen the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, radio station, large
display, airport or ot her facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
OWhen a large amount of water is applied
to the rear bumper, such as when the
vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain
OWhen mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to
the rear bumper
OWhen the vehicle has been parked for a
while near objects that may move and
contact the rear bumper, such as plants
OWhen an accessory is installed to the rear
bumper
If an accessory has been installed, turn
the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick
sensor) operation setting off.
QPreventing unintentional operation of
the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (vehi-
cles with power trunk lid)
When an electronic key is in the operation
range, the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid
may operate unintentionally, so be careful
in the following situations.
OWhen a large amount of water is applied
to the rear bumper, such as when the
vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain
OWhen dirt is wiped off the rear bumper
OWhen a small animal or small object, such
as a ball, moves under the rear bumper
OWhen an object is moved from under the
rear bumper
OIf someone is swinging their legs while sit-
ting on the rear bumper
OIf the legs or another part of someone’s
body contacts the rear bumper while
passing by the vehicle
OWhen the vehicle is parked near an elec-
trical noise source which affects the sen-
sitivity of the Hands Free Power Trunk
Lid, such as a pay parking spot, gas sta-
tion, electrically heated road, or fluores-
cent light
OWhen the vehicle is near a TV tower,
electric power plant, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
OWhen the vehicle is parked in a place
where objects such as plants are near the
rear bumper
OIf luggage, etc. is set near the rear
bumper
OIf accessories or a vehicle cover is
installed/removed near the rear bumper
OWhen the vehicle is being towed
To prevent unintentional operation, turn the
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (kick sensor)
operation setting off.
QOpen door warning buzzer
 P.107
QCustomization
Some functions can be customized. (Cus-
tomizable features: P.421)
The trunk opener switch can be tem-
porarily disabled to protect luggage
stored in the trunk against theft.
Turn the trunk opener main switch in
the glove box off to disable the trunk
opener.
Protecting luggage against theft

1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
effective range (detection areas), the sys-
tem may not operate properly in the fol-
lowing cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors
are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the center
of the rear bumper when the trunk is
opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument
panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the
door pockets or glove box when the
hybrid system is started or power switch
modes are changed.
ODo not leave the electronic key on top of
the instrument panel or near the door
pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave reception
conditions, it may be detected by the
antenna outside the cabin and the doors
will become lockable from the outside,
possibly trapping the electronic key
inside the vehicle.
OAs long as the electronic key is within the
effective range, the doors may be locked
or unlocked by anyone. However, only
the doors detecting the electronic key
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
OEven if the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, it may be possible to start the
hybrid system if the electronic key is near
the window.
OThe doors may unlock or lock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash, when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will auto-
matically be locked after approximately
60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
OIf the wireless remote control is used to
lock the doors when the electronic key is
near the vehicle, there is a possibility that
the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote
control to unlock the doors.)
OTouching the door lock sensor while
wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and
touch the lock sensor again.
OWhen the lock operation is performed
using the lock sensor, recognition signals
will be shown up to two consecutive
times. After this, no recognition signals
will be given.
OUnlocking the vehicle may take more
time if another electronic key is within the
effective range.
OIf the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, follow the follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle.
(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.117)
OIf the electronic key is inside the vehicle
and a door handle becomes wet during a
car wash, a message may be shown on
the multi-information display and a
buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
OThe lock sensor may not work properly if
it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud,
etc.
Clean the lock sensor and attempt to
operate it again.
OA sudden approach to the effective
range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case,
return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
QWhen the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
OTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)
of the vehicle.
OThe smart access system with push-but-
ton start can be deactivated in advance.
OBattery-saving mode can reduce the
power consumption of electronic keys.
( P.117)

1414-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
QIf you hear a squealing or scraping
noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Rotor damage may result if the
pads are not replaced when needed. It is
dangerous to drive the vehicle when the
wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
QWhen the vehicle is stopped
ODo not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is in any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
OIn order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while
stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
OIf the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
OAvoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
QWhen the vehicle is parked
ODo not leave glasses, cigarette light-
ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
ODo not leave cigarette lighters in the
vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the
floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is
adjusted, causing a fire.
ODo not attach adhesive discs to the
windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
ODo not leave a door or window open if
the curved glass is coated with a met-
allized film such as a silver-colored
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
OAlways apply the parking brake, shift
the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid sys-
tem and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift
lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
ODo not touch the exhaust pipes while
the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid
system off.
Doing so may cause burns.

2855-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
5-5.Using the storage features
Cup holder (P.286)
Glove box ( P.286)
Console box ( P.286)
Auxiliary box ( P.287)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
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B
C
D
WARNING
QItems 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:
OGlasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
OLighters 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.
QWhen 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.

2865-5. Using the storage features
1Open (press the glove box opener)
2 Unlock with the mechanical key
3 Lock with the mechanical key
QGlove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
QTrunk opener main switch
 P.114
Press a button to open the console
box.
The console box can be opened from
either side.
QConsole box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
Front (type A)
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.
Front (type B)
Adjust the depth of the cup holder.
Shallow (press the button)
Glove box
Console box
WARNING
QCaution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the console
box
When the console box is open, do not
apply excessive force in the direction
that it was opened.
Cup holders
A

3116-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.
QShampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping
circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-
faces and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
QHandling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fray-
ing or cuts.
QWhen cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
QWater in the vehicle
ODo not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, on the rear
seats, in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents, and in the trunk.
(  P.64)
Doing so may cause the hybrid bat-
tery, electrical components, etc. to
malfunction or catch fire.
ODo not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(  P.28)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
QCleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
QCleaning detergents
ODo not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
ODo not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.

3426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the glove box.
3 Remove the panel.
4 Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
( ), and remove the filter cover. 5
Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air cond itioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter and
the filter case should be pointing up.
QChecking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
QIf air flow from the vents decreases dra-
matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter
and replace if necessary.
QAir conditioning filter with deodorizing
function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi-
cle, the deodorizing effect may become sig-
nificantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out
continuously, replace the air conditioning
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning
filter
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B