2015 LEXUS RX350 USB

5263-4. Using the audio system
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USB memory ●
Compatible devices
USB memories that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback●
Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12 Mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not
play correctly, and their file names an d folder names may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 65025
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255●
MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.

5283-4. Using the audio system
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MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is finished, the first
MP3 or WMA file is played. To make th e file check finish more quickly, we
recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA files
or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB device is connected and the audio source is changed to
USB memory mode, the USB device will start playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents have
not been changed), the USB device will resume play from the same point in
which it was last used.●
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they will be skipped (not played).●
Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate
of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3
and WMA files on the market, and depend ing on the status of the encoding
and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may
result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION■
Caution while driving
Do not connect USB memories or operate the controls.

5293-4. Using the audio system
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Interior features NOTICE■
If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the US B memory that is connected to the sys-
tem, the armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the armrest as
this may damage the USB me mory or the terminal, etc.■
To prevent damage to USB memories ●
Do not leave USB memories in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.●
Do not push down on or apply unnecess ary pressure to the USB memory while it
is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.●
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory
or its terminal.

5563-4. Using the audio system
Using the steering wh eel audio switches
Turning the power on
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 controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
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

5573-4. Using the audio system
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Interior features Changing the audio source
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.
Type A:
FM1  FM2  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3  CD player 
Bluetooth ®
audio  AUX  iPod or USB memory 
AM  FM1
Type B:
FM1  FM2  CD player  Bluetooth ®
audio  AUX 
iPod or USB memory  AM  FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume. Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select radio mode.
Press “  ” or “  ” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “  ” or “  ” on the button
until you hear a beep.STEP 1
STEP 2

5583-4. Using the audio system
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth ®
audio, iPod or USB
memory mode.
Press “  ” or “  ” on to select the desired track/file or song.
Selecting an album
Press 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 CD mode.
Press and hold “  ” or “  ” on until you hear a beep.
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Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

870Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
ABS............................................................. 269
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 165
Active torque control
AWD mode ......................................... 269
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.......... 122
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 127
Airbag warning light ........................ 745
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
General airbag precautions .......... 127
Locations of airbags............................ 119
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................131
Proper driving post ure ............. 117, 127
Side airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Side airbag precautions ................... 127
SRS airbags ............................................. 119 Alarm ............................................................ 112
All-wheel drive lock switch .............. 275
Antenna ........................................ 380, 489
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 269
Armrest .................................................... 622
Assist grips .............................................. 624
Audio input* ................................. 412, 554
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 489
Audio input ........................................... 554
AUX port .............................................. 554
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............. 530
CD player/changer ..........................492
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 560
iPod ............................................................510
MP3/WMA disc.................................501
Optimal use ......................................... 552
Portable audio device..................... 554
Radio ....................................................... 483
Steering wheel audio switch........ 556
USB memory ...................................... 520
USB port .................................... 510, 520A

871Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ..................................................380
Audio input ............................................. 412
AUX port ................................................ 412
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 414
CD player ............................................. 383
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 433
iPod .......................................................... 394
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 384
Optimal use.......................................... 428
Portable audio device....................... 412
Radio ...................................................... 368
Steering wheel audio switch........ 430
USB memory ...................................... 402
USB port.................................... 394, 402
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 699
Automatic air conditioning
system* ...................................345, 353
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 214
Automatic light control system ..........211
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission............171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 791
M mode....................................................183
S mode ..................................................... 174
AUX port ...................................... 412, 554
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606, 627 Back door
Back door .................................................56
Wireless remote control ................... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
Battery
Checking ................................................ 681
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* .....................414, 530
Bluetooth ®
phone* ................. 433, 560
Bottle holders ........................................ 600
Brake
Fluid............................................................ 814
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Brake assist.............................................. 269
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
BSM............................................................286
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B