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5-1. Basic Operations 
Lexus Display Audio  
System .........................................344 
Steering wheel audio  
switches...................................... 350 
USB/AUX ports ......................... 351 
5-2. Setup 
Setup menu...................................353
General settings .........................354
Voice settings ..............................357
Display settings .......................... 358 
5-3.  Using the audio system 
Selecting the audio  
source ......................................... 360 
Optimal use of the audio  
system ........................................... 361 
Audio settings..............................362
Audio menu screen  
operation ....................................366 
5-4.  Using the radio 
Radio operation ..........................369 
5-5.  Playing an audio CD and  
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
CD player operation ................. 371 
5-6.  Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod ................... 377
Using USB memory  
device............................................ 381 
Using the AUX port ................ 386 
5-7.  Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®  
devices.........................................387 
Registering a Bluetooth®  
device.......................................... 389 
Selecting a Bluetooth®  
device.......................................... 390 
Connecting a Bluetooth®  
audio player................................ 391 
Connecting a Bluetooth®  
phone ...........................................392 
Displaying a Bluetooth®  
device details ............................393 
Detailed Bluetooth®  
settings.........................................394 
5-8.  Bluetooth® Audio 
Listening to Bluetooth®  
Audio............................................395
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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Using a Bluetooth®  
Phone ........................................... 397 
Making a call ................................399 
Receiving a call ...........................402 
Speaking on the phone........... 403
Using a Bluetooth® phone  
messages ................................... 405 
Using the steering wheel  
switches...................................... 408 
Bluetooth® phone  
settings........................................ 409 
5-10. Phonebook 
Contact settings ............................411 
Messaging setting....................... 414 
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...  
(Troubleshooting) .................... 415 
Bluetooth®.................................... 418 
5-12. Other function 
“Information” screen .................423
MirrorLink ................................ 424 
USB photo .................................... 427 
Speech command system ......429 
6-1.  Using the air conditioning  
system 
Automatic air conditioning  
system .......................................... 432 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 444 
6-2.  Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list.......................... 446
• Interior lights .......................... 447
• Personal lights .......................448 
6-3.  Using the storage features 
List of storage features ............449
• Glove box .............................. 450 
• Console box.......................... 450 
• Cup holders ............................ 451
Trunk features .............................452 
6-4.  Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ............455
• Sun visors ................................455
• Vanity mirrors........................455
• Clock.........................................456
• Power outlet...........................456 
• Assist grips.............................. 457 
• Coat hooks ............................ 458
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5-1. Basic Operations 
Lexus Display Audio  
System ......................................... 344 
Steering wheel audio  
switches.......................................350 
USB/AUX ports ......................... 351 
5-2. Setup 
Setup menu ..................................353
General settings......................... 354
Voice settings.............................. 357 
Display settings ...........................358 
5-3.  Using the audio system 
Selecting the audio  
source ..........................................360 
Optimal use of the audio  
system ........................................... 361 
Audio settings ............................. 362
Audio menu screen  
operation .................................... 366 
5-4. Using the radio 
Radio operation.......................... 369 
5-5.  Playing an audio CD and  
MP3/WMA/AAC discs 
CD player operation ..................371 

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5-6.  Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod................... 377
Using USB memory  
device............................................ 381 
Using the AUX port ................ 386 
5-7.  Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®  
devices.........................................387 
Registering a Bluetooth®  
device.......................................... 389 
Selecting a Bluetooth®  
device.......................................... 390 
Connecting a Bluetooth®  
audio player ................................ 391 
Connecting a Bluetooth®  
phone ...........................................392 
Displaying a Bluetooth®  
device details ............................393 
Detailed Bluetooth®  
settings.........................................394 
5-8.  Bluetooth® Audio 
Listening to Bluetooth®  
Audio............................................395 
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Using a Bluetooth®  
Phone........................................... 397 
Making a call................................ 399
Receiving a call ........................... 402
Speaking on the phone ...........403 
Using a Bluetooth®  
phone messages .....................405 
Using the steering wheel  
switches.......................................408 
Bluetooth® phone  
settings ........................................409 
5-10. Phonebook 
Contact settings ............................ 411
Messaging setting .......................414 
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...  
(Troubleshooting).................... 415 
Bluetooth®.................................... 418 
5-12. Other function 
“Information” screen................. 423
MirrorLink ................................ 424 
USB photo .................................... 427 
Speech command  
system .......................................... 429
Some of the functions cannot be operated while driving. 

3505-1. Basic Operations
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Volume switch 
• Increases/decreases volume 
• Press and hold: Continuously 
increases/decreases volume 
Radio mode: 
• Press (except manual mode): 
Select a radio station 
• Press (manual mode): Seek up/ 
down 
• Press and hold (manual mode): Continuously seek up/down 
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode: 
• Press: Select a track/file/song/video 
• Press and hold: Select a folder/album (MP3/WMA/AAC disc or USB) 
“MODE” switch 
• Turns the power on, selects audio source 
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can- 
cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel. 
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation 
system. For details, refer to the manual  provided with the audio system or nav- 
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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■To reduce the risk of an accident 
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3515-1. Basic Operations
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■iPod 
Open the cover and connect an 
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if it is not turned on.
■USB memory 
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.
Turn on the power of the USB memory  device if it is not turned on.
■Portable audio player 
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
USB/AUX ports
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or  portable audio player to the USB/ 
AUX port as indicated below. Select “iPod”, “USB”, “AUX” or “A/V” on the 
audio source selection screen and the  device can be operated via the Lexus 
Display Audio system. 
Connecting using the USB/AUX port 

3525-1. Basic Operations
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
To view a video on an iPod video or VTR, it is necessary to use a 4-pole AUX 
cable to connect the portable audio device. 
When connecting a portable audio device to the AUX port, use a 4-pole AUX 
cable with a plug that matches the exact layout shown in the illustration. 
Connected device (portable audio 
device, etc.) 
Left audio 
Right audio 
Ground 
Video 
When using an iPod video, a cable 
that has a 4-pole AUX plug and a 
USB connector is necessary. Con- 
nect the plug and connector to the 
AUX and USB ports.
■When using a 4-pole AUX cable 
If a 4-pole AUX cable with a different layout is used, audio and/or video may not be out- put properly.
Using a 4-pole AUX cable
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WARNING
■While driving 
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls. 
Failure to do so may lead to an accident. 

3555-2. Setup
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Go to “Customize images”:    “Setup”   “General”   “Customize 
images” 
Select “Set images” and then select the desired image. 
Set as startup image. 
Set as screen off image.
■Adding an image  Connect a USB memory device. (  P. 351) 
Select “Copy from USB” on the “Customize images” screen and then 
select the desired image. 
Move the controller to the left and then select “Copy”.
Up to 10 images can be downloaded.
■Deleting images 
Select “Delete images” on the “Customize images” screen and then select the 
desired images.
■USB memory 
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are 
saved to “Image”.
●Compatible device formats 
The following device format can be used: • The image’s file format must be JPEG 
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) 
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
●JPEG file compatibility 
Compatible image size: Maximum 10 MB
Customizing images
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