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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
Touch “ Type” or “Type ” on the
screen.
The program type changes as follows each time the switch is touched.
● “ROCK”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “EASYLIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “RELIGION”
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
When a program is set, “Type Seek” appears.
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Touch “Type Seek” on the screen.
The radio seeks or scans for stations by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “Nothing” appears on the screen.
■Displaying radio text messages
If “Message” appears on the screen, a text message may be displayed.
■ Traffic announcement
Touch “Traffic” on the screen.
“Traf. Seek” appears on the display,
and the radio will start seeking any
station broadcasting traffic pro-
gram information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “Nothing” appears on the
display.
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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press or touch “SAT” tab on
the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
Turn to select a desired channel from all the categories or
press ∧ or ∨ on to select a desired channel in the current
category.
■ Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Touch “ Type” or “Type ” on the screen.
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■Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Touch “SCAN” on the screen.
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch “SCAN” once
again.
● Scanning preset channels
Touch “SCAN” on the screen and hold it until you hear a
beep.
“P⋅SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch “SCAN” once
again.
■ Displaying the title and artist name
Touch “Text” on the screen.
The screen will display up to 16
characters.
Touch the switch once again to
return to the previous screen.
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■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vide under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U. S .A .-
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada-
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial, and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Satellite Radio are subject to change with-
out notice.

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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 screen. 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 XM® Satellite Radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for subscription infor-
mation. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
“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 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 INGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987.
■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.
CH UNAVL
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previ-
ous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.

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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