2017 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm).
●Low-quality or deformed discs.
●Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
●Discs that have tape, stickers or labels attached to them, or that have had the label
peeled off.
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the player
itself.
●Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
●Do not apply oil to the player.
●Store discs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

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Listening to an iPod
→
P. 2 9 9
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 1 3
■Selecting a song
Press the “ ∧” or “ ∨” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob 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
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “iPod” on the audio source selection
screen.
Connecting an iPod
iPod top screen
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●“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 the 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 1 2 )
●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 source is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will
resume play from the same point 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 us e 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. 3 3 2 )
■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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■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.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.
Please consult your
Owner’s Manual for
instructions on how to
connect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“There are no songs
available for playback.
Please add compatible
files to your iPod.”
This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“No items available.”This indicates that songs are not found in a selected playl-
ist.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the software version is not compatible.
Please check the compatible models. ( →P. 3 3 2 )
“Unable to authorize the
iPod.”This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio system failed
to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.

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■Compatible models
The following iPod®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone® devices can
be used with this system.
●Made for
• iPod touch (5th generation)
*
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
•iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (7th generation)
*
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
•iPhone 5s
*
•iPhone 5c*
•iPhone 5*
•iPhone 4S
•iPhone 4
•iPhone 3GS
•iPhone 3G
•iPhone
*: iPod video not supported
Depending on differences between models or software versions, etc., some models
might be incompatible with this system.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminals
●Depending on the size and shape of the iPod that is connected to the system, the con-
sole box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the console box as this
may damage the iPod or the terminal, etc.
●Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become
high.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Using USB memory device
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P. 2 9 9
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 1 3
■Selecting a file
Press the “ ∧” or “ ∨” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob 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, then 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”.
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB” or “USB2” on the audio source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
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■USB memory functions
●Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the device
itself may not be operable and certain functi ons may not be available. If the device is
inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system
specification), disconnecting the device an d 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
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.
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than those
listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not
be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please con-
sult your Owner’s Manual for
instructions on how to connect
the USB device.”
This indicates a problem with the USB memory
device or its connection.
“There are no files available for
playback. Please add compati-
ble files to your USB device.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included on the USB memory device.