2008 Lexus IS250 radio

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 192
Automatic air conditioning system ...................................... 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................. 200
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 201
Audio system type................... 201
Using the radio....................... 204
Using the CD player ............... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................. 217
Optimal use of the audio
system ..................................... 225
Using the AUX adapter ...... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 229
3-3. Using the interior lights .............................. 231
Interior lights list ...................... 231
• Interior lights ........................ 234
• Personal lights ...................... 234 3-4. Using the storage
features ........................ 236
List of storage features......... 236
• Glove box .............................. 236
• Console boxes ..................... 237
• Overhead console.............. 238
• Cup holders .......................... 239
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 241
3-5. Other interior features ........................ 242
Sun visors ................................. 242
Vanity mirror ........................... 243
Clock ......................................... 244
Satellite switches ................... 245
Ashtrays.................................... 248
Cigarette lighter .................... 249
Power outlet ............................ 250
Seat heaters ............................. 251
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 253
Armrest .................................... 255
Rear sunshade ........................ 256
Trunk storage extension ...... 258
Coat hooks .............................. 259
Floor mat .................................. 260
Trunk features ........................... 261
Garage door opener ............ 264
Compass................................... 269

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Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC R u l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 4
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 1
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 7
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 225
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 2 8
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 2 9

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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing ∧ or ∨
on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is to
be set to, and 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 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
Seeking any traffic
program station Station
selector Displays radio text messages
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Scans for receivable stations
Seeking the
frequency
Changing the program typesAdjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM ⋅SAT/FM
mode buttons
STEP1
STEP2
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Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press ∧ or ∨ on 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 stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press , or ∧ or ∨ on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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Displaying radio station names
Press .
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press twice.
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.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and hold until SAT shows in the display.
The display changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or
press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired channel in the current
category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press the button the channel is to be set to
(from to ), and you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press ∧ or ∨ on .
STEP1
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Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press the switch
again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the switch
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
STEP1
STEP2
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■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets 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.
■XM® Satellite Radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. Not available
in Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U. S .A . 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select "CH000" using , 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.