Picking Nits
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Atlanta, GA
- Removal of Nav Override in Gen3 map updates (at least starting at 7.1).
Agreed, I just got my hands on a hybird disc for Gen 4 v 8.? that will let me use the overide again, I need to test it out when I get a chance.
- Puddle lamps on side mirrors are not bright enough.
Swap mine out with LED's, plenty bright now and pretty easy to do.
- Diminished sensitivity of smog sensor over time.
There is a DIY on how to clean the smog sensor that might solve your problem.
- The trunk doesn't pop up high enough when released.
Agreed
Agreed, I just got my hands on a hybird disc for Gen 4 v 8.? that will let me use the overide again, I need to test it out when I get a chance.
- Puddle lamps on side mirrors are not bright enough.
Swap mine out with LED's, plenty bright now and pretty easy to do.
- Diminished sensitivity of smog sensor over time.
There is a DIY on how to clean the smog sensor that might solve your problem.
- The trunk doesn't pop up high enough when released.
Agreed
Now i know if i want something critiqued, i'll just bring it to Club Lexus. 
If Lexus made it perfect from the beginning there would be no "pursuit" of perfection IMHO! 
and Just think if the same question were asked in an MB forum. The discussion would go for days.
If Lexus made it perfect from the beginning there would be no "pursuit" of perfection IMHO! and Just think if the same question were asked in an MB forum. The discussion would go for days.
You guys are forgetting that when you move your seat back the headrest goes up in proportion to the height of the tall folk's head. If it stays low, the tall folks will sue b/c it acts like a fulcrum and major neck injuries in a rear-ender accident....................we had an old thread on this.........dang that was a mouthful
If you set it to memory driver's 1 and 2, you won't have this problem
If you set it to memory driver's 1 and 2, you won't have this problem
STUPID cup holder design
LOL If you want a stupid cupholder, check out some of the older Volvos (not sure about the new ones). The cupholder is on the console box LID, so if you open the console lid you dump your drink in the back floorboard.
I guess the LS suits me better than most -- I find practically none of the items complained about here to bother me at all.
CL Community Team
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,915
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From: Alabama
You want to see some bad cupholders? check out the cupholders in SLK280/350 - it hangs your drink in a flimsy pop out ring right above center stack controls and radio switches. Ergonomics by Scooby-doo. An accident waiting to happen - fortunately repair/replace on MB radios and interior electronics/switches is very reasonable ; )
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 264
Likes: 7
From: Poulsbo, WA
One thing that has me surprised that no one has mentioned is the location of the trunk lid release on the bottom of the dash. I typically leave the keys inside my cars when in my garage and if I need to get into the trunk then it is a pain to have to practically get into the car to release it when both cars are parked in the garage and the door won't be able to swing wide open. It would have been a far better location if they were on the driver door armrest instead for easier access.
Also, hate the cup holders...totally useless, don't mind the slow opening of the sunglass holder and to me the trunk opens just far enough and keeps out the rain.
Otherwise, the two best cars I've ever owned.
Also, hate the cup holders...totally useless, don't mind the slow opening of the sunglass holder and to me the trunk opens just far enough and keeps out the rain.
Otherwise, the two best cars I've ever owned.
Driver
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 100
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota
I think the design of the REAR cupholders sucks. To use them you lose the cushioned armrest and are stuck with ridges of hard plastic.
I don't have a problem with the front cupholders, but I don't usually trust them, either. I rest my right arm lightly on the top of my drink when cornering.
I don't have a problem with the front cupholders, but I don't usually trust them, either. I rest my right arm lightly on the top of my drink when cornering.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,489
Likes: 107
From: AZ
One thing that has me surprised that no one has mentioned is the location of the trunk lid release on the bottom of the dash. I typically leave the keys inside my cars when in my garage and if I need to get into the trunk then it is a pain to have to practically get into the car to release it when both cars are parked in the garage and the door won't be able to swing wide open. It would have been a far better location if they were on the driver door armrest instead for easier access.
Also, hate the cup holders...totally useless, don't mind the slow opening of the sunglass holder and to me the trunk opens just far enough and keeps out the rain.
Otherwise, the two best cars I've ever owned.
Also, hate the cup holders...totally useless, don't mind the slow opening of the sunglass holder and to me the trunk opens just far enough and keeps out the rain.
Otherwise, the two best cars I've ever owned.
Maybe we should start a thread about the things we couldn't do without in our LS's. But then again maybe not. That might consume a hundred pages and never end. LOL
Driver
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: New York
The main thing that drives me crazy is how when you start up a model with nav, it always takes the audio (CD or ipod) a while to start, and if you happen to want to back up, you have the "audio information bar" across the top of the backup camera... Would be nice if they had disabled this "audio information bar" when in reverse...
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Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 407
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From: San Antonio, TX
My personal issues:
1. Cooled seats are no match for my ES (either of them) or my Navigator.
2. The amount that the glove box DOESN'T open.
3. Smart Key access... I am a bit perplexed about my smart key. I grab the driver's door and they all unlock. In my ES if I grab the drivers then that is the only one that unlocks. I grab the others and they all unlock. I have played with the settings on the LS but I get all or nothing....
1. Cooled seats are no match for my ES (either of them) or my Navigator.
2. The amount that the glove box DOESN'T open.
3. Smart Key access... I am a bit perplexed about my smart key. I grab the driver's door and they all unlock. In my ES if I grab the drivers then that is the only one that unlocks. I grab the others and they all unlock. I have played with the settings on the LS but I get all or nothing....
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,761
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From: Atlanta, GA
My personal issues:
3. Smart Key access... I am a bit perplexed about my smart key. I grab the driver's door and they all unlock. In my ES if I grab the drivers then that is the only one that unlocks. I grab the others and they all unlock. I have played with the settings on the LS but I get all or nothing....
3. Smart Key access... I am a bit perplexed about my smart key. I grab the driver's door and they all unlock. In my ES if I grab the drivers then that is the only one that unlocks. I grab the others and they all unlock. I have played with the settings on the LS but I get all or nothing....
-With the SmartKey in your hand hold down the lock and trunk buttons at the same time.
-On the IC display it will cycle through three setup options.
-One of those options is to open all of the doors.
