2008 Lexus GX470 Interior features

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio.
If a Mark Levinson audio system is installed, the “Mark Levinson” logo
is shown on the panel.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 3
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 1
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 8
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 2 4
Using the AUX adapter P. 2 2 7
Using the steering switchesP. 2 2 8

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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-
able stations
Station selector
Seek any traffic program station

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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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■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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■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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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
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Using the CD player
Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted.
Scan play
Random play CD slot
CD eject
Playback
Track selection CD load
Pow e r a n d v o l u m e
Repeat play
Select CD

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Selecting, fast forwarding, rewinding, and scanning tracks■ Selecting a track
Press  to move up and  to move down using until the desired
track number is displayed.
To fast forward or rewind, press and hold  or  on .
■Scanning a CD
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the display.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.
Press the button again when the desired track is reached.
Selecting a CD
■ To select a CD to play
To select the desired CD, press  or  on .
■ To scan loaded CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.
Press the button again when the desired CD is reached.
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■CD compatibility
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
Only audio CDs with the marks shown to the
left can be used.
The following products may not be playable
on your CD player.
●SACDs
●dts-CDs
●Copy-protected CDs
Audio CDs