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●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter (RC350/RC300/RC200t)
Preparation for winter (RC F)
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3305-1. Basic Operations
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■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating
slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change
your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen ( P. 341) or remove
your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehi cle while the audio system is operating.
WA R N I N G
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures
as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
■Laser product
●CAUTION
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
●CAUTION
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
NOTICE
■To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange
odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.
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3655-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to an iPod , or iPhone, respectively, and has been certi-
fied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that th e use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
may affect wireless performance.
●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg-
istered in the U.S. and other countries.
■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
●This function can be changed to on/off. (P. 3 4 7 )
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the
cover art display is in process.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will
resume play from the same poin t in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be
available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec-
ification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated
with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle's audio system
instead.
●When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the
iPod before use.
●Compatible models (P. 366)
■iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod from
the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For in structions on how to reset your iPod, refer
to your iPod Owner's Manual.
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
When a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, check the connection status
on the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen. If the device is not connected, either register
or reconnect the device. ( P. 376, 377)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
You can check indicators, such as signal strength and battery charge, on the
screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Depending on the type of portable
audio player used, some titles may not
be displayed.
Listening to Bluetooth® Audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables the user to enjoy music played on a por-
table player from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
Status display
1
2
IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery charge, call
area and signal strength. (
P. 3 8 4 )
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connected, chec k the connection status. If the
device is not connected, either register or reconnect it. (
P. 376, 378)
To display the screen shown below, pres s the switch on the steering wheel or
select “Phone” on the “Menu” screen.
Phone name
Bluetooth
® connection status
( P. 3 8 4 )
Display the call history screen
( P. 3 8 7 )
Display the favorites screen
( P. 3 8 7 )
Display the contacts screen
( P. 3 8 5 )
Display the dial pad screen ( P. 3 8 5 )
Display the message inbox screen ( P. 3 9 1 )
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular phone
without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data system that
allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to the hands-free system and
make/receive calls.
Phone top screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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◆Te l e p h o n e s w i t c h ( P. 3 9 3 )
◆Microphone
The vehicle’s built-in microphone is
used when talking on the phone.
The person you are speaking to can
be heard from the front speakers.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
® phone in the
system. ( P. 3 7 5 )
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on any
screen.
Connection status
Signal strength
Battery charge
Status display
1
2
3
IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Poor Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty
Signal strengthExcellent Poor
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
In other situations
Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom status does not
change.
The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.
The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
Turn the cellular phone off, remove an d reinstall the battery pack, and then
restart the cellular phone.
Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth
® connection.
Stop the cellular phone’s security so ftware and close all applications.
Before using an application installed on the cellular phone, carefully check its
source and how its operation might affect this system.
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4045-11. Bluetooth®
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following situations, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
●There may be a delay if a cellular phon e connection is made during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio play er that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is mu ted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may deteriorate
and connection status may deteriorate.
●In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
•If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
●Depending on the type of phone, ce rtain functions may not be available.
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone
Bluetooth®
