2015 LEXUS RX450h CD player

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
43-1. Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display Audio
system ........................................... 328
Display settings ............................. 332
Setup menu..................................... 334
Mobile Assistant .......................... 340
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 342
Automatic air conditioning
system (without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system)............................ 350
Rear window defogger
switch............................................. 358
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 360
3-3. Using the Lexus Display
Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus
Display Audio system) ............ 362
Using the radio ............................. 365
Using the CD player .................. 380
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ...................... 381
Listening to an iPod ...................... 391
Listening to a USB
memory ........................................ 399 Using the AUX port .................. 408
Listening to Bluetooth ®

audio ................................................ 410
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 424
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 426
Hands-free system
(for mobile phone) .................... 429
Using the Bluetooth ®

phone ............................................. 437
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................ 454
Bluetooth ®
settings .................... 466
3-4. Using the audio system
Audio system
(without a navigation
system or the Lexus Display
Audio system)............................. 474
Using the radio .............................. 477
Using the CD player .................. 485
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................................ 493
Operating an iPod ........................ 501
Operating a USB memory........ 510
Bluetooth ®
audio system .......... 519
Using the Bluetooth ®
audio
system ............................................ 523
Operating a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable player ........ 528
Setting up a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable player .......... 531
Bluetooth ®
audio system
setup .............................................. 5383
Interior features

621-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilize r system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping:  P. 7 8 1 )●
When the electronic key battery is depleted●
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio st ation, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise●
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices●
When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs●
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity●
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby●
When carrying the electronic key togeth er with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems●
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window

1441-8. Safety information
CAUTION■
SRS airbag precautions ●
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so
will disperse the passenger's weight, wh ich prevents the sensor from detecting
the passenger's weight properly. As a re sult, the SRS front passenger airbag may
not deploy in the event of a collision.■
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perfor m any of the followin g modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or
serious injury. ●
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags●
Repairs, modifications, removal or replac ement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side
rails●
Repairs or modifications of the front fend er, front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment●
Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or winches●
Modifications to the vehi cle's suspension system●
Installation of elec tronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players●
Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

326 3-3. Using the Lexus Display
Audio system
Audio system
(with the Lexus Display
Audio system) ....................... 362
Using the radio........................ 365
Using the CD player ............ 380
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ................ 381
Listening to an iPod................. 391
Listening to a USB
memory .................................. 399
Using the AUX port ............. 408
Listening to Bluetooth ®

audio......................................... 410
Optimal use of the audio
system ..................................... 424
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ...................... 426
Hands-free system
(for mobile phone)............... 429
Using the Bluetooth ®

phone ...................................... 437
Setting the hands-free
system ..................................... 454
Bluetooth ®
settings .............. 466 3-4. Using the audio system
Audio system (without a
navigation system or
the Lexus Display Audio
system) .................................... 474
Using the radio ........................ 477
Using the CD player ............. 485
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs......................................... 493
Operating an iPod .................. 501
Operating a USB
memory................................... 510
Bluetooth ®
audio system ..... 519
Using the Bluetooth ®

audio system ......................... 523
Operating a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable
player ...................................... 528
Setting up a Bluetooth ®

enabled portable
player ....................................... 531
Bluetooth ®
audio system
setup ....................................... 538
Optimal use of the audio
system..................................... 539
Using the AUX port ............... 541
Using the steering wheel
audio switches...................... 543

3623-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system) To display the audio control screen, press the “MEDIA” button, “RADIO”
button or the “AUDIO” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
Ti t l e Pa g e
Using the radio P. 3 6 5
Using the CD player P. 3 8 0
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs P. 3 8 1
Listening to an iPod P. 3 9 1
Listening to a USB memory P. 3 9 9
Using the AUX port P. 4 0 8
Listening to Bluetooth ®
audio P. 4 1 0
Optimal use of the audio system P. 4 2 4
Using the steering wheel audio switches P. 4 2 6

3803-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
Using the CD player
Loading a disc
Insert a disc into the disc slot.
Ejecting a disc
Press and remove the disc. Audio control screen
Playback/
Pa u s e b u t t o n
Track/file selector
knob
Track/file selector button
Audio source selector button“PWR·VOL” knob
Po w e r Vo l u m eEject button

3853-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features ■
Displaying the title and artist name
If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed.■
Error messages
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
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Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection features may not play correctly.
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CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, play back is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
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If disc is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly. Message Cause Correction procedures
Check DISC • The disc is dirty or
damaged.
• The disc is inserted
upside down.
• The disc is not playable
with the player. • Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc cor-
rectly.
• Confirm the disc is
playable with the
player.
DISC Error There is a malfunction
within the system. Eject the disc.
No music files found. This indicates that no
playable data is included
in the disc. Eject the disc.

3863-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system
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Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.■
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 by 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. ●
MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32—320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8—160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural●
WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)
Ve r. 7, 8 : C B R 4 8 — 1 9 2 ( k b p s )
Ver. 9: CBR 48—320 (kbps)
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Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is
scratched or marked with fingerprints.