Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 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.

Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery charge, call area and signal strength.

If a Bluetooth device cannot be connected, check the connection status. If the device is not connected, either register or reconnect it.

Phone top screen

To display the screen shown below, press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or select "Phone" on the "Menu" screen.

1. Phone name
2. Bluetooth connection status
3. Displays the call history screen
4. Displays the favorites screen
5. Displays the contacts screen
6. Displays the dial pad screen
7. Displays the message inbox screen

Microphone

The vehicle's built-in microphone is used when talking on the phone.

The person to whom 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.

Status display

You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on any screen.

1. Connection status
2. Signal strength
3. Battery charge