radio Lexus IS350 2006 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. (OM53508U) User Guide
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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM satellite radio)Search for desired st ations by turning the 
 dial or pressing
  or   on  .
Press and hold the button (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 reach ed, press the button once again.
Seeking any traffic
program stationStation
selector Displays radio text messages
Pow e r Vo l u m e
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
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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 reach ed, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System) 
This feature allows your radio to  receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press   or   on the   button during FM reception.
The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
● ROCK
● EASYLIS (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 .
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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   SAT1   SAT2   SAT3
Turn the   dial to select the  desired channel in the all catego-
ries 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.
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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 in side the rear window.
■XM satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. Not available in
Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM subscriptions
For detailed information about XM satellite radio or to subscribe, visit XM on
the web at www.xmradio.com
 or call (800) 852-9696.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM service or reporting a problem.
Select "CH000" using  , and the rece iver'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 Radi o are subject to change without 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 subscription infor-
mation. 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 stronger 
signal.
LOADIN GThe 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 
needed. 
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Contact the XM Listener Care Center at (800) 852-9696 during the following
hours
*.
Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Central Standard Time
*: Subject to change without notice.
■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 generate s, 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 interf erence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the eq uipment 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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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press   when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress   when the audio system  is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
FM1 FM2 CD changer AUXAM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3
Adjusting the volume
Press + on   to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
Hold down the button 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 and discs 
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Selecting a radio stationPress   to select the radio mode.
Press or   on the   switch to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track
Press   to select the CD mode.
Press  or   on the   switch to select the desired track.
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.
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■Tire inflation pressure warning system certificationFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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.
NOTICE:
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 generate s, 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 inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on  a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly  approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two  conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. 
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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard 
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows, 
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these 
items are available as factory-installed equipment 
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for 
three hours or more, or has not been driven more 
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and 
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and 
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire 
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle 
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows