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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
Power and volumeSeek frequency FM mode: change PTY SAT mode: change
category
AM•SAT/FM
mode buttons Display radio text messages
Adjust the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
Scan for receiv-
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Station selector
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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 you hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® satellite radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reach ed, press the button once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the display and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reach ed, press the button once again.
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RDS (Radio Data System) This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press  or  on the button during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
● ROCK
● EASYLIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALERT (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS statio ns, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
Press , or  or  on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
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■Displaying radio station names
Press .
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press .
If MSG shows in the display, a text message will be displayed.
If the text continues past the end of the display,  is displayed. Press and
hold until you hear a beep.
■ Traffic announcement
Press .
“TRAF SEEK” appears on the display, and the radio will start seeking
any station broadcasting traffic program information.
If no traffic program station is found, “NO TRAF INFO” appears on the
display.
XM® satellite radio
■ Receiving XM
® satellite radio
Press until “SAT” appears on the display.
The display changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Turn the dial to select a de sired channel from all the cate-
gories or press  or  on to select a desired channel in the
current category.
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■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
Press  or  on .
■ Scanning XM
® satellite radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
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■When the 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 quarter window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects
to the antenna wire mounted inside the quarter 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
notice.

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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to XM® satellite radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM
® satellite radio for subscription informa-
tion. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
“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 lis-
ten to the premium channel, contact XM
® satellite
radio.
NO SIGNAL
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
ger signal.
LOADIN GThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
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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. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
*: 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 interf erence 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.