Some Basics - Lexus RX450hL Manual

8-1. Phone operation (Hands-free system for cellular phones)

Some basics

The hands-free system enables
calls to be made and received with-
out having to take your hands off
the steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a wireless data sys-
tem that enables cellular phones to
be used without being connected
by a cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the
phone is explained here.
When an Apple CarPlay connec-
tion is established, phone functions
will be performed by Apple Car-
Play instead of the hands-free sys-
*
tem.
*
: This function is not available in some
countries or areas.
● This system is not guaranteed to operate
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with all Bluetooth devices.
● If your cellular phone does not support
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Bluetooth , this system cannot function.
In the following conditions, the system
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may not function:
• The cellular phone is turned off.
• The current position is outside the com-
munication area.
• The cellular phone is not connected.
• The cellular phone has a low battery.
● Depending on the type of Bluetooth
phone, some function is not available.
● When using the hands-free system or
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Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi
functions at the same time, the following
problems may occur:
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• The Bluetooth connection may be cut.
• Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth
audio playback.
• A noise may be heard during phone calls.
● Bluetooth
band. If both a Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
simultaneously, each connection may be
affected.
● If a Bluetooth
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connect to the vehicle while another
device is connected as a Bluetooth
audio device or connected using the
hands-free system or Wi-Fi
function, the communication speed may
decrease or malfunctions may occur,
such as image distortion or audio skip-
ping. If a Bluetooth
to the system, the interference it may
cause will be reduced. When carrying a
device with its Bluetooth
enabled, make sure to register it to the
system and connect it or disable its Blue-
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tooth
● When a device is connected via Blue-
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tooth
bar will be displayed in blue. (P.19)
WARNING
● While driving, do not operate a cellu-
lar phone.
Your audio unit is fitted with Blue-
●
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tooth
able cardiac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-pacemak-
ers or implantable cardioverter
defibrillators should maintain a reason-
able distance between themselves and
the Bluetooth
waves may affect the operation of such
devices.
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Hotspot
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uses the 2.4 GHz frequency
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connection and
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connection are being used
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device is attempting to
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Hotspot
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device is connected
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connection
function.
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, the Bluetooth icon on the status
antennas. People with implant-
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antennas. The radio
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