2010 Lexus HS250h Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not connect USB or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the player.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory while it
is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory
or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings:
• Sound quality and volume balance
→ P. 305
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
on/off
→ P. 306

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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”→ “MID”→“TRE”→“FAD” →“BAL”→ “A S L ”
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn counter- clockwiseTu r n c l o c k - wise
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr 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

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Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/offTurning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning
counterclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume an d tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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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.
■Routing portable audio device cables
→P. 2 9 3
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 .

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning the power onPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder

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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped. FM1 →FM2 →SAT1 →SAT2 →SAT3 →CD player →
Bluetooth
® audio →AUX →iPod or USB memory→
AM→ FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select radio mode.
Press “∧” or “ ∨” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the button
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB mem-
ory mode.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select the desired track/file or song.

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Selecting an albumPress to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.