2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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lMP3 and WMA playback

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NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to USB memories
lDo not leave USB memories in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
lDo 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.
lDo 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:

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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
nChanging sound quality modes
Press or .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”→“MID”→“TRE”→“FAD”→“BAL”→“A S L ”
nAdjusting sound quality
Turning or adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayed
Sound qual-
ity modeLevelTurn counter-
clockwise
Tu 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/off
Turning or clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning
or counterclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Slide the armrest while pulling
up the lever, and lift the armrest.
Remove the upper trays (if
equipped).
Remove the lower tray.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press or .
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nOperating 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.
nWhen using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
nRouting portable audio device cables
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