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Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english - page 16

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4-6. Driving tips

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Winter driving tips

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Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.

●

Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the

tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

●

Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.

●

To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.

●

Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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4-6. Driving tips

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.

Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the wheel under the
vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regu-
lated for each tire size.

Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 0.5 -

1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire chains

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WARNING

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Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the

snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may

cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 50

km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations

that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-

tained.

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When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to chock the

wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, possibly

resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the

tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire

chains are fitted.

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Audio system

5-1. Basic Operations

Audio system types...................384
Using the steering wheel

audio switches..........................386

AUX port/USB port ................387

5-2. Using the audio system

Optimal use of the audio

system..........................................389

5-3. Using the radio

Radio operation........................... 391

5-4. Playing audio CDs and

MP3/WMA discs

CD player operation ................394

5-5. Using an external device

Listening to an iPod.................... 401
Listening to a USB memory

device ..........................................407

Using the AUX port ...................412

382

5-6. Using Bluetooth

devices

Bluetooth

audio/phone ........ 413

Using the steering wheel

switches........................................418

Registering a Bluetooth

audio system for the
first time........................................ 419

Registering a Bluetooth

phone for the first time..........420

5-7. Setup menu

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player........ 421

Bluetooth

audio system

setup.............................................424

Setting a cellular phone...........425
Security and system setup......427
Using the phone book............. 430

5-8. Bluetooth

Audio

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player.......433

5-9. Bluetooth

Phone

Making a phone call..................435
Receiving a phone call.............437
Speaking on the phone........... 438

5-10. Bluetooth

Bluetooth

...................................439

5-11. Basic Operations

(Lexus Display Audio System)

Lexus Display Audio

System .........................................446

Steering wheel audio

switches.......................................452

USB/AUX ports........................453

5-12. Setup (Lexus Display Audio

System)

Setup menu .................................. 457
General settings.........................458
Voice settings................................461
Display settings........................... 462

5-13. Using the audio system

(Lexus Display Audio System)

Selecting the audio

source..........................................464

Optimal use of the audio

system..........................................465

Audio settings .............................466
Audio menu screen

operation....................................470

5-14. Using the radio (Lexus

Display Audio System)

Radio operation.......................... 473

5-15. Playing an audio CD and

MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Lexus Display Audio System)

CD player operation ................ 475

383

Audio system

5-16. Using an external device

(Lexus Display Audio System)

Listening to an iPod...................482
Using USB memory

device...........................................486

Using the AUX port .................. 491

5-17. Connecting Bluetooth

(Lexus Display Audio System)

Steps for using Bluetooth

devices.........................................492

Registering a Bluetooth

device...........................................494

Selecting a Bluetooth

device...........................................495

Connecting a Bluetooth

audio player...............................496

Connecting a Bluetooth

phone ...........................................497

Displaying a Bluetooth

device details ........................... 498

Detailed Bluetooth

settings.........................................499

5-18. Bluetooth

Audio (Lexus

Display Audio System)

Listening to Bluetooth

Audio........................................... 500

5-19. Bluetooth

Phone (Lexus

Display Audio System)

Using a Bluetooth

Phone............................................ 501

Making a call................................503
Receiving a call...........................506
Speaking on the phone ...........507
Using a Bluetooth

phone messages .....................509

Using the steering wheel

switches........................................ 512

Bluetooth

phone

settings ......................................... 513

5-20.Phonebook (Lexus

Display Audio System)

Contact settings.......................... 515
Messaging setting ......................518

5-21. Bluetooth

(Lexus

Display Audio System)

What to do if...

(Troubleshooting).................... 519

Bluetooth

...................................522

5-22.Other function (Lexus

Display Audio System)

“Information” screen.................. 531
MirrorLink™................................532
USB photo ....................................536
Speech command system......538

Some of the functions cannot be operated while driving.

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5-1. Basic Operations

Audio system types





Vehicles without a Lexus Display Audio System or navigation system



Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio System



P. 446



Vehicles with a navigation system

Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.



: If equipped

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5-1. Basic Operations

■

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

■

Laser product

CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION

EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid system is not

operating.

■

To avoid damaging the audio system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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5-1. Basic Operations

Using the steering wheel audio switches

Volume switch:

• Press: Increases/decreases vol-

ume

• Press and hold: Continuously

increases/decreases volume

Radio mode:

• Press: Selects a radio station
• Press and hold: Seeks up/down

CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth

, iPod or USB mode:

• Press: Selects a track/file/song
• Press and hold: Selects a folder or album (MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth

iPod or USB)

“MODE” switch:

• Press: Turns the power on, selects an audio source
• Press and hold: Turns the power off

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Canceling automatic selection of a radio station

Press the “



” or “



” button again.

