9.1 map updated
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9.1 map updated
Finally got my map updated to 9.1. For those with early 10RX still with 8.1, I requested update from Lexus USA after reading the note from “Cruiter.” I had to leave the car overnight as they claimed they had to download the latest firmware for HDD before upgrading the map to 9.1. I had a HS250h for a day so I actually had enough driving to observe 32mpg which is double what I am currently getting on my 10RX [16mpg]. Driving HS for a day and returning to RX, RX felt like LS. Compare to HS, RX is lot of vehicle for the money.
V9.1 and HDD firmware update; initial screen is “bluer” and no more “marker [dots]” on the “line” are only changes observed. It is still missing the ice rink we go to play each summer but I did save the location as “mark” and saved in the address book.
It was a hassle to get “free” update but if you want to pay for the upgrade, $200 parts + $101 was the invoice.
V9.1 and HDD firmware update; initial screen is “bluer” and no more “marker [dots]” on the “line” are only changes observed. It is still missing the ice rink we go to play each summer but I did save the location as “mark” and saved in the address book.
It was a hassle to get “free” update but if you want to pay for the upgrade, $200 parts + $101 was the invoice.
Finally got my map updated to 9.1. For those with early 10RX still with 8.1, I requested update from Lexus USA after reading the note from “Cruiter.” I had to leave the car overnight as they claimed they had to download the latest firmware for HDD before upgrading the map to 9.1. I had a HS250h for a day so I actually had enough driving to observe 32mpg which is double what I am currently getting on my 10RX [16mpg]. Driving HS for a day and returning to RX, RX felt like LS. Compare to HS, RX is lot of vehicle for the money.
V9.1 and HDD firmware update; initial screen is “bluer” and no more “marker [dots]” on the “line” are only changes observed. It is still missing the ice rink we go to play each summer but I did save the location as “mark” and saved in the address book.
It was a hassle to get “free” update but if you want to pay for the upgrade, $200 parts + $101 was the invoice.
V9.1 and HDD firmware update; initial screen is “bluer” and no more “marker [dots]” on the “line” are only changes observed. It is still missing the ice rink we go to play each summer but I did save the location as “mark” and saved in the address book.
It was a hassle to get “free” update but if you want to pay for the upgrade, $200 parts + $101 was the invoice.
I wouldn't pay $300 for this update, but I certainly think that a new vehicle (I bought mine at the end of October) should have the latest software. Lexus agreed and comped me for it.
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I first read "Cruiter" [hybrid owner] note about 9.1 map update in November and he sort of indirectly motivated me to make an attempt to get courtesy update from Lexus USA. I got the run around from dealer so I complained and was about to give-up when I got a call two weeks later from Lexus USA of approval for courtesy upgrade. Since I can’t compare side-by-side, I can’t figure out what changed except for color and “markers.” The entire configurations were preserved so that was a huge plus. Time to time I use to get “connection” error using Ipod like may have reported here so hope that has been addressed/improved with firmware update [time will tell]. You are right, I don’t think it’s worth $301 for map update but firmware update alone was probably worth the hassle. 
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I first read "Cruiter" [hybrid owner] note about 9.1 map update in November and he sort of indirectly motivated me to make an attempt to get courtesy update from Lexus USA. I got the run around from dealer so I complained and was about to give-up when I got a call two weeks later from Lexus USA of approval for courtesy upgrade. Since I can’t compare side-by-side, I can’t figure out what changed except for color and “markers.” The entire configurations were preserved so that was a huge plus. Time to time I use to get “connection” error using Ipod like may have reported here so hope that has been addressed/improved with firmware update [time will tell]. You are right, I don’t think it’s worth $301 for map update but firmware update alone was probably worth the hassle.
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Upgrade to 9.1 Nav
Also got my RX450h Nav HD upgraded to 9.1 earlier this week - turns out my system also needed its firmware upgraded first (to "version 3350"); then the 9.1 map data loaded ok.
Lexus corporate paid for this update as I took delivery of the 450h in early December.
Lexus corporate paid for this update as I took delivery of the 450h in early December.
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I still haven't done mine. I'll do it at 10,000 coming up. You said the 'markers' dissapeared. Are you talking about the 'cookie crumbs'? If so, you should be able to turn them on again in NAV settings. I can't imagine they would have done away with them, they're useful.
cute name but I am glad its gone, my previous 05LS didn’t have it and it was sort of nuisance to look at bunch of markers on 10RX before the update. I think you were the first to discuss 9.1 upgrade but many others like “jeffmust” beat you to the upgrade From what “jeffmust” and I have experienced, firmware update must be prerequisite to the map update for earlier models. I think you and i bought the RX about same time in May so ours is one of those early models. I had to leave my RX overnight because of “slow download” but I am glad I got it done knowing I have the latest firmware. I have not lost the iPod connection after the update so hope the firmware update was a permanent fix.
Last edited by sightdev; Jan 15, 2010 at 06:45 PM.
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Bought in late August. Have 8.x No iPod problems, though. I have bought a 120G iPod especially for the RX. Thats basically like getting the car with a built in 120G music server. My entire music collection in the car. Amazing.
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