LEXUS ES 350 (2019 year). Instruction - part 17

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5-4. Using the interior lights

5-4.Using the interior lights

Rear personal lights (

P.262)

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Instrument panel ornament lights (if equipped) 

Shift lever light

Front personal lights (

P.262)

Interior lights (

P.262)

Clock light

Footwell lights

Engine switch light

Door trim ornament lights (if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

Outer foot lights (front/ front and rear)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

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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.

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Turning the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

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

■

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

Turns the lights on/off

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

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the engine switch mode, the pres-

ence 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

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to 

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

Automatic turning on of the interior 

lights

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or 

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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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 inte-

rior lights can be turned off manually. How-

ever, in order to help prevent further 

collisions, it is recommended that they be 

left on until safety can be ensured. (The inte-

rior lights may not turn on automatically 

depending on the force of the impact and 

conditions of the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.400)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

■

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 a lens 

needs to be removed, contact your Lexus 

dealer.

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5-5. Using the storage features

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5-5.Using the storage features

Cup holder (

P.265)

Glove box (

P.265)

Console box (

P.265)

Auxiliary box (

P.266)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

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:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or 

cracked if they come into contact with 

other stored items.

A
B
C
D

●

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.

■

When storage compartments are not 

in use

When driving or when the storage com-

partments are not in use, keep the lids 

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.

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1

Open (press the glove box opener)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail 

lights are on.

■

Trunk opener main switch

P.99

Press a button to open the console box.

The console box can be opened from 
either side.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail 

lights are on.



Front (type A)

To open, press down and release the 
cup holder lid.



Front (type B)

Adjust the depth of the cup holder.

Shallow (press the button)

Glove box

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the console 

box

●

When the console box is open, do not 

apply excessive force in the direction 

that it was opened.

Cup holders

A

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Deepen



Rear

To open, pull down the armrest and 
open the lid.

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Front cup holder (type A)

●

After closing the USB terminal lid, close 

the cup holder lid.

●

When cleaning the cup holder, the parti-

tion and another parts can be removed 

according to the following procedure.

1

Remove the partition

2

Remove the plate

Press in the button.

B

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than a cup, 

beverage can or bottle (front [type B]) in 

the cup holder. Even when the lid is 

closed, items must not be stored in the 

cup holder.

Other items may be thrown out of the 

holder in the event of an accident or sud-

den braking, causing injury. If possible, 

cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the cup holder

●

Depending on the size of the cup, bev-

erage can or bottle, do not use the cup 

holder in the shallow condition.

When taking out the cup, beverage 

can or bottle or in the event of sudden 

braking, they may be thrown out of the 

holder or the contents may spill.

●

Stow the rear cup holder before stow-

ing the armrest.

Auxiliary box

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Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing 
loose items.

Lift the luggage mat up.

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo net hooks are not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo 

net hooks to their stowed positions when 

not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

Luggage mat

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5-6. Using the other interior features

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5-6.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.

3

To use the side extender, place the 
visor in the side position, then slide 
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically 
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.

For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION 
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12 
VDC/10 A (power consumption of 
120 W).



Front

Open the lid.



Rear

Open the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is off.

Clock

Power outlets

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■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 

IGNITION ON mode.

■

When stopping the engine

Disconnect electrical devices such as 

mobile battery packs.

■

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box partition 

allows power cables to be passed through 

when the console box lid is partially closed.

The USB charging ports are used to 
supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V to 

external devices.
The USB 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.

■

Using the USB charging ports

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used 

when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging 

ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 

A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with 

a personal computer, such as a USB 

memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned 

off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is 

high, such as after the vehicle has been 

parked in the sun

■

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.

NOTICE

■

When the 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.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than 

necessary when the engine is off.

USB charging ports

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A portable device can be charged by 
just placing Qi standard wireless 
charge compatible portable devices 
according to the Wireless Power Con-
sortium, such as smart phones and 
mobile batteries, etc., on the charge 
area.
This function cannot be used with por-
table devices that are larger than the 

charging area. Also, depending on the 
portable device, it may not operate as 
normal. Please read the operation 
manual for portable devices to be 
used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

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

■

Name for all parts

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

Open the console box. (

P.265)

2

Press the power supply switch of 
the wireless charger.

