Lexus ES250 (2023 year). Manual in english — page 6

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

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

fore
dri
ving

Off

When the trunk opener main switch is off,
the trunk lid cannot be opened even with
the wireless remote control, entry function
or Hands Free Power Trunk Lid (if
equipped).

■

When leaving a key to the vehicle with a

parking attendant

P.93

■

Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna inside the trunk

Antenna outside the trunk

A
B

Smart access system with
push-button start

The following operations can be
performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card
key) on your person, for example in
your pocket. The driver should
always carry the electronic key.



Locks and unlocks the doors
(



P.94)



Opens the trunk (



P.101)



Starts the engine (

P.142)

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■

Effective range (areas within which the

electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7
m) of an outside door handle. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)

When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7
m) of the trunk release button.

When starting the engine or changing
engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the
electronic key is inside the vehicle.

■

If an alarm sounds or a warning message

is displayed

An alarm sounds and warning messages

are displayed on the multi-information dis-

play to protect against unexpected acci-

dents or theft of the vehicle resulting from

erroneous operation. When a warning

message is displayed, take appropriate

measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances

and correction procedures are as follows.

●

When an exterior alarm sounds once for

5 seconds

●

When an interior alarm sounds continu-

ously

■

If “Key Detected in Vehicle” is shown on

the multi-information display

An attempt was made to lock the doors

using the smart access system with push-

button start while the electronic key was still

inside the vehicle. Retrieve the electronic

key from the vehicle and lock the doors

again.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The trunk was
closed while the
electronic key was
still inside the trunk
and all the doors
were locked.

Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.

An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open.

Close all of the
doors and lock the
doors again.

Situation

Correction proce-

dure

The engine switch
was turned to
ACCESSORY
mode while the
driver’s door was
open (or the driver’s
door was opened
while the engine
switch was in
ACCESSORY
mode).

Turn the engine
switch off and close
the driver’s door.

The engine switch
was turned off while
the driver’s door
was open.

Close the driver’s
door.

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fore
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ving

■

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be acti-

vated in order to prevent the electronic key

battery and the battery from being dis-

charged while the vehicle is not in operation

for a long time.

●

In 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.

●

If 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.

■

Turning an electronic key to battery-

saving mode

●

When 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.

●

Electronic keys that will not be used for

long periods of time can be set to the bat-

tery-saving mode in advance.

■

When electronic key function stops

If the position of the electronic key has not

changed for a certain amount of time such

as when the electronic key is left some-

where, the function of the electronic key

stops to reduce depletion of the battery.

■

Conditions 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 engine immobilizer system

from operating properly.

(Ways of coping:

P.372)

●

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant,

gas station, radio station, large display,

airport or other facility that generates

strong radio waves or electrical noise

●

When 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

●

When other wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) are being used nearby

●

When 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

●

If window tint with a metallic content or

metallic objects are attached to the rear

window

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●

When the electronic key is placed near a

battery charger or electronic devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay park-

ing spot where radio waves are emitted.

■

Notes for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the

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

engine is started or engine switch modes

are changed.

●

Do 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.

●

As 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.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the

vehicle, it may be possible to start the

engine if the electronic key is near the

window.

●

The 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.)

●

If 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.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while

wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and

touch the lock sensor again.

●

When 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.

●

Unlocking the vehicle may take more

time if another electronic key is within the

effective range.

●

If 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.107)

●

If 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.

●

The 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.

●

A 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.

■

When the vehicle is not driven for

extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not

leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m)

of the vehicle.

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fore
dri
ving

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start can be deactivated in advance.

●

Battery-saving mode can reduce the

power consumption of electronic keys.

(

P.107)

■

To operate the system properly

●

Make 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.)

●

Do 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.102)

■

If an electronic key does not work prop-

erly

●

If 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.101) 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.372)

For Canada: However, if the mechanical
key is used while the alarm system is set, the
warning will sound. (

P.60)

●

If the engine cannot be started, refer to

P.374

■

Customization

Settings (e. g. smart access system with

push-button start) can be changed.

(Customizable features:

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.

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and

opening the trunk:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (

P.94, 101, 372)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine

switch modes:

P.374

●

Stopping the engine:

P.143

WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with

electronic devices

●

People 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.105)

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.

●

Users 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.

110

3-3. Adjusting the seats

3-3.Adjusting the seats

Seat position adjustment

Seatback angle adjustment

Seat cushion (front) angle adjust-
ment

Vertical height adjustment

Lumbar support adjustment

Pelvic support adjustment (if
equipped for driver’s side)

Seat cushion length adjustment (if
equipped)

■

When adjusting the seat

●

Make sure that no surrounding passen-

gers or objects are in contact with the

seat.

