2005 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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270(d) RDS (Radio Data System)
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Program type:
When you push the TYPE “
”
or “” button, the current
program type receiving from the RDS station appears on the
display.
If the radio receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the
display.
Each time you push the TYPE “
” or “” button, the program
type changes as in the following:
 ROCK
 EASY LIS (Easy listening)
 CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and jazz)
 R&B (Rhythm and Blues)
 INFORM (Information)
 RELIGION 
MISC
 ALERT (Emergency message)
While you are listening to a program type, you can operate the
“TUNE SEEK” or “SCAN” function.
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Push the “TUNE SEEK” or “SCAN” button. The radio seeks or
scans the station in the relevant program type. (See page 269
for details.)

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Traffic program: A station that regularly broadcasts
traffic information is automatically located.
When you push the “TRAF” button, “TRAF SEEK” appears on
the display and the radio will start seeking any traffic program
station.
If no traf
fic program station is found, “NO TRAF INFO” appears
on the display for a few seconds and the display returns to the
previous mode. Radio text:
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If the radio receives radio text, “MSG” appears on the display.
When you push the “MSG” button, a message is displayed.
In case a message is more than a line, hold the “MSG” button.
The rest of the message is displayed.
When the system
can show the station name, “RDS” appears
on the display. Each time you push the “MSG” button, the
indication changes from the band to the station name to radio
text in this order. After six seconds, the indication returns to the
band.

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Radio operation (XM satellite radio broadcast)
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in your vehicle, an
additional genuine Lexus satellite receiver and antenna (or
equivalents) must be purchased and installed. A subscription
to the XM satellite radio service is also necessary.
(a) How to subscribe to an XM satellite radio
An XM satellite radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive
broadcasts provided under a separate subscription.
Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states.
How to subscribe:
You must enter into a separate service agreement with the XM
radio in order to receive satellite broadcast programming in the
vehicle. Additional activation and service subscription fees
apply that are not included in the purchase price of the vehicle
and optional digital satellite tuner. For complete information on
subscription rates and terms, or to subscribe to the XM radio,
visit XM on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call an XM’s
Listener Care at (800) 852 −9696. The XM radio is solely
responsible for the quality, availability and content of the
satellite radio services provided, which are subject to the terms
and conditions of the XM radio customer service agreement.
Customers should have their radio ID ready; the radio ID can
be found by tuning to “channel 000” on the radio. For details,
see “Displaying the radio ID” below.
All fees and programming are the responsibility of the XM
satellite radio and are subject to change. Satellite tuner technology notice:
Lexus satellite radio tuners are awarded Type Approval
Certificates from XM
Satellite Radio Inc. on “March 10, 2003”
and “April 15, 2003” as proof of compatibility with the services
offered by the XM satellite radio.
(b) Displaying the radio ID
Each XM tuner is identified with a unique radio ID. You will
need the radio ID when activating XM service or when
reporting a problem.
If you select the “CH 000” using the “TUNE” button, the ID cod\
e
of 8 alphanumeric characters appears. If you select another
channel, display of the ID code is canceled. The channel (000)
alternates the display between the radio ID and the specific
radio ID code.

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(c) Listening to the satellite radio
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Push the “AM·SAT” button to choose a SAT station.
Besides “AM”, “SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3” appears on the
display.
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Push this button to select the next or previous channel.
If you push and hold the button, you can rapidly scroll forward
or down through the channels. When displaying the channel
category by the “TYPE” button, pushing the “TUNE SEEK”
button lets you select the next or previous channel within the
currently selected type.

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274(d) Presetting a channel
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1. Tune in the desired channel.
2. Push one of the channel selector buttons ( 16 ) and
hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the channel to the
button and the button number ( 16 ) appears on the
display.
Each button can store three SAT channels. To change the
preset channel to a different one, follow the same procedure.
The preset channel memory is
cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse. (e) Selecting a channel
Tune in the desired channel using one of the following
methods.
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Preset tuning: Push the button ( 1−6 ) for the channel you
want. The button number ( 1 −6 ) and channel number appear
on the display.

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To scan the currently selected channel category : Push the
“SCAN” button briefly. “SCAN” appears on the display. The
radio will find the next channel in the same channel category
up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again.
To select a channel, push the “SCAN” button a second time.
To scan the preset channels: Push the “SCAN” button and
hold it until you hear a beep. “P .SCAN” appears on the display.
The radio will tune in the next preset channel , stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next preset channel. To
select a channel, push the “SCAN” button a second time. (f) Channel category
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When you push the TYPE “”
or “” button, the current
channel category appears on the display.
When the channel category appears, push either “
” or “”
button to switch to the next or previous category.

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276(g) Displaying the title and name
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When you push the “MSG” button, the display changes as
follows:
CH NAME
⇒TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE) ⇒ NAME
(ARTIST NAME/FEATURE) ⇒CH NUMBER ⇒CH NAME
Up to 10 alphanumeric characters can be displayed. (Some
information will not be fully displayed.)

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(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 up\
dated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM satellite radio for subscription inform\
ation. When 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\
automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium channel, contact the XM s\
atellite 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 informa-
tion.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select an\
other channel.
−−−−−There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associated with th\
e channel at that time.
No action needed.
−−−
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 a\
utomatically, 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.