Has anybody else had the outside temperature flash off/on..Then resume a steady readout? If so, do you know why it does this?

At first I thought it was just when it was changing the readout..like changing from 40 to 39..but that doesn't seem to be the case

 

I didn't look at the manual, but it might be an indication of icy conditions where it cannot get a clear readout of the temp?

 

On UK models the temp flashes when it reaches 3C (37F) to indicate possible icy conditions

 

Mine does it too at 37 degrees. it blinks a few times then is off then come back on. I noticed this manyly on my way to work.

 

it only blinks at 37F for a minute or so.....reminder of possible black ice.

 

why can't they make it have a visable a warning:

"Possible freezing road conditions"

 

Mine did that between 28-34 degrees when I was driving through the Carolinas.

 

Absolutely warns the driver of icy conditions, the first generation IS 300's did this in January when the temps dropped.

 

what a smart car

 

why doesn't it just show"ICE" ! those tahoes show it on the rear view mirrors!
i don't think it's that hard for Lexus.

 

It does it bacause the corrected ambiant temp not. the wind chill will make it feel colder so it warns of a freeze.

 

mine blinks at 32 degrees or lower

 

A trip to page 110 of the owner's manual answers this question:



Javier

 

not really, what the hell does flashing do for ya?
on Audi's, a cool snowflake pops up next to the temp....simple and effective.