How to Get HUD Navigation Display with Android and Google Maps ?
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OP here..... Yesterday when I was on a small 'road trip' and had my Navigation Set, I happened to notice that on my HUD display, the compass had been replaced with my next turn on my navigation as well as the distance of the next turn. I did not change any settings at all. I was using Android Auto and Google Maps just like always.
So, today, I used the Navigation, the compass was back on the HUD and no turns were indicated. If I get time next week, I might call Lexus connect and ask them what is going on with this. Right now it seems like a complete crap shoot.
So, today, I used the Navigation, the compass was back on the HUD and no turns were indicated. If I get time next week, I might call Lexus connect and ask them what is going on with this. Right now it seems like a complete crap shoot.
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OP here..... Yesterday when I was on a small 'road trip' and had my Navigation Set, I happened to notice that on my HUD display, the compass had been replaced with my next turn on my navigation as well as the distance of the next turn. I did not change any settings at all. I was using Android Auto and Google Maps just like always.
So, today, I used the Navigation, the compass was back on the HUD and no turns were indicated. If I get time next week, I might call Lexus connect and ask them what is going on with this. Right now it seems like a complete crap shoot.
So, today, I used the Navigation, the compass was back on the HUD and no turns were indicated. If I get time next week, I might call Lexus connect and ask them what is going on with this. Right now it seems like a complete crap shoot.
Try it and let me know.
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I tried to reproduce it today with no luck.
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OP here..... Yesterday when I was on a small 'road trip' and had my Navigation Set, I happened to notice that on my HUD display, the compass had been replaced with my next turn on my navigation as well as the distance of the next turn. I did not change any settings at all. I was using Android Auto and Google Maps just like always.
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I don't know if it is possible, but something that could produce route guidance display on the Heads Up Display (HUD) at the same time you're running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance is that the Lexus Cloud Navigation is simultaneously running route guidance to the same destination. For most routes, the routing algorithms for Google Maps and Lexus Cloud Navigation will most likely generate the same route with the same direction guidance, so what you would see for route guidance on the Android Auto Google Maps display screen would be perfectly in sync with Lexus Cloud Navigation route guidance sent to and displayed on the HUD.
I think one way to check if that's the case is the next time you see route guidance being displayed on the HUD while running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance, switch out of Android Auto to the native Lexus Interface system and see if the native Lexus Navigation map is running a route guidance to the same destination.
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Hmm…
I don't know if it is possible, but something that could produce route guidance display on the Heads Up Display (HUD) at the same time you're running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance is that the Lexus Cloud Navigation is simultaneously running route guidance to the same destination. For most routes, the routing algorithms for Google Maps and Lexus Cloud Navigation will most likely generate the same route with the same direction guidance, so what you would see for route guidance on the Android Auto Google Maps display screen would be perfectly in sync with Lexus Cloud Navigation route guidance sent to and displayed on the HUD.
I think one way to check if that's the case is the next time you see route guidance being displayed on the HUD while running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance, switch out of Android Auto to the native Lexus Interface system and see if the native Lexus Navigation map is running a route guidance to the same destination.
I don't know if it is possible, but something that could produce route guidance display on the Heads Up Display (HUD) at the same time you're running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance is that the Lexus Cloud Navigation is simultaneously running route guidance to the same destination. For most routes, the routing algorithms for Google Maps and Lexus Cloud Navigation will most likely generate the same route with the same direction guidance, so what you would see for route guidance on the Android Auto Google Maps display screen would be perfectly in sync with Lexus Cloud Navigation route guidance sent to and displayed on the HUD.
I think one way to check if that's the case is the next time you see route guidance being displayed on the HUD while running Android Auto Google Maps route guidance, switch out of Android Auto to the native Lexus Interface system and see if the native Lexus Navigation map is running a route guidance to the same destination.
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This is just another reason the ES350 just does not impress me. Now that they have eliminated the ICE 6 cylinder engine from their lineup and the new 2026 ES design completely sucks, this will be the last Lexus I will ever purchase.
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Edit : --- Now another question.... Is it possible to 'Shut Off' the Lexus Navigation, as it is mostly getting in the way of Android Auto?
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Small turbo or hybrid seems to be the choice of the future.
Yes my V6 ES may be the last new car for me. As Savage Geese's video about the ES "Take it to the grave".
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But, before going with the drastic solution, exactly what is it about Lexus Navigation that's getting in the way of Android Auto?
If you can, be specific about what are the Lexus Navigation things that are getting in the way of Android Auto usage. There may be some ways of setting Lexus Interface configuration settings that would suppress those "getting in the way" things without having to resort to cancelling your 3-year "free" Drive Connect trial subscription.
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It would be more seamless, if there was a setting that could disable the Lexus Nav system, while Android Auto was running. Again, not a big deal, it just causes extra confusion to the driver.
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Not a huge deal,,,,, But if I am following a Navigation Route and Have my Google Map displayed on the Screen, and then I want to check on a Football score or something and I push the Voice Button the Entire screen is replaced with the Lexus Purple Screen, until I say 'Hey Google". So, there are two Navigation Systems taking orders and causing problems like the one that this thread is about.
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On pages 106 and 107 in the "Using Android Auto with a USB connection" and "Using Android Auto with wireless connection" section of the 2025 LEXUS ES250, ES350, ES300H MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL USA AND CANADA ONLY:
● While Android Auto is connected, press and hold the [stylized speaking head icon] switch on the steering to start Google Assistant™. To cancel Google Assistant™, perform a short press of the [stylized speaking head icon] switch on the steering.
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Are you aware there's a way to use the steering wheel "Voice Button" to directly get to the Google Assistant voice command system without invoking the native Lexus Interface Intelligent Assistant voice command system?
The same press and hold method works while Apple CarPlay is running to start Apple's Siri voice command assistant.
The same press and hold method works while Apple CarPlay is running to start Apple's Siri voice command assistant.
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