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.

WARNING

■

To reduce the risk of an accident

Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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5-1. Basic Operations

AUX port/USB port



■

iPod

Press down and release the lid.

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

Turn on the power of the iPod if it is

not turned on.

■

USB memory

Press down and release the lid.
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.

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

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Portable audio player

Press down and release the lid.
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.

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



: If equipped

Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player to the AUX
port/USB port as indicated below. Press the “CD•AUX” button to select
“iPod”, “USB” or “AUX”.

Connecting using the AUX port/USB port

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5-1. Basic Operations

WARNING

■

While driving

Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.

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5-2. Using the audio system

Optimal use of the audio system

Displays the current mode
Changes the following settings:

• Sound quality and volume balance



P. 389

The sound quality and balance setting

can be changed to produce the best

sound.

• Automatic Sound Levelizer on/off



P. 390

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Changing sound quality modes

Press the “TUNE•SEL” knob.
Pressing the knob changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”



“MID”



“TRE”



“FAD”



“BAL”



“ASL”

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Adjusting sound quality

Turning the “TUNE•SEL” knob adjusts the level.

: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.

The sound quality, volume balance and ASL settings can be adjusted.

Adjusting sound quality and volume balance

Mode

displayed

Sound

quality mode

Level

Turn counter-

clockwise

Turn

clockwise

“BAS”

Bass

-5 to 5

Low

High

“MID”

Mid-range

-5 to 5

“TRE”

Treble

-5 to 5

“FAD”

Front/rear vol-

ume

balance

F7 to R7

Shifts to rear

Shifts to front

“BAL”

Left/right

volume

balance

L7 to R7

Shifts to left

Shifts to right

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5-2. Using the audio system

Turning the “TUNE•SEL” knob clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning the
“TUNE•SEL” knob counterclockwise turns off the ASL.

ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise level as

you drive your vehicle.

Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off

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5-3. Using the radio

Radio operation

Press the “AM•DAB” or “FM” button to begin listening to the radio.

Control panel

Displaying text message
Automatic presetting radio stations
Station selector
“TUNE•SEL” knob
Adjusting the frequency
AF mode button
TA mode button

Seeking the frequency
AM•DAB/FM mode buttons
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio system on
or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume

2
3
4

5
6

8
9

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5-3. Using the radio

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Manually operation

Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE•SEL” knob or press-
ing “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button.

Press and hold the button (from the “1” button to the “6” button) the station
is to be set to until you hear a beep.

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Automatically operation

Press and hold the “AST” button until you hear a beep.

Up to 6 stations are set in order of reception quality. When the setting is
complete, 2 beeps will be heard.

This feature allows your radio to receive station and program information (classi-
cal, news, etc.) from radio stations which broadcast this information.

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Listening to stations of the same network

Press the “AF” button.
“AF-ON”, “REG-OFF” modes:
A station among those of the same network with strong reception is selected.
“AF-ON”, “REG-ON” modes:
A station among those of the same network with strong reception and broad-
casting the same program is selected.

Each time the “AF” button is pressed, the mode changes in the following order:

“AF-ON”, “REG-OFF”



“AF-ON”, “REG-ON”



“AF-OFF”, “REG-OFF”.

Setting station presets

RDS (Radio Data System)

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5-3. Using the radio

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Traffic information

Press the “TA” button.
TP mode:
The system automatically switches to traffic information when a broadcast
with a traffic information signal is received.

The station returns to the previous one when the traffic information ends.

TA mode:
Traffic information can be heard only when a signal is received. The system
switches to the mute mode when a signal is not received. In CD or MP3/WMA
mode, the system automatically switches to traffic information when a signal is
received.

The audio system returns to the mute, CD or MP3/WMA mode when the traffic

information ends.

Audio system mode changes as follows each time the “TA” button is pressed:

FM modes: “TP”



“TA”



off

Modes other than the radio modes: “TA”



off

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Emergency broadcast reception mode

“ALARM” appears in the display in the event that an emergency broadcast is
received, and the emergency broadcast is aired.

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EON (Enhanced Other Network) system (for traffic announcement function)

If the RDS station (with EON data) you are listening to is not broadcasting a traffic infor-

mation program and the audio system is in the TA (traffic announcement) mode, the

radio will be switched automatically to a station broadcasting a traffic information pro-

gram in the EON AF list when traffic information begins.

■

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected

All preset stations are erased.

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Reception sensitivity

●

Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually chang-

ing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such

as trains, transmitters, etc.

●

When the “AST” button is used, automatic station selection may not be possible.

●

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 inside the rear window.

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Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio

The optional radio antenna and tuner are necessary for the use of Digital Audio Broad-

cast (DAB) radio.

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