heating LEXUS ES300h 2021 User Guide

2635-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
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Interior features
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select
The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.
■When using the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated
on the sub function menu or option control
screen. ( P.268)
■Automatic air conditioning system
( P.265)
The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.
■Seat heaters and ventilators (if
equipped) ( P.273)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating
and ventilation may turn off.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.
■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.273)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tem-
perature of the air conditioning system,
the outside temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The seat heaters (if equipped), seat
ventilators (if equipped) and heated
steering wheel (if equipped) are
each automatically controlled
according to the set temperature of
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select
on the sub menu ( P.268) to dis-
play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Operation of each system

2675-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
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.

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
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.420)
D
E
A
B
C
D

3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone or
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information
display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood. 3
After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses
and cooling system for leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Coolant inlet cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( P.78) is in the red zone
or a loss of hybrid system power is
experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” or “Hybrid system over-
heated Output power reduced” is
shown on the multi-information
display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C
D

4298-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Seat heater*/seat ventilators* ( P.273)
*:If equipped
■Heated steering wheel* ( P.273)
*:If equipped
■Illumination ( P.277)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Driver’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
Passenger’s seat temperature
preference in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Steering wheel heating prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOffO
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOffO
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOffO
Footwell lightsOnOffO
Instrument panel ornament
light
* and door trim ornament
lights
*
OnOffO
ABC
ABC
ABC

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Care ...................................................... 306, 309Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Seat belts........................................................309
Cargo capacity...............................................143
Cargo hooks ................................................. 283
Center Display ............................................. 258
Chains .............................................................. 255
Child-protectors........................................... 104
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions ....... 327, 394
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 273
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................133
Power window lock switch...................... 131
Power window precautions .................... 131
Rear door child-protectors ................... 104
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 105
Cleaning.............................................. 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Radar sensor........................................174, 210 Seat belts ....................................................... 309
Clock ........................................................78, 284
Coat hooks..................................................... 295
Compass ......................................................... 302
Condenser ..................................................... 324
Console box ....................................................281
Console box light ..........................................281
Cooling system............................................. 323 Engine overheating.................................. 396
Hybrid system overheating .................. 397
Cornering lights .............................................163 Replacing light bulbs ................................352
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder .......................................................281
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 420
D
Daytime running light system .................... 161
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................266
Rear window ................................................266
Windshield ....................................................266
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing.................................................144
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................90
Head-up display............................................86
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................192
Multi-information display ........................... 81
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)...............................................245
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 227
RCTA............................................................... 222
Warning message .....................................375

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................................... 358
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............145
Overheating.................................................396
Power switch .................................................145
Tachometer ..................................................... 78
Engine coolant.............................................. 323 Capacity .........................................................405
Checking ....................................................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 254
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 78
Engine oil ..........................................................321 Capacity .........................................................404
Checking ......................................................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 254
Warning light ...............................................366
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 323
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 248 Function .......................................................... 248
Warning light ............................................... 367
EV drive mode............................................... 150
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
EV indicator ...................................................... 62
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 379 Tire pressure warning system ...............331
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake................................................................406
Hybrid transmission .................................406
Washer ........................................................... 325
Footwell light ..................................................277
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 119 Adjustment....................................................... 119
Cleaning.........................................................309
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory.........................120 Head restraints..............................................123
Memory recall function............................. 122
Power easy access system .................... 120
Seat heaters .................................................. 273
Seat position memory .............................. 120
Seat ventilators ............................................ 273
Front side marker light ................................. 161 Light switch ...................................................... 161
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 352, 353
Front turn signal lights .................................156 Replacing light bulbs ................... 352, 353
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
Fuel ...................................................................... 172 Capacity ........................................................ 403
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 78
Information ................................................... 409
Refueling........................................................... 172
Type ................................................................. 403
Warning light .............................................. 368
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 82
Current fuel consumption ........................ 82
Fuel filler door ................................................. 172 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 388
Refueling........................................................... 172
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 78
Fuses ................................................................. 349
G
Garage door opener ................................. 296
Gauges ............................................................... 78
Glove box .........................................................281
Glove box light ...............................................281
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 283
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................. 108
Headlights ......................................................... 161 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)

