Hold LEXUS ES300h 2022 Owner's Manual

1053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless
remote control and open and close a door
once after the settings have been changed.
(If a door is not opened within 60 seconds
after is pressed, the doors will be
locked again and the alarm will automati-
cally be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, imme-
diately stop the alarm. (P.68)
QImpact detection door lock release sys-
tem
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a
strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the
type of accident, however, the system may
not operate.
QOperation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flash-
ers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the win-
dows and moon roof are opening.
QSecurity feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked,
the security feature automatically locks the
vehicle again. (However, depending on the
location of the electronic key, the key may
be detected as being in the vehicle. In this
case, vehicle may be unlocked.)
QWhen the doors cannot be locked by
the lock sensor on the upper part of the
door handle
When the doors cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the lock
sensor with the palm.
If you are wearing gloves, remove them.
QDoor lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors using the
smart access system with push-button start
is made when a door other than the door
you are locking is open, a buzzer sounds
continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close all
the doors, and lock the vehicle once more.
QSetting the alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system.
(  P.68)
QConditions affectin g the operation of
the smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wirele ss remote control
 P.117
QIf the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote con-
trol does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock
the doors. ( P.389)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. ( P.347)
QIf the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked and unlocked
using the smart access system with push-
button start or wireless remote control.
Multi-information display/BeepUnlocking function
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the driver’s
door handle unlocks
only the driver’s door.
Holding a passenger’s
door handle unlocks all
the doors.
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings onceHolding a door handle
unlocks all the doors.

1063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Lock or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. (P.389)
QRear seat reminder function
OIn order to remind you not to forget lug-
gage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
power switch is turned off after any of the
following conditions are met, a buzzer
will sound and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display
for approximately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear
door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system was started.
However, if a rear door is opened and then
closed within approximately 2 seconds, the
rear seat reminder function may not oper-
ate.
OThe rear seat reminder function deter-
mines that luggage, etc. has been placed
in a rear seat based on opening and clos-
ing of a rear door. Therefore, depending
on the situation, the rear seat reminder
function may not operate and you may
still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat,
or it may operate unnecessarily.
OThe rear seat reminder function can be
enabled/disabled. ( P.421)
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a
key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
QDoor lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
QInside lock buttons (to lock)
Push down the inside lock button to
lock the door.
WARNING
QTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, resulting in death or
serious injury.
OEnsure that all doors are properly
closed and locked.
ODo not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in
locked position.
OSet the rear door child-protector locks
when children are seated in the rear
seats.
QWhen opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle
such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space
for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside

1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
QSmart access system with push-
button start
While carrying the electronic key,
press the button.
When all the doors are unlocked using
one of the following methods, the trunk
can be opened without the electronic
key:
 Entry function
 Wireless remote control
 Door lock switches
 Automatic door unlocking system
 Mechanical key
QWireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
QHands Free Power Trunk Lid (vehi-
cles with power trunk lid)
1 While carrying an electronic key,
stand within the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start opera-
tion range, approximately 11.8 to
19.7 in. (30 to 50 cm) from the rear
bumper.
Kick sensor
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid oper-
ation detection area
Smart access system with push-
button start operation detection
area ( P.116)
2 Perform a kick operation by mov-
ing your foot to within approxi-
mately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear
bumper and then pulling it back.
• Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second.
• The trunk lid will not start operating
A
B
C

1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
QBattery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key
battery and the 12-volt battery from being
discharged while the vehicle is not in opera-
tion for a long time.
OIn the following situations, the smart
access system with push-button start may
take some time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left within
approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the outside of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 5 days or
longer.
OIf the smart access system with push-but-
ton start has not been used for 14 days or
longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door. In this
case, take hold of the driver’s door han-
dle, or use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
QTurning an electronic key to battery-
saving mode
OWhen battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio
waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart access system with push-button
start cannot be used. To cancel the func-
tion, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.
OElectronic keys that will not be used for
long periods of time can be set to the bat-
tery-saving mode in advance.
QConditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button
start uses weak radio waves. In the follow-
ing situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from oper-
ating properly.
(Ways of coping:  P.389)
OWhen the electronic key battery is
depleted
ONear a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
OWhen the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
OWhen other wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) are being used nearby
OWhen carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication
device
• Another electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
OIf window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
OWhen the electronic key is placed near a
battery charger or electronic devices
OWhen the vehicle is parked in a pay park-
ing spot where radio waves are emitted.
QNotes for the entry function
OEven when the electronic key is within the

1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
3
Before driving
QTo operate the system properly
OMake sure to carry the electronic key
when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle
when operating the system from the out-
side of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the
system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door
lock prevention function may not oper-
ate.)
ODo not leave the electronic key inside the
trunk.
The key confinement prevention function
may not operate, depending on the loca-
tion of the key (close to a spare tire, the
inside edge of the trunk), conditions
(inside a metal bag, close to metallic
objects) and the radio waves in the sur-
rounding area. (P.112)
QIf an electronic key does not work prop-
erly
OIf the doors cannot be locked or
unlocked and the trunk cannot be
opened, perform the following.
• Bring the electronic key close to the door
handle and perform a lock or unlock
operation.
• Bring the electronic key close to the but-
ton on the trunk ( P.111) and press the
button.
• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked
by perform the above, use the mechanical
key. ( P.389)
For Canada: However, if the mechanical
key is used while the alarm system is set, the
warning will sound. ( P.68)
OIf the hybrid system cannot be started,
refer to P.390
QCustomization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with
push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
If the smart access system with push-button
start has been deactivated in a customized
setting, refer to the explanations for the fol- lowing operations.
OLocking and unlocking the doors and
opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (
P.104, 111, 389)
OStarting the hybrid system and changing
power switch modes: P.390
OStopping the hybrid system: P.150
WARNING
QCaution regarding interference with
electronic devices
OPeople with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart access system
with push-button start antennas.
( P.115)
The radio waves may affect the opera-
tion of such devices. If necessary, the
entry function can be disabled. Ask
your Lexus dealer for details, such as
the frequency of radio waves and tim-
ing of the emitted radio waves. Then,
consult your doctor to see if you
should disable the entry function.
OUsers of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under
the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medi-
cal devices.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details on dis-
abling the entry function.

