audio Lexus ES350 2009 Owner's Guide

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
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Optimal use of the audio system
Using the AUDIO CONTROL function■ Changing modes
Pressing selects the mode to be change in the following order.
POS →BAS →MID →TRE →FA D →BAL →ASL
Displays the current mode.
Changes the following set-
ting.
• Listening position ( →P. 2 2 0 )
The sound feel setting can be
changed to produce the best
sound for each listening posi-
tion.
• Sound quality and volume
balance ( →P. 2 2 0 )
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
ON/OFF ( →P. 221)

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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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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Turning to the right turns ON the ASL, and turning to the
left turns OFF the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
STEP2

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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
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Selecting a radio stationPress to select the radio mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on the switch to select a radio station.
To seek for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track/file
Press to select the CD mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on the switch to select the desired track/file.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on switch until a beep is heard.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
■Audio unit
Displays such items as mes-
sage, name, and phone num-
ber
Lower-case characters and
special characters, such as an
umlaut, cannot be displayed.
Push and hold: Displays infor-
mation that is too long to be
displayed at one time on the
screen
Selects speed dials
Selects items such as menu
or number
Turn: Selects an item
Press: Inputs the selected
item
Displays the reception level
Displays Bluetooth
® connec-
tion condition
If BT is not displayed, the
hands-free phone system
cannot be used.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
●Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
●Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also
cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm
water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running par-
allel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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12A LT140 A
PSB, H-LP CLN, P-P/SEAT, RR DEF,
ABS NO.2, FAN MAIN, ABS NO.1,
HTR, RR FOG, RR DOOR RH, RR
DOOR LH, FUEL OPN, FR FOG,
OBD, STOP, TI & TE, A/C, PWR,
DOOR NO.2, S/ROOF, GAUGE
NO.2, POWER, P/SEAT
13STR LOCK20 ASteering lock system
14IG220 A
GAUGE NO.2, IGN, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
15HAZ15 ATurn signal lights
16ETCS10 AElectronic throttle control system
17E-ACM10 AElectric active control mount
18A/C CTRL PNL15 AAir conditioning system
19A LT- S7. 5 ACharging system
20AM27. 5 AStarting system
21EFI MAIN30 AEFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, fuel system, ECT
system
22AMP30 AAudio system
23AMP230 AAudio system
24DOOR NO.125 APower door lock system
25R A D I O N O.115 AAudio system
26ECU-B NO.110 AECU powers
27DOME10 AInterior lights, meters, vanity lights
28H-LP (LH)15 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
29H-LP (RH)15 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

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15ECU-IG NO. 110 A
Moon roof, seat heaters, power win-
dows, clock, automatic windshield
wiper, electric cooling fans, driving
position memory system, seat position
memory system
16ECU-IG NO. 27. 5 A
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stabil-
ity control system, traction control sys-
tem, brake assist system, cruise
control system, stop lights, shift lock
control system
17A/C NO. 210 AAir conditioning system, rear window
defogger
18WA S H10 AWindshield washer
19S-HTR20 ASeat heaters, air conditioning system
20GAUGE NO. 110 AEmergency flashers, back-up lights,
rear sunshade, charging system
21WIP25 AWindshield wipers
22H - L P LV L7. 5 AHeadlight leveling system
23IGN10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, steering lock
system
24GAUGE NO. 27. 5 AMeters
25ECU-ACC7. 5 AClock, main body ECU
26CIG20 ACigarette lighter
27PWR OUTLET20 APower outlet
28RADIO NO. 27. 5 AAudio system
29MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
FuseAmpereCircuit