Lexus UX 300e (2022 year). Manual in english — page 21

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6-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Q

Side display (10.3-inch display
model)

Display the air conditioning control
screen (



P.350)

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level 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 level indicator change
as follows:
AUTO



Hi



Lo



Off

A

B

C

D

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6-4.Using the interior lights

Personal lights (



P.363)

Front interior light (



P.362)

Rear interior light (



P.362)

Footwell lights

• When the power switch is in ON, the footwell lights will turn on. However, if the instru-

ment panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the footwell lights will turn off.
(



P.163)

• When the shift position is in a position other than P, the brightness of the footwell light will

reduce intensity.

Outside door handle lights (vehicles with entry function)

Door courtesy lights

Q

Personal lights/interior lights auto-

matic on/off

O

Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-

matically turn on/off according to power

switch mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

O

If the interior lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will

go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Q

When front interior light and personal

lights do not respond as normal

O

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

O

When operated with a wet hand

O

When wearing gloves, etc.

Q

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the

interior lights will turn on automatically. The

interior lights will turn off automatically after

approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they

be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the

impact and conditions of the collision.)

Q

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the

lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.487)

Q

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.

Q

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear

On/off

The rear interior light turns on/off with the
front interior light.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

NOTICE

Q

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and personal lights. Otherwise,

the lights will be damaged. If the lens

need to remove, contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the EV system is off.

Operating the interior lights

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Turning the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

Operating the personal lights

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6-5.Using the storage features

Auxiliary tray/Wireless charger (if equipped) (



P.373)

Glove box (



P.365)

Bottle holders (



P.366)

Cup holders (



P.365)

Console box (



P.365)

Coin holder (



P.366)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

Q

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:

O

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

O

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.

365

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1

Open (press the button)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

Q

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

Q

Removing the partition

The partition inside the glove box can be

removed by pulling it.

Lift the lid while pushing the button to
release the lock.

The console box can be opened from
either side.

Q

Front

Q

Rear

Pull down the armrest.

WARNING

Q

When storage compartments are not

in use

When driving or when the glove box and

the console box are not in use, keep it

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.

Glove box

Console box

Cup holders

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Bottle holders

O

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

O

The bottle may not be stored depending

on its size or shape.

Open the console box. (



P.365)

WARNING

Q

Items unsuitable for the cup holders

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an accident or

sudden braking, causing injury. If possi-

ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

NOTICE

Q

Items that should be not stowed in the

bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass and

paper cups containing liquid in the bottle

holders. The contents may spill and

glasses may break.

Coin holder

NOTICE

Q

Coin holder

Do not insert coins exceeding the height

of the tray. Doing so may prevent open-

ing and closing of the lid.

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Raise the hooks to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

When using the hooks, press the bot-
tom side to lift it up.

Lift the deck board and attach the
string. (



P.368) The following items

can be stowed.

Warning reflector

*

Accessories

*

: The warning reflector itself is not

included as an original equipment.

Depending on specifications, some stor-
age spaces may differ from that shown in
the illustration.

Q

Warning reflector

Depending on the size and shape of the

warning reflector case, you may not be able

to store it.

Luggage compartment fea-
tures

Cargo hooks

WARNING

Q

When cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the hooks

to their stowed positions when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the grocery

bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier than 4kg

(9 lb.) on the grocery bag hooks.

Deck under tray

A
B

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1

Open the back door.

2

Pull the lever upwards and open
the deck board.

3

Unhook the string on the backside
of the deck board.

4

Attach the string to the hook on the
back door.

Q

Installing the luggage cover

1

Take out the luggage cover from
the bag.

2

Slowly unfold the luggage cover.

3

Attach the strings to the luggage
cover hooks.

Make sure that the side the strings are

Deck board

WARNING

Q

If the deck boards are opened or

removed

Return them to their original positions

before driving. In the event of sudden

braking, an accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by the deck

boards or the items stored in the deck

under tray.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the deck board

When closing the back door, do not

leave the deck board string attached to

the hook.

Luggage cover (if equipped)

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sewn faces down.

Q

Stowing the luggage cover

1

Hold the luggage cover corners of
the side with the long strings.

2

Fold it in half.

3

Turn your wrists to fold it.

4

Put it in the bag.

Q

When removing the luggage cover

Pull the short strings toward you and

unhook them.

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WARNING

Q

When removing and unfolding the

luggage cover

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause the luggage

cover to suddenly unfold, resulting in

injury.

O

When taking out the luggage cover

from the bag, securely hold the edges

of the luggage cover and slowly take it

out.

O

When unfolding the luggage cover,

hold it securely in both hands and

slowly unfold it.

O

Do not unfold the luggage cover near

your face.

O

When unfolding the luggage cover, do

not release your hand from the cover.

O

Do not unfold the luggage cover near

other people.

Q

When installing the luggage cover

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause an accident.

O

Make sure that the rear edge of the

luggage cover is laying flat to prevent

the driver’s view from being

obstructed.

O

Make sure to attach the strings cor-

rectly.

