CD player Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers ................... 120
Headlight switch ............................ 120
Fog light switch .............................. 123
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 124
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 126
2-4. Using other driving  systems ....................................... 127
Cruise control ................................. 127
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ............................................ 130
Intuitive parking assist ................ 139
Rear view monitor system ......... 158
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................... 161
Driving assist systems.................. 162
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) .......................................... 167
2-5. Driving information ................... 170 Cargo and luggage ...................... 170
Vehicle load limits ......................... 173
Winter driving tips ........................ 174
Trailer towing .................................. 179
Dinghy towing ................................ 180 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 182
Touch screen .................................. 182
Setting the touch screen ............ 185
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............... 191
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................... 191
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers.................. 199
3-3. Using the audio system........... 200 Audio system type ...................... 200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player .......... 212
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 224
Using the DVD player .............. 232
Playing DVD video/audio ........ 235
Playing video CD ......................... 248
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information ......................... 252
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 256
Using the steering 
switches ......................................... 260
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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy
(inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replace ment of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side
rail
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender , front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar
etc.)
●Modifications to the vehi cle's suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players

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3-1. Using the touch screen ......... 182Touch screen ................................ 182
Setting the touch screen ......... 185
3-2. Using the air conditioning  system and defogger ............ 191
Automatic air conditioning 
system ........................................... 191
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers............... 199
3-3. Using the audio system ....... 200 Audio system type ................... 200
Using the radio ........................... 203
Using the cassette player........ 212
Using the CD player ................. 216
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ............................................. 224
Using the DVD player ............ 232
Playing DVD video/audio ...... 235
Playing video CD ...................... 248
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information ...................... 252
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system ............................. 256
Using the steering 
switches ...................................... 260
3-4. Using the hands-free  system ..................................... 263
Hands-free system.................... 263 Using the Bluetooth
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phone .......................................... 268
Setting the hands-free 
system .......................................... 281
3-5. Using the interior lights ....... 307 Interior lights list ........................ 307
3-6. Using the storage features ... 311 List of storage features .............. 311
3-7. Other interior features......... 317
Sun visors ....................................... 317
Vanity mirror ................................ 318
Clock............................................... 319
Outside temperature  display ......................................... 320
Ashtrays ......................................... 321
Cigarette lighter ........................ 322
Power outlet ................................ 323
Seat heaters ............................... 324
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ................................. 326
Armrest ......................................... 328
Rear sunshade............................ 329
Floor mats ..................................... 331
Trunk features ............................. 332
Garage door opener............... 334
Compass....................................... 339

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3-1. Using the touch screen
Adjusting the display
Press .
Adjust the display as desired using / and /
If you do not touch the screen for 20 seconds, the system will return to
the previous screen.
Vehicles with DVD player
Vehicles with CD player
STEP1
STEP2
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ColorRedGreen
To n eLighterDarker
ContrastWe a k e rStronger
BrightnessDarkerBrighter

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/
FM radio
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This illustration below is for a ve hicle not equipped with the D
VD
player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and scr een may dif
fer slightly for vehi-
cles equipped with the DVD player.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
be
ing used inside or close to the vehi cle while the audio system is operating.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,
WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 3
Using the cassette playerP. 2 1 2
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 2 4
Using the DVD playerP. 2 3 2
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 3 5
Playing video CDP. 2 4 8
DVD player and DVD video disc 
informationP. 2 5 2
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 5 6
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 2 6 0

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3-3. Using the audio system
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a lase r pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. 
Use of controls or adjustments or pe rformance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer th an necessary with the hybrid system off.
■To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio con -
trol screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
Display audio control screen
Pow e r Vo l u m e Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency Preset tuning
Adjust the 
frequency
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(AM, FM mode) or 
channel (SAT mode)
AM SAT/FM mode buttons Preset stations
Scan for 
receivable stations 
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3-3. Using the audio system
Using the cassette player
Insert a cassette tape or press with a tape inserted.
When you press while listening to the tape, the following audio con -
trol screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
Display audio control screen
Powe r Vo l u m e Change playback 
direction
Tape eject Playback
Skip play
Ta p e s l o t Repeat play
Track selection
Change playback
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direction Noise reduction
Rewind
Fast for ward

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3-3. Using the audio system
Using Dolby® Noise Reduction
To u c h on the screen.
Reduces the level of noise for tapes r
ecorded with Dolby NR only.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation. DO LB
Y and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■Canceling noise reduction, skip play, repeat play, rewind and fast forward
To c a n c e l , and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen.
To c a n c e l and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen or press
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■Auto-reverse feature
After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape, it automatically reverses and
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egins to play the other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast
forwarding.
■When the cassette player does not operate correctly due to the cassette record -
ing conditions
Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward
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y not be possible in the following situations:
●The interval between tracks is less th an 3 seconds (beginning of track and
repeat playback) or less than 15 seconds (blank tape skip).
●When there is noise between 2 tracks.
●The beginning and end of subsequent tracks are not clearly defined.
■Cleaning the cassette player
Cassette player components (heads, capstan, pinch rollers) should be cleaned at
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ast once a month using a cleaning tape to remove dirt and dust that can easily
build up.
■Using long playing cassette tapes
Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very
thin an
d may become tangled in the cassette player.