Lexus IS300 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

(



P.249)

“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the “A/C” display is turned off, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (



P.249)

: 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.

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.249)

Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Removing pollen from the air

(Micro dust and pollen filter)

■

Side display (vehicles with a
10.3-inch display)

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



P.249)

Select the air flow mode

■

Micro dust and pollen filter

Outside air mode switches to

(recirculated air) mode. Pollen is removed

from the air and the air flows to the upper

part of the body.
Usually the system will automatically turn

off after a while.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up when the outside air is cold, the

dehumidification function may operate or

the outside/recirculated air mode may not
switch to

(recirculated air) mode.

Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and

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B
C

D

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pollen filter is turned off.

1

Press the automatic mode switch or
select “AUTO” on the sub function
menu. (



P.247)

2

Adjust the temperature setting.

3

To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “OFF” on the sub
function menu. (



P.247)

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes

are operated, the automatic mode indica-

tor goes off. However, automatic mode for

functions other than that operated is main-

tained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-

ing 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.

This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Turns on/off.

The indicator comes on when the wind-
shield wiper de-icer is on.

The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after a period of time.

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:



Press the DUAL switch.



Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu.



Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.



Select “DUAL” on the side display.



Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.

The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes

Using automatic mode

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

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.

Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately

Air outlet layout and operations

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according to the selected air flow
mode.

■

Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets



Front

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

To close the vent, move the knob to the
most outside position.

A

B

A

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defogger

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument

panel which may cover the air outlets.

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,

preventing the windshield defoggers

from defogging.

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: If equipped

Turn the heated steering wheel on/off

The indicator light comes on when the

heated steering wheel is operating.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Timer function

The heated steering wheel will automati-

cally turn off after about 30 minutes.



Type A

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes
and the level indicator lights (amber)

light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off



Type B

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes
and the level indicator lights (amber)

Heated steering wheel

*

/seat

heaters

*

/seat ventilators

*

Heated steering wheel and seat
heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respec-
tively. Seat ventilators maintain
good airflow by blowing air from the
seats.

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

Care should be taken to prevent injury if

anyone in the following categories

comes in contact with the steering wheel

or seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the

sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

Do not put heavy objects that have an

uneven surface on the seat and do not

stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)

into the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

A

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light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Seat heater timer control

To enable seat heater timer control, press

and hold the driver and front passenger

seat heater switches at the same time until a

buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is

turned on while seat heater timer control is

enabled, the intensity of the seat heater will

automatically change from Hi



Mid



Lo.

The timing of the change in seat heater

intensity differs depending on the tempera-

ture inside the cabin, etc. when the seat

heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press

and hold the driver and front passenger

seat heater switches at the same time until a

buzzer sounds twice.

Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)

light as follows:

Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments

lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Seat ventilator

The seat ventilators provide ventilation only,

and do not have a heating/cooling function.

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.

A

Seat ventilators

A

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5-3.Using the interior lights

Front interior light (



P.253)

Front personal lights (



P.254)

Inside door handle lights
Rear interior light (



P.253)

Rear personal lights (



P.254)

Power window switch lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

Operating the interior lights

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Turns the door position on/off

On
Off

■

Rear interior light

The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.

■

Front personal lights

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

■

Rear personal lights

Turns the light on/off

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to engine switch mode, the presence of

the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or front per-

sonal lights do not respond as normal

In the following cases, the interior lights and

front personal lights may not respond as

normal.

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

The interior lights may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

rior 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.)

Operating the personal lights

A
B

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.388)

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and front personal lights. Other-

wise, the lights will be damaged. If the

lens need to remove, contact your Lexus

dealer.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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5-4. Using the storage features

5-4.Using the storage features

Glove box (



P.256)

Bottle holders (



P.257)

Cup holders (



P.257)

Console box (



P.257)

Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

●

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.

Glove box

A

B

C

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Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the

engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-

TION ON mode.

■

Trunk opener main switch

The trunk opener main switch is located in

the glove box. (



P.96)

■

Removing the partition

The insert inside the glove box can be

removed.

Push the knob.

Lift by hand to fully open the console box.

■

Cup holders



Front



Rear (if equipped)

To open, pull down the armrest and
press the button and release the rear
cup holder on the armrest.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by the open

glove box or the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

Cup holders/Bottle holders

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Bottle holders

■

Cup holders/Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending

on its size or shape.

●

The rubber mats at the bottom of the

front cup holders can be removed.

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

1

Loosen the belt

2

Tighten the belt

Lift the luggage mat.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

and bottle holder

Do not place anything other than cups or

aluminum cans in the cup holders and

bottle in the bottle holders. Other items

may be thrown out of the holders in the

event of an accident or sudden braking,

causing injury.

To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when

placed in the cup holders.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed.

Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the rear cup

holder

Stow the cup holder before stowing the

armrest.

Trunk features

Cargo net

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks to their stowed positions when not

in use.

First-aid kit storage belt

Luggage mat

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5-5. Using the other interior features

5-5.Using the other interior features

Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.

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

Other interior features

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the armrest

Do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung on the

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Clock

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The power outlet can be used for 12 V
accessories that run on less than 10 A.
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs. If

such devices are left connected, the engine

switch may not be turned off normally.

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.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Power outlet

NOTICE

■

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.

■

To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use an accessory that uses more

than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered.
Raise/lower

■

The rear sunshade can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Operating the rear sunshade after turn-

ing the engine switch off

The rear sunshade can be operated for

approximately 1 minute even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or turned off.

■

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear

sunshade automatically lowers when the

shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again

if any of the following occurs:

●

The button is pressed again.

*

●

The shift lever is shifted into P.

●

The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15

km/h).

If the engine is off when the rear sunshade

has been lowered due to the reverse opera-

tion feature, it will not be raised even when

the engine is turned on again and the vehi-

cle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To

raise the sunshade again, press the button.

*

: Occasionally, the reverse function may

not be carried out after the switch has
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.

NOTICE

■

When not in use

Keep the rear vanity mirror closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the engine is

stopped.

Rear sunshade (if equipped)

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being

extended or retracted

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the fastener section or in the opening.

They may get caught, causing injury.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not

operate the rear sunshade when the

engine is off.

■

To ensure normal operation of the

rear sunshade

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components of the rear

sunshade.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

●

Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade con-

tinuously for long periods of time.

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HomeLink

®

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

®

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

®

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can be
programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

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B

C

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