2006 Lexus GX470 Basic Functions In Frequent Use / LEXUS 2006 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B99U)

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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: FM
Fading
and drifting stations — Generally, the effective 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.

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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.) Use high−
quality cassettes:
 Low−quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto −reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled
in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
 Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
 Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
 Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

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254Caring for your CD player and CDs

Your CD player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CDs
only.
 Extremely high temperature can keep your CD player from
working. On hot days, use air conditioning to cool the
vehicle interior before you listen to a CD.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
skip.
 If moisture gets into your CD player, you may not hear any
sound even though your CD player appears to be working.
Eject all CDs from the player and wait until the player dries.
CAUTION
CD players use an invisible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside
the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.
Use only CDs marked as shown above. The following
products may not be playable on your CD player.
Copy− protected CD
CD− R (CD− Recordable)
CD−RW (CD− Re−writable)
CD−ROM
SACD
dts−CD

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Special shaped CDs
Transparent/translucent CDs
Low quality CDs
Labeled CDs

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NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transparent/translucent, low
quality or labeled CDs such as those shown in the
illustrations. The use of such CDs may damage the
player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the
CD.
Correct Wrong
 Handle CDs carefully, especially when you set them into the
player. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them. A void
getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side.
 Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or other CD damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the CD up to the light.)

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To clean a CDs: Wipe it with a soft, lint−free cloth that has been
dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center
to the edge of the CD (not in a circle). Do not use a
conventional record cleaner or anti −static device.
REAR SEAT AUDIO SYSTEM
The rear seat audio system is designed for the rear seat
passengers to enjoy the audio sound separately between
the front seats and the rear seats.
The rear seat audio system can be turned on with the rear
audio system remote control even if the front audio system is
off. When the front audio is turned off, the rear audio system
will be turned off simultaneously.
The rear passengers can enjoy all the modes (AM and FM
radio, cassette tape player and CD player with changer) with
the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape and a CD are
loaded in the front audio system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, the system can be operated on the
front audio system.
If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, AM and FM modes cannot be
changed on the rear seat audio system.

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1Front audio system
2Rear seat audio system display
3Rear seat audio system remote control
4Headphone jacks
5Headphone volume control dials
6Remote control holder
Rear seat audio system remote control
The rear seat audio system can be operated with the rear
seat audio system remote control.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. It
may cause an accident, fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the remote control away from direct sunlight, high
heat and high humidity. These conditions could cause
the case to deform or the battery to explode or leak.

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(a) Before using the remote control (for new vehicle
owners)
A battery is already set in the remote control with an
insulating sheet, which prevents the battery from being
discharged.
Before using the remote control, remove the
insulating sheet.
(b) Using the remote control
To use the rear seat audio system remote control, direct
the signal output portion of the remote control to the
signal reception portion of the rear seat audio system
display.
The rear seat audio system remote control can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The remote control does not operate properly when the signal
reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Observe the followings, otherwise the remote control
may be damaged.
 Do not drop or strongly knock the remote control
against hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the remote
control.