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Audio menu screen operation
To display the audio menu screen, move the controller to the left while on
an audio top screen.
AM, FM radio or XM Satellite Radio
Scan for receivable stations (AM,
FM radio)
Seek a station of the nearest fre-
quency (stops when a station is
found) (AM, FM radio)
Captures the song title and artist
name information for potential
purchase (when the “HD)” indi-
cator on the selected station is
appears) (FM radio)
Changes the channel of HD Radi o (HD2, HD3, HD4 where applica-
ble) (FM radio)
Seek a station of the traffic announcement (FM radio)
Select to set the station list shows of HD radio on/off (AM, FM radio)
Change radio settings ( P. 3 7 2 )
Change sound settings ( P. 3 7 0 )
You can change the settings and control functions for each audio
source.
Audio menu screen
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Radio operation
Pressing the “RADIO” button displays the radio top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
■Menu screen
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Tune in to the desired station using one of the following methods.
■Seek tuning
Press and hold then release “ ” or “ ”.
Seek turning can also be operated on the menu screen. ( P. 375)
The radio will begin seeking up or do wn for a station of the nearest fre-
quency and will stop wh en a station is found.
■Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
■Preset stations
Select the desired preset station by pressing “ ” or “ ” or controller.
Select “AM”, “FM” or “SAT” on the audio source selection screen to
begin listening to the radio.
Radio top screen
Selecting a station (AM or FM radio)

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■Station listMove the controller to the right and selecting “Station List”.
AM radio: Selecting a desired station.
FM radio: Selecting a desired type of station and selecting a desired
station.
To refreshing the station list, select “R efresh”. Select “Source” on the refresh
screen, can be change to the other audio source while refreshing.
When “HD Radio” is set to “On”, availa ble stations with HD Radio chan-
nels are marked with “HD)”.
In AM or FM mode, select a station marked with “HD)”.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select an HD Radio channel.
HD Radio channels can also be selected by selecting “Multicast” on the menu
screen. ( P. 375)
Selecting an HD Radio channel
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Select in to the desired channel using one of the following methods.
■Turning up/down the channel
Press and hold “” or “ ” or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
■Preset channels
Select the desired preset channel by pressing “ ” or “ ” or controller.
■Channel list
Move the controller to the right and selecting “Select a SAT Cate-
gory”.
Selecting a desired category of channel and selecting a desired
channel.
Search for desired stations or channel.
Select and hold one of the preset until you hear a beep.
■Display the song information
Move the controller to the right and selecting “Text”.
■Display the Additional i nformation (AM, FM radio)
Move the controller to the right and selecting “Additional Information”.
Selecting a channel (XM Satellite Radio)
Setting presets
Display the text message
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HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
Your radio product has a special receiv er which allows it to receive digital
broadcasts (where available) in addi tion to the analog broadcasts it
already receives.
Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadcasts as
digital broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio with no static or distor-
tion. For more information, and a guide to available radio stations and pro-
gramming, refer to www.hdradio.com
.
“HD Radio features included in Lexus radios:
Digital Sound - HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal-clear, digital audio
quality to listeners.
HD2 /HD3 Channels - FM stations ca n provide additional digital only
audio programming with expanded content and format choices on HD2 /
HD3 channels.
PSD - Program Service Data (PSD) gi ves you on-screen information such
as artist name and song title.
iTunes Tagging - Listeners can tag (s tore) songs they like for later review
and purchase through iTunes.
Artist Experience - Images related to the broadcast are displayed on the
radio screen, such as album cover art and station logos.”
HD Radio™ Technology
HD Radio Technology manufactured un der license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio,
and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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■HD Radio™ Technology troubleshooting guide
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time align-
ment- a user may hear a
short period of program-
ming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip.The radio stations analog
and digital volume are not
properly aligned or the
station is in ballgame
mode.
None, radio broadcast
issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in
and out.Radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Reception issue, may
clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven.
Set “HD Radio” to off, can
force radio in an analog
audio.
Audio mute condition
when an HD2 /HD3 mul-
ticast channel had been
playing.The radio does not have
access to digital signals at
the moment.
This is normal behavior,
wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the cov-
erage area, seek a new
station.
Audio mute delay when
selecting an HD2 /HD3
multicast channel preset.
The digital multicast con-
tent is not available until
HD Radio™ broadcast
can be decoded and
make the audio available.
This takes up to 7 sec-
onds.
This is normal behavior,
wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not
match the present song
audio.Data service issue at the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_
experiences.
No text information
shown for the present
selected frequency.Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_
experiences.

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■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 the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■XM Radio Services — Descriptions
●Radio and Entertainment
XM offers more than 170 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music and
premier sports, news, talk, and entertainm ent. XM is broadcast via satellites to
millions of listeners across the continenta l United States. XM subscribers listen to
XM on satellite radio receivers for the car, home, and portable use. More
information about XM is available online at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or
www.xmradio.ca
(Canada).
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.

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■XM Radio Services — Subscription Instructions
For XM Services requiring a subscription (such as XM Radio), the following para-
graph shall be included.
Required XM Radio monthly subscriptions sold separately after trial period. Sub-
scription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Sub-
scriptions are subject to the Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or www.xmradio.ca (Canada) XM service only available in the 48 contigu-
ous United States and 10 Canadian province s. © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius,
XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All other
marks, channel names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, program schedules, and to subscribe or extend subscription
after complimentary trial period; more information is available at:
U.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com
or call 1-877-515-3987
Canadian Customers:
Visit www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activatin g XM service or reporting a problem. If
“Ch000” is selected using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob, the ID code, which is 8
alphanumeric characters, will be displayed. If another channel is selected, the ID
code will no longer be displayed. The channel (000) alternates between displaying
the radio ID and the specific radio code.