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Do not attach a microphone or any other device or
object around the area where the curtain shield
airbag activates such as on the windshield glass,
side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail
and assist grips. When the curtain shield airbag
inflates, the microphone or other device or object will
be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield
airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Do not hook a hanger , heavy or sharp pointed objects
on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates,
those items will be thrown away with great force or
the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly,
resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang
clothes, hang them on the coat hook directly.
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the seats with side airbags. Such changes may
prevent the side airbag system form activating
correctly, disable the system or cause the side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars
and roof side rails containing the curtain shield
airbags. Such changes may disable the system or
cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate
accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer about any
repair and modification.
If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with a
physical disability, consult your Lexus dealer. It may
dangerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags operation.
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(c) Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
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.
(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) Your CD player
When you insert a CD, gently push it in with the label face up.
(The player will automatically eject a CD if the label face is
down.) The CD player will play from track 1 through the end
of the CD. Then it will play from track 1 again. On models with
the CD changer, next CD will be played from track 1.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the CD
player. Do not insert anything other than CD’s into
the slot.
Do not insert a CD upon another one.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CD’s only.
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“
” switch: Use this switch
to select a desired track or CD.
To select a desired track, push this switch briefly.
To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until the
desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the switches with due care while you are
driving to avoid accidents.
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 CD
into the cassette tape slot or CD 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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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 (ASL): When the audio sound
becomes dif ficult 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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236(h) If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
When
problems occur with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the display. Referring to the table below to identify the problem,
take the suggested corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely.
A short−circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. See a L\
exus certified
dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM satellite radio. The radio is being upd\
ated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM satellite radio for subscription information. Whe\
n a contact
is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all free −to− air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatica\
lly, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium channel, contact the XM satellite\
radio.
NO SIGNALThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your vehicle reaches a location
with a stronger signal.
LOADINGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit has received the infor-
mation.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select ano\
ther channel.
− − −
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio re-
turns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatica\
lly, select another
channel.
The XM Listener Care Center is also available on the phone, please call \
(800) 852 −9696 during the following hours:
Monday—Saturday: 7 a.m.—1 a.m. Sunday: 12 p.m.—12 a.m.
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(c) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
“
” switch: Use this switch to fast forward or rewind the
tape or for automatic program selection.
To skip forward or reward for automatic program selection,
push this switch briefly. When automatically selecting a
program, you can skip up to 9 programs at a time. For
details, see page 240 for details.
To fast forward or rewind the tape, push this switch until you
hear a beep. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push the
same side on the switch briefly.
(d) When the “CD” mode is selected
“
” switch: Use this switch to select a desired track or CD.
To select a desired track, push this switch briefly.
To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until the
desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the switches with due care while you are
driving to avoid accidents.
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 CD
into the cassette tape slot or CD 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: