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LEXUS RX 350 L (2019 year). Instruction - part 25

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Basic screen operation
When a list is displayed, use the appropriate button to scroll through the list.

Select the list by turning the con-
troller.
Return to the previous screen.
Indicator turns on when you can
move the controller left to view
additional screen text.
Indicator turns on when you can
move the controller right to view
additional screen text.

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Input mode
Letters and numbers are inputted via the screen.

Turn the controller to select the
desired character and press the
controller to input the character.
When this indicator is shown, you
can change input fields by moving
the controller forward.
When this indicator is shown, you
can change character types by
moving the controller to the right
and then selecting the desired
character type.
Select to erase characters one by one. Select and hold to erase all charac-
ters.
Select to complete data input.

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Input field mode
When in the input field you can move the cursor to the desired position.

Turn the controller to move the
cursor left or right.
When this indicator is shown, you
can move the cursor to the right
input field by moving the control-
ler to the right.
When this indicator is shown, you
can move the cursor to the left
input field by moving the control-
ler to the left.
When this indicator is shown, you can change to input mode by moving the
controller backward.

Inputting letters and numbers

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When using the screen

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Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.

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If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating

slightly slower than normal.

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The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses. Change

your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (

P. 411) or remove

your sunglasses.

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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.

WARNING

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Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures

as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.

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Laser product

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CAUTION

USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-

DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-

OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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CAUTION

THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL

INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

NOTICE

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To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction

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Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-

uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange

odor or stop functioning.

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Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong

impact as the controller may bend or break off.

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

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To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

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Volume switch

• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously

increases/decreases volume

Radio mode:

• Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/down

CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth

, iPod or USB mode:

• Press: Select a track/file/video
• Press and hold: Quickly move up/down through tracks/files/videos.

“MODE” switch

• Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can-

cel the mute or pause, press and hold.

Steering wheel audio switches

Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.

Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches

WARNING

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To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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Press and hold the off hook switch
until you hear the beeps that indicate
the system is listening.

The Mobile Assistant can be used
only when the neighboring screen is
displayed.

To cancel the Mobile Assistant, select

“Cancel”, or press and hold the off hook

switch.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for addi-

tional commands, press the off hook

switch. Mobile Assistant can only be

restarted after the system responds to a

voice command. After some phone and

music commands, the Mobile Assistant

feature will automatically end to com-

plete the requested action.

Mobile Assistant

The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri

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Eyes Free mode via

the steering wheel switches. To operate the Mobile Assistant, a compatible
cellular phone must be registered and connected to this system via
Bluetooth

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P. 443)

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Adjusting the volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the

“

PWR·VOL

”

knob or

steering wheel volume switches. The Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are syn-

chronized.

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Microphone
It is not necessary to speak directly into the microphone when using the Mobile Assis-

tant.

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Wait for the listening beeps before using the Mobile Assistant.

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The Mobile Assistant may not recognize commands in the following situations:
• When spoken too quickly.

• When spoken at a low or high volume.

• When the roof or windows are open.

• When passengers are talking while the Mobile Assistant is being used.

• When the air conditioning system’s fan speed is set high.

• When the air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.

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Mobile Assistant precautions

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The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version installed on the

connected device.

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Some Siri features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an unavailable

function, Siri will inform you that the function is not available.

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If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth

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, an error message

will be displayed on the screen.

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While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used.

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If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio source is

Bluetooth

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audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction prompts.

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Press the knob.

Open the cover.

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iPod
Open the cover and connect an iPod using an iPod cable.

Turn on the power of the iPod if it is not turned on.

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USB memory
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.

Turn on the power, if applicable, of the USB memory device if it is not turned on.

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Portable audio player
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.

Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.

USB/AUX ports

Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player to the USB/
AUX port as indicated below. Select “iPod”, “USB”, “AUX” or “External” on
the audio source selection screen and the device can be operated via Lexus
Display Audio system.

Connecting using the USB/AUX port

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To view a video on an iPod video or VTR, it is necessary to use a 4-pole AUX
cable to connect the portable audio device.
When connecting a portable audio device to the AUX port, use a 4-pole AUX
cable with a plug that matches the exact layout shown in the illustration.

Connected device (portable audio
device, etc.)
Left audio
Right audio
Ground
Video
When using an iPod video, a cable
that has a 4-pole AUX plug and a
USB connector is necessary. Con-
nect the plug and connector to the
AUX and USB ports.

Using a 4-pole AUX cable

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When using a 4-pole AUX cable
If a 4-pole AUX cable with a different layout is used, audio and/or video may not be out-

put properly.

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When using the USB/AUX port
There is clearance between the lid and console

box to allow the cable routed to outside the con-

sole box.

WARNING

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While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the device or its terminals
Depending on the size and shape of the device that is connected to the system, the

console box/auxiliary box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the con-

sole box/auxiliary box as this may damage the device or the terminal, etc.

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5-2. Setup

Go to “Setup”: “MENU” button

“Setup”

Change the settings for operation
sounds, screen animation, etc.
(

P. 407)

Change the settings for voice guid-
ance. (

P. 410)

Change the settings for registering,
removing, connecting and discon-
necting Bluetooth

devices.

