2013 Lexus GS300h audio

6075-3. Using the audio system
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Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
Press to change the audio source. The audio source as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted in the
player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM DAB DVD player iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth® audio player AUX AM
Press “” on to increase the volume and “” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Turning the power on/off
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume

6085-3. Using the audio system
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Select a radio station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to seek the frequency.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a
beep.
Select a preset station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to select a preset station.
Audio CD
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a track.
Bluetooth® audio player
Press to select the Bluetooth
® audio player.
Press “” or “” on to select an folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
Selecting a radio station
Selecting a track/folder/file
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6095-3. Using the audio system
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iPod
Press to select the iPod.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a chapter.
MP3 disc or WMA disc
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
USB memory
Press to select the USB memory.
Press “” or “” on to select a folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
Selecting a chapter (DVD video mode)
Selecting a file
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6105-3. Using the audio system
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Fast forwarding or rewinding a chapter or file
Press and hold “” or “” on .
Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be
locked. (P. 500)
Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. (P. 500)
When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display
Refer to the following and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is
not rectified, take the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
“ERROR”:This indicates a trouble either in the disc or inside the player. The
disc may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”:Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player.
Eject the disc and allow the player to cool down.
“NO MUSIC”:This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the
disc.

6115-3. Using the audio system
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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/album
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects
audio source, mute or pause
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
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6125-3. Using the audio system
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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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6135-3. Using the audio system
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Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press and hold or switch until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Press to select the audio CD, MP3/WMA disc, DVD,
Bluetooth
® audio, iPod, or USB memory mode.
Press or to select.
To return to the beginning of the current track, file or chapter, press the
switch once quickly.
Press to select Bluetooth® audio or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Press to select the MP3/WMA disc or USB memory
mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Seeking a radio station or channel
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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6155-4. Using the hands-free phone system(for cellular phone)
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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
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 not connected, “No connect” is displayed.
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.