2006 Lexus GS300 display

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286(c) Selecting a station
Your Lexus has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Tune in the
desired station using one of the following methods.
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Preset tuning: Touch the switch (1−6) or push the “CH DISC
” or “ ” button for the station you want. The switch (1−6)
is highlighted in green and station frequency appears on the
display.
Manual tuning: Turn the “TUNE” knob briefly. When you turn
the knob, the radio will step up or down to another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the “SEEK TRACK
” or “ ” 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.
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Scan tuning:Push the “SCAN” button. “SCAN” appears on
the display. The radio will find the next station up or down the
band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To
select a station, push the “SCAN” button a second time.
Preset scan tuning: 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 station up or down the band, stay
there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset
station. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a second
time.

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287 (d) RDS (Radio Data System)
Program type
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When you touch the “TYPE ” or “TYPE
” switch on the
screen, the current program type receiving from RDS station
appears on the display.
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on
the display.
Each time you touch the “TYPE ” or “TYPE
” switch, 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)
RELIGIONMISC.
ALERT (Emergency message)
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When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” switch appears. Touch
the switch and the system starts to seek the station in the
relevant program type.
Traffic program: A station that regularly broadcasts traffic
information is automatically located.
When you touch the “TRAF” switch, “TRAF SEEK” appears on
the display and the radio will start seeking any traffic program
station.
If any traffic program station is not found, “NOTHING” appears
and the previous mode returns.
If the traffic program station is found, the name for traffic
program station is displayed and “TRAF” is lit for a while until
traffic announcement is received.

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288Radio text
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If the system receives a radio text from RDS station, “MSG”
appears on the display. Touch the “MSG” switch, and a text
message is displayed on the screen.
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In case a text message is not accepted in a screen, you can
touch the “MSG” switch and hold it to display the rest of the
message.
When the system can show the station name, “RDS” appears
on the display. Each time you touch the “MSG” switch,
indication on the display changes from the band to the station
name, a radio text in this order. After six seconds passes,
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 must
be purchased and installed, and the subscription to the XM
satellite radio is 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 selecting the “channel 000” on the radio. For
details, see the “Displaying the radio ID” that follows.
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 “October 14, 2004”
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” knob, the ID code
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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290(c) Listening to the satellite radio
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Push the “AM·SAT” button to choose a SAT channel.
Besides “AM”, “SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3” appears on the
display.
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Turn this knob to select the next or previous channel.
If you turn continuously, you can rapidly scroll forward or down
through the channels.

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To scan the currently selected channel category: Touch the
“TYPE SCAN” switch or push the “SCAN” button briefly.
“SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will find the next
channel in the same channel category, 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: Touch the “TYPE SCAN”
switch or push the “SCAN” button and hold it until you hear a
beep. “P.SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will find 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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Touch either “TYPE” or “TYPE ” switch to switch to the next
or previous category.

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293 (g) Displaying the title and name
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When you touch the “TEXT” switch, the song/program title and
the artist name/feature are displayed.
Up to 10 alphanumeric characters can be displayed. (Some
information will not be fully displayed.)

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294(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 Lexus certified
dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM satellite radio. The radio is being updated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM satellite radio for subscription information. 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 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
information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select another channel.
−−−−−There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associated with the channel at that time.
No action needed.
−−−
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically, 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.