radio Lexus ES350 2008 User Guide

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and
defogger ........................ 182
Automatic air conditioning
system ...................................... 182
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 189
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 190
Audio system type................... 190
Using the radio......................... 192
Using the CD player .............. 199
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................... 205
Optimal use of the audio system ...................................... 213
Using the AUX adapter ........ 216
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....................... 217
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ...... 219
Hands-free phone system
features
(for cellular phone) .............. 219
Using the hands-free phone
system
(for cellular phone) ............. 222
Making a phone call ............. 230
Setting a cellular phone ....... 234
Security and system setup ....................................... 238 Using the phone book ........... 241
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 247
Interior lights list ..................... 247
• Front interior lights............. 249
• Personal lights ..................... 249
3-5. Using the storage features ........................ 250
List of storage features......... 250
• Glove box .............................. 250
• Console box .......................... 251
• Overhead console.............. 253
• Cup holders .......................... 254
• Auxiliary box ........................ 256
3-6. Other interior features ........................ 257
Sun visors ................................. 257
Vanity mirror ........................... 258
Clock ......................................... 259
Ashtray ..................................... 260
Cigarette lighter ...................... 261
Power outlet ............................ 262
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 263
Armrest .................................... 265
Rear sunshade ........................ 266
Extended trunk....................... 268
Floor mat .................................. 269
Trunk features ......................... 270
Garage door opener ............ 272
Compass.................................... 277

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Audio system type
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 1 9 2
Using the CD playerP. 1 9 9
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 0 5
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 1 3
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 1 6
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 1 7

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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning the
or pressing ∧ or
∨ on
.
Press and hold the switch (from to ) the station is to be
set to, and you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the switch once again.
Seeking any
traffic program
station
Station
selector
Displays radio text messages
Power Volume Scans for receivable stations
Seeking the
frequency Changing the program typesAdjusting the
frequency (AM,
FM mode) or
channel
(SAT mode)
AM
⋅SAT/FM
mode buttons
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the switch once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press ∧ or ∨ on during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●ROCK
● EASY LIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALERT (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, NO PTY appears on the display.
Press , or ∧ or ∨ on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
■Displaying radio station names
Press .
STEP1
STEP2
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Displaying radio text messages
Press twice.
If MSG shows in the display, a text message will be displayed.
If the text continues past the end of the display, is displayed. Press and
hold until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (If equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and hold until SAT shows in the display.
The display changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
AM → S AT 1 → S AT 2 → S AT 3
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories or
press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press the button the channel is to be set to
(from to ), and you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press ∧ or ∨ on the switch.
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press the switch
again.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted 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.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
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 prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver's 8-character ID number
will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Satellite Radio are subject to change with-
out notice.

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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.
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a contract is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” 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
automatically, select another channel. If you want to lis-
ten to the premium channel, contact the XM
® Satellite
Radio.
NO SIGNAL
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
ger signal.
LOAD INGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).
■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
●Reorienting or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previ-
ous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.

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Changing the li stening position
Turning changes the position in the following order.
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio mode or CD mode.
DisplayListening position
DRIVERPosition best suited to the driver’s seat
FRONTPosition best suited to the driver’s and front passenger
seats
REARPosition best suited to the rear seats
ALLPosition best suited to all seats
Sound qual-
ity modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
Bass*BAS-5 to 5
LowHighMid-range*MID-5 to 5
Tr e b l e*TRE-5 to 5
F r o n t /r e a r volume
balance
FA DF7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
BALL7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for a few sec-
ond.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.
FM1 →FM2 →CD changer →AUX →AM →S AT 1 →S AT 2 →S AT 3
Adjusting the volume
Press + on to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD: Select tracks, files (MP3
and WMA) and discs