CD player Lexus IS350 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 IS350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U350)

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2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 130Gauges and meters ..................... 130
Indicators and warning lights ... 136
Multi-information display........... 139
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .................... 143
Headlight switch ............................ 143
Fog light switch .............................. 146
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 147
Headlight cleaner switch ............. 151
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 152 Cruise control ................................ 152
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 155
Intuitive parking assist ................. 164
Driving assist systems.................. 170
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
2-5. Driving information ................... 179 Cargo and luggage ...................... 179
Vehicle load limits ......................... 182
Winter driving tips ........................ 183
Trailer towing .................................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) .......... 188
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) ................ 189 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning system .................. 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ........... 200
3-2. Using the audio system............ 201 Audio system type ........................ 201
Using the radio.............................. 204
Using the CD player...................... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs.................................... 217
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 225
Using the AUX adapter ............ 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 229
3-3. Using the interi or lights ........... 231
Interior lights list............................. 231
• Interior lights ............................... 234
• Personal lights ............................ 234
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the fol-
lowing situations, the communication betw een the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 3 9 4 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
●When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
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1-7. 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 malfunct ion 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
rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fend er, 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
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 192
Automatic air conditioning
system ...................................... 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................. 200
3-2. Using the audio system ........................... 201
Audio system type................... 201
Using the radio....................... 204
Using the CD player ............... 211
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................. 217
Optimal use of the audio system ..................................... 225
Using the AUX adapter ...... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches ...................... 229
3-3. Using the interior lights .............................. 231
Interior lights list ...................... 231
• Interior lights ........................ 234
• Personal lights ...................... 234 3-4. Using the storage
features ........................ 236
List of storage features......... 236
• Glove box .............................. 236
• Console boxes ..................... 237
• Overhead console.............. 238
• Cup holders .......................... 239
• Bottle holders/ door pockets ......................... 241
3-5. Other interior features ........................ 242
Sun visors ................................. 242
Vanity mirror ........................... 243
Clock ......................................... 244
Satellite switches ................... 245
Ashtrays.................................... 248
Cigarette lighter .................... 249
Power outlet ............................ 250
Seat heaters ............................. 251
Seat heaters and
ventilators ............................. 253
Armrest .................................... 255
Rear sunshade ........................ 256
Trunk storage extension ...... 258
Coat hooks .............................. 259
Floor mat .................................. 260
Trunk features ........................... 261
Garage door opener ............ 264
Compass................................... 269

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equi pped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system (type A)
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Without navigation system (type B)
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3-2. Using the audio system
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in 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 performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 4
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 1
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 7
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 225
Using the AUX adapterP. 2 2 8
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 2 9

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Using the CD player
Loading CDs■ Loading a CD
Push .
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
“WAIT” is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from “WAIT” to “LOAD”.
The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted.
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Track selectionCD eject
Playback
Search playback CD insertSelecting a CD
Random playback Repeat play
Displays text
message
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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3-2. Using the audio system
■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
■When “LOAD”, “ERROR” or “WAIT” is shown on the display
“LOAD”: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
“ERROR”: Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up, and then reinsert it in the player.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a hi gh temperature inside the player. Wait
for a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD
still cannot be played back.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, play back is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Discs.
Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm).
●Low-quality and deformed CDs.
●CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area.
●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off.

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.