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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 266
Rear window defogger switch.............................................. 274
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 275
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................................. 276
Using the radio .............................. 279
Using the CD player ................... 287
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ......................... 295
Operating an iPod ...................... 302
Operating a USB memory........ 310
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................. 318
Using the AUX port..................... 321
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 322 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......... 325
Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................................... 328
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 333
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ......... 336
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................................ 341
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for cellular phones ........................................... 342
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ................. 346
Making a phone call.................... 354
Setting a cellular phone ............ 359
Security and system setup ........ 364
Using the phone book............... 368
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list............................ 374
• Interior lights ................................375
• Personal lights ............................ 375
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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●If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days
or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door.
In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: →P. 544)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
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1-8. Safety information
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CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or
serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats, seat upholstery or rear seat side garnishes (padding),
front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kangaroo
bar etc.)
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................... 266
Rear window defogger switch ....................................... 274
Windshield wiper de-icer ..... 275
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system............................ 276
Using the radio ........................ 279
Using the CD player ............. 287
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs......................................... 295
Operating an iPod ................. 302
Operating a USB memory................................... 310
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 318
Using the AUX port............... 321
Using the steering wheel audio switches...................... 322
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 325
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .................................... 328
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player... 333
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 336
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ......................................... 341
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for cellular phones..................... 342
Using the hands-free system (for cellular phones) ........... 346
Making a phone call .............. 354
Setting a cellular phone ....... 359
Security and system setup ........................................ 364
Using the phone book.......... 368
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..................... 374
• Interior lights ........................ 375
• Personal lights ...................... 375 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.......... 377
• Glove box .............................. 378
• Console box ......................... 379
• Cup holders ........................... 381
• Bottle holders....................... 383
• Auxiliary boxes .................... 384
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 385
Vanity mirrors ......................... 386
Clock ......................................... 387
Power outlets .......................... 388
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 389
Armrest ..................................... 391
Rear sunshade ........................ 392
Floor mat .................................. 394
Trunk compartment features .................................. 396
Garage door opener ............ 398
Compass .................................. 404
Safety Connect ...................... 408
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Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system:
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone
is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 7 9
Using the CD playerP. 2 8 7
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 9 5
Operating an iPodP. 3 0 2
Operating a USB memoryP. 3 1 0
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 3 1 8
Using the AUX portP. 3 2 1
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 3 2 2
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3-2. Using the audio system
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CAUTION
■Certification
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC R u l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes by yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.