Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h): Bluetooth

■ When using the Bluetooth audio system

• In the following situations, the system may not function.
  • If the portable audio player is turned off
  • If the portable audio player is not connected
  • If the portable audio player's battery is low
• There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during Bluetooth audio play.
• Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.

■ When using the hands-free system

• The audio system is muted when making a call.
• If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
• If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.

  If the Bluetooth phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.

• In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
  • When driving on unpaved roads
  • When driving at high speeds
  • If a window is open
  • If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
  • If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
• Depending on the type phone, certain functions may not be available.

■ Conditions under which the system will not operate

• If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
• If the cellular phone is turned off
• If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
• If the cellular phone is not connected
• If the cellular phone's battery is low
• When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on phone lines, etc.
• When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
• When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone

■ Bluetooth antenna The antenna is built into the display.

If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.

If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.

■ Battery charge/signal status

• This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or cellular phone itself.
• This system does not have a charging function.
• The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly when the device is connected to Bluetooth.

■ When using the Bluetooth audio and hands-free system at the same time The following problems may occur.

• The Bluetooth audio connection may be interrupted.
• Noise may be heard during Bluetooth audio playback.

■ About the contact in this system The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.

• Contact data
• Call history
• Favorite
• Message

When removing a Bluetooth phone from the system, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.

■ About Bluetooth

WARNING

■While driving Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to the Bluetooth system.

■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

• Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth antennas. People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable distance between themselves and the Bluetooth antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.
• Before using Bluetooth devices, users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

NOTICE

■ When leaving the vehicle Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable audio player or cellular phone.