2009 Lexus IS250 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53669U)

241
3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
Optimal use of the audio system
Type A
Type 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

242
3-2. Using the audio system
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 chan ged 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

243
3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
■Adjusting sound quality
Press or to adjust the level.
*1: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each AM, FM or CD mode.
*2: Type B only
■Surround sound system (type B only)
When the surround mode is on, the matrix 7.1 surround sound system provides a
realistic sound field.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelPress Press 
“BAS”*1Bass-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”*1Mid-range-5 to 5
“TRE”*1Tr e b l e-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
“SURROUND”*2SurroundOn/offOffOn

244
3-2. Using the audio system
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.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press .STEP1
STEP2

245
3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press 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 source
Press 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 volu me and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down to continue increa sing 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
and WMA) and discs

246
3-2. Using the audio system
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 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

247
3
Interior features
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 doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors are opened/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.
Front personal lights ( P. 2 4 9 )
Front interior light ( P. 2 4 9 )
Front overhead courtesy light
Rear personal lights ( P. 2 4 9 )
Rear interior light
Rear overhead courtesy light
Shift lever light (when “ENGIN E START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode)
Front foot well lighting

248
3-3. Using the interior lights
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
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
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customiz-
able features
P. 4 6 1 )
Front door courtesy light
Front scuff lighting (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
Turning the instrument panel light contro l knob fully to the left disables the
shift lever lighting and front foot well lighting.