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Depending on the position of the headlight switch, the
screen changes to either day mode or night mode.
To display the screen in the day mode even with the headlight
switch on, touch “DAY MODE” on the adjustment screen for
brightness and contrast control.
However, if the instrument panel light control switch is turned
fully to the right, mode switching cannot be done. It remains in
the day mode. In this case, “DAY MODE” is not shown on the
screen.
If the screen is set in the day mode with the headlight switch
turned on, this condition is memorized in the system even with
the engine turned off.
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Color and tone adjustment
You can adjust the color and the tone while the DVD video and
video CD are being played.
COLOR “RED”: Strengthens the red color of the screen.
COLOR “GREEN”: Strengthens the green color of the screen.
TONE “+”: Strengthens the tone of the screen.
TONE “–”: Weakens the tone of the screen.

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1 Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
2 Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
3 “DUAL” (temperature setting mode change) switch
4 “A/C” switch
5 Air flow control switches
6 Fan speed control switches
7 Air conditioning operation screen display button
8 “TEMP” (driver side temperature control) buttons
9 “OFF” button
10 “AUTO” button
11 Micro dust and pollen filter button
12 Windshield air flow button
13 Air intake control button
14 “PASSENGER TEMP” (passenger side temperature
control) buttons The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on
−off of
the air conditioning according to the temperature.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
“CLIMATE”: Push this button to display switches for
automatic air conditioning control.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.

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The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter
may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning
and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating
efficiency, or if the windows fog up easily.
If the symptoms of air conditioning efficiency problems occur,
contact your nearest Lexus dealer to have the filter replaced.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, replace the air
conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In
dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such as inner city
or desert areas, early replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance information, see the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”). 1. Turn the air intake control to RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.
The filter case cannot be removed in the OUTSIDE AIR mode.
2. Turn off the engine switch.
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4. Open
the glove box and remove the partition by pulling.
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AUDIO
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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some informat ion may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system works when the engine switch is selected
in “ACC” or “IG −ON” mode.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the audio system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Vehicles with navigation system only:
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By pushing the button above, you can operate the speech
command system.
For the operation of the speech command system, see the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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CD player operation
(a) Inserting or ejecting CDs
The engine switch must be in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode.
Your automatic changer can store up to 6 discs.
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 Setting a single CD:
1. Push the “LOAD” button briefly.
The green indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and
“WAIT” appears on the display. After the blinking indicators
stay on and the “WAIT” changes to the “LOAD”, the CD door
opens. 2. Insert only one disc while the CD door is open.
You can set a disc at the lowest empty disc number.
After insertion, the set disc is automatically loaded.
If the label faces downward, the disc cannot be played. In this
case, “CD CHECK” appears on the display.
If you need to insert the next disc, repeat the same procedure
to insert another disc.

Setting all the discs:
1. Push the “LOAD” button until you hear a beep.
The green indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and
“WAIT” appears on the display. After the blinking indicators
stay on and the “WAIT” changes to the “LOAD”, the CD door
opens.
2. Insert only one disc while the CD door is open.
The CD door closes and “WAIT” appears again.
3. Insert the next disc after the “WAIT” changes to the
“LOAD” and the CD door opens.
4. Repeat this procedure until you insert all the discs.
To cancel the operation, push the “LOAD” or “DISC” button.
If you do not insert the discs within 15 seconds after pushing
the “LOAD” button and “LOAD” is displayed, the operation will
be canceled automatically.

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DVD player operation (For a Mark Levinson
brand audio system)
The DVD player can play audio CDs, DVD video discs and
video CDs.
For appropriate discs for this paper, see “Audio system
operating hints” on page 333.
For safety reasons, you can enjoy DVD video discs and video
CDs only when the vehicle is completely stopped with the
engine switch in “ACC” or “IG−ON” mode and the parking
brake applied. While you are driving, you can hear audio alone
even in the DVD video or video CD mode.
The DVD player can play the discs labeled as shown below. (a) Inserting or ejecting discs
The engine switch must be in “ACC” or “IG
−ON” mode.
Your automatic changer can store up to 6 discs.
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 Setting a single disc:
1. Push the “LOAD” button briefly.
The green indicators at both ends of the slot start blinking and
“WAIT” appears on the display. After the blinking indicators
stay on and the “WAIT” changes to the “LOAD”, the DVD door
opens.

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The “DVD Hint !” screen appears when the video screen
is first displayed after you select the engine switch in
“ACC” or “IGON” mode.
Touch the “OK” switch when you read the message.Playing a DVD video disc—
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Push the
“AUDIO” button to display this screen. You can
operate the switches and choose the number of the disc
you want to play. The selected disc is automatically
played.
When you touch the “WIDE MODE” switch, the screen mode
can be changed.
When you touch the “PICTURE ” switch, the video screen
returns.

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Audio:
This DVD player can play liner PCM, Dolby digital and
MPEG audio format DVD. Other decoded type cannot be
played.
Title and chapter: Video and audio programs stored in DVD
video disc are divided in parts by title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video a nd audio programs stored
on DVD video discs. Usually, one piece of movie, one album,
or one audio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: The unit smaller than that of title. A title comprises
plural chapters.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the doubleD symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works.
19921997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use
of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Audio remote control (steering switches)
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The steering switches are installed on the left side of the
steering wheel.
“MODE” switch: Use this switch to change the mode. If a tape
or disc is not inserted, the “TAPE” or “DISC” mode is skipped.
When you push the switch with the audio system turned off, the
audio system turns on.
“VOL” switches: Use these switches to adjust the volume.
Push “ +” to increase the volume and “ – ” to decrease th\
e
volume. The volume continues to increase or decrease while
the switch is being pressed.