2012 Lexus GS250 service

4635-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Listening to stations of the same network
FM alternative frequency:The station among those of the same
network with strong reception is
selected. FM alternative frequency on/
off (P. 461)
Regional code change: The station among those of the same net-
work with strong reception and broad-
casting the same program is selected.
Regional code change on/off (P. 461)
FM Traffic announcement
The system automatically switches to traffic information when a
broadcast with a traffic information signal is received.
“TP” (Traffic program) will appear on the screen. The station returns to
the previous one when the traffic information ends.
FM Traffic announcement on/off (P. 461)
Selecting a channel
Press “<” or “>” on “CH•TRACK” button or select or
on the screen.
Selecting a service
Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob.
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Service list
Select one of the displayed services on the service list screen.
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Preset stations
Select the desired preset stations (1 - 6).
RDS (Radio Data System)
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast)

4645-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Displaying the service list
Select “Service list”.
To returns to the previous screen,
select “Service presets”.
Setting service presets
Select the desired channel by press “<” or “>” on
“CH•TRACK” button or select or on the screen.
Select the desired service by turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob
or select one of the displayed services on the service list
screen.
Select and hold one of the
preset service (1 - 6) until a
beep is heard.
If the “Service presets” screen
does not appear, select “Service
presets” on the “Service list”
screen.
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Time shift operation
The service you are currently listening to can be re-listened to at
any time.
Select “Time shift”.
“-0:00” is displayed on the
screen.
Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”
knob to set the desired time.
The time can be set in intervals
of 10 seconds.
To cancel, select “Time shift”
again or the time shift display is
left showing “-0:00” for 6 sec-
onds without any operation.
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5435-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode:Selects a radio
station
DAB mode:Selects a service
and channel
Audio CD mode: Selects a
track
MP3/WMA disc mode:
Selects a file and
folder
DVD mode:Selects a chapter
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode: Selects a track
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and
folder
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects
audio source
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
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5445-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press when the audio system is turned off.
Press to select an audio mode.
Each press changes the mode sequentially if the desired mode is
ready to use.
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the vol-
ume.
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press or to select.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound or pause the current operation
Selecting the preset station or service
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5465-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When the cellular phone is not connected, “No connect” is displayed.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the cellular phone is behind
the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, con-
nection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
When the cellular phone is out of the service area or in a place inaccessible
by radio waves, “No service” is displayed.
When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.

5485-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Compatible models
This system supports the following service.
Bluetooth® Specification Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR
or higher)
Profiles
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5 or
higher)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) Ver.1.1 or higher
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: This profile is necessary when using connected services. For details,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone, and take OPP, PBAP, MAP or DUN service individually.
If the connected Bluetooth
® phone version is older than recommended or
incompatible, this function may not be used.

5685-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Calling by dial number
You can call by giving a phone number
Press .
Following the system guid-
ance, wait for the beep and
then after saying “Dial” say
the phone number.
Following the system guidance, wait for the beep and then say
“Dial”. (You can also call by pressing on the steering
wheel.)
Calling using SMS/MMS message
You can call using the SMS (Short Message Service)/MMS
(Multimedia Messaging Service) message sender’s phone num-
ber.
Display the “Telephone” screen. (P. 556)
Select “Messages”.
When “Message transfer” is set
to “Off”, a confirmation screen
will be displayed. Select “Yes”.
Select the “SMS/MMS” tab and then select the desired
received message from the list.
The tab display may vary depending on the type of cellular phone.
Select or press on the steering wheel.
Calling using POI (vehicles with the navigation system)
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