Loose change storage for tolls and such.

 

don't forget about the bag holder thingy in the trunk and changing the signal flashes from 3-5-7

 

the signal flashes need to be program at the dealer i believe. will ask them in my next servicing. stock is 3 flashes which i think 5 works better in a congested city.

 

thanks!! you are the walking manuals

 

here are the instructions on changing the lane blinker without needing the dealer

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...4&d=1339378026

 

The bag holder thingy is very handy for some kinds of take-out that you don't want to risk spilling in the car. Long term, i'm not sure how I'll use the little compartment by the steering wheel. It's too small for any sort of weapon. Right now i'm just stacking up my fuel receipts for tracking mpg. Mpg will be going down, now that I'm starting to play with Sport+ mode.

 

The windows and sunroof opening using key fob feature is awesome! I will definitely ask my dealer to do that for me. Hope to take deliver of my Lexus soon. I'm shocked it doesn't come from the factory with that enabled. Do dealers charge to enable that? I bet they do.

 

There is no charge for one time changes. That is, at one service visit after purchase you can have these tech features changed. After that, there is a charge.

 

It's perfect for holding credit card size gate openers.

 

I would expect the mpg to go down too but it surprised me. I drove in S+ last couple weeks most of the time to see how it affects the mpg. I've been stuck at 21-22ish which is about the same when I was driving in normal mode. My driving style stays the same or even a little more harsh when in S+.

Now back to the topic... I think one good trick is you can disable the messages when you first turn the car on. Someone posted the instruction somewhere. In my case, I don't know what happened but after a while my car reset itself and displays the messages again. Not a big deal to me because I wait for the engine to warm up and RPM to go down before I back out anyway. (And Steve, yes you can feel the fluid flow or pressure released if you keep the foot on the brake pedal after you started the engine. Just keep it there a little bit and you will feel it.)

 

That's good to know.

 

I'd like their technology specialist to come out to my house and program this feature for me.

 

The little compartment to the left of the steering wheel I thought was for coins. It is not just a Lexus feature but I drove a 1985 Toyota Camry and it had the same feature as did the '96 Camry and the '96 Avalon.

 

i don't know which is more frustrating.. changing the blinker or programing the garage door opener/homelink

 

That brings up a question I've had. Do any of you actually make use of the other remote control buttons, after getting the garage door set up?