Cool "hidden" features about the GS that are not very known
02-08-08, 04:18 PM
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02-11-08, 08:46 PM
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The thread is to long, and i tried search but did not find anything except people stating that the vehicle does this but... everyone knows thw windows roll down, but if you have access to a TIS scan tool you can customize settings like instead of the sunroof opening you can disable it, or make it tilt up as well *** ROLL the windows BACK UP. You can control the volume of the annoying "beep" that responds when you unlock or lock, as well as the hazards flash or don't flash, You can turn on/off keyless, tilt and tele entry and exit, auto-lamp sensitivity (i.e. off, lite1, lite2, normal, dark1, dark2) as well as how long your lights stay on after you lock your car (i.e. 0, 30s, 60s, 90s) entry illumination, trunk pop and how long you have to hold the button, control the AC sensetivity +/- 2 or 1 degrees, those are just to name a few... however they are some of the more important but i saved the best for last... you can also turn off the STUPID seatbelt warning reminder... ding... ding... ding... ding.... NO MORE!!!
01' GS430
01' GS430
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03-11-08, 04:32 AM
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mann! i am too late
Adding one more. If your trying to get your freak and you dont want your running lights on just depress the emergency brake when you crank the car. Running lights will not come on until you release the emergancy brake. If your car is off and you need to push a button in the drop box just open the driver door. The buttons light up everytime you open the door even when the car is off.
03-11-08, 12:14 PM
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Yup! Available on cars sold in Canada only. They extend out to wash the headlights. Sorta neat, even if they are seldom used. If your car has headlight washers, it doesn't have the compass in the rear view mirror. I am adding the compass mirror shortly. Now if I could just figure out how to convert the climate control to F, I would be a happy man.
03-11-08, 03:55 PM
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Yes, in fact that is a programable feature. You can have the doors un/lock both when shifting to park, and out of park. I found my old set up annoying where i had to unlock the door with the button when i got out of the car.
03-11-08, 04:01 PM
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There are so many features in the computer system that would be great to be able to change. Unfortuantely, only the Lexus dealers have the proper tool. You would think that someone would come up with a work around.
03-11-08, 08:30 PM
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Nope, i work there, and it's called a techstream. Toyota's 3rd generation of a scan tool. Its basically a toughbook with the most advanced capabilities of a scan tool, its also a general OBD2 scan as well. If a tire pressure sensor monitor is broke, only toyota can replace it if they have the techstream because the car will not acknowledge the new sensor without it be programed and recognized into the computers ecu... don't you love technology?
03-13-08, 07:02 AM
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NEwby Question
Hello, Im a newby, and i have a 02 GS 300 Sports edition. I have read all the posts in here (and im thankful). I cant access the hidden radio features, no matter what i try, i have held all the buttons, etc... and all i get is the P190 code, unable to change it. Any suggestions... I will post pics of my whip soon.
03-13-08, 10:52 AM
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Once you open up your trunk, use your key or anything to push in the latch. Your car will think that the trunk is closed; therefore, the light will turn off. Just make sure you unlock it before you close the trunk or else you'll slam the latch onto the hinge.