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Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 6 2
Using the CD playerP. 2 7 0
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 7 7
Operating an iPodP. 2 8 5
Operating a USB memoryP. 2 9 3
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 3 0 2
Using the AUX portP. 3 0 4
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 3 0 6

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Using the radio
Type A
Type B
Seeking any traffic
program stationStation
selector Displays radio text messages
Pow e r Vo l u m e
Scans for receivable stations
Seeking the
frequency
Changing the program typesAdjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM FM/SAT
mode buttons
Silencing a sound
Seeking any traffic
program station Station
selector Silencing a sound
Pow e r Vo l u m e
Seeking the
frequency Station selectorAdjusting the frequency
AM/FM
mode buttons

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Interior features
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing “ ” or
“  ” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station is to
be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio) (type A)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
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RDS (Radio Data System) (type A) This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ” or “ ” on during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time is pressed.
●“ROCK”
● “EASYLIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “RELIGION”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press , or “ ” or “” on .
The radio seeks or scans the stations by the relevant program type.
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■Displaying radio station names
Press .
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press twice.
If “MSG” shows in the display, a text message will be displayed.
If the text continues past the end of the display, is displayed. Press and
hold until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (type A)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
“SAT1”  “SAT2”  “SAT3”
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or
press “ ” or “ ” on to select the de sired channel in the cur-
rent category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press the button the channel is to be set to
(from to ) until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
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■Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
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■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■Radio antenna type
●Detachable antenna
To remove a detachable antenna, carefully turn it counterclockwise.
●Wi re an t en na
The radio antenna is mounted inside the windshield.
■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 th e windshield. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the windshield.
■XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availa bility 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 , and th e receiver's 8-character ID number
will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
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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 display. 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 the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a co ntract is canceled, you can
choose the “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 the 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.
“LOADING”The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
“OFF AIR”The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
“-----”
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.