2014 Lexus ES300h audio

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following settings:• Sound quality and volume bal-
ance →P. 5 7 0
The sound quality and balance set-
ting can be changed to produce
the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
on/off →P. 5 7 0
■Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS” →“MID” →“TRE” →“FAD” →“BAL” →“A S L ”
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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance

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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Turning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning coun-
terclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Mode
displayedSound quality modeLevelTurn counter-clockwiseTu r n c l o c k w i s e
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear vol- ume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off

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Using the AUX port
Push the knob to release the lock,
and lift the armrest to open fully.
Open the cover and connect the
portable audio device.
Press or .
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments
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.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
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NOTICE
■If the armrest cannot be fully closed
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■To prevent damage to portable audio device
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode:Selects a radio sta-
tion
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
Increases/decreases volume
Turns the power on, selects an
audio source
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down until you hear a
beep.
Some audio features can be controll ed using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Operation may differ depending on th e type of audio system or naviga-
tion system. For details, refer to th e manual provided with the audio sys-
tem or naviga tion system.
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Turning the power on

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Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted
in the player, that mode will be skipped.Ty p e A :
FM1 →FM2 →SAT1 →SAT2 →SAT3 →CD player →
Bluetooth
® audio →AUX →iPod or USB memory →
AM →FM1
Ty p e B :
FM1 →FM2 →CD player →Bluetooth
® audio →AUX →
iPod or USB memory →AM →FM1
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Press to select radio mode.
Press or to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold or on the button until
you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Selecting a radio station
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Press to select CD, Bluetooth® audio, iPod or USB memory
mode.
Press or to select the desired track/file or song.
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
Selecting a disc in the CD player
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Hands-free system (for 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 switched off
●If you are outside service range
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular
phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
® cellular phones. Bluetooth® is a wire-
less data system that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to
the hands-free system and make/receive calls.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the hands-free systemP. 5 8 1
Making a phone callP. 5 8 9
Setting a cellular phoneP. 5 9 3
Security and system setupP. 5 9 8
Using the phone bookP. 6 0 3