bluetooth LEXUS RX300H 2017 User Guide
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3895-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your device set to on. 
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”:      “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Move the controller to the left and then select “Add device” 
When this screen is displayed, 
search for the device name dis- 
played on this screen on your 
Bluetooth
® device. 
For operation of the Bluetooth® device, 
see the manual that comes with your 
Bluetooth
® device.
Register the Bluetooth® device 
using your Bluetooth® device.
A PIN code are not required for SSP (Secur  e Simple Pairing) compatible Bluetooth®
devices. Depending on the device, you may ne ed to select Yes to register, or No to 
cancel on the device. 
If an error message is displayed, follow the guidance on the screen to try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Go to “Bluetooth* setup”:      “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Move the controller to the left and then select “Remove device”. 
Select the device to remove.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Registering a Bluetooth® device
Bluetooth® compatible phones (HFP) and po  rtable audio players (AVP) can 
be registered simultaneously. You   can register up to 5 Bluetooth® devices.
How to register a Bluetooth® device
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Removing a Bluetooth® device 
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3905-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Go to “Bluetooth* setup”:    “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Select the device to connect. 
Select “Connect all”, “Connect as a telephone” or “Connect as audio player”. 
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.  
(   P. 389)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Selecting a Bluetooth® device
If multiple Bluetooth® devices are registered, follow the procedure below to 
select the Bluetooth® device to be used. You may only use one device at a 
time.
How to select a Bluetooth® device
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3915-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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When the portable audio player is in standby for a connection, it will be automat- 
ically connected whenever the power switch is in either ACCESSORY or ON 
mode. 
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio system. 
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”:      “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Select the device to connect. 
Select “Connect all” or “Connect as audio player”. 
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.  
(   P. 389)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio player
There are 2 portable audio player connection settings available: connecting 
from the vehicle and connecting from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device”
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3925-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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When you register a phone, auto connection will be activated. Always set it to 
this mode and leave the Bluetooth® phone in a place where a connection can be 
established. 
When the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system will 
search for a nearby cellular phone you have registered. 
Next, the system automatically connects with the most recent phone that was 
connected. The connected result is displayed. 
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
* power” is turned off, you must 
connect the Bluetooth® device manually. 
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”:      “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Select the device to connect. 
Select “Connect all”, “Connect as a telephone” or “Connect as audio player”. 
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.  
(   P. 389)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
■Reconnecting a Bluetooth® phone 
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the power switch in 
ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system will automatically attempt to reconnect. 
If the phone is turned off, the system will no  t attempt to reconnect. In this case, the con- 
nection must be made manually, or the phone must be reselected.
■Connecting a phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
●Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
●It may take time to connect.
Connecting a Bluetooth® phone
There are two connecting methods available: automatic and manual.
 Auto connection
 Manual connection
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3935-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Go to “Bluetooth* setup”:    “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Select the desired device and then select “Device Info”. 
Change the name of the device 
Change the connection method
“Vehicle”: Connect the audio system 
to the portable audio player. 
“Device”: Connect the portable 
audio player to the audio system
Device address 
Compatibility profile of the 
device
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
■Restoring the default settings 
Move the controller to the left and select “D  efaults” on the “Device information” screen.
Displaying a Bluetooth® device details
You can confirm and change the registered device details.
Bluetooth® device registration status
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3945-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Go to “Bluetooth* setup”:    “Setup”   “Bluetooth*” 
Move the controller to the left and then select “System settings”. 
Select to set the Bluetooth
® func- 
tion on/off 
Change the name of the device 
Change the PIN-code
You can change the PIN-code that is 
used to register your Bluetooth®
devices in the system.
Device address 
Select to set the display of the 
telephone status on/off
You can set the system to show the 
status confirmation display when
connecting a telephone.
Select to set the display of the audio player status on/off
You can set the system to show the status confirmation display when connecting an 
audio player.
Compatibility profile of the system
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
■Restoring the default settings 
Move the controller to the left and select “Defaults” on the “System settings” screen.
Detailed Bluetooth® settings
You can confirm and change the detailed Bluetooth® settings.
How to check and change detailed Bluetooth® settings
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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
When a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, check the connection status 
on the “Bluetooth* audio” screen. If the device is not connected, either register 
or reconnect the device. ( P. 390, 391)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
You can check indicators, such as signal strength and battery charge, on the 
screen. 
Connection status 
Battery charge 
Depending on the type of portable 
audio player used, some titles may not 
be displayed.
Listening to Bluetooth® Audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables the user to enjoy music played on a por-
table player from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty 
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3965-8. Bluetooth® Audio
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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the Bluetooth® audio top screen from any 
screen of the selected source.
■Menu screen 
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■Selecting a song 
Press the “ ” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or 
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the 
desired song number. 
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ ” or “” button.
■Selecting a play mode 
Move the controller to the right and then select “Browse”. 
Select the desired play mode, and th en select a song to begin using the 
selected play mode.
■Displaying the now playing list 
Move the controller to the right and then select “Now playing list”.
Bluetooth® audio top screen
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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery charge, call 
area and signal strength. (P. 398) 
If a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, check the connection status. If the 
device is not connected, either  register or reconnect it. (P. 390, 392) 
To display the screen shown below, press the   switch on the steering wheel or 
select “Telephone” on the “MENU” screen. 
Phone name 
Bluetooth® connection status  
(P. 398) 
Display the call history screen  
(P. 401) 
Display the favorites screen  
(P. 401) 
Display the contacts screen  
(P. 399) 
Display the dial pad screen (P. 399) 
Display the message inbox screen (P. 405)
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular phone 
without touching it. 
This system supports Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data system that 
allows the cellular phone to wirelessly  connect to the hands-free system and 
make/receive calls.
Phone top screen
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3985-9. Bluetooth® Phone
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◆Telephone switch (P. 408)
◆Microphone 
The vehicle’s built-in microphone is 
used when talking on the phone. 
The person you are speaking to can 
be heard from the front speakers. 
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth® phone in the 
system. ( P. 389) 
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on any 
screen. 
Connection status 
Signal strength 
Battery charge
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Poor Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty
Signal strengthExcellent Poor