How to change Lexus Personalized Settings in your CT200h
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There's no definitive list of settings because it really depends on the exact year, model, factory options, and market/country where the vehicle was sold. But the good thing is that once you have the hardware (ELM327-compatible device), you'll be able to see what settings Carista offers for your particular car BEFORE paying for the app: you only need to do the in-app purchase ("Pro Package") if you want to change a setting.
Also, it's possible to collect some debug data from the car using a debug feature of the app, that will show me which specific settings are supported. If someone is willing to do this with a US CT200h, please let me know and I'll give you instructions on how to collect and send me the data. When I get it, I'll post the list of available settings here for everyone to see. Again, this would just be an example of one specific car of a specific year and with specific factory options. But it will give you guys an idea about what kinds of settings are available on these cars.
And yes, we are indeed adding more settings as we go along (and they'll be available as a free update to the app). We aim to cover 100% of what the dealer can change. We're not quite there yet, but we're close.
We've specifically not included the seatbelt chime setting for legal liability reasons, but if it turns out that there's no law against disabling those in any country where we offer the app, we'll gladly include this setting. We're still in the process of consulting with lawyers on that.
Also, it's possible to collect some debug data from the car using a debug feature of the app, that will show me which specific settings are supported. If someone is willing to do this with a US CT200h, please let me know and I'll give you instructions on how to collect and send me the data. When I get it, I'll post the list of available settings here for everyone to see. Again, this would just be an example of one specific car of a specific year and with specific factory options. But it will give you guys an idea about what kinds of settings are available on these cars.
And yes, we are indeed adding more settings as we go along (and they'll be available as a free update to the app). We aim to cover 100% of what the dealer can change. We're not quite there yet, but we're close.
We've specifically not included the seatbelt chime setting for legal liability reasons, but if it turns out that there's no law against disabling those in any country where we offer the app, we'll gladly include this setting. We're still in the process of consulting with lawyers on that.
On the seatbelt chime, just stick in a disclosure when someone removes it... Pop up that you agree to waiving liability, blah blah blah.. just my 2 cents
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Thanks for sending it!
Ok, based on your debug info, here are the available settings that Carista can change on your 2012 CT200h (I assume it's a US model):
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
Lock doors when smart key inside vehicle after…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Reverse-gear beep
BEEP ONCE / KEEP BEEPING WHILE IN REVERSE
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via interior switch
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Ambient temperature calibration
-3°C / -2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C
A/C ECO mode
ENABLED / DISABLED
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Auto-turn on recirculate mode when A/C is on
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
Ok, based on your debug info, here are the available settings that Carista can change on your 2012 CT200h (I assume it's a US model):
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
Lock doors when smart key inside vehicle after…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Reverse-gear beep
BEEP ONCE / KEEP BEEPING WHILE IN REVERSE
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via interior switch
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Ambient temperature calibration
-3°C / -2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C
A/C ECO mode
ENABLED / DISABLED
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Auto-turn on recirculate mode when A/C is on
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
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FYI: there's a new beta version available now; check it out here: http://www.caristaapp.com/beta/
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We've added more settings. But I just re-ran the simulation with the data from your particular car, and it turns out only 1 of the newly-added settings applies to your car:
Open trunk via smart access button
DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS
So... not much to write home about, sorry! We did add about 30 new settings, but a lot of them are related to the power tailgate (for SUV models) and advanced seat-control options for models with lux seats or higher levels of equipment. Some are also related to the smart-key access system, and one of those applies to your car. Actually, if you don't mind, would you please test that setting in the beta? I'm not 100% sure what exactly it controls. I believe it applies to the unlock button if your smart remote has one, or maybe to the soft-touch lock button on the door handle if the remote doesn't have one. I'd appreciate it if you could try it and let me know, so I can update the description to be more precise. Thanks in advance
Open trunk via smart access button
DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS
So... not much to write home about, sorry! We did add about 30 new settings, but a lot of them are related to the power tailgate (for SUV models) and advanced seat-control options for models with lux seats or higher levels of equipment. Some are also related to the smart-key access system, and one of those applies to your car. Actually, if you don't mind, would you please test that setting in the beta? I'm not 100% sure what exactly it controls. I believe it applies to the unlock button if your smart remote has one, or maybe to the soft-touch lock button on the door handle if the remote doesn't have one. I'd appreciate it if you could try it and let me know, so I can update the description to be more precise. Thanks in advance
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We've added more settings. But I just re-ran the simulation with the data from your particular car, and it turns out only 1 of the newly-added settings applies to your car:
Open trunk via smart access button
DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS
So... not much to write home about, sorry! We did add about 30 new settings, but a lot of them are related to the power tailgate (for SUV models) and advanced seat-control options for models with lux seats or higher levels of equipment. Some are also related to the smart-key access system, and one of those applies to your car. Actually, if you don't mind, would you please test that setting in the beta? I'm not 100% sure what exactly it controls. I believe it applies to the unlock button if your smart remote has one, or maybe to the soft-touch lock button on the door handle if the remote doesn't have one. I'd appreciate it if you could try it and let me know, so I can update the description to be more precise. Thanks in advance
Open trunk via smart access button
DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS
So... not much to write home about, sorry! We did add about 30 new settings, but a lot of them are related to the power tailgate (for SUV models) and advanced seat-control options for models with lux seats or higher levels of equipment. Some are also related to the smart-key access system, and one of those applies to your car. Actually, if you don't mind, would you please test that setting in the beta? I'm not 100% sure what exactly it controls. I believe it applies to the unlock button if your smart remote has one, or maybe to the soft-touch lock button on the door handle if the remote doesn't have one. I'd appreciate it if you could try it and let me know, so I can update the description to be more precise. Thanks in advance
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Not in the VERY near future, but some months down the road, maybe. See http://www.caristaapp.com/ios/
Cool, thanks!
Cool, thanks!
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Just a quick update: we're starting development on an iOS version now
And we've officially released version 2.1 for Android that some of you guys were beta-testing earlier.
And we've officially released version 2.1 for Android that some of you guys were beta-testing earlier.