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Disabling the TRAC/VSC systemsIf the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
■ Turning off the TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the but-
ton.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the button again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems off, press and hold the button
for more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display and VSC
off indicator light will come on.
Press the button again to turn the
systems back on.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Changes the air outlets used Off
Fan speed
Airflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch Outside air or
recirculated air mode
Windshield defogger Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
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Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
.
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●“ROCK”
● “EASY LIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “RELIGION”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press , or “ ∧” or “ ∨” on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
■Displaying radio station names
Press .
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Displaying radio text messages
Press twice.
A text message is displayed when “MSG” is shown on the screen.
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press and
hold until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (If equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
“SAT1” → “ S AT 2 ” → “ S AT 3 ”
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or
press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from
to
) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on .
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning the channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
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Scanning the preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
● “CH NAME”
● “TITLE” (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● “NAME” (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● “CH NUMBER”
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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
“ANTENNA”
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
“UNAUTH”
You have not subscribed to the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a contract is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change
automatically, select another channel. If you want to lis-
ten to the premium channel, contact the XM
® Satellite
Radio.
“NO SIGNAL”
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
ger signal.
“LOAD ING”The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
“OFF AIR”The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
“-----”
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.
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Using the CD player
Loading CDs■ Loading a CD
Press .
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green, insert a
C D.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
When the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green, insert a
C D.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is being inserted.
Power Volume
Repeat play button
“PWR⋅VO L” k n o b
Eject buttonPlayback button
Random playback
button Text button Playback/Pause button
Load button
Search
playback
button
Track selector button CD selector button
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ES350_UWhen the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green, insert
the next CD.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining CDs.
To cancel the operation, press . If you do not insert a disc within
15 seconds, loading will be canceled automatically.
Ejecting CDs
■ Ejecting a CD
To select the CD to be ejected,
press “∧” or “ ∨” on .
The selected disc number is shown
on the display.
Press and remove the CD.
■ Ejecting all the CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep, and then remove the CDs.
Selecting, fast-forwarding, rewi nding, and scanning tracks
■ Selecting a track
Press “ ∧” to move up and “ ∨” to move down using until
the desired track number is displayed.
■ Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on
until you hear a beep.
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