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Lexus Link System∗
∗: If equipped
The Lexus Link System is a communication service that uses Global Posi-
tioning System (GPS) data and cellular service to provide you with safety,
security and convenience. This system is only operational in GPS and cellu-
lar coverage areas. Button operation and voice commands are used to
operate the system. To operate the system, follow the voice guidance
instructions. For details about service and subscription, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free).
■ Buttons
Voice keypad button
Volume control
Phone button
“SERVICES” button
Emergency button
■ Services
The Lexus Link System offers the following services.
● Airbag deployment notification ( →P. 394)
● Emergency assistance ( →P. 394)
● Stolen vehicle location assistance ( →P. 395)
● Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock (→ P. 395)
● Advisor record ( →P. 396)
● Personal calling ( →P. 396)
● Other services ( →P. 395)
Operating the Lexus Link Sy stem during a Bluetooth phone call will ter-
minate the Bluetooth phone call.
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Safety information for the Lexus Link System
Important! Read this information before using the Lexus Link System. ■Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Lexus Link System installed in your vehicle is a low power ratio trans-
mitter and receiver. When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode, it receives and also sends radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previ-
ously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP (National Council on Radi ation Protection and Measurement)
Report 86 [1986]
● ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Pro-
tection) [1996]
Those standards were based on comp rehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and
physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of resear ch to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC guidelines in
addition to those standards.
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Indicator and warning lightsOperation indicator light
If your subscription has expired,
the operation indicator light will go
off.
Warning light
If the warning light (red light)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency ca ll is automatically placed to the Lexus
Link Call Center, and your vehicle’s location is identified. The Lexus Link
Advisor will attempt to contact you and assess the situation. The Advisor
can quickly contact the ne arest emergency services provider, describe the
situation and request that assistance be sent to your location.
The Lexus Link Advisor can, if requeste d, connect you to an emergency ser-
vices operator.
Emergency assistance
When you press the button, a priori ty call is placed to the Lexus Link
Call Center with your vehicle’s locati on. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link
Advisor can determine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and,
if appropriate, contac t the nearest emergency service provider.
If you have accidentally pressed the button, tell the Lexus Link Advisor that you
are not experiencing an emergency.
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Stolen vehicle location assistance
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and select the option for Lexus Link.
To protect subscribers’ privacy, the location of a vehicle will not be provided to
anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
Remote horn/lights and remote door lock/unlock
The remote operations are performed by contacting the Lexus Link Call
Center from the outside of the vehicle. When necessary, call the Lexus Link
Call Center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll-free) and
select the option for Lexus Link.
● In the case that you forget to lock the vehicle or you are locked out, the
Lexus Link Call Center can send a sig nal to lock or unlock the vehicle
remotely.
● In the case that you forget where yo u parked the vehicle, such as in a
large parking lot, the Lexus Link Call Center can send a signal to flash the
headlights and sound the horn to help you locate the vehicle.
When contacting the Lexus Link Call Center from the outside of the vehicle,
you need the Lexus Link PIN (Personal Identification Number). Write the PIN
down and carry it with you.
Other services
Press the button in the vehicle or call the Lexus Link Call Center at 1-
800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) (toll- free), and then select the option
for Lexus Link. The services provided will depend on the service plan level.
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Advisor record■ Recording a conversation with an advisor
Press the button to record a co nversation. 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 purcha se 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 proper ly. Say the command slowly again.
After the third time this happens, the 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 substant ial 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 “Dialin g” (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 no ise 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 “Dig it 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 nu mber 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 st ore important or frequently called
phone numbers for easy access at any time. To do th is, 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 wi th “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 Adviso r 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 he ar a ring tone. Press the but-
ton to answer the call.
If you do not answer within 30 second s, 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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