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2024-1. Before driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the
driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack any-
thing in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind
the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation system screen (if equipped) or Lexus Display Audio screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may
cause death or serious injury.
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2284-2. Driving procedures
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Louder
Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
■ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (→P. 2 9 3 )
■Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as when the
tires slip due to sudden acceleration.
ASC (Active Sound Control)∗
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: If equipped
The ASC system is an electronic soun d system that generates driving sound,
conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration
to the driver through the speakers behind the instrument panel. The vehicle’s
response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and shift operations are also
conveyed in sound. When sport mode is selected, the sound conveyed to the
driver will be louder.
Controlling volume
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position, tail, license
plate and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime run-
ning lights ( →P. 2 3 0 ) a n d a l l
the lights listed above turn on
and off automatically.
(When the power switch is in
ON mode.)
The daytime running lights turn
on. ( →P. 2 3 0 )
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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3535-4. Using the radio
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Lexus Display Audio system
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■Manual tuning (manual screen)
Turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand
drive vehicle) on the audio panel or turn the controller.
■Station list (preset or station list screen)
Select the desired station by pressing “<” or “ >”, turn the right side knob (left-
hand drive vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio
panel or controller.
Radio stations can be preset. Search for desired stations.
Turn the controller to select one of the preset stations and then press the con-
troller until you hear a beep while on the preset selection screen.
The broadcast you are currently listening to can be re-listened to at any time. Move the controller to the right and then select “Time shift”.
Turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand
drive vehicle) on the audio panel to set the desired offset.
An offset playback time can also be set on the menu screen. ( →P. 3 4 9 )
To cancel the time shift operation while in time shift mode, move the controller to the
left and select “Time shift off” . If the time shift display is left showing “-0' 00”” for 6
seconds without any operation, the time shift operation will be canceled.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all time s is difficult due to the continually chang-
ing position of the antenna, differences in si gnal 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.
■Traffic announcement operation
When traffic announcement is set to on, “TP” will appear on the screen and the radio will
begin seeking a TP station. If the radio s eeks out a TP station, the program name will
appear on the screen. If a traffic announcement station is received, the radio will be
switched to the traffic information program automatically. When the program ends, the
initial operation will resume.
Setting station presets (preset screen)
Time shift operation (DAB)
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IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the audio disc top screen from any screen
of the selected source.
■Menu screen
→
P. 3 4 9
■Selecting a track/file
Press the “ <” or “ >” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired track/file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ <” or “ >” button.
■Selecting the track by the list (CD)
Move the controller to the right and then select the desired track.
■Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the right and then select “Folders”.
Select the desired folder. Then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
■Selecting a file by the selected folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)Move the controller to the right and then select “Files”.
Select the desired file.
CD player operation
Insert a disc, press the “MEDIA” button or select “DISC” on the “Source”
screen with a disc inserted to begin listening to a disc.
Audio disc top screen
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)5-6. Using an external device
→
P. 3 4 9
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 4 9
■Selecting a song
Press the “ <” or “ >” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ <” or “ >” button.
■Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and then select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and then select a song to begin using the
selected play mode.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and then select “Now playing list”.
■About iPod
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “iPod” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting an iPod
iPod top screen
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3645-6. Using an external device
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
→P. 335
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play music” while the USB video
screen is displayed changes to USB audio mode.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 4 9
■Selecting a file
Press the “ <” or “ >” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ <” or “ >” button.
■Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and select a file to begin the selected play
mode.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
Using USB memory device
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
USB audio
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3655-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53D56E)
Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play video” while the USB video
screen is displayed changes to USB video mode.
This function cannot be used while USB photo or MirrorLink is in use.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 4 9
■Selecting a file
Press the “ <” or “ >” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “ <” or “ >” button.
■Selecting a folder
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
■USB memory functions
●Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the device
itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If the device is
inoperable or a function is unavailable du e to a malfunction (as opposed to a system
specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being disconnected and
reconnected, format the device.
■Error messages for USB memory
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode) or
MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
USB video
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.”This indicates a problem with the USB memory
device or its connection.
“There are no files available for
playback.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included on the USB memory device.
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