(

P. 445, 446, 4 47, 448)

Change the settings for FM radio,
iPod, etc. (

P. 414)

Change the settings for vehicle cus-
tomization. (

P. 722)

Change the settings for phone
sound, phonebook, etc. (

P. 466)

Set the pop up reminder for mobile
data usage notification.

Setup menu

The Lexus Display Audio system can be adjusted to the desired settings.

Display “Setup” screen

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Go to “General Settings”: “MENU” button

“Setup” “General”

General settings

Settings are available for adjusting the operation sounds, screen animation,
etc.

Screen for general settings

Button

Function

“Language”

Change language. The selectable languages may differ

depending on the model or region.

“Units of Measurement”

Change the distance unit.

“Beep”

Set the beep sound on/off.

“Button Color”

Change the button color.

“Customize Images”

Change the startup image and screen off image.

(

P. 408)

“Animation”

Set the animation effect on/off.

“Delete Personal Data”

Delete personal data (

P. 409)

“Software Update”

Update program versions. For details, contact your Lexus

dealer.

“Gracenote

Database

Update”

Update gracenote database versions. For details, contact

your Lexus dealer

“Software Information”

Display the open source license.

“Auto Detect iPhone

App”

Select to set a pop-up message displayed on an iPhone

connected via Bluetooth

on/off when an application on

the iPhone needs to be activated.

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Go to “Customize Images”: “MENU” button

 “Setup”  “General” 

“Customize Images”
Select “Set Images” and then select the desired image.

Set as startup image.
Set as screen off image.
Set as startup image and screen
off image.

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Adding an image

Connect a USB memory device. (

P. 403)

Select “Copy from USB” on the “Customize Images” screen and then
select the desired image.
Move the controller to the left and then select “Copy”.

Up to 10 images can be downloaded.

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Deleting images
Select “Delete Images” on the “Customize Images” screen and then select the
desired images.

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USB memory
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are

saved to “Image”.

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Compatible device formats

The following device format can be used:

• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)

• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)

• Correspondence class: Mass storage class

The following types of files can be used:
• The image’s file format must be JPEG.

• The file name may only contain ASCII characters.

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JPEG file compatibility

Compatible image size: Maximum 5MB

Customizing images

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Go to “Delete Personal Data”: “MENU” button

 “Setup”  “General” 

“Delete Personal Data”
Select “Delete”.

Check carefully beforehand, as data cannot be retrieved once deleted.

The following personal data will be deleted or changed to its default settings.

• Phonebook data

• Call history data

• Favorite data
• Bluetooth

devices data

• Phone sound settings
• Detailed Bluetooth

settings

• Audio/video setting

• Customized image data

• FM info setting

• iPod tagging information

• Software update history

• Software update detail information

• Phone display setting

• Contact/call history setting

• Messaging setting

• Traffic information map

• Weather information

• Phonebook data for voice recognition

• Music data for voice recognition

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To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
P. 441

Deleting personal data

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Go to “Voice Settings”: “MENU” button

 “Setup”  “Voice”

Adjust the voice guidance volume
setting.
Set the voice recognition prompts
on/off.
Select to train voice recognition.

The voice command system adapt the

user accent.

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Return to the default settings
Move the controller to the left and select “Default”.

Voice settings

You can adjust the guidance volume setting.

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Go to “Display”: “MENU” button

 “Display”

Turn off screen.
Adjust screen quality.
Adjust screen quality of the rear
view monitor camera.
Change to day mode.

This setting turns the screen off. To turn it on, press any button such as the
“AUDIO” button or “MENU” button.

If a screen off image has been set, the set image will be displayed.

When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “Day Mode”.

The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until “Day Mode”

is selected again.

Select “General” or “Camera” on the “Display” screen or select “Display” on
audio menu screen. (

P. 417)

Adjust the display as desired by turning the controller clockwise (+) or coun-
terclockwise (-).

To select “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color” or “Tone”, move the controller to the left.

(“Color” and “Tone” are available when “Display” on the audio settings screen for

each audio source is selected.)

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Changing the sample image (when “General” is selected)
Move the controller to the right and select the desired sample image.

Display settings

Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the screen.
The display can also be turned off.

Screen for display settings

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Screen off

Day mode

Adjusting the screen quality

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5-3. Using the audio system

Press the “AUDIO” button to display the “Source” screen.

If the “Source” screen is not displayed, press the button again.

Select the desired audio source.

The audio source can be selected by pressing the “RADIO” or “MEDIA” button.

Press the “MODE” switch when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes each time the “MODE” switch is pressed.

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Rearranging the list
The listing order of the source list can be rearranged.

Move the controller to the left while on the “Source” screen.
Select “Audio Source Select”.
Select an item you wish to move and then select where to move the item to.

Selecting the audio source

Switching between audio sources, such as the radio and CD, is explained in
this section.

Changing audio source

Using the steering wheel switches to change audio sources

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