Lexus ES350 2010 Owner's Manuals

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the player.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory while it
is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory
or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS” o“MID” o“TRE” o“ FA D ” o“ B A L” o“A S L ”
Displays the current mode.
Changes the following set-
ting.
• Sound quality and volume balance
o P. 2 5 1
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
ON/OFF
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Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off
Turning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning counter-
clockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-5 to 5
“ FA D ”
Front/rear volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“ B A L”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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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
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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 button down for 1 second
or more.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
i Po d
® mode (if equipped):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (if
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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed. If no discs are inserted
in the player, that mode will be skipped.
FM1 oFM2 oSAT1
∗oS AT 2∗oS AT 3∗oCD player o
Bluetooth® audio oAUX oiPod®∗ or
USB memory∗o AM oFM1
∗
: If equipped
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press “

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Selecting an albumPress to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “

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Bluetooth® audio system
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the portable player is switched off
●If the portable player is not connected
●If the portable player’s battery is low
●If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
●If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a por-
table digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speakers via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capable of
playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable player does
not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will not function.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
TitlePa g e
Using the Bluetooth® audio systemP. 2 5 9
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 2 6 4
Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 2 6 7
Bluetooth® audio system setupP. 2 74

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■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improperly
accessed. (oP. 300)
■About Bluetooth®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.1, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
●Following Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher (Conformed:
Ver. 1.2)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Con- formed: Ver. 1.3)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be con-
nected to the Bluetooth
® audio system. However, please note that some functions
may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
■Certification for the Bluetooth® audio system
FCC ID: AJDK018
IC ID: 775E-K018
MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen and RSS-210 of
IC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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CAUTION
■FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure. This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and oper-
ated with at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) and more between the radiator and person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
■Caution while driving
Do not connect portable players or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to portable players
Do not leave portable players in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.