CD player Lexus HS250h 2010 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)
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Horn...................................................... 161
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters .....................  162
Indicators and warning  
lights.................................................  165
Multi-information display...........  169
Head-up display ............................  175
2-3. Operating the lights and  
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................  183
Automatic High Beam ................ 188
Fog light switch ..............................  194
Windshield wipers and  
washer.............................................  195
Headlight cleaner switch .........  200
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................  201
Dynamic radar cruise  
control...........................................  205
LKA (Lane-Keeping  Assist) ...... 217
Driving assist systems.................  225
Hill-start assist control...............  230
Pre-Collision System..................  232 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ..................... 240
Vehicle load limits ........................  243
Winter driving tips .......................  244
Trailer towing .................................  247
Dinghy towing ............................... 248
3-1. Using the air conditioning system  and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  
system ............................................  252
Rear window defogger  
switch ............................................. 260
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........  261
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system .................................  262
Using the radio.............................. 265
Using the CD player...................  273
Playing MP3 and WMA  
discs .................................................  281
Operating an iPod
®  
player.............................................  288
Operating a USB memory  
player..............................................  296
Optimal use of the audio  
system ...........................................  304
Using the AUX adapter ............ 307
Using the steering wheel  
audio switches ...........................  308
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ............ 311
Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system .............................................  314
Operating a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player ..........  319
Setting up a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player ......... 322
Bluetooth
® audio system  
setup ...............................................  327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for  
cellular phones ..........................  328
Using the hands-free system  
(for cellular phones) ................. 332
Making a phone call ...................  340
Setting a cellular phone ............. 345
Security and system setup .......  350
Using the phone book................ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list...........................  360
•Interior lights ................................  361
• Personal lights .............................  361 3-6. Using the storage features
List of s
 torage features............... 363
• Glove box .................................... 364
• Console box ................................ 365
• Cup holders.................................  367
• Bottle holders ............................. 369
• Auxiliary boxes........................... 370
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors..........................................  371
Vanity mirrors ................................  372
Clock .................................................  373
Power outlets .................................  374
Seat heaters and  
ventilators .....................................  375
Armrest ............................................  377
Rear sunshade ............................... 378
Floor mat.........................................  380
Trunk compartment  
features...........................................  381
Garage door opener.................  383
Compass...........................................  391
Safety Connect ............................  395
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...................  406
4Maintenance and care 
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
●If the smart access system with push-button start has not been used for 14 days 
or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at  any doors except the driver’s door. In 
this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle 
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control and immobilize r system from operating properly.  
(Ways of coping:  P.  5 3 3 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, 
airport or other facility that generates  strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular  phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together  with the following devices that emit 
radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or  a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or person al digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or  metallic objects are attached to the rear 
window 
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1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer.  
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy  (inflate) accidentally, causing death or 
serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replac ement of the steering wheel, instrument 
panel, dashboard, seats, se at upholstery or rear seat side garnishes (padding), 
front, side and rear pill ars or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender , front bumper, or side of the occupant 
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kangaroo 
bar etc.)
●Modifications to the vehi cle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability 
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  
system.....................................  252
Rear window defogger  
switch ......................................  260
Windshield wiper de-icer ...... 261
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system...........................  262
Using the radio .......................  265
Using the CD player .............  273
Playing MP3 and WMA  
discs..........................................  281
Operating an iPod
®  
player ...................................... 288
Operating a USB memory  
player ......................................  296
Optimal use of the audio  
system.....................................  304
Using the AUX adapter.......  307
Using the steering wheel  
audio switches...................... 308
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ......  311
Using the Bluetooth®  
audio system .......................... 314
Operating a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player..... 319
Setting up a Bluetooth
®  
enabled portable player...  322
Bluetooth
® audio system  
setup ........................................  327
3-4. Using the hands-free phone  system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for  
cellular phones....................  328
Using the hands-free  
system (for cellular  
phones) ..................................  332
Making a phone call .............  340
Setting a cellular phone ....... 345
Security and system  
setup .......................................  350
Using the phone book........... 354 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ....................  360
•Interior lights .........................  361
• Personal lights ......................  361
3-6. Using the storage features List of 
 storage features.........  363
• Glove box ..............................  364
• Console box .........................  365
• Cup holders ..........................  367
• Bottle holders.......................  369
• Auxiliary boxes ....................  370
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors
 ..................................  371
Vanity mirrors .........................  372
Clock .........................................  373
Power outlets ...........................  374
Seat heaters and  
ventilators .............................  375
Armrest ..................................... 377
Rear sunshade ........................  378
Floor mat .................................. 380
Trunk compartment  
features ...................................  381
Garage door opener ............ 383
Compass ...................................  391
Safety Connect ......................  395 
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
Vehicles without a navigation system:
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Vehicles with a navigation system:
Owners of models equi pped with a na
 vigation system should refer to 
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is 
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ing used inside or close to the vehi cle while the audio system is operating.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP.  2 6 5
Using the CD playerP.  2 7 3
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP.  2 8 1
Operating an iPod® playerP.  2 8 8
Operating a USB memory playerP.  2 9 6
Optimal use of the audio systemP.  3 0 4
Using the AUX adapterP.  3 0 7
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP.  3 0 8 
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3-2. Using the audio system
CAUTION
■Certification
●Pa r t  1 5  o f  t h e  F CC  Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s 
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes by yourself.  
This is an intricate unit that uses a lase r pickup to retrieve information from the 
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain 
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any 
of its parts since you may be exposed  to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. 
Use of controls or adjustments or pe rformance of procedures other than 
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or  other fluids over the audio system. 
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Using the CD player
“PWRVOL” knob
Tr a c k  s e l e c t o r  
buttons
Eject button
Playback buttonSearch playback button Load button
CD selector buttons
Random playback button
Repeat play button
Te x t  b u t t o n Po w e r Vo l u m e Playback/Pause button