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Listening to Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables users to enjoy music played on a por-
table player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capable of
playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable player does
not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Album selection
Random play
Repeat play
Audio control screen display button
Track selection/fast forward/rewindVo l u m e
Po w e r Connection status
Play/pause
Setting the
sound
(→ P. 3 2 6 )
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Status displayYou can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge on
the screen. Connection status
Battery charge
IndicatorsConditions
Connection status
Blue: Good
Ye l l o w : B a d: Not connected
Battery chargeFullEmpty
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Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
To use the Bluetooth
® audio system, you need to enter your portable
player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your music on the
vehicle’s audio system. ( →P. 243)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your player’s
accompanying instruction manual.
■ When the connection method is set to “From Vehicle”
When auto connection is on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in either ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
When auto connection is off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the following
procedure.
Touch “Connect”.
A message is shown if connection
has been successful.
If connection fails, a message will
be displayed and connection will
be re-attempted.
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■When the connection method is set to “From Portable Player”
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio
system.
Touch “Connect”.
A message is shown if connection
has been successful.
If connection fails, a message will
be displayed and connection will
be re-attempted.
Playing Bluetooth® audio
Touch or to play/pause.
Some titles may not be displayed
depending on the type of portable
player.
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■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
●There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
●Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system, oper-
ation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind the
seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects,
connection status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this system
does not have a charging function.
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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■Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
●Bluetooth® specification
Ve r. 1 .1 o r h i g h e r
(Recommended: Ver. 2.0+EDR or higher)
●Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.3 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of
portable player.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/
to find approved portable play-
ers for this system.
■Certification
→ P. 3 3 6
■Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system
automatically reconnects the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions below to
reconnect:
●Select the portable player again
●Enter the portable player
■When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system.
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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may
become hot, causing damage to the portable player.
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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects a radiostation
CD mode: Selects a track, file
(MP3 and
WMA) and
disc
DVD mode
*: Selects a track, chapter
and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a track
and album
iPod
® mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file
and folder
*: DVD player only
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