2008 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the CDs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Adjusting the sound quality
Changing the sound quality modes Changing the listening position
Adjusting the ASL
Adjusting the sound quality
Changing the sound quality modes Adjusting the ASL

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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)Press .
The ASL switches between on and off modes each time the switch 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 the button is pressed.
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance ■ Changing sound quality modes
Press
Pressing the button changes the sound mode in the following order.
“BAS”→ “MID”→“TRE” →“FAd” →“BAL” →“SURROUND” (type B
only)
■ Adjusting sound quality
Press or to adjust the level.
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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*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each AM⋅FM or CD mode.
■Surround (type B only)
When the surround mode is on, the matrix 7.1 surround sound system provides a
realistic sound field.
Sound qual-ity modeMode
displayedLevelPress ∨Press ∧
Bass*“BAS”-5 to 5
LowHighMid-range*“MID”-5 to 5
Tr e b l e*“TRE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume
balance
“FAd”F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
“BAL”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
Surround
(type B only)“SUR-
ROUND”On/offOffOn

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
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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 the switch 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 the switch is pressed.
FM1 →FM2 →CD changer →AUX→AM→ SAT1→SAT2 →SAT3
Adjusting the volume
Press + on to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3
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Selecting a radio stationPress to select the radio mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track/file
Press to select the CD mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired track/file.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on until a beep is heard.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Lexus is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist in enter-
ing the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights shown in the
following illustration automatically turn on/off according to the presence of
the electronic key, whether the door s are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights (→P. 2 3 4 )
Front interior light ( →P. 2 3 4 )
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights ( →P. 2 3 4 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever lighting (when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting