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Cool/neat features of the IS that you discovered.

Old 02-21-11, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by intellis
I drink a lot of water so I thought about changing the light to red one for a good color effect.
is there a DIY on how to change that light? i wonder if it's easy
Old 02-21-11, 11:21 PM
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Can't you just put a little piece of red vinyl over the light? That might be easier than removing the arm rest.
Old 02-22-11, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by intellis
They can search it. They will bring out the K-9 and tell you to open it, or they will open it for you. I dont want the police prying open my glove compartment or trunk lol.
they need a warrant to search anything that has a lock on! that's the law in all 50 states but cops couldn't smell me if them pigs even brought the canines through
Old 02-26-11, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by greg0723
is there a DIY on how to change that light? i wonder if it's easy
I haven't seen one yet.

Originally Posted by DigitalDon
Can't you just put a little piece of red vinyl over the light? That might be easier than removing the arm rest.
I would take this path too.

Originally Posted by DaRza
they need a warrant to search anything that has a lock on! that's the law in all 50 states but cops couldn't smell me if them pigs even brought the canines through
That maybe the law, but from what I am noticing if you say no to a vehicle search, all they have to say is probable cause and then they are going to search it anyways... and let me know how you are keeping that scent away lol pm me.
Old 02-26-11, 07:28 AM
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During Night Time:

When you have you lights to AUTOMATIC, and you park and turn off your car, the lights stay on for a certain amount of time. If you hit the LOCK button on the key fob, the car locks (duh!) but if you hit the lock button twice, the lights shut off automatically
Old 02-26-11, 10:09 AM
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Not the coolest feature in the world, but I was testing the limits of my VDIM and when I lost traction going through a turn the car beeps to let you know it's taking action.
Old 02-26-11, 10:18 AM
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Oh for real?? Wow that IS pretty cool!! Not that I would ever DO that, but still that's nice to know!
Old 02-26-11, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Coconut
When you put a water bottle or drink into the center cup holder, it'll make the drink glow.
My iphone has a clear plastic case, which also glows when i put it in there..i thought that was pretty cool
Old 02-26-11, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Not the coolest feature in the world, but I was testing the limits of my VDIM and when I lost traction going through a turn the car beeps to let you know it's taking action.
They discontinued the beep for 2011. Not 100% sure if I like it gone or not. My Corolla had the beep and I knew when VSC was kicking in, but now I don't know if it's TRAC or VSC, since they share the same light.

Doesn't really bother me, I mean it's nice not having it beep at me, I guess it's better this way...

Jeff
Old 02-26-11, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Not the coolest feature in the world, but I was testing the limits of my VDIM and when I lost traction going through a turn the car beeps to let you know it's taking action.
i was like WTF is that when i first heard it lol ill be sure to test on my '11 when it comes back to me
Old 02-26-11, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PEARLIS250
i was like WTF is that when i first heard it lol ill be sure to test on my '11 when it comes back to me
Like I said, the 2011 no long has the beeping, so don't expect to hear anything, lol.

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Old 02-26-11, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Like I said, the 2011 no long has the beeping, so don't expect to hear anything, lol.

Jeff
ur right i read your post wrong.
Old 02-26-11, 03:08 PM
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Jeff just totally pee'd on your cheerios, didn't he? LOL!!
Old 03-03-11, 06:50 PM
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Not really a feature, actually i don't even know if its only my IS or not..lol

When you use the key to open the trunk, you can't remove the key while the trunk is open. I put my key in, opened up the trunk then tried to take it out and the sucker wouldn't come out. After tryin a couple mins i was like crap its stuck...closed the trunk and tried once more and sure enough it came out. Retried the whole process again and yep...key wont come out unless the trunk is closed..

Can someone try this on their IS and see if this is actually a "characteristic" or if its just my IS toying with me? lol
Old 03-03-11, 07:04 PM
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where would you even stick the key? I always just push the button under the plate recess

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