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Hi I just got my RX350 Luxury 2016, just got some questions hope to find the answer here:
1) if it comes with remote start function?
2) Upgrading the GPS Map can it be done anytime free of charge in dealership?
3) I found the vehicle is slow in picking up the speed, and pretty noisy, is it normal?
4) if there are more than two people in the car, is it better to drive in normal or sport mode rather than eco?
Thanks for any response in advance.
Dan.
1) if it comes with remote start function?
2) Upgrading the GPS Map can it be done anytime free of charge in dealership?
3) I found the vehicle is slow in picking up the speed, and pretty noisy, is it normal?
4) if there are more than two people in the car, is it better to drive in normal or sport mode rather than eco?
Thanks for any response in advance.
Dan.
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Congrats on the new car!
1) Enforn Remote (remote start through keyfob and phone app) is free for the first year. Then it becomes $249.90/year (with 2-year subscription). Keep in mind, this includes Safety Connect (SOS button) which is needed for Enform Remote to work.
2) Map updates are not free. Since its SD card based, I think you can buy it yourself and change it out. The SD card slot is located behind the tiny black door beneath the A/C controls, towards the right side.
3) The car is just a heavy car with an ECU and transmission that is tuned to save fuel, so acceleration is kinda slow. The noise has been a common complaint, but I don't find it that intrusive.
4) When I drive the RX, I always drive in Sport mode. I find taking off to be smoother, and I like the faster throttle response. Of course, putting the RX in Sport mode doesn't make it any faster but I find it drives better. I never drive in Eco due to the laggy throttle response and it dials back the A/C to save fuel, and it doesn't really save fuel; just makes me frustrated.
1) Enforn Remote (remote start through keyfob and phone app) is free for the first year. Then it becomes $249.90/year (with 2-year subscription). Keep in mind, this includes Safety Connect (SOS button) which is needed for Enform Remote to work.
2) Map updates are not free. Since its SD card based, I think you can buy it yourself and change it out. The SD card slot is located behind the tiny black door beneath the A/C controls, towards the right side.
3) The car is just a heavy car with an ECU and transmission that is tuned to save fuel, so acceleration is kinda slow. The noise has been a common complaint, but I don't find it that intrusive.
4) When I drive the RX, I always drive in Sport mode. I find taking off to be smoother, and I like the faster throttle response. Of course, putting the RX in Sport mode doesn't make it any faster but I find it drives better. I never drive in Eco due to the laggy throttle response and it dials back the A/C to save fuel, and it doesn't really save fuel; just makes me frustrated.
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Congrats on the new car!
1) Enforn Remote (remote start through keyfob and phone app) is free for the first year. Then it becomes $249.90/year (with 2-year subscription). Keep in mind, this includes Safety Connect (SOS button) which is needed for Enform Remote to work.
2) Map updates are not free. Since its SD card based, I think you can buy it yourself and change it out. The SD card slot is located behind the tiny black door beneath the A/C controls, towards the right side.
3) The car is just a heavy car with an ECU and transmission that is tuned to save fuel, so acceleration is kinda slow. The noise has been a common complaint, but I don't find it that intrusive.
4) When I drive the RX, I always drive in Sport mode. I find taking off to be smoother, and I like the faster throttle response. Of course, putting the RX in Sport mode doesn't make it any faster but I find it drives better. I never drive in Eco due to the laggy throttle response and it dials back the A/C to save fuel, and it doesn't really save fuel; just makes me frustrated.
1) Enforn Remote (remote start through keyfob and phone app) is free for the first year. Then it becomes $249.90/year (with 2-year subscription). Keep in mind, this includes Safety Connect (SOS button) which is needed for Enform Remote to work.
2) Map updates are not free. Since its SD card based, I think you can buy it yourself and change it out. The SD card slot is located behind the tiny black door beneath the A/C controls, towards the right side.
3) The car is just a heavy car with an ECU and transmission that is tuned to save fuel, so acceleration is kinda slow. The noise has been a common complaint, but I don't find it that intrusive.
4) When I drive the RX, I always drive in Sport mode. I find taking off to be smoother, and I like the faster throttle response. Of course, putting the RX in Sport mode doesn't make it any faster but I find it drives better. I never drive in Eco due to the laggy throttle response and it dials back the A/C to save fuel, and it doesn't really save fuel; just makes me frustrated.
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If you want to update your maps, you will need to buy them (from dealer or online). It will cost a few hundred dollars. I'm assuming it's an easy swap since Lexus changed to SD card based maps. I don't update maps since the roads don't change too much around here and I tend to use Waze on my phone since the traffic info is more up to date.
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You do not "need" to update your map. I have driven for years without updating. It is a good option if you own your vehicle for many years but I find most the time the nav maps to be on the money. Updates will add new highways down the road.
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3) I found the vehicle is slow in picking up the speed
Check to see if the TSB for hesitation has been done on your vehicle...see hesitation at various speeds thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ost-159-a.html
Check to see if the TSB for hesitation has been done on your vehicle...see hesitation at various speeds thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ost-159-a.html
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