2013 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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Rear window defogger switch
■The defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system Turns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after their operation
time. The operation time varies
depending on the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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Windshield wiper de-icer
■The windshield wiper de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the
surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation systemTurns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 2 1
Using the CD playerP. 4 2 9
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 3 7
Operating an iPodP. 4 4 6
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 5 4
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 6 3
Using the AUX portP. 4 6 5
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 6 6
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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.
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.
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Using the radio
Traffic information button
Station selector
Changing the program type
Seeking the frequency
Displaying text message
AM•FM/SAT mode buttons Po w e r Vo l u m e
Scanning for receivable stationsAdjusting the frequency
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE/SEL” knob
or pressing “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button.
Press and hold the button (from the 1 button to the 6 button) the
station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■ Scanning all the radio st ations within range
Press the “SCAN” button.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
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RDS (Radio Data System)This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “TYPE•DISC” button during FM recep-
tion.
The type of program changes each time the button 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 the “SCAN” button, or “ ∧” or “∨ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK”
button.
The radio seeks or scans for stations of the relevant program type.
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