●

Take care when adjusting the seat so that

the head restraint does not touch the ceil-

ing.

■

Power easy access system (if equipped)

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

Front seats

The seats can be adjusted (longitu-
dinally, vertically, etc.). Adjust the
seat to ensure the correct driving
posture.

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat

position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving

seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat

or near the moving parts to avoid

injury.

Fingers or hands may become

jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space

around the feet so they do not get

stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap

belt during a collision, do not recline the

seat more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may

slide past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or your

neck may contact the shoulder belt,

increasing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.

Adjustments should not be made while

driving as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose con-

trol of the vehicle.

111

3-3. Adjusting the seats

fore
dri
ving

: If equipped

When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows the driver to
enter and exit the vehicle easily.



The shift lever has been shifted to P.



The engine switch has been turned
off.



The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel automatically return to their
original positions.



The engine switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-
TION ON mode.



The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.

■

Operation of the power easy access

system

●

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat

is already in the rearmost or uppermost

position or close to the rear seat.

●

If the seat position is adjusted during

power easy access system operation, the

automatic operation will stop. (The seat

will change to manual operation.)

●

If the seat position is adjusted during or

after the power easy access system oper-

ation when the driver is exiting the vehi-

cle, the power easy access system will not

operate when entering the vehicle.

■

Customization

The seat movement amount settings of the

power easy access system can be custom-

ized. (Customizable features:

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.

While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”

Driving position memory

This feature automatically adjusts
the positions of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to make entering and
exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.
Each electronic key (including a
card key) can be registered to
recall your preferred driving posi-
tion.

Power easy access system

Recording a driving position into
memory

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

will be overwritten.

■

Seat positions that can be memorized

(

P.110)

The positions adjusted by the following pro-

cedure can be recorded:

●

Seat position adjustment

●

Seatback angle adjustment

●

Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment

●

Vertical height adjustment

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.

■

To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

●

Vehicles with the head-up display: Oper-

ate the meter control switches to adjust

the head-up display position (only can-

cels head-up display position recall).

■

Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

■

When the recorded seat position can-

not be recalled

The seat position may not be recalled in

some situations when the seat position is

recorded in a certain range. For details,

contact your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position

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fore
dri
ving

■

Registering 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.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

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.

■

Cancelation procedure

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.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.

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.

■

Recall procedure

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.

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON
mode, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) will move to the

recorded position.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be regis-

tered for each electronic key. Therefore,

Registering/canceling/recall a
driving position to an electronic
key (including a card key) (mem-
ory recall function)

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

the driving position that is recalled may

be different depending on the key being

carried.

●

If the a door other than the driver’s door

is unlocked with the smart access system

with push-button start, the driving posi-

tion cannot be recalled. In this case, press

the driving position button which has

been set.

■

Customization

The unlock door settings of the memory

recall function can be changed.

(Customizable features:



Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the lock release button

■

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all
seats.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints. Failure to

do so may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for

each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the cor-

rect position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints,

push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints

removed.

Vertical adjustment

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

fore
dri
ving

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.110)

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

Installing the head restraints

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors



Manual adjustment type

Hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever down.

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:

Down

Toward the driver

Away from the driver

■

The power adjustment type steering

wheel can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Automatic 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.

(

■

Power easy access system (vehicles

with power adjustment type steering

wheel)

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move

in accordance with engine switch mode and

the driver’s seat belt condition. (

■

Customization

The steering wheel movement can be

changed. (Customizable features:



Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution 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.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

Press on or close to the

mark.

The height of the rear view mirror can
be adjusted to suit your driving pos-
ture.
Adjust the height of the rear view mir-
ror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness
of the headlights of vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automatically
reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare function
mode on/off

WARNING

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

(manual adjustment type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel may move

suddenly, possibly causing an accident,

and resulting in death or serious injury.

Also, the horn may not sound if the steer-

ing wheel is not securely locked.

Sounding the horn

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view
mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror

while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the

vehicle and cause an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

Anti-glare function

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

When the automatic anti-glare function is
in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to
OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns

off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-

erly, do not touch or cover them.

To select a mirror to adjust, press
the switch.

Left

Right

Outside rear view mirrors

The rear view mirror’s position can
be adjusted to enable sufficient
confirmation of the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while

driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss of con-

trol of the vehicle and cause an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side

mirrors must be extended and prop-

erly adjusted before driving.

Adjustment procedure

119

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

fore
dri
ving

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Right

Down

Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can be

cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on

the rear window defogger to turn on the

outside rear view mirror defoggers.

(



P.256)

■

Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror

is set to automatic mode, the driver’s side

outside rear view mirror will activate in con-

junction with the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P.117)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror

angle (vehicles with driving position

memory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered

to memory and recalled automatically by

the driving position memory. (

