2007 Lexus GS450h Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in acc or
dance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
exte
nded period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ -
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 F (0C).
The air conditioning system ma
y not operate even when is touched.
■When the indicator light on flashes
To u c h
and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
co
ntinues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto -
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is OFF, and th e
fan is operating, turning the “AUTO”
mode ON will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen removal mode
●When the outside air is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em ope
rates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the hybrid system is off.

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Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the “IG-ON” mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the button.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/
FM radio

This illustration below is for a ve hicle not equipped with the D
VD
player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and scr een may dif
fer slightly for vehi-
cles equipped with the DVD player.

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Interior features
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
be
ing used inside or close to the vehi cle 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 8
DVD player and DVD video disc 
informationP. 2 5 2
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 5 6
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 2 6 0

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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a lase r pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. 
Use of controls or adjustments or pe rformance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer th an necessary with the hybrid system off.
■To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Interior features
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 
(AM mode only)

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® satellite radio)
Search for desired stations by turning the
dial or pressing 
 or  on .
Touch and hold one of the preset st ations (1 - 6) until y
ou hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® satellite radio)
■ Scanning the pr
eset radio stations
AM station
To u c h on the screen or press
until “PSCAN”
appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired stat ion is reached, touch or press
once again.
FM station
Press until “PSCAN” appears.
When the desired station is reach ed, pr
ess the button once again.
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