2011 Lexus ES350 Owner's Manuals

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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
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS” →“MID” →“TRE” →“ FA D ” →“ B A L” →“A S L ”
Displays the current mode.
Changes the following set-
ting.
• Sound quality and volume balance
→ P. 2 5 7
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
ON/OFF
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Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off
Turning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning counter-
clockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-5 to 5
“ FA D ”
Front/rear volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“ B A L”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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Using the AUX port
■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 port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
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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 button down until you hear
a beep.
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 (if equipped):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (if
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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed. If no discs are inserted
in the player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM1 →FM2 →SAT1
∗→S AT 2∗→S AT 3∗→CD player →
Bluetooth® audio →AUX →iPod∗ or
USB memory∗→ AM →FM1
∗
: If equipped
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press “∧” or “ ∨” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ∧” or “∨ ” on the switch
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod (if equipped) or
USB memory (if equipped) 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 (if equipped)
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 the 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.
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Bluetooth® audio system
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the portable player is switched off
●If the portable player is not connected
●If the portable player’s battery is low
●If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a por-
table digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speakers 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.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
TitlePa g e
Using the Bluetooth® audio systemP. 2 6 5
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 2 7 0
Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 2 7 3
Bluetooth® audio system setupP. 2 8 0