Bearcat

Yep, for some reason, Lexus puts in a substantially better cam in the vehicles with PVM. Sorry man.

Macs4RX

That's very interesting Bearcat. I didn't know that. I had fully intended to get the PVM even before your mention. For me, the PVM is a "killer app". Can't imagine anyone who does lots of parking not wanting this option.

sandy14

Strange. I test drove a model without the PVM and the backup camera was way better than my 15RX.

pqn628

does anyone know if there is a brightness setting on the screen for review? The image is fine but the screen becomes very dark when I go into reverse.

dchar

Go to Menu, click Display in the corner, then select Camera, adjust brightness and contrast.

AL13NV8D3R

Any backup cam is better than the 15RX. The backup cam on previous gen RX was like two generations outdated. My 2006 LS 430 had the same quality camera as the 15RX so of course the 16RX without PVM looked better. If you think the 16RX without PVM had great backup then go test drive one that HAS PVM and then you will see that it is big difference!

15RX => 16RX without PVM = Good

15RX => 16RX with PVM = Excellent

16RX W/O PVM => 16RX with PVM = Better

daryll40

One HUGE improvement that I've noticed...ok maybe not huge...but "yuuuuge" is the buzzword these days...is the improved garage opener...they call it "Homelink" but c'mon...it's a garage opener. Prior Lexi that I've owned had this but you had to hold the button for a long time until the signal was caught by the door receiver. With the 4RX, you can just quickly press the button and let go and the signal continues to send for a few seconds...long enough to "get caught" by the receiver. Seems trivial but it's a big improvement.

sandy14

I agree. The button on the bottom is easier to hit without looking. Very big improvement.

dchar

I noticed that too. The LED indicator is also hidden in the mirror rather than on the frame. Very slick.

Lexus isn't that one that named it that...Homelink is the name of the company that makes it.

bootman

I think the range is improved also.
I can be a block away and open my door now.
Wasn't like that with the 2014 ES I used to own.

RXOwner

I noticed increased range too. One of my three garage doors would only open if right in front of it now it will work when I first pull onto the driveway.

sirtiger

Less then 10 miles range left on the tank, its beeps in a pretty annoying way

Legolas2

This might be known to some folks, I just figured this out..

-- If you want to turn-off only the engine and not the media/radio, switch transmission to Neutral and then press the ignition once to turn-off ignition, then switch transmission to Park. Helps when you are at the gas station, or waiting to pick someone up.

If someone knows how to start the engine w/o interrupting the radio/media that would be useful

TexasRxh

Coin box? Are you referring to the "tissue holder" on the far right under the vent? LOL A kleenex packet fits in there perfectly!

Then there's the "hidden" cell phone holder under the palm rest. I can't imagine which phone would actually fit in there. The wife saw it and said, "Oh good. Now I can keep my lip balm and eye drops in there." Sigh.

cec327

Your comment about your wife's reaction is funny! Still laughing.