Switches on and off with each press of the 

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB 

charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the 

ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into 

the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports are not 

in use, close the lids. If a foreign object 

or liquid enters a port may cause a 

short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or 

impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB 

charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external 

devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the 

vehicle. The temperature inside the 

vehicle may become high, resulting in 

damage to an external device.

●

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.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a 

long period of time with the engine 

stopped.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

A
B
C

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power supply switch.

When turned on, the operation indicator 

light (green) comes on.

Even with the engine off, the on/off state of 

the power supply switch is memorized.

3

Place the charging side of the por-
table device down.

When charging, the operation indicator 

light (orange) comes on.

If charging is not occurring, try placing the 

portable device as close to the center of 

the charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation 

indicator light (green) comes on.

■

Recharging function

• When charging is complete and 

after a fixed time in the charge sus-
pension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved, 

charging is stopped for a moment 
and then it restarts.

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Lighting conditions of operation 
indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable device, there 

are cases where the operation indicator 
light will continue being lit up orange 
even after the charging is complete.

 When the operation indicator light 

flashes

When an error occurs, the operation indi-
cator light flashes an orange color. Handle 
the error based on the following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every second 

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times continuously 

(Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times continuously 

(Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be operated 

when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or 

IGNITION ON mode.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge standard 

can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and 

compatibility are guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and smart 

phones, it is aimed for low power electri-

cally supplied portable devices of no 

more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories are 

attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover 

and accessories not able to handle Qi are 

attached to the portable device. Depending 

on the type of cover and accessory, it may 

not be possible to charge. When charging is 

not performed even with the portable 

device placed on the charge area, remove 

the cover and accessories.

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless charger 
power supply is off

Green 
(comes on)

On Standby (charging pos-
sible state)

When charging is complete

*

Orange 
(comes on)

When placing the portable 
device on the charging area 
(detecting the portable 
device)

Charging

Suspected cause

Handling method

Vehicle to charger 
communication fail-
ure.

Contact your Lexus 
dealer.

Suspected causes

Handling method

A foreign substance 
is between the por-
table device and 
charge area.

Remove the foreign 
substance from 
between portable 
device and the 
charge area.

The portable device 
is out of sync due to 
the device being 
shifted from the cen-
ter of the charge 
area.

Place the portable 
device near the cen-
ter of the charge 
area.

Suspected cause

Handling method

Temperature rising 
within the wireless 
charger.

Stop charging at 
once and start 
charging again after 
for a while.

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■

While charging, noise enters the AM 

radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm 

that the noise has decreased. If the noise 

decreases, continuously pushing the power 

supply switch of the wireless charger for 2 

seconds, the frequency of the charger can 

be changed and the noise can be reduced. 

Also, on that occasion, the operation indi-

cator light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected 

within the vehicle interior, charging can-

not be done. When the door is opened 

and closed, charging may be temporarily 

suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless charging 

device and portable device will get 

warmer, however this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets warm while 

charging, charging may stop due to the 

protection function on the portable 

device side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device drops 

significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while 

searching for the portable device a sound 

will be produced, however this is not a mal-

function.

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for 

safety reasons, the driver should not 

operate the main the part of the portable 

device while driving.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with 

electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pace-

makers, cardiac resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable 

cardioverter defibrillators, as well as any 

other electrical medical device, should 

consult their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger.

The operations of the wireless charger 

may have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in a possibility 

of equipment failure and damage, catch 

fire, burns due to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects 

between the charging area and the 

portable device while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area or 

portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., and 

charge

●

Do not charge portable devices other 

than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for disas-

sembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the function may 

not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not 

operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

There is foreign matter between the 

charge area and portable device

●

The temperature of the portable 

device gets higher from charging

●

The charging surface of the portable 

device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable device 

is out of alignment with the charge 

area

●

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 

metallic 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

In addition, excluding the above-men-
tioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation indicator 
light is flashing continuously, it is consid-
ered that the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact your Lexus dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as 

credit cards, or magnetic recording 

media, etc., close to the charger while 

charging, otherwise, data may disap-

pear under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring precision 

instruments such as wrist watches, etc., 

close to the charger, as such objects 

may break.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the 

cabin. The temperature inside the 

cabin may become high, when under 

the sun, and cause damage to the 

device.