Alphabetical index453
...........................................................................163
Automatic High Beam system..............164
Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
Headlights aim ................................................351
Head restraints ...............................................123
Head-up display.............................................. 86 Driving information display area........... 86
Driving support system display area ..88
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 87
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 89
Navigation system-linked display ........ 86
Pop-up display...............................................88
Settings .............................................................. 87
Heated steering wheel .............................. 273
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 265
Heated steering wheel............................ 273
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 266
Seat heaters .................................................. 273
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
High-voltage components ......................... 64
Hill-start assist control ............................... 248
Hood ...................................................................319 Open .................................................................319
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 283
Coat hooks ................................................... 295
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 283
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn .................................................................... 126
HUD (Head-up display) switch................ 87
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 64
Specification .................................................404
Warning message........................................ 67
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ..............................................................................67
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Acoustic vehicle alerting system .......... 63
Emergency shut off system ..................... 67 Energy monitor/consumption screen90
EV drive mode............................................. 150
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 252
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
Overheating ................................................. 397
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 145
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 145
Hybrid System Indicator...................... 79, 89
Hybrid transmission......................................152 Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
S mode ............................................................. 155
I
I/M test ..............................................................316
IdentificationEngine............................................................. 403
Vehicle ............................................................402
Ignition switch (power switch) .................145
Auto power off function........................... 149
Changing the power switch modes . 148
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 358
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 145
Immobilizer system........................................ 69
Indicators ........................................................... 75
Initialization Items to initialize ...........................................431
Maintenance.......................................312, 323
Power windows ........................................... 130
Tire pressure warning system .............335
Inside rear view mirror ................................126
Instrument panel light control ................... 80
Interior lights...................................................277
Intuitive parking assist........................215, 216 Function ............................................................216
Warning message ...................................... 218

Alphabetical index455
General maintenance ...............................313
Maintenance data...................................... 402
Maintenance requirements .................... 312
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................... 366
Master warning light .................................. 372
Menu icons..........................................................81
Meter Clock .................................................................. 78
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 79
Indicators .......................................................... 75
Instrument panel light control ................80
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Meters ................................................................ 78
Multi-information display ............................81
Settings .............................................................. 84
Warning lights .............................................365
Warning message..................................... 375
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............................. 126
Outside rear view mirror defoggers266
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 127
Vanity mirrors.............................................. 284
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation...........................................................................133
Jam protection function............................133
Operation........................................................ 132
Multi-information display ..............................81 Audio system-linked display................... 83
Drive information 1/Drive information 2............................................................................ 82
Driving information display...................... 82
Driving support system information dis- play ................................................................... 83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor.............................................. 90
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ..................... 192
Menu icons ........................................................81
Meter control switches .............................. 82
Navigation system-linked display ........ 83
Pop-up display.................................................81 Settings...............................................................84
Suggestion function .....................................84
Tire pressure ................................................. 331
Warning message .....................................375
N
Navigation system-linked display... 83, 86
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ......................................................... 80
Odometer and trip meter display
“ODO TRIP” switch ................................... 80
Display items .................................................. 80
Pop-up display .............................................. 80
“ODO TRIP” switch ...................................... 80
Oil Engine oil....................................................... 404
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................ 172
Hood ................................................................. 319
Trunk ................................................................. 107
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ................................352
Outside door handle lig hts.......................277
Outside rear view mirrors ......................... 127 Adjustment ...................................................... 127
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Folding.............................................................. 128
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................129
Mirror position memory .......................... 120
Outside rear view mirror defoggers266
RCTA function ............................................ 222
Outside temperature.................................... 78
Overheating .................................................. 396
P
Paddle shift switches ......................... 154, 155
Panic mode ....................................................... 99