1233-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
QRegistering procedure
Record your driving position to button
“1”, “2” or “3” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to regis-
ter, and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded
properly.
1 Check that the shift lever is in P.
2 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
3 Recall the driving position that you
want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
QCancelation procedure
1 Carry only the key you want to can-
cel and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3 Turn the power switch to ON
mode.
4 While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
QRecall procedure
1 Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key
that has been registered to the driv-
ing position, and then unlock and
open the driver’s door using the
smart access system with push-but-
ton start or wireless remote control.
The driving position will move to the
recorded position (not including the steer-
ing wheel and head-up display [if
equipped]). However, the seat will move to
a position slightly behind the recorded
position in order to make entering the
vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that
has already been recorded, the seat and
outside rear view mirrors will not move.
2Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or ON mode, or fas-
ten a seat belt.
The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-
play (if equipped) will move to the
recorded position.
QRecalling the driving position using the
memory recall function
ODifferent driving positions can be regis-
tered for each electronic key. Therefore,
Registering/cancel ing/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function)

1253-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Before driving
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
The position of the head restraint can
be adjusted forward in 4 stages.
If the head restraint is pulled forward from
the foremost position, it will return to the
rearmost position.
Pull the head restraint up while press-
ing the lock release button .
Front seats: If the head restraint
touches the ceiling, making the
removal difficult, change the seat
height or angle. (P.120) Align the head restraint with the instal-
lation holes and push it down to the
lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Horizontal adjustment (if
equipped)
Removing the head restraints
A
Installing the head restraints
A

1263-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3-4.A djusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual adjustment type
1 Hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever down.
2 Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to
secure the steering wheel.
Power adjustment type
Operating the switch moves the steer-
ing wheel in the following directions: 1
Up
2 Down
3 Toward the driver
4 Away from the driver
QThe power adjustment type steering
wheel can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
QAutomatic adjustment of the steering
position (power adjustment type)
A desired steering position can be entered
to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system.
(  P.121)
QPower easy access system (vehicles
with power adjustment type steering
wheel)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move
in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P.121)
QCustomization
The steering wheel movement can be
changed. (Customizable features: P.421)
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
QCaution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mis-
handle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

1313-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
3-5.Op ening and closing the wind ows and mo on ro of
The power windows can be opened
and closed by one-touch operation of
the switches.
1Closing
2 One-touch closing
*
3Opening
4 One-touch opening
*
*: To stop the window partway, operate
the switch in the opposite direction.
QThe power windows can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON mode.
QOperating the power windows after
turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. They cannot, however, be oper-
ated once the driver’s door is opened.
QJam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing, window movement is
stopped and the window is opened slightly.
QCatch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is open-
ing, window movement is stopped.
QWhen the power window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch
protection function operates unusually and
the door window cannot be opened or
closed, perform the following operations
with the power window switch of that door.
OStop the vehicle. With the power switch
in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam
protection function or catch protection
function activating, continuously operate
the power window switch in the one-
touch closing direction or one-touch
opening direction so that the door win-
dow can be opened and closed.
OIf the side window cannot be opened and
closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following proce-
dure for function initialization.
1 Turn the power switch to ON mode.
2 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction and
completely close the side window.
3 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume pulling the switch in
the one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.
4 Press and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is com-
pletely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or
more.
5 Release the power window switch for a
moment, resume push ing the switch in
the one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for approximately 4 sec-
onds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window switch
in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is com-
pletely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the side win-
dow is moving, start again from the begin-
ning.
If the side window reverses and cannot be
fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
Power windows
Opening and clos ing the power
windows

1343-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
*: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.
QThe moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
QOperating the moon roof after turning
the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approx-
imately 45 seconds after the power switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.
QJam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon
roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and
the moon roof opens slightly.
QSunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is
opened.
QDoor lock linked moon roof operation
OThe moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.*
(  P.390)
OThe moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.* ( P.104)
OThe alarm may be triggered if the alarm is
set and the moon roof is closed using the
door lock linked moon roof operation
function. ( P.68)
*: These settings must be customized at
your Lexus dealer.
QWhen the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*
The moon roof will clos e, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will
close again and stop at the completely
closed position. 3
Check to make sure that the moon roof
is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect
time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
If the moon roof does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
QIf the moon roof does not move normally
If the moon roof does not open or close
normally or the automatic opening function
does not operate, perform the following ini-
tialization procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.
*
The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up posi-
tion. After that, it will op en, close, tilt up, tilt
down, and stop at the fully closed position.
3 Confirm that the moon roof has com-
pletely stopped and release the switch.
*: If you release the switch while the moon
roof is moving, perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
If, after performing the above procedures
correctly, the moon roof still does not open
or close normally or the automatic opening
function does not operate, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
QMoon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display when the
power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)
can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures: P.421)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.