#Driver #Support #Package
CL Community Team
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I was able to get a build sheet for mine contacting Lexus via the Lexus Owners website. Not sure they would do this for a vehicle one wasn't the owner though.
You could aways try though
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/
You could aways try though
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/
Lead Lap
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I was able to get a build sheet for mine contacting Lexus via the Lexus Owners website. Not sure they would do this for a vehicle one wasn't the owner though.
You could aways try though
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/
You could aways try though
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/
It seems to work for identifying factory and port installed options. I didn't find it necessary to log on to use it.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: CA
Specifically, try using https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive.../vehicle-specs
It seems to work for identifying factory and port installed options. I didn't find it necessary to log on to use it.
It seems to work for identifying factory and port installed options. I didn't find it necessary to log on to use it.
I've found two units that meet all (or most) of my requirements. The only issue is their asking price
Pretty hard to justify over $50k for a 2-3 year-old GX...
Lead Lap
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That is why many people research a used 2-3 year old model only to find buying new makes more sense. I have read the same with Toyota pick-up trucks as well.
Instructor
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Yup, used 2017 premiums are going for $50k when you can buy a brand new 2018 for about $50k.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: CA
I've narrowed my search and found a nice 2014 Luxury that meets all my criteria. Hopefully, it's still available.
Quick question: Besides being two years newer, is there anything different about the 2016 models vs the 2014's? I'm wondering if they improved the Driver Support System or some other components.
If not, I'm going to pursue the 2014.
Thanks.
Quick question: Besides being two years newer, is there anything different about the 2016 models vs the 2014's? I'm wondering if they improved the Driver Support System or some other components.
If not, I'm going to pursue the 2014.
Thanks.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Northeast Ohio
I've narrowed my search and found a nice 2014 Luxury that meets all my criteria. Hopefully, it's still available.
Quick question: Besides being two years newer, is there anything different about the 2016 models vs the 2014's? I'm wondering if they improved the Driver Support System or some other components.
If not, I'm going to pursue the 2014.
Thanks.
Quick question: Besides being two years newer, is there anything different about the 2016 models vs the 2014's? I'm wondering if they improved the Driver Support System or some other components.
If not, I'm going to pursue the 2014.
Thanks.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: CA
The search continues...
Racer
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Driver
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From: CA
If one is looking for an almost fully decked pre-refresh model (just no rear seat entertainment) one of my local Lexus dealers has a '12.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...618609385.html
Looks like being sold by the selling dealer too.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...618609385.html
Looks like being sold by the selling dealer too.
The dealer in SoCal finally came down to a realistic number, so I bought a 2016 with 13k miles that includes the Driver Support Package. So far, I love it!
I got my '13 GX 460 almost a month ago and here are my initial impressions for the Driver's Support Package:
Radar Cruise Control: This is only really useful on a highway with little traffic, such as long drives between cities. As for use on a highway within the city with a lot of other cars around, it's quite annoying. The shortest distance to set between you and the vehicle ahead of you is too large, about 5 car lengths. This leaves more than enough room for others to merge between you and the car in front you. This causes the GX to think you're too close to the new car in front and it will slow down a bit and push you further back leading to more room between you and the car in front for others to merge. This will keep going on if you don't override the cruise control and hold your position closer to the vehicle in front of you. Also sometimes it's a bit aggressive with the breaking when a car merges in front you and sometimes it's nice and smooth, I can't find a pattern to it. You can disable it, but it has to be disabled every time you turn the cruise control on and before you set your speed.
Pre-Collision System with Driver Attention Monitor: Initial thoughts are that it's a bit aggressive, but better safe than sorry. Traffic ahead of me had slowed down and I gave the brake pedal a quick, but short, panicked hard press about half way down and the car panicked more than I did. It's impressive how quickly it can slow down the car and it will give you a good squeeze with the seat belts too.
Lane Departure warning: Hit or miss, honestly more of an annoyance as the detection is not that accurate. Similar to the Adaptive/Radar cruise control in that it's more useful on long trips where the roads/highways are less congested and less entrance/exits to the lanes.
Wide + Side view Cameras: I took the GX to an offroad park 2 weeks after I bought it and the Side-View camera was extremely helpful. Yes it would be nice to have one on the left side as well, but you can easily stick your head out the window and check your clearance.
Auto-High Beam: This was hit or miss. I used it on a 3 hour trip from San Antonio to Houston and sometimes it was really good at turning off when vehicles were traveling in the opposite directions, other times it stayed on causing me to be the ******* blinding oncoming traffic. From what I remember it worked much better regarding cars ahead of me. Tried it once in the city and it was inconsistent.
Crawl Control: Used it going through a really muddy area at the off-road park, it does no good when you're centered :P. Didn't test it after that. Just ordered the module to add MTS.
Radar Cruise Control: This is only really useful on a highway with little traffic, such as long drives between cities. As for use on a highway within the city with a lot of other cars around, it's quite annoying. The shortest distance to set between you and the vehicle ahead of you is too large, about 5 car lengths. This leaves more than enough room for others to merge between you and the car in front you. This causes the GX to think you're too close to the new car in front and it will slow down a bit and push you further back leading to more room between you and the car in front for others to merge. This will keep going on if you don't override the cruise control and hold your position closer to the vehicle in front of you. Also sometimes it's a bit aggressive with the breaking when a car merges in front you and sometimes it's nice and smooth, I can't find a pattern to it. You can disable it, but it has to be disabled every time you turn the cruise control on and before you set your speed.
Pre-Collision System with Driver Attention Monitor: Initial thoughts are that it's a bit aggressive, but better safe than sorry. Traffic ahead of me had slowed down and I gave the brake pedal a quick, but short, panicked hard press about half way down and the car panicked more than I did. It's impressive how quickly it can slow down the car and it will give you a good squeeze with the seat belts too.
