ES features you did not know about.
04-17-17, 09:10 AM
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ES features you did not know about.
I doubt there are many people who read through their full 1000+ page owner's manual for their ES. I know I didn't - and I used to read read those completely in the past. So now I keep finding need "easter eggs" about the car even after two years of ownership.
There are a few thing that took me some time to find out:
1. Removing the wiper blades requires placing the wiper arms into a slightly rotated position first with some force - after that the arms can be lifted just like any other car. Normally the arms are tucked under the hood to improve aerodynamics.
2. There is a sleep mode on a remote that will prevent it from using the battery (helps if you are only using one key - so place the second into sleep mode). Just press the unlock key twice while holding the lock key (the led will flash 4 times to confirm).
3. The rearview mirror has two joints and can be adjusted both in position (e.g. up or down) and angle.
4. The is an option to add a custom image to the NAV to show up for a second at every power up.
5. There is a Carista app that lets you customize a bunch of options without going to a dealer.
Do you know of any more hidden features like these?
There are a few thing that took me some time to find out:
1. Removing the wiper blades requires placing the wiper arms into a slightly rotated position first with some force - after that the arms can be lifted just like any other car. Normally the arms are tucked under the hood to improve aerodynamics.
2. There is a sleep mode on a remote that will prevent it from using the battery (helps if you are only using one key - so place the second into sleep mode). Just press the unlock key twice while holding the lock key (the led will flash 4 times to confirm).
3. The rearview mirror has two joints and can be adjusted both in position (e.g. up or down) and angle.
4. The is an option to add a custom image to the NAV to show up for a second at every power up.
5. There is a Carista app that lets you customize a bunch of options without going to a dealer.
Do you know of any more hidden features like these?
04-17-17, 09:55 AM
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I can't think of really anything I've discovered that I wasn't already aware of when I purchased it.
04-17-17, 10:36 AM
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Didn't know about the smartkey sleep mode. A good tip as I use only one key...
04-18-17, 06:11 AM
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>There is a sleep mode on a remote that will prevent it from using the battery
Just an FYI on the theme of fob batteries. My wife just visited our Lexus dealer and had the batteries replaced in both of our fobs, $9.00 total including tip.
Wow, didn't see that one coming...
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Just an FYI on the theme of fob batteries. My wife just visited our Lexus dealer and had the batteries replaced in both of our fobs, $9.00 total including tip.
Wow, didn't see that one coming...
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Current Mine: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2
04-18-17, 06:23 AM
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Another feature that hardly anyone knows about is the keyhole under your trunk lid - used to open the trunk in case the batteries go south.
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Isn't ironic that we are discussing how to save pennies on a Lexus forum?
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