Lexus ES300h 2013 Maintenance and care / Owner's Manual (OM33A01U)

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■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may adversely
affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.
●It is difficult to maintain perfect radio reception at all times due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal stre ngth and surrounding
objects, such as trains and transmitters.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the trunk and the rear window. To maintain
clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mo unted inside the rear window.
■XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. 
Visit on the web at www.siriusxm.com
or call 1-866-635-2349.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a problem.
Select “CH000” using the “TUNE•SCROLL ” knob, and the receiver’s 8-charac-
ter ID number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Text Information of XM
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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
MessageExplanation
SAT Check Antenna
The XM antenna is not conn ected. Check whether the
XM antenna cable is attached securely.
A short circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer for assis-
tance.
SAT Ch Unauthorized
You have not subscribed to XM Satellite Radio. The radio
is being updated with the latest encryption code. Con-
tact XM Satellite Radio for subscription information.
When a contract is canceled, you can choose “CH 000”
and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel. To listen to the pre-
mium channel, contact XM Satellite Radio.
SAT No Signal
The XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait
until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger sig-
nal.
LoadingThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait
until the unit has received the information.
SAT Channel Off AirThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.

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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).
■Certifications for XM® Satellite Radio
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada. Son exploitation est
autorisée sous réserve que l’appareil ne cause pas de brouillage préjudiciable.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action is
required.
SAT Chan Unavailable
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “CH 001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel.
MessageExplanation

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Using the CD player
Insert a disc into the disc slot.
Press and remove the disc.
Audio control screen
Playback/Pause button
Track/file selector knob
Track/file selector buttonAudio source selector button
Po w e r
Vo l u m e
Eject button
Loading a disc
Ejecting a disc
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Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs
Pressing the “MEDIA” button or the “AUDIO” button on the Lexus Display
Audio controller displays the audio cont rol screen from any screens of the
selected source.
Audio source selection screen appears
Displaying the track/file list
Select: Playing the previous track/file
Select and hold: Reversing a track/file
Pa u s e
Select to play
Select: Playing the next track/file
Select and hold: Fast-forwarding a track/file
Repeat play
Random playback
Setting the sound ( P. 439)
Displaying the folder list
Insert a disc or press the “MEDI A” button or the “AUDIO” button on
the Lexus Display Audio controller and then select “CD” with a disc
inserted.
Audio control screen
Audio CDMP3/WMA disc
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■Selecting a track
Press “” or “ ” on the “PRST•TRACK” button or turn the
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the desired track number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on the “PRST•TRACK”
button until you hear a beep.
■Selecting a track from audio control screen
Select or .
To fast-forward or reverse, select and hold or until you hear a beep.
■Selecting a track from the track list
Select “Tracks” on the screen.
Select the desired track num-
ber.
■Selecting a file
Press “ ” or “ ” on the “PRST•TRACK” button or turn the
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on the “PRST•TRACK”
button until you hear a beep.
■Selecting a file from audio control screen
Select or .
To fast-forward or reverse, select and hold or until you hear a beep.
Selecting, fast-forwarding and reversing tracks (Audio CD)
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■Selecting a file from the file listSelect “Files” on the screen.
Select the desired file number.
Select “Folders” on the screen.
Select the desired folder number.
Select the desired file number.
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Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
Audio CD
MP3/WMA disc
Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
Audio CD
MP3/WMA disc
Random playback
: Random play on the disc
: Off
Repeat play
: Random play on the folder
: Random play in all the folders
: Off
: Track repeat
: Off
: File repeat
: Folder repeat
: Off

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■Displaying the title and artist name
If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed.
■Error messages
Refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not
rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, di rt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection features may not play correctly.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playba ck is automatically stopped when a prob-
lem is detected.
■If disc is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly.
MessageCauseCorrection procedures
Check DISC
• The disc is dirty or dam- aged.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
• The disc is not playable with the player.
•Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc correctly.
•Confirm the disc isplayable with the player.
DISC ErrorThere is a malfunction
within the system.Eject the disc.
No music files found.
This indicates that no
playable data is included
in the disc.
Eject the disc.

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■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
■MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size by using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standardsMP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 LAYER3: 32—320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8—160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)
Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48—192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48—320 (kbps)
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instance s may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is
scratched or marked with fingerprints.