2003 Lexus ES300 radio

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Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” appears on the display.
Turn this knob to the right to step up the station band or
to the left to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of
channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
switches from stereo to mono reception. In this case, “ST”
disappears from the display.

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(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push
one of the station selector buttons ( 16 ) and hold
it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button
and the button number ( 16 ) appears on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse. (c) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
Seek tuning: Push the “SEEK” button. The radio will begin
seeking up
or down for a station of the nearest frequency and
will stop on reception. Each time you push the button, the
stations will be searched out one after another.
Preset tuning: Push the button ( 1 −6 ) for the station you want.
The button number ( 1− 6 ) and station frequency appear on the
display.
Manual tuning: Turn the “TUNE” knob. The radio will step up
or down to another frequency.

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To scan all the frequencies: Push the “SCAN” button briefly.
“SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will find the next
station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then
scan again. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a
second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the “P.SCAN” button.
“P.SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will tune in the
next preset station up the band, stay there for a few seconds,
and then move to the next preset station. To select a station,
push the “P.SCAN” button a second time.
Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
When you insert a cassette tape, the exposed tape should
face to the right.
The player will automatically start when you insert a cassette
tape. At this time, “TAPE” appears on the display.
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the
cassette player, the player will automatically recognize it and
“METAL” appears on the display.
To stop or eject the cassette tape, push the “EJECT” button.
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette player reaches the
end of a tape, it automatically reverses and begins to play the
other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or
fast forwarding.

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If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the four
following error messages.
If “WAIT” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside
of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If “ERROR 1” appears on the display: It indicates that the
disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted up −side down. Clean
the disc or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” appears on the display: It
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
 Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
 Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or
compact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact
disc slot.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there
is a problem with your radio − it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with
FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere
with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited
range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as
your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception problems that probably do
not indicate a problem with your radio:

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FM
Fading and drifting stations
− Generally, the ef fective range
of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the
distance from the radio transmitter. They are often
accompanied by distortion.
Multipath − FM signals are reflective, making it possible for
two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering − These occur when signals are blocked
by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping − If the FM signal you are listening to is
interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second
station until the original signal can be picked up again. AM
Fading
− AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere − especially at night. These reflected signals can
interfere with those received directly from the radio station,
causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference − When a reflected signal and a signal
received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it dif ficult
to hear the broadcast.
Static − AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical
noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical
motors. This results in static.
Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.
 A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is
recommended.)

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1Ejecting a compact disc
(See page 209 for details.)
2Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 203 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 203 for details.)
MSG: Message button
(See page 205 for details.)
3
Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:
Side change
(See page 207 for details.)
: DOLBY NR
(See page 207 for details.)
 :Rewinding or reversing
(See page 207 or 212 for details.)
 :Fast forwarding
(See page 207 or 212 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 208 or 213 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 208 for details.)
:Disc selection
(See page 211 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 213 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 212 for details.)
4
Compact disc slot
(See page 209 for details.)
5Compact disc load button
(See page 209 for details.)
6Radio data system/Program type
(See page 204 for details.)
7TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page 200 for details.)
8Traffic announcement
(See page 205 for details.)
9Mode selectors
(See page 199 for details.)
10Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 206 for details.)
11Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 198 for details.)
12Cassette tape slot
(See page 206 for details.)
13Radio mode: Seek tuning
(See page 203 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 208 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 212 for details.)

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Each time you push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob, the
display changes as in the following. To adjust the tone
and balance or turn on or off the automatic sound
levelizer, turn the knob.
BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones.
MID: Adjusts mid− pitched tones.
TRE: Adjusts high− pitched tones.
FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear
speakers.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left
speakers.
ASL: Turns on or off the automatic sound levelizer.
Automatic sound levelizer: When the audio sound becomes
difficult to be heard due to road noise, wind noise, etc. during
driving, the system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality according to the noise level. While the automatic sound
levelizer is on, “ASL” appears on the display. (c) Your radio antennas
The wire antenna is mounted inside the rear window.
NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antenna.
 Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the rear window may affect the
reception of radio or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
Lexus dealer.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not
insert anything except a cassette tape into the slot.

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(e) Your compact disc player with changer
Your compact disc player with changer can store up to 6 discs
and play selected discs or continuously play all the discs set
in the player.
When
you set discs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display “ERROR 1” and the disc
number.
NOTICE
 Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the
compact disc player. Do not insert anything other
than compact discs into the slot.
 Do not insert a disc upon another one.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1”, “FM2” or “FM TYPE” appears on the d\
isplay.