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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is
either high or low
• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam- era
• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to the camera
• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
•The vehicle is unde r fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor
again once conditions have been
improved.)
The image on the Lexus parking assist
monitor system screen can be adjusted.
(Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem: P. 329) (Vehicles with a naviga-
tion system: “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water
droplets, snow, mud etc.) is adhering to
the camera.Flush the camera with a large quantity of
water and wipe the camera lens clean
with a soft and wet cloth.
The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has
received a strong impact.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy
load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low
due to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline.If this happens due to these causes, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.
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■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning message will be
displayed: ( P. 532)
●A sensor is malfunctioning
●A sensor is dirty or covere d with snow or a sticker
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●Sensor voltage is abnormal
●A sensor is misaligned
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
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■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be displayed on the audio system screen.
DisplayContent
A vehicle is approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the right at the rear of the vehicle
Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle
The RCTA function is malfunctioning ( P. 287)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehi-
cle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function
may not function correctly under certain cond itions, the driver’s own visual confirma-
tion of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode ar e selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “CUSTOMIZE” indicator will be illuminated.
When Eco drive mode or sport mode is se lected, pressing the switch changes the
driving mode to normal mode.
• Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Customized mode Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred set-
tings.
Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode cus-
tomization display of the audio system screen.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display: 619)
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system ........................................... 312
Steering wheel audio switches........................................ 318
Mobile Assistant.......................... 319
USB/AUX ports ......................... 321
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 324
General settings ......................... 325
Voice settings ..............................328
Display settings ........................... 329
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................330
Optimal use of the audio system ........................................... 331
Audio settings ............................. 332
Audio menu screen operation ....................................335
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation..........................338
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 344
Lexus Display Audio system
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5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .................... 351
Using USB memory device.......................................... 355
Using the AUX port ................ 359
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 360
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device...........................................362
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device...........................................363
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ...............................364
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ...........................................365
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................366
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings......................................... 367
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................................370 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone .............................................371
Making a call ................................ 374
Receiving a call ........................... 377
Speaking on the phone............ 378
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone message....................... 380
Using the steering wheel switches.......................................382
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................383
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings .........................385
Messaging setting..................... 388
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)...................389
Bluetooth
®................................... 393
5-12. Other function “Information” screen................ 400
USB photo .................................... 402
Weather information................ 404
Voice command system .........405
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Eject a disc.
Select preset radio stations, or
access a desired track or file.
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.
Disc slot
Display the media top screen.
Display the radio top screen.
“PWR•VOL” knob
Press to turn the audio system on/o ff, and turn to adjust the volume.
Lexus Display Audio system
: If equipped
Use the following buttons to star t listening to the audio system.
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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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. 338)
“Media”Display the media top screen ( P. 344, 351, 355, 359, 364)
“Climate”Display the air conditioning control screen ( P. 417)
“Phone”Display the phone top screen ( P. 371)
“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. 400)
“Setup”Display the “Setup” screen ( P. 324)
“Display”Display the display settings screen ( P. 329)