Lane Departure warning: Hit or miss, honestly more of an annoyance as the detection is not that accurate. Similar to the Adaptive/Radar cruise control in that it's more useful on long trips where the roads/highways are less congested and less entrance/exits to the lanes.
Wide + Side view Cameras: I took the GX to an offroad park 2 weeks after I bought it and the Side-View camera was extremely helpful. Yes it would be nice to have one on the left side as well, but you can easily stick your head out the window and check your clearance.
Auto-High Beam: This was hit or miss. I used it on a 3 hour trip from San Antonio to Houston and sometimes it was really good at turning off when vehicles were traveling in the opposite directions, other times it stayed on causing me to be the ******* blinding oncoming traffic. From what I remember it worked much better regarding cars ahead of me. Tried it once in the city and it was inconsistent.
Crawl Control: Used it going through a really muddy area at the off-road park, it does no good when you're centered :P. Didn't test it after that. Just ordered the module to add MTS.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: FL
I got my '13 GX 460 almost a month ago and here are my initial impressions for the Driver's Support Package:
Radar Cruise Control: This is only really useful on a highway with little traffic, such as long drives between cities. As for use on a highway within the city with a lot of other cars around, it's quite annoying. The shortest distance to set between you and the vehicle ahead of you is too large, about 5 car lengths. This leaves more than enough room for others to merge between you and the car in front you. This causes the GX to think you're too close to the new car in front and it will slow down a bit and push you further back leading to more room between you and the car in front for others to merge. This will keep going on if you don't override the cruise control and hold your position closer to the vehicle in front of you. Also sometimes it's a bit aggressive with the breaking when a car merges in front you and sometimes it's nice and smooth, I can't find a pattern to it. You can disable it, but it has to be disabled every time you turn the cruise control on and before you set your speed.
Pre-Collision System with Driver Attention Monitor: Initial thoughts are that it's a bit aggressive, but better safe than sorry. Traffic ahead of me had slowed down and I gave the brake pedal a quick, but short, panicked hard press about half way down and the car panicked more than I did. It's impressive how quickly it can slow down the car and it will give you a good squeeze with the seat belts too.
Lane Departure warning: Hit or miss, honestly more of an annoyance as the detection is not that accurate. Similar to the Adaptive/Radar cruise control in that it's more useful on long trips where the roads/highways are less congested and less entrance/exits to the lanes.
Wide + Side view Cameras: I took the GX to an offroad park 2 weeks after I bought it and the Side-View camera was extremely helpful. Yes it would be nice to have one on the left side as well, but you can easily stick your head out the window and check your clearance.
Auto-High Beam: This was hit or miss. I used it on a 3 hour trip from San Antonio to Houston and sometimes it was really good at turning off when vehicles were traveling in the opposite directions, other times it stayed on causing me to be the ******* blinding oncoming traffic. From what I remember it worked much better regarding cars ahead of me. Tried it once in the city and it was inconsistent.
Crawl Control: Used it going through a really muddy area at the off-road park, it does no good when you're centered :P. Didn't test it after that. Just ordered the module to add MTS.
Radar Cruise Control: This is only really useful on a highway with little traffic, such as long drives between cities. As for use on a highway within the city with a lot of other cars around, it's quite annoying. The shortest distance to set between you and the vehicle ahead of you is too large, about 5 car lengths. This leaves more than enough room for others to merge between you and the car in front you. This causes the GX to think you're too close to the new car in front and it will slow down a bit and push you further back leading to more room between you and the car in front for others to merge. This will keep going on if you don't override the cruise control and hold your position closer to the vehicle in front of you. Also sometimes it's a bit aggressive with the breaking when a car merges in front you and sometimes it's nice and smooth, I can't find a pattern to it. You can disable it, but it has to be disabled every time you turn the cruise control on and before you set your speed.
Pre-Collision System with Driver Attention Monitor: Initial thoughts are that it's a bit aggressive, but better safe than sorry. Traffic ahead of me had slowed down and I gave the brake pedal a quick, but short, panicked hard press about half way down and the car panicked more than I did. It's impressive how quickly it can slow down the car and it will give you a good squeeze with the seat belts too.
Lane Departure warning: Hit or miss, honestly more of an annoyance as the detection is not that accurate. Similar to the Adaptive/Radar cruise control in that it's more useful on long trips where the roads/highways are less congested and less entrance/exits to the lanes.
Wide + Side view Cameras: I took the GX to an offroad park 2 weeks after I bought it and the Side-View camera was extremely helpful. Yes it would be nice to have one on the left side as well, but you can easily stick your head out the window and check your clearance.
Auto-High Beam: This was hit or miss. I used it on a 3 hour trip from San Antonio to Houston and sometimes it was really good at turning off when vehicles were traveling in the opposite directions, other times it stayed on causing me to be the ******* blinding oncoming traffic. From what I remember it worked much better regarding cars ahead of me. Tried it once in the city and it was inconsistent.
Crawl Control: Used it going through a really muddy area at the off-road park, it does no good when you're centered :P. Didn't test it after that. Just ordered the module to add MTS.
CL Community Team
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It's the old 20-25MPH version... all the same even on '18s.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: AlMuthana
PCS indicator
Hi,
i have PCS indicator light ON on control panel of my GX460 model 2018 It seems that there is no problem in radar or cruise control system. Anybody can tell me what to do ? Thanks
i have PCS indicator light ON on control panel of my GX460 model 2018 It seems that there is no problem in radar or cruise control system. Anybody can tell me what to do ? Thanks
Racer
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Northeast Ohio
There is a button under the steering column behind knee airbag, where to disable the PCS (nothing to do with the adaptive radar cruise). Someone must accidentally pushed switch.