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■Adjusting the volume
The volume of the Mobile Assist ant can be adjusted using the
“PWR·VOL” knob or
steering wheel volume switch es. The Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are syn-
chronized.
■Microphone
It is not necessary to speak directly into the microphone when using the Mobile Assis-
tant.
●Wait for the listening beeps before using the Mobile Assistant.
●The Mobile Assistant may not recognize commands in the following situations:
• When spoken too quickly.
• When spoken at a low or high volume.
• When the roof or windows are open.
• When passengers are talking while th e Mobile Assistant is being used.
• When the air conditioning syst em’s fan speed is set high.
• When the air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.
■Mobile Assistant precautions
●The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version installed on the
connected device.
●Some Siri features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an unavailable
function, Siri will inform you that the function is not available.
●If Siri is not enabled on the ce llular phone connected via Bluetooth, an error message
will be displayed on the screen.
●While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used.
●If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio source is
Bluetooth audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction prompts.
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Lexus Display Audio system
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Press the knob.
Open the cover.
■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, if applicable, of the US B 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 “External” on
the audio source selection screen and the device can be operated via Lexus
Display Audio system.
Connecting using the USB/AUX port
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4135-2. Setup
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Go to “General Settings”: “MENU” button “Setup” “General”
General settings
Settings are available for adjusting th e operation sounds, screen animation,
etc.
Screen for general settings
ButtonFunction
“Language”Change language. The select able languages may differ
depending on the model or region.
“Units of Measurement”Change the distance unit.
“Beep”Set the beep sound on/off.
“Button Color”Change the button color.
“Customize Images”Change the startup image and screen off image.
( P. 414)
“Animation”Set the animation effect on/off.
“Delete Personal Data”Delete personal data ( P. 415)
“Software Update”Update program versions. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
“Gracenote® Database
Update”Update gracenote database versions. For details, contact
your Lexus dealer
“Software Information”Display the open source license.
“Auto Detect iPhone
App”Select to set a pop-up message displayed on an iPhone
connected via Bluetooth® on/off when an application on
the iPhone needs to be activated.
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4825-11. Bluetooth®
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■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 phone 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 slight ly 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 over ly 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 blow ing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
●Depending on the type phone, certain 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 phone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring phonebook da ta from the cellular phone
Bluetooth®
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■Microphone
P. 462
■When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a command.
●Wait for the confirmation beep before speaking a command.
●Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
●In the following conditions, the system ma y not recognize the command properly and
using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. No te that certain words, accents or speech
patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
■When searching for a track
●A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and playback.
( P. 409)
●When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks can
be searched using voice commands.
●Recognition data is updated un der the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. ( P. 413)
●While the recognition data is being created or being updated, a track search cannot be
performed using a voice command.
■The Gracenote® media database
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6-1. Basic operation of the Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ............................ 500
12.3-inch display........................ 504
6-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Lexus Climate Concierge ................................. 506
Front automatic air conditioning system ...............507
Rear automatic air conditioning system ...............522
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................525
6-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list......................... 528
• Interior lights ..........................529
• Personal lights ...................... 530
6-4. Using the storage features List of storage features.............532
• Glove box ...............................534
• Console box ...........................534
• Cup holders........................... 535
• Door pockets .........................537 • Bottle holders ........................ 537
• Coin box ..................................538
• Auxiliary boxes .....................539
Luggage compartment features .......................................540
6-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 547 • Sun visors ................................ 547
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 547
• Clock ........................................548
• Wireless charger .................548
• Power outlets.........................555
• Front passenger footwell hooks ....................... 557
• Rear door sunshades ......... 557
• Armrest ................................... 558
• Assist grips..............................559
• Coat hooks .............................559
Garage door opener ...............560
Compass ....................................... 567
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect ........................................571
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 576
LEXUS Enform Service Connect ...................................... 577
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■S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflo w is given to the front seats, reducing
the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats. When in S-FLOW
mode, airflow from the rear air condit ioning system is stopped. (RX450hL)
Operation in S-FLOW mode differs according to the following conditions: • Priority is given to the driver’s se at only when: Manual S-FLOW mode:
When no passenger is judged to be in the front passenger seat.
Automatic S-FLOW mode: When no passeng ers are judged to be in the front
passenger seat or rear seats. • Priority is given to the front seats when: Manual S-FLOW mode is selected
or no passengers are judged to be in the rear seats when in automatic S-
FLOW mode.
• S-FLOW mode will be disa bled when: A passenger is judged to be in a rear
seat when in automatic S-FLOW mode.
Depending on the set temperature, operation in S-FLOW mode may not
change as described above.
When certain conditions are met and priori ty is given to the driver’s seat only,
the temperature indicator for the fr ont passenger side will turn off.
How the system judges if a passenger is in the vehicle: P. 518
The following S-FLOW modes are available:
Automatic S-FLOW mode
In this mode, when a passenger is judg ed to be in a rear seat, S-FLOW mode
will be automatically disabled.
The indicator will illuminate wh en S-FLOW mode is enabled.
To enable/disable S-FLOW mode and enter manual S-FLOW mode, select
on the option control screen.
How the system judges if a passenger is in the vehicle: P. 518
Manual S-FLOW mode
When is selected, S-FLOW mode will be manually enabled/disabled.
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
In manual S-FLOW mode, as the system does not judge if a passenger is in a rear
seat, S-FLOW mode will not be disabled automatically.
To disable S-FLOW mode automatically by opening and closing a rear door or
operating the rear air conditioning syst em (RX450hL), change to automatic S-
FLOW mode. ( P. 518)
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Interior features
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
Air outlets
Front sideFront center
Rear
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