I've got a rear facing dash cam that barely interferes with the rear sunshade when it's in motion and I'm noticing it's more of an issue now that I keep the sunshade up. I do not like that the sunshade retracts automatically when the car is put in reverse. I searched the forum and searched through the vehicle settings and it doesn't appear that can be changed. Does anyone have information to the contrary?

Much appreciated in advance.

 

You should be able to disable it with Techstream, in the customizations, under "Others" if I remember correctly.

 

Yes you can turn it off. I used my Crista App to do it. I have mine set to never go down.

Dennis

 

Thanks for the replies. So is this something I have to have to dealership do for me? What is the "Crista" App?

 

The CARISTA app requires a Carista OBD 2 dongle. With it, you can change some of your personalized driver settings. Go to drivers.lexus.com, enter your car info including VIN number. Lots of info about your specific car including personalized settings that you can do on your own and others that require dealer or Carista to change. Personally I have the Carista device as I'm a Lexus for life person and have used it on several Lexus vehicles.

 

The dealer won't do it because it can be a safety/liability issue. An independent mechanic MAY do it or you have to get the Carista App to do it yourself. The Carista Ap is a program you can purchase and allows you to access settings only the dealership can.

Here is a link to Amazon:

 

Thank you all! I think I'll be purchasing the Carista App. What other personalizing for the LS460 can you do on that app?

 

as I posted earlier, go to drivers.lexus.com, it's a long list that changes with model year. windows, door locks, lighting, seat positioning and much more. Also the Carista app gives you the list once connected to car via blue tooth. Plus drivers.lexus.com has a lot of other info and helpful videos for your specific car. it's FREE to sign up.You'll want to thank me once you do!!!

 

Your car is newer than mine, and different markets may have different customizations (like my EU market LS600h lacks DRL functionality in the menu, as seen on US market cars).

Anyway, I happened to take these screenshots before, so here goes:


main menu

air conditioner

display

door lock

entry and start

illuminated entry

light control

other

power window

psd and pbd

seat

sensor

slide roof

steering wheel tilt telescope

unit conversion

warning

wireless door lock

 

You can also make the changes with Techstream software. and a Mini VCI firmware version 2.0.4 OBDII cable. Which is what I use on my 2006 Lexus SC 430 which is not supported by the Carista App. Also I don't believe you need a Carista OBDII interface. I believe any ELM 327 WI-FI OBDII interface will work.

Dennis

 

I've successfully done the customization changes with a Mini VCI 1.4.1 cable. I've read that a 2.x cable is required for writing into ECUs, and some claim it's required for registering TPMS sensors...but I've also read that some have successfully registered their TPMS sensors with a 1.4.x cable. I haven't, yet, but I haven't stopped trying either.

The 2.x cable is probably the better option in every case, but beware; apparently some who claim to sell them will send a 1.4.x instead.

EDIT: Got fed up and bought this cable, TPMS sensors are now registered and all is well...

 

SpruceRain

Some of the folks on the SC 430 Forum have had good luck with the V1.4.1 cable and some have not. Folks should avoid getting Techstream V13+ as it has some real issues. If folks are interested in getting Techstream go over to the SC 430 forum and do a search for "Techstream and cable problems and there is a link where you can download a Version 12 that will be easy to install and works great.


Dennis