LEXUS LX470 2006 Owners Manual
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Those standards were based
on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of the Lexus Link System complies with the FCC
guidelines in addition to those standards.
Information for using the Lexus Link System
The Lexus Link System is a subscription −based service. To
obtain any of the Lexus Link services you must have enrolled
with the Lexus Link Call Center and have an active
subscription. It is important to be aware that an active
subscription is required to receive safety and security services.
To learn more about your subscription status or how to renew
or extend your subscription, please push the “SERVICES”
button and speak to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll
free 1 −800− 25 Lexus (Toll− Free) (1−800− 255−3987) and
select the option for Lexus Link. If you are not enrolled, you will
hear the explanation about the Lexus Link System. The actual
message is shown on “Audible voice prompts” on page 381.
If you push the “SERVICES” button again, you will be
connected to the Lexus Link Call Center for enrollment. To
cancel the enrollment call, push the phone button.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS (Global
Positioning System) and cellular coverage areas.
Services may not be available in an area where the GPS
and cellular phone signals cannot be received.
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INFORMATION
Operating the Lexus Link System during the use of
Bluetooth phone will terminate a Bluetooth phone call.
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1Lexus Link System indicator light (green)
2Lexus Link System warning light (red)
When the ignition is turned to the “ON” position, the warning
light comes on for 2 seconds, then goes off. As soon as it goes
out, the indicator light comes on. This means the Lexus Link
System is operating properly. The indicator light should remain
on to inform you that you have an active subscription. If your
Lexus Link subscription has expired, the indicator light should
go off. To activate your Lexus Link System, press the
“SERVICES” button. To learn more about your subscription
status or how to renew or extend your subscription, please
push the “SERVICES” button to speak to a Lexus Link Advisor,
or you may dial toll free 1−800−25 Lexus (Toll −Free)
(1−800−255−3987) and select the option for Lexus Link. If
problems are detected in the Lexus Link System, the warning
light comes on or you will hear “A system error has been
detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.” In either case,
take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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In some cases, even if your subscription has expired, the
indicator light may come on. This is due to the time delay
required to process the deactivation of your Lexus Link
System. During this period, when you push the “SERVICES”
button, your call will be forwarded to enrollment. Once the
deactivation process has been completed, the indicator light
will go off.
NOTICE
The indicator light is the
primary means to let you know
the status of your subscription. It is important to be
aware that an active subscription is required to receive
safety and security services. If the indicator light is
disabled, your subscription has expired. If you would
like to renew your subscription for Lexus Link services,
please contact Lexus Link Call Center by pushing the
“SERVICES” button twice, dial toll free 1 800 25 Lexus
(Toll Free) (1 800 255 3987) and select the option for
Lexus Link, or contact your Lexus dealer.
Automatic notifications of airbag deployment
If an airbag deploys, an emergency signal is sent automatically
to the Lexus Link Call Center. In your vehicle, the system
announces “Impact detected, connecting to Lexus Link
Emergency.” In response to the signal, the Lexus Link Advisor
will a ttempt to communicate with you first. If the advisor cannot
get any response from you, the advisor will locate your vehicle
through the GPS, call the nearest emergency services
provider, describe the situation and your location. If necessary,
the advisor will transfer your call to the emergency services
operator.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS and cellular
coverage areas. Upon subscription expiration, all
Lexus Link services (i.e. automatic notification,
emergency call functions, service call functions,
remote door locking/unlocking function, remote horn
and lights function) are deactivated.
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Manual emergency calling
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You can place an emergency call manually. Push the
emergency button. You will hear “Connecting to Lexus
Link Emergency.” Upon reception of your call, the advisor
will locate your vehicle and contact you to assess the
situation. If necessary, the advisor will alert the nearest
emergency service provider. This emergency call should
only be made in life threatening situations.
If you push the emergency button accidentally, wait until the
Lexus Link advisor answers. Explain to the advisor that
emergency assistance is not necessary.
NOTICE
This system is only operational in GPS and cellular
coverage areas. Upon subscription expiration, all
Lexus Link services (i.e. automatic notification,
emergency call functions, service call functions,
remote door locking/unlocking function, remote horn
and lights function) are deactivated.
If your vehicle is stolen
If your vehicle is stolen, call the Lexus Link Call Center at
1−800−25−LEXUS (Toll− Free) (1−800−255−3987) and select
the option for Lexus Link. The Center will connect you to the
appropriate authority for you to file a theft report. The Center
will locate, track and provide location information to the
appropriate police authority. To protect subscriber privacy, the
Lexus Link Call Center will not provide the location of a vehicle
to anyone other than a law enforcement authority.
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Other Services
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When you push the “SERVICES” button, you will hear
“Connecting to Lexus Link”. Your location and system ID
are automatically transmitted to the advisors that provide
services. The services provided will depend on the level
of service package selected.
For details about various services that are available, contact
your Lexus dealer, or push the “SERVICES” button and speak
to the Lexus Link Advisor, or you may dial toll free 1 −800− 25
Lexus (Toll −Free) (1− 800−255−3987) and select the option for
Lexus Link.
To cancel a services call, push the phone button. “Lexus Link
request ended” will be announced. If problems are detected in the Lexus Link System, the warning
light comes on or you will hear “A system error has been
detected. Please contact your Lexus dealer.” In either case,
take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
Lexus Link services may not be available in the following
cases.
The components or wire harnesses for the system are
damaged.
The Lexus Link Call Center is not operational.
The antenna does not work properly due to vehicle damage.
In a weak or non− cellular coverage area.
Your vehicle is in area where the GPS signal is weak or
cannot be received.
The Lexus Link subscription has expired.
NOTICE
Upon subscription expiration, all Lexus Link services
(i.e. automatic notification, emergency call functions,
service call functions, remote door locking/unlocking
function, remote horn and lights function) are
deactivated.
