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Driving
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be diffic ult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display
Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.
( → P. 266) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal. Also, the sensor may not function normally when
used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunct ion Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the
multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or voltage abnormality. Have the vehicle inspected at
a Lexus dealer.
■Certification for the B lind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, pr
ess and hold for more than 3 seconds
while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on an d the “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking will also be disabled. The PCS wa rning light will come on and the message
will be shown on the multi-information display. ( →P. 205)
■When the message is displayed on the mu lti-information display showing that TRAC
has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be corrected
automatically when driving.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC and hill-start assist
control systems
Any of the following conditions may occu r when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
●Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
●A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
●The brake pedal may pulsate slight ly after the ABS is activated.
●The brake pedal may move down slig htly after the ABS is activated.
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system .......................................... 286
Steering wheel audio switches....................................... 292
Mobile Assistant......................... 293
USB/AUX ports ........................ 295
5-2. Setup Setup menu ..................................298
General settings ......................... 299
Voice settings ..............................302
Display settings ...........................303
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................304
Optimal use of the audio system ..........................................305
Audio settings .............................306
Audio menu screen operation ....................................309
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation........................... 312
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................. 318
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod................... 325
Using USB memory device........................................... 329
Using the AUX port ................. 333
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5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices .........................................334
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device...........................................336
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ........................................... 337
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 338
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ...........................................339
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ........................... 340
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings.......................................... 341
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................................344
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ...........................................345
Making a call ................................ 347
Receiving a call .......................... 350
Speaking on the phone ............. 351
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message ....................... 353
Using the steering wheel switches ...................................... 355
Bluetooth
® phone
settings.........................................356 5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings .........................358
Messaging setting....................... 361
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................... 362
Bluetooth
®................................... 366
5-12. Other function “Information” screen................. 372
USB photo .................................... 374
Weather information................ 376
Voice command system ......... 377
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Lexus Display Audio system∗
Eject a disc.
Disc slot
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or
resume playing a track or file.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off.
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Select preset radio stations, or access a desired track or file.
Display the radio top screen.
Display the media top screen.
“PWR•VOL” knob
Press to turn the audio system on/o ff, and turn to adjust the volume.
∗: If equipped
Use the following buttons to start listening to the audio system.
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■“Menu” screen
To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display
Audio controller.
*: Available in the 48 states, D.C. and Alaska
ButtonFunction
“Radio”Display the radio top screen ( →P. 312)
“Media”Display the media top screen ( →P. 318, 325, 329, 333, 338)
“Climate”Display the air conditioning control screen ( →P. 386)
“Phone”Display the phone top screen ( →P. 345)
“Connected Navi”*
If a turn-by-turn navigation application has been downloaded
to a connected phone, the appl ication will be displayed and
can be used.
“Info”Display the “Information” screen ( →P. 372)
“Setup”Display the “Setup” screen ( →P. 298)
“Display”Display the display settings screen ( →P. 303)
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By using the Lexus Display Audio controlle r, you can control the audio system,
hands-free system, etc.
Display the “Source” screen or audio top screen ( →P. 304)
Display the “Menu” screen ( →P. 287)
Back button
Display the previous screen
Turn or move the controller to select a function and number.
Move the controller to display the le ft or right side of the screen.
Push the controller to enter the selected function and number.
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Select: Turn or move the control-
ler.
Enter: Push the controller.
Lexus Display Audio controller
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■Basic screen operation
When a list is displayed, use the appropriate button to scroll through the list.
Select the list by turning the con-
troller.
Return to the previous screen.
Indicator turns on when you can
move the controller left to view
additional screen text.
Indicator turns on when you can
move the controller right to view
additional screen text.
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