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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.
■Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subsc ription 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® Satellite Radio are subject to change with-
out 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 infor-
mation. 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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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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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.
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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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Optimal use of the audio/video system
Press on the panel to display the audio/video control screen.
Operating the radio, cassette and audio CD
Operating the DVD video/audio and video CD
Adjust sound 
quality and balance
Adjust the DSP
Adjust screen ratio
Adjust sound

quality and balance
Adjust the DSP

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Adjusting sound quality and balanceTouch on the screen. Adjust the settings, referring to the
following table.
Once you have finished, touch .
*: The sound quality level is adjusted indi vidually in each radio, cassette tape,
CD or DVD mode.
STEP1
STEP2
Sound quality
modeDisplayLevelTo u c h
High-pitched tones*-5 to 5
or Mid-pitched
tones*-5 to 5
Low-pitched tones*-5 to 5
Front/rear
volume balanceF7 to R7 or
Left/right volume
balanceL7 to R7 or

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Using the steering switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is on. The audio source changes as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If a cassette tape or discs is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped.
FM1  FM2 cassette player  CD/DVD player 
 AUX AM  SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
Cassette: Fast forward,
rewind and select-
ing tracks
CD: Select tracks, discs and file
DVD: Select tracks, discs and chapter

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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press or  on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, pres s and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Fast forwarding or rewinding the cassette
Press to select the cassette mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, press the same switch.
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Press to select the cassette mode, CD or DVD mode.
Press  or  on to select the desired track or chapter.
Cassette mode only: you can skips maximum 9 tracks.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Selecting a disc in the CD or DVD playerPress to select the CD or DVD mode.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Push the same switch.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2