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Remote Door Locking/Unlocking by Lexus
Link System
The Lexus Link System will allow your vehicle to be locked
and unlocked remotely.
If you find that your vehicle has not been locked, call the Lexus
Link Call Center 1−800− 25−LEXUS (Toll −Free)
(1−800−255−3987) and select the option for Lexus Link, the
Lexus Link Advisor can assist in locking your vehicle.
In case you are locked out, call the Lexus Link Call Center
1−800−25 Lexus (Toll −Free) (1−800−255−3987) and select
the option for Lexus Link, a Lexus Link Advisor can assist in
unlocking your vehicle.
Remote Horn and Lights by Lexus Link
System
The Lexus Link System can flash your headlights and
sound your horn remotely.
Whether you are parked on a city street or in a stadium parking
lot, Lexus Link makes it easy to locate your vehicle quickly.
Call the Lexus Link Call Center 1 −800− 25−LEXUS (Toll −Free)
(1−800−255−3987) and select the option for Lexus Link. A
Lexus Link Advisor will flash your headlights and sound your
horn so you can find your vehicle.
NOTICE
You must provide the Lexus Link operator with your
Lexus Link PIN (Personal Identification Number ) before
they lock/unlock your vehicle or activate a remote horn
and lights. However, the Lexus Link System will not be
able to lock or unlock your vehicle or perform lights
flashing/remote horn if it has been parked for 48 hours
or more after the ignition is turned off. Upon
subscription expiration, all Lexus Link services (i.e.
automatic notification, emergency call functions,
service call functions, remote door locking/unlocking
function, remote horn and lights function) are
deactivated.
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Personal calling
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1PTT (Push To Talk) button 2Phone button
Personal calling provides you with a nationwide wireless
phone service that is completely integrated into your
vehicle.
To place a phone call,
1. Push the PTT or the phone button.
2. Say a few simple voice commands to dial.
3. Push the phone button to end a call.
To receive a phone call, push the phone button.
While the call is being received, you may hear ring tones and
see indicator light flashes. You have about 30 seconds to
answer an incoming call. If you do not depress the phone
button during this time, the incoming call will be terminated.
For details, ask your Lexus dealer or see the “Voice
Recognition” on page 367.
Advisor record
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1 PTT (Push To Talk) button 2Volume button
3Phone button 4“SERVICES” button
During a service call, you can record a conversation with the
Lexus Link Call Center Advisor. This function is very
convenient for drivers so they do not have to take notes while
driving.
To record: Push “SERVICES” button to record a conversation
with Lexus Link Call Center. At this time, you will hear beeps.
To stop recording, push the button again. Up to about 2
minutes of recording time is available.
When you push the “SERVICES” button, all previous
messages are deleted and the system begins recording your
new message.
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ready”
will be announced. Then say “Advisor playback” to play
the recorded conversation. To stop the playback, push the
phone button. To restart the playback, say “Advisor playback”
and then “Resume” for resuming or “Play” for starting from the
beginning.
To change the volume: Push the volume button on either side
to adjust the volume. When you change the volume, one beep
sounds.
Lexus Link System indicator and warning
lights
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1 Lexus Link System indicator light (green)
2Lexus Link System warning light (red)
When the indicator light remains on, you have an active
subscription. You can obtain any of the Lexus Link services
available in your package.
When the indicator light starts flashing, a call to the Lexus
Link Call Center is being connected or in progress.
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When the warning light remains on, there is any problem
with the Lexus Link system. Take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
When the indicator and warning lights go off,
your
subscription has expired.
Voice Recognition
You can start voice recognition by pressing the phone or
PTT button. Although either button works the same way,
use the PTT button during a call.
Pressing the phone button during a call will terminate the call.
Some English audible voice prompts can be changed to
Spanish. For details, see “Audible voice prompts” on page
381.
ADVISOR PLAYBACK
Your Lexus Link system is equipped with an advisor playback
recorder to store information given to you during a call with a
Lexus Link Advisor. You can play back the stored audio
information at a later time, when you are no longer connected
to Lexus Link.
To record a conversation only during a call with Lexus
Link Call Center:
1. Press the “SERVICES” button.
You will hear beeps and recording starts. Note that start of
recording may be delayed up to five seconds to clear existing
audio information. Recording starts immediately after the last
beep.
2. Press the “SERVICES” button again.
Recording ends.
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a call):
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Advisor playback”.
The playback will start.
To stop the playback (partially through):
1. Press the phone* button.
The system will terminate the playback and return to audio
system control.
*: The PTT button cannot be used instead of the phone button.
To resume the playback:
1. Press the phone button.
You will hear “Lexus Link ready”.
2. Say “Advisor playback”.
You will hear “Play or resume?”.
3. Say “Play” or “Resume”.
If you say “Play”, the playback will start from the beginning. If
you say “Resume”, the playback will start from where it had
been previously stopped.
PERSONAL CALLING
As a Lexus Link subscriber
, the personal calling capability
is there for you just in case your hand held cell phone is
lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. Personal calling is
integrated into your vehicle and can be activated during
your Lexus Link account activation or by pressing the
blue “SERVICES” button at any time and telling the
advisor that you would like to activate personal calling.
You can prepurchase a package of minutes that works best for
you. They are easily billed to a credit card that you can keep
on file so no separate phone bill is needed. Plus, you will not
have to pay an activation fee, and there are no additional long
distance or roaming charges.
Personal calling universal commands:
“Help”
The system will provide a list of available commands.
“Clear”
When you are entering digits, this command will erase the last
digit entered.
“Cancel”
This command takes you from the current function to the
“Lexus Link ready” prompt. If the last response from the
system was “Lexus Link ready ”, this command will exit
personal calling.