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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 display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
“A N T E N N A”
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 the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a contract is canceled, you can
choose the “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 the 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.
“LOADING”The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
“OFF AIR”The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
“-----”
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
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Selecting a CD■ Selecting a CD to play
To select the desired CD, press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on .
■ Scanning loaded CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
The first ten seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.
Press again when the desired CD is reached.
Random playback
■ Current CD
Press (RAND).
Songs are played in random order until random playback is canceled.
■All CDs
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.
Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in a random order until the button is
pressed once more.
Repeat play
■ To repeat a track
Press (RPT).
■ To repeat all of the tracks on a CD
Press and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track no./
Elapsed time → CD title → Tr a c k n a m e .
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Selecting files■ Selecting one fi le at a time
Turn or press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select the desired file.
■ Selecting the desired file by cu eing the files in the folder
Press .
When the desired file is reached, press once again.
Repeat play
■ Repeating a file
Press (RPT).
■ Repeating all of the files in a folder
Press and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random playback
■ To play files from a particul ar folder in random order
Press (RAND).
■ To play all of the files on a disc in random order
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Folder
no./File no./Elapsed time → Folder name → File name → Album title (MP3
only) → Track title → Artist name.

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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)Press .
The ASL switches between on and off modes each time is
pressed.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume an d tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Changing the listening position (type A only)
The sound feel setting can be changed to produce the best sound for
each listening position.
Press (position selector) to change the setting.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance ■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing changes the sound mode in the following order.
“BAS”→ “MID”→“TRE” →“FAD” →“BAL” →“SURROUND”*
*: Type B only
DisplayListening position
“DRIVER”Position best suited to the driver’s seat
“FRONT”Position best suited to the driver’s and front passenger
seats
“REAR”Position best suited to the rear seats
“A L L ”Position best suited to all seats

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down for 1 second or
more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If no discs are inserted in
the player, that mode will be skipped.
FM1 →FM2 →CD changer →AUX →AM →SAT1 →SAT2 →SAT3
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, select
audio source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3
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■To prevent battery discharge
If the overhead courtesy lights and interior lights remain on when the door is not
fully closed and the interior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 4 2 4 )
Front foot well lights
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light control knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever light and front foot well lights.

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When trouble arises
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Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that
the start function cannot detect the
electronic key that is touched to
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch if any of the doors is opened
and closed while the key is touched
to the switch.
To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be
changed each time the switch is pressed.
(→P. 1 1 4 )
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart access
system with
push-button
start
(
→P. 2 2 )
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOff
Operation signal
(Buzzer)OnOff
Wi re le ss
remote con-
trol
(
→P. 3 4 )
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock
function to be activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked
OnOff
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked
60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Your vehicle includes a variety of electr onic features that can be personal-
ized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires spe-
cialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Lexus
dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.