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2444-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering
wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input
or stop the vehicle and turn the engine of f. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on
an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●The parking brake is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

2624-6. Driving tips
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of ve hicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.

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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System ......................................... 266
Steering wheel audio switches......................................... 271
Mobile Assistant..........................272
USB/AUX ports .......................... 274
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 275
General settings .......................... 276
Voice settings .............................. 279
Display settings ...........................280
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..... 281
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 282
Audio settings.............................. 283
Audio menu screen operation .................................... 286
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation .......................... 289
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 295
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5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .................... 301
Listening USB memory device .......................................... 304
Using the AUX port................. 308
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 309
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ..............................................311
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................ 312
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ................................ 313
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................................ 314
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................. 315
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings.......................................... 316
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................................. 317 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ............................................ 319
Making a call ................................. 321
Receiving a call ........................... 324
Speaking on th e phone............ 325
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message........................ 327
Using the steering wheel switches....................................... 329
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................330
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ......................... 332
Messaging setting...................... 335
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting).................... 336
Bluetooth
®..................................340
5-12. Other function “Information” screen ................. 345
USB photo .................................... 347
Weather information ................ 349
Voice command system ..........350
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 354

2715-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Volume switch• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: • Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc,
Bluetooth
®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/video
• Press and hold: Fast up/down tracks/files/videos (MP3/WMA/AAC disc,
iPod or USB)
“MODE” switch • Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can- cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on th e type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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2725-1. Basic Operations
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Press and hold the off hook switch
until you hear the beeps that indicate
the system is listening.
The Mobile Assistant can be used
only when the neighboring screen is
displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant, select
“Cancel”, or press and hold the off hook
switch.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for addi-
tional commands, press the off hook
switch. Mobile Assistant can only be
restarted after the system responds to a
voice command. After some phone and
music commands, the Mobile Assistant
feature will automatically end to com-
plete the requested action.
Mobile Assistant
The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode via
the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Assistant, a compatible
cellular phone must be registered and connected to this system via
Bluetooth
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2735-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Adjusting the volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR·VOL” knob or
steering wheel volume switches. The Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are syn-
chronized.
■Microphone
●Wait for the listening beeps before using the Mobile Assistant.
●The Mobile Assistant may not recognize commands in the following situations:
• When spoken too quickly.
• When spoken at a low or high volume.
• When the roof or windows are open.
• When passengers are talking while th e Mobile Assistant is being used.
• When the air conditioning syst em’s fan speed is set high.
• When the air conditioning vents ar e turned toward the microphone.
■Mobile Assistant precautions
●The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version installed on the
connected device.
●Some Siri features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an unavailable
function, Siri will inform you that the function is not available.
●If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth, an error message
will be displayed on the screen.
●While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used.
●If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio source is
Bluetooth audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction prompts.
It is not necessary to speak directly into the
microphone when using
the Mobile Assistant.

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IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)5-3. Using the audio system
Press the button to display the “Source” screen.
If the “Source” screen is not displayed, press the button again.
Select the desired audio source.
The audio source can be selected by pressing the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button.
Press the “MODE” switch when the audio
system is turned on. The audio source
changes each time the “MODE” switch is pressed.
■Rearranging the list
The listing order of the sour ce list can be rearranged.
Move the controller to the left while on the “Source” screen.
Select “Audio Source Select”.
Select an item you wish to move and th en select where to move the item to.
Selecting the audio source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and CD are explained in this
section.
Changing audio source
Using the steering wheel switches to change audio sources
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