2012 Lexus CT200h radio antenna

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TELEPHONE
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No.NameFunction
The condition
of Bluetooth®
connection
No connection Good
An antenna for the Bluetooth® connection is built in the instru-
ment panel. The condition of the Bluetooth® connection may
deteriorate and the system may not function when a Bluetooth®
phone is used in the following conditions and/or places:
The cellular phone is obstructed by certain objects (such as
when it is behind the seat or in the glove box and console
box).
The cellular phone touches or is covered with metal materi-
als.
Leave the Bluetooth
® phone in a place where the condition of
the Bluetooth® connection is good.
When the cellular phone is not connected, “No connect” is dis-
played.
The amount of
battery charge
left
Empty Full
This is not displayed when the Bluetooth® is not connected.
The amount displayed does not always correspond with the
amount displayed on the cellular phone. The amount of battery
charge left may not be displayed depending on the type of tele-
phone you have. This system does not have a charging func-
tion.
The receiving
area“Rm” is displayed when receiving in a roaming area.
The receiving area may not be displayed depending on the type
of telephone you have.
The level of
receptionPoor Excellent
The level of reception does not always correspond with the lev-
el displayed on the cellular phone. The level of reception may
not be displayed depending on the telephone you have.
When the cellular phone is out of the service area or in a place
inaccessible by radio waves, “No service” is displayed.

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2. TELEPHONE (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONE)
The hands-free system enables calls
to be made and received without
having to take your hands off the
steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth
®.
Bluetooth® is a wireless data system
that enables cellular phones to be
used without being connected by a
cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the tele-
phone is explained here.
For registering and setting of the tele-
phone, see “TELEPHONE SET-
TINGS” on page 195 and
“Bluetooth
® SETTINGS” on page
218.
CAUTION
Use a cellular phone or connect the
Bluetooth® phone only when safe and
legal to do so.
An antenna for the Bluetooth® con-
nection is built in the instrument
panel. People with implanted pace-
makers or cardiac defibrillators
should maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the
Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation of
such devices.
Before using cellular phones, users of
any electrical medical device other
than implanted pacemakers and
implanted cardiac defibrillators
should consult the manufacturer of
the device for information about its
operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unex-
pected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
NOTICE
Do not leave your cellular phone in
the vehicle. The temperature inside
may rise to a level that could damage
the telephone.

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AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM
7. Bluetooth® AUDIO OPERATION
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth® audio system en-
ables users to enjoy listening to mu-
sic that is played on a portable player
on 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 porta-
ble player does not support
Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio
system will not function.
CAUTION
Do not operate the player’s controls
or connect to the Bluetooth® audio
system while driving.
An antenna for the Bluetooth® con-
nection is built in the instrument
panel. People with implanted pace-
makers or cardiac defibrillators
should maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the
Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation of
such devices.
Before using portable players, users
of any electrical medical device other
than implanted pacemakers and
implanted cardiac defibrillators
should consult the manufacturer of
the device for information about its
operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unex-
pected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
NOTICE
Do not leave your portable player in
the vehicle. In particular, high tem-
peratures inside the vehicle may dam-
age the portable player.

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9. AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM OPERATING HINTS
Fading and drifting stations: Generally,
the effective range of FM is about 40 km
(25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which
increase with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompa-
nied by distortion.
Multi-path: FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for 2 signals to reach
the vehicle’s antenna at the same time.
If this happens, the signals will cancel
each other out, causing a momentary
flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering: These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees
or other large objects. Increasing the
bass level may reduce static and flutter-
ing.
Station swapping: If the FM signal be-
ing listened to is interrupted or weak-
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, the radio may
tune in the second station until the orig-
inal signal can be picked up again.
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio/video system
operations:
• Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio/video system.
• Do not put anything other than an
appropriate disc into the disc slot.
• The use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the
audio/video system which you are
listening to. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio recep-
tion does not mean there is a problem
with the radio — it is just the normal
result of conditions outside the vehi-
cle.
For example, nearby buildings and
terrain can interfere with FM recep-
tion. Power lines or telephone wires
can interfere with AM signals. And
of course, radio signals have a limit-
ed range. The farther the vehicle is
from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception condi-
tions change constantly as the vehi-
cle moves.
Here, some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a
problem with the radio are described.
FM