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You can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge on
the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood
No
connection
Battery chargeFullEmpty

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To use the Bluetooth® audio system, you need to enter your portable
player into the system. Once register ed, you can enjoy your music on the
vehicle’s audio system. ( P. 5 5 6 )
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your player’s
accompanying instruction manual.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the engine switch is in either
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable pl ayer in accordance with the following
procedure.
Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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When the connection is com-
pleted, this screen is dis-
played. It is now possible to use
the portable player.
Select to play, select to
pause or press to play/pause.
Some titles may not be displayed
depending on the type of portable
player.
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■On the audio top screen
Select “<” or “>” on the screen to select the next/previous folder/album.
■On the playlist screen
Select the album name on the
screen to display the playlist
screen.
Select the desired screen button.
If the folder name on the screen is selected, the track list screen is displayed.
Select the desired track name
on the screen.
, : Select to move the list up or
down by 5 track/folder groups.
“PRST•TRACK” button: Press “<” or
“>” on the “PRST•TRACK” button to
scroll through the track list one by
one.
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob: Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise to quickly scroll up or down
the track/folder list.
, : If appears to the right of
an item name, the complete name
is too long for the screen. Select
to scroll to the end of the name.
Select to move to the beginning
of the name.
Selecting a track/folder/album
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■On the audio top screen
Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob or press “<” or “>” on the
“PRST•TRACK” button to select the desired track number.
■On the track list screen
Select the track name on the screen to display the following track list
screen.
Select the desired track num-
ber.
, : Select to move the list up or
down by 5 track groups.
“PRST•TRACK” button: Press “<” or
“>” on the “PRST•TRACK” button to
scroll through the track list one by
one.
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob: Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise to quickly scroll up or down
the track list.
, : If appears to the right of
an item name, the complete name
is too long for the screen. Select
to scroll to the end of the name.
Select to move to the beginning
of the name.
■Fast forwarding and rewinding a track
Press and hold “<” or “>” on the “P RST•TRACK” button to fast forward
or rewind.
Selecting, fast forwarding or rewinding a track
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■Playing the tracks on the album in random order
Select “RAND” on the screen.
Each time “RAND” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
album random  all track random  off
■Playing tracks from all the albums in random order
Select “RAND” repeatedly until “A LB.RAND” appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “RAND” again.
■Repeating a track
Select “RPT” on the screen.
Each time “RPT” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
track repeat  album repeat  off
■Repeating an album
Select “RPT” repeatedly until “ALB.RPT” appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “RPT” again.
■If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
■Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
●Selecting “Connect Portable Player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also connects a
Bluetooth® audio player. ( P. 5 5 6 )
●When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen con-
firming registration is displayed. The regi stration method is the same as phone reg-
istration. ( P. 5 4 9 )
●When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirming the
selected player’s disconnection is displayed. ( P. 5 4 9 )
●If connection fails once, a changing connec tion method confirmation screen is dis-
played. If connection fails 2 or more time s, a message will be displayed. When this
message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
●There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and cert ain functions may not be available.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind the seat
or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, con-
nection status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this system
does not have a charging function.
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a regi stered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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■Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
●Bluetooth® specification
Ve r. 1 .1 o r h i g h e r
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
●Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the type of
portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on which portable
player is connecting.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/MobileLink
to find approved por-
table players for this system.
■Certification
 P. 5 0 0
■Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected wi th a poor reception when the engine switch
is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automatically reconnects
the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions below to
reconnect:
●Select the portable player again
●Enter the portable player
■When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. ( P. 5 5 1 )

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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implantable car-
diac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable distance between them-
selves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of
such devices.
●Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device other
than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pace-
makers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufac-
turer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unexpect ed effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may
become hot, causing damage to the portable player.

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Listening to a USB memory
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a USB memory has already been con-
nected. Select the “USB” tab or press the “MEDIA” button repeatedly
until the “USB” tab is selected.