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■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink.
■Certification for the garage door opener
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of the IC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
CAUTION
■When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door may operate, so ensure people and objects are out of danger to
prevent potential harm.
■Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink
 Compatible Transceiver with any garage door opener
or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety
standards.
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an obstruction object. A door or
device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.

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Advisor record■ Recording a conversati on with an advisor
Press the button to record a conversation. To stop recording,
press the button again.
• Up to 2 minutes of recording time is available.
• Recording a new conversation deletes the previously recorded conversation.
■Playing the recorded conversation
Press the or button.
Say “Advisor playback”.
Press the button again to stop the playback.
To restart the playback, press the button, say “Advisor playback”
and then select either of the following methods.
• Say “Resume” to resume the playback.
• Say “Play” to start from the beginning.
Personal calling
The hands-free personal calling feature can be added to the Lexus Link
System as an option. You can purchase a package of minutes that works
best for you. As you make and receive calls, minutes are deducted from
your plan. They are easily billed to a credit card that is kept on file so no
separate phone bill is needed.
Personal calling universal voice recognition commands:
• “Help” The system will provide a list of available commands.
• “Clear ” When you are entering digits, this command will erase the last
digit entered.
• “Cancel” This command takes you from the current function to the “Lexus
Link ready” prompt. If the last response from the system was “Lexus Link
ready”, this command will exit voice mode.
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Voice recognition error message:
•“Pardon” The system responds with this message if the system does not
recognize your voice command properly. Say the command slowly again.
After the third time this happens, th e system will try to guess the command
you are requesting. If correct, say “Yes”. If not, say “No”, and the system will
prompt you with its next-best guess.
• “Slower please” The system responds with this message if you say a com-
mand before the system is ready to listen or if your voice command cannot
be recognized because of substantial background noise. Try to wait
slightly longer before speaking.
■ There are 5 ways to make a call.
Dialing a specific number
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Dial”.
When the system responds with “Phone number to dial please”,
say the entire number you wish to dial without pausing.
The system will repeat the number and ask “Yes or No”.
Say “Yes” (or “No” to try again).
The system responds with “Dialing” (your call will then be con-
nected).
Dialing digit-by-digit (“Digit Dial”)
“Digit Dial” enables you to dial a phone number by individual digit. This is
helpful when there is background noise and also improves voice recogni-
tion.
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Digit dial”.
When the system responds with “Digit please”, say the first digit
of the number to be dialed and wait for it to be repeated back to
you.
Continue one digit at a time until all digits are entered.
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When finished, say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dialing” and
your call is placed.
If you have problems storing a number using the continuous number
method, you can store numbers one digit at a time using “Digit Store”.
Simply follow the instructions above for “Digit Dial”, except say “Digit
Store” in STEP 1 and “Store” in STEP 4.
Dialing a phone number saved as a nametag
A nametag is a convenient way to store important or frequently called
phone numbers for easy access at any time. To do this, choose a fre-
quently-called number to store, the example below uses your home tele-
phone number.
● How to store a nametag
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Store”.
When the system responds with “Phone number to store, please”,
say the entire number you wish to store with no pauses. The sys-
tem will repeat the number and ask “Yes or No”.
Say “Yes” (or “No” to try again).
When the system responds with “Nametag, please”, say “home”.
When the system responds with “About to store home. Does that
sound OK?”, say “Yes” (or “No” to try again).
The system responds with “Storing home”.
- The system can store up to 20 nametags.
- Try to use multi-syllable nametags such as “my home”, and “the office”.
- Try to avoid similar-sounding nametags like “Tim” and “Kim”.
When using the “Dial” and “Store” commands, the system will recog-
nize 7, 10, and 11-digit phone numbers. When dialing or storing a phone
number, you can say “zero” or “oh” for 0.
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●How to place a call using a stored nametag
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Call”.
When the system responds with “Nametag, please”, say the
stored nametag.
The system responds with “Calling [nametag]”.
● How to hear a list of your stored nametags
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Directory”.
The system will list your nametags.
Dialing the last number you called (“Redial”)
You can dial the last number you called by using the “Redial” feature.
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Redial”.
The system will respond with “Redialing [#]”.
Dialing a number a Lexus Link Advisor downloaded to your vehicle Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Number recall”.
The system will respond with “Connecting to number recall”.
■ Receiving a call
When someone calls you, you will hear a ring tone. Press the but-
ton to answer the call.
If you do not answer within 30 seconds, the system will terminate the incom-
ing call.
■ Ending a call
When your call is finished, press the button to end the call.
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■Accessing voicemail and sending number tones to an automated
phone system
You can access a voicemail system and respond to a number request
from an automated phone system. When you receive the request for a
number while in a call, press the button after saying the numbers
one at a time, say “Dial”.
If you do not say any commands within 5 seconds after pressing the button,
or if you press the button twice, the system cannot receive the number tones
you are trying to send. Press the button to try again.
■ How to retrieve your phone number
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “My number”.
The system responds with “Your number is [#]”.
If the response is “Personal calling unavailable”, this means your personal
calling feature is not yet active, this may take a few days from vehicle
delivery. It could also mean that the personal calling service is not avail-
able in your area. Press the button to check with an Advisor. Now
that you have your number, take a moment to practice by making your
first call to your home phone. Remember, the system recognizes numbers
better when you say them quickly.
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■Verifying remaining units (minutes)
To verify remaining minutes
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Units”.
When the system responds with “Verify or add”, say “Verify”.
The system responds with “You have [#] units remaining”.
To add more calling units (minutes) Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Units”.
When the system responds with “Verify or add”, say “Add”.
The system responds with “Connecting to the Personal Calling
Center”.
■ Security code/locking your system
The personal calling function can be lo cked using a 4-digit security code.
While the system is locked, it is only possible to communicate with the
Lexus Link Call Center.
To turn on/off the security
Press the button. When the system responds with “Lexus
Link ready”, say “Security”.
When the system responds with “Enter first digit of code please”,
say your 4-digit code one digit at a time.
After the fourth digit, the system responds with “Security (code
####) is now on/off”.
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■Lexus Link transceiver antenna
●Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifi-
cations, or attachments could damage the Lexus Link System and may violate
FCC regulations.
CAUTION
■FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications in construction not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Radio Frequency Exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application only
and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regulations, must be
used with a distance of at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the antenna and the body of
any person at all time during use.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
Persons using medical devices such as a pacemaker should not touch or come in
close contact with the antenna while the vehicle engine switch is on. Otherwise, the
cellular signals may cause a malfunction in the medical devices.
●Before using an automatic car wash,
disconnect the antenna by unscrewing
it from the roof mount.
When you remove the antenna, make
sure the engine switch is turned off.