2013 LEXUS IS250C Owners Manual

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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)Press .
The ASL switches between on and off modes each time is
pressed.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume an d tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing changes the sound mode in the following order:
“BAS” “MID” “TRE” “FAD” “BAL”
■ Adjusting sound quality
Press or to adjust the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelPress Press 
“BAS”*Bass-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”*Mid-range-5 to 5
“TRE”*Tr e b l e-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right
volume
balance
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Using the AUX port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Type A Press .
Type B Press .STEP1
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■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you hear a
beep.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navi-
gation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio
system or navigation system.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radiostation
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder

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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If no discs are inserted in
the player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
Type A:
FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 CD player 
Bluetooth
® audio AUX iPod or USB memory 
AM
Type B:
FM1 FM2 CD player Bluetooth
® audio AUX 
iPod or USB memory AM
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volu me and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down to continue increa sing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press “”or “ ” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a
beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB mem-
ory mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or song.
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Selecting an albumPress to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
Bluetooth® audio system
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the portable player is switched off
●If the portable player is not connected
●If the portable player’s battery is low
●If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a por-
table digital audio player (portable pl ayer) from the vehicle speakers via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capable of
playing portable audio music without ca bles. If your portable player does
not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equi pped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the Bluetooth® audio systemP. 3 0 6
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 3 1 1
Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 3 1 5
Bluetooth® audio system setupP. 3 2 1

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■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. ( P. 3 4 5 )
■About Bluetooth®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.1, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
●Following profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profil e) Ver. 1.0, or higher (Conformed:
Ve r. 1 . 2 )
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Con-
formed: Ver. 1.3)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be con-
nected to the Bluetooth
® audio system. However, please note that some functions
may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
■Certification for the Bluetooth® audio system
FCC ID: AJDK018
IC ID: 775E-K018
MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen and RSS-210 of
IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference th at may cause undesired operation.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.