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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Louder
Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
■ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (P. 297)
■Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as when the
tires slip due to sudden acceleration.
ASC (Active Sound Control)
: If equipped
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving sound,
conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration
to the driver through the speakers behi nd the instrument panel. The vehicle’s
response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and shift operations are also
conveyed in sound. When sport mode is selected, the sound conveyed to the
driver will be louder.
Controlling volume
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■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. 329) or remove
your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audi o system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
WARNING
■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 HAZARD-
OUS 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 controll er 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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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U5-6. Using an external device
P. 321
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
P. 335
■Selecting a song
Press the “ PRST” or “TRACK ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ PRST” or “TRACK ” button.
■Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the ri ght 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 an d then select “Now Playing List”.
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “i Pod” on the audio source selection
screen.
Connecting an iPod
iPod top screen
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
P. 321
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
P. 335
■Selecting a file
Press the “ PRST” or “TRACK ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ PRST” or “TRACK ” button.
■Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, then sele ct a file to begin the selected play
mode.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now Playing List”.
Using USB memory device
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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