As Woodrow suggested back in post #12, there is a picture (albeit a bit small) and description in the owners manual, page 677. Try 
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 31
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From: WA
Thanks for the heads up about the extra "secret" space in the console storage. I guess that is where we are supposed to store our gold and silver
I would never have known about that space. Nice to have the extra room!
I would never have known about that space. Nice to have the extra room!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,973
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From: Ohio
I actually found the OEM 12-speaker system to exceed my expectations. The subwoofer is enclosed and is in the back. It is a big box that goes under the floor of the trunk. It is the best factory system of any car I owned.
I do not think a simple aftermarket solution in the front will be able to surpass the factory quality. The cig ligher will not have enough power to drive a sub - a direct connection to the battery is needed.
If someone has a base audio system, I would recommend looking into obtaining an OEM sub. Maybe just an enclosure and putting an aftermarket sub in there.
P.S.
Love the secret storage space. It's perfect to put spare clothes for kids.
I do not think a simple aftermarket solution in the front will be able to surpass the factory quality. The cig ligher will not have enough power to drive a sub - a direct connection to the battery is needed.
If someone has a base audio system, I would recommend looking into obtaining an OEM sub. Maybe just an enclosure and putting an aftermarket sub in there.
P.S.
Love the secret storage space. It's perfect to put spare clothes for kids.
Pit Crew
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 242
Likes: 9
From: IOWA
well. Just remove the folding plastic false floor in the console and ALSO flip sideways the extra door on the left side. You will find another space 3X the size of your armrest storage. There is enough space there for about 7 Ipads stored vertically. It is undocumented in the manual. None of the local Lexus salesmen knew about iy until I showed them.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 288
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From: TN
From the driver's side it is on the left inside the console or toward the front of the vehicle, again inside the console.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: AK
My "secret" door was at the front of the storage space and opened to the left. I was able to fit my manuals into the additional space by placing them in vertically - otherwise the false floor of the storage area wouldn't fit back into place.
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Pit Crew
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: IOWA
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_03_06.pdf
Page 677 as previously suggested Picture 3 .......................
Explains it pretty good, now when it warms up I will go out & try again. Thanks Dorothy
Page 677 as previously suggested Picture 3 .......................
Explains it pretty good, now when it warms up I will go out & try again. Thanks Dorothy
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 50
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From: NJ - NEW JERSEY
I actually found the OEM 12-speaker system to exceed my expectations. The subwoofer is enclosed and is in the back. It is a big box that goes under the floor of the trunk. It is the best factory system of any car I owned.
I do not think a simple aftermarket solution in the front will be able to surpass the factory quality. The cig ligher will not have enough power to drive a sub - a direct connection to the battery is needed.
If someone has a base audio system, I would recommend looking into obtaining an OEM sub. Maybe just an enclosure and putting an aftermarket sub in there.
P.S.
Love the secret storage space. It's perfect to put spare clothes for kids.
I do not think a simple aftermarket solution in the front will be able to surpass the factory quality. The cig ligher will not have enough power to drive a sub - a direct connection to the battery is needed.
If someone has a base audio system, I would recommend looking into obtaining an OEM sub. Maybe just an enclosure and putting an aftermarket sub in there.
P.S.
Love the secret storage space. It's perfect to put spare clothes for kids.
And I think the secret hidden space is also a 2013 thing..
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 18
From: So California
Yes, the "secret compartment" is a 2013 exclusive until the new MY appears.
As a side note, if someone is looking to improve base response, check out this thread starting around post #13. A couple of posters report good results from adding FatMat or Megamat lining. Further on, MEP has a bunch of good pictures of the sound system locations he lined in his 2010 as well.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,973
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From: Ohio
That's the woofer I was talking about. It is in a sealed box that extends, albeit slightly, under the floor. Non-ML, 12-speaker version.
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: MD
Folks, for clarity, I think we're at times mixing up two different spaces in this thread.
One is the "open space" literally under the controller that is a pass-thru area from where the drivers and passenger's feet/legs are. This is what I believe the OP was originally talking about in post #1.
The second area is the "secret space" more recently referenced that is completely enclosed under the bottom of the console box where the drivers right elbow generally sits. ...and yes, Woodrow, that is one of the unannounced new things on the 2013 and I fit all my manuals under there (after careful reading)
One is the "open space" literally under the controller that is a pass-thru area from where the drivers and passenger's feet/legs are. This is what I believe the OP was originally talking about in post #1.
The second area is the "secret space" more recently referenced that is completely enclosed under the bottom of the console box where the drivers right elbow generally sits. ...and yes, Woodrow, that is one of the unannounced new things on the 2013 and I fit all my manuals under there (after careful reading)
Also, thank you for the clarity regarding the 2013 models. I thought I was in the 2010 section, so that makes sense why I couldn't find the secret comparent. Thanks Again.
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Is it true that Lexus designed that space for Females to put their pocketbooks? If so,I have to put some power tools in there.Anyone remember the film"Mr. Mom"?
My Wife does put her pocket book in there when she's in my RX...LOL.
My Wife does put her pocket book in there when she's in my RX...LOL.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 136
Likes: 7
From: Texas
The secret space is in the 2012 models. I checked yesterday. The problem was getting to it. Wife has a lot of stuff crammed in the middle console.
edit: I might be confusing this with extra space below the console tray because it's not like the drawing posted in the manual.
edit: I might be confusing this with extra space below the console tray because it's not like the drawing posted in the manual.
Last edited by TomT127; Mar 13, 2013 at 09:15 AM.