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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,
WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 3
Using the cassette playerP. 2 1 2
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 2 4
Using the DVD playerP. 2 3 2
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 3 5
Playing video CDP. 2 4 7
DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 5 1
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 5 5
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 2 5 9

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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio con-
trol screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
Display audio control screen
Pow e r Vo l u m e Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency Preset tuning
Adjust the 
frequency

(AM, FM mode) or 
channel (SAT mode)
AM SAT/FM mode buttons Preset stations
Scan for 
receivable stations 
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■Scanning all radio stations within range
● AM station
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and a ll stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
● FM station
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and a ll stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reach ed, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to re ceive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Touch or on the
screen.
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■Traffic announcement
Touch on the screen.
“TRAF SEEK” appears on the dis-
play, and the radio will start seeking
any station broadcasting traffic
program information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “NOTHING” appears on
the display.
XM® satellite radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® satellite radio
Press until “SAT” appears
on the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Turn the dial to select a desired channel from all the catego-
ries or press  or  on to select a desired channel in the
current category.
■ Presetting XM
® satellite radio channels
Select the desired channe l. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Touch or on the screen.
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■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■XM® satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscri ption is required. Not available in
Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM® subscriptions 
For detailed information about XM® satellite radio or to subscribe, visit XM®
on the web at www.xmradio.com or call (800) 967-2346.
●Radio ID 
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner 
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® satellite radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Radio are subject to change without
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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at (800) 967-2346 during the following
hours
*. 
Monday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. Eastern Time 
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time
*: Subject to change without notice.
■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generate s, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previ-
ous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.

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Selecting a track■ Skip a number of tracks at a time
Press  on .
Press  until the number you want
to skip appears.
9 tracks can be skipped at a time.
■ Rewind a number of tracks at a time
Press  on .
Press  until the number you want
to rewind appears.
9 tracks can be rewound at a time.
Note that the number includes the
current track.
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NOTICE
■Cassette tapes that cannot be used
Do not use a cassette tape if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling
off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.
■Cassette player precautions
●Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.
●Do not insert anything other than cass ette tapes into the cassette player.
●Do not apply oil to the cassette player.