NOTICE

Q

When using the luggage cover

O

Do not place anything on the luggage

cover. Doing so may deform the lug-

gage cover.

O

Do not open or close the back door

with the strings unhooked. Doing so

may cause damage to the luggage

cover.

O

Do not hook anything other than the

luggage cover and deck board strings

on the luggage cover hooks. The

hooks and back door may be dam-

aged.

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6-6.Using the other interior features

1

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

Q

When adjusting the inside rear view mir-

ror

Adjust the inside rear view mirror to enable

sufficient confirmation of the rear view with-

out interfering with the sun visor.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

Q

Vanity lights

If the vanity lights remain on when the

power switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.
For details, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the EV system is

off.

Clock

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6-6. Using the other interior features

Please use a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
When using electronic goods, make
sure that the power consumption of all
the connected power outlets is less
than 120 W.
Press down the lid to open it.

Q

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Q

When stopping the EV system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, the EV

system may not stop normally.

The USB Type-C charging ports are
used to supply 3 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices.
The USB Type-C charging ports are
for charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or other
purposes.
Depending on the external device, it
may not charge properly. Refer to the
manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port.

Q

Using the USB Type-C charging
ports

Open the lid.

Power outlet

NOTICE

Q

When power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the EV system is off.

Q

To prevent incorrect operation of the

vehicle

When turning the power switch off, make

sure to disconnect accessories designed

for charging, such as portable chargers,

power banks, etc. from the power out-

lets.
If such an accessory is left connected, the

following may occur:

O

The doors will not be able to be

locked.

O

The opening screen will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

O

The interior lights, instrument panel

lights, etc. will illuminate.

USB Type-C charging ports

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The USB Type-C charging ports can be

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Q

Situations in which the USB Type-C

charging ports may not operate cor-

rectly

O

If a device which consumes more than 3

A at 5 V is connected

O

If a device designed to communicate with

a personal computer, such as a USB

memory device, is connected

O

If the connected external device is turned

off (depending on device)

O

If the temperature inside the vehicle is

high, such as after the vehicle has been

parked in the sun

Q

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external

device, charging may occasionally be sus-

pended and then start again. This is not a

malfunction.

A portable device, such as a smart-
phone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the
charging area, provided the device is
compatible with the Qi wireless
charging standard created by the
Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used
with a portable device that is larger
than the charging area. Additionally,
depending on the portable device, the
wireless charger may not operate
properly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

Q

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the
Wireless Power Consortium.

NOTICE

Q

To prevent damage to the USB Type-

C charging ports

O

Do not insert foreign objects into the

ports.

O

Do not spill water or other liquids into

the ports.

O

When the USB Type-C charging ports

are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign

object or liquid enters a port may

cause a short circuit.

O

Do not apply excessive force to or

impact the USB Type-C charging

ports.

O

Do not disassemble or modify the USB

Type-C charging ports.

Q

To prevent damage to external

devices

O

Do not leave external devices in the

vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in

damage to an external device.

O

Do not push down on or apply unnec-

essary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it

is connected.

Q

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB Type-C charging

ports for a long period of time with the

EV system stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

Charge area

Q

Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply switch of
the wireless charger.

Pressing the switch again turns the wireless

charger off.
When turned on, the operation indicator

light (green) comes on.
When the power switch is turned off, the

on/off state of the wireless charger will be

memorized.

2

Place a portable device on the
charging area with its charging sur-
face facing down.

While charging, the operation indicator

light (orange) will be illuminated.
If charging does not begin, move the por-

table device as close to the center of the

charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation

indicator light (green) will illuminate.

Q

Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging completed
and the portable device has not
been moved, the wireless charger
will restart charging.



If the portable device is moved
within the charging area, charging
will stop temporarily then restart.

A
B
C

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Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the

operation indicator light may stay illumi-
nated (orange) after charging has com-
pleted.



If the operation indicator light blinks

If an error is detected, the operation indi-
cator light will blink (orange). Take the
appropriate measures according to the
table below.

• Blinks (orange) at a one second interval

continuously

• Blinks (orange) 3 times repeatedly

• Blinks (orange) 4 times repeatedly

Operation indicator

light

State

Off

The Wireless char-
ger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is
possible)

Charging is com-
plete

*

Orange (illumi-
nated)

A portable device
has been placed on
the charging area
(identifying the por-
table device)

Charging in prog-
ress

Suspected causes

Measure

Vehicle to charger
communication fail-
ure.

If the power switch is
in ACC: Turn the
power switch to
ON.
If the power switch is
in ON: Turn the
power switch off and
then back to ON.
If the operation indi-
cator light still blinks
after performing the
above procedure,
contact any autho-
rized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

Suspected causes

Measure

A foreign object
exists between the
portable device and
charging area.

Remove the foreign
object.

Portable device is
not positioned prop-
erly on the charging
area.

Move the portable
device toward the
center of the
charging area.

Suspected causes

Measure

The temperature of
the wireless charger
is excessively high.

Stop charging
immediately and
continue charging
after a while.