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Sedans Lexus IS Lexus IS Bluetooth and Navigation
144 messages, Last post on Dec 22, 2008 at 3:10 PM
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Replying to: billmv (Aug 26, 2007 10:02 pm)
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Replying to: navguy1 (Aug 31, 2007 3:50 pm) So when do you/did you get the "I agree" screen removed from your unit? How did they make that happen? Wouldn't it be nice if there was some acknowledgement from Lexus that they found certain suggestions attractive for future generations of navi systems, or made them part of an update package for whatever generation you had in your current vehicle? I would love it if I didn't have to wait until I get a new one to take advantage of these improvements. HELLOOOOOOO LEXUS!!! Anybody from HQ listening out there?
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Replying to: billmv (Aug 31, 2007 10:18 pm) I've never heard of an "update package" for navigation (except for the map updates). From the manufacturer's standpoint, it wouldn't make sense to assign resources to add new functionality to old vehicles.
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Replying to: mdchachi (Sep 01, 2007 11:18 am) |
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Replying to: ajmtbm (Jul 04, 2007 6:12 am) The Nuvi can be stolen and your car insurance won't cover it. It's not factory installed equipment thus a rider is required to cover the item or claim it on you homeowners insurance. The Lexus will prevent you from travelling on restricted roads based on seasonal or time restrictions. No sense taking a route into Yosemite if its closed in the wintertime. The Lexus will tell you what POIs are at upcoming freeway exits and guide you there with a push of a button. The Lexus display is much larger and integrates with the stereo and climate contol systems. The navigation system will interupt the output of the speakers next to the driver for route directions. Plus, it will automatically mute the stereo when a Bluetooth call is received with a paired handset. With the Nuvi you must manually turn down the radio volume... for Bluetooth calls and turn by turn directions. The Lexus comes with a 4 year or 50,000 mile warranty. Nuvi... one year. Maybe two if you use your AMEX. The Lexus comes with three sensors for more accurate positioning. GPS receiver, speed pulse and gyroscope. The Nuvi only incoporates a GPS receiver unless you add a car kit. This is problematic if you enter parking structures, drive in 'urban canyons' or rural canyons. For the $600 its not a bad deal for what you get. |
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We just had the same thing happen with my wife and I this past Labor day weekend. About 40 miles into our trip the I noticed the navigation system was not on a street, I then looked up at the compass in the mirror and we were traveling North as we should have been but the Navigation system had us moving south. We knew where we were going approximately but had a little trouble finding the house without the Navigation system we have become so dependent upon using. I immediately called the Lexus dealership about ½ and hour before closing time (Thomson Lexus), explained to them the navigation system had me traveling in the wrong direction. The service representative informed there was a TSB to replace the nav DVD. I did not think the problem was with the DVD, all the DVD does is save the data, coordinates, and Points of interest. The navigation computer was probably at fault. So I asked the service rep how to reset the navigation computer, after a 3 min hold the service rep returned with “I’m sorry sir but the only way we will be able to address this issue is if you bring the car in”. I could not do that Labor day weekend and needed the nav system the next day so hung up on the rep out of frustration, better than yelling, the rep tried but there was just a lack of knowledge on how to address the issue. I borrowed a small adjustable wrench from our hosts and disconnected the battery for 1 min and reconnected it. The screen showed the nav system was initializing and the problem was gone ever since. Concidering we owned the car for 17 months and this has been the only real problem, I'd say the car is running ok, the tire pressure monitor is also always going off and I’m using my compressor at home at least once a month to top off the tires, especially when it’s cold. If this happens again to the Navigation computer I’ll expect Lexus to replace the entire navigation computer, not just the DVD. NOTE: ALL FOUR WINDOWS HAVE TO BE RESET AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY!!!!!!!! This is easily done by holding the window down button on each door control for about 20 sec, you will hear a slight tick if your quiet.
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Replying to: yzfr1n (Sep 13, 2007 9:59 am) |
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Hi All- After a large amount of complaining, Lexus finally reimbursed me for the cost of the Nav system (because you cannot override it any more and like many buyers, I was not told). More information is at www.LexusOverride.com .
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Replying to: sandy_eggo (Jul 09, 2008 6:44 pm) |
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Replying to: nross (May 08, 2006 2:31 pm) |
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