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Old 06-07-17, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by FastFord
Can you not just disable it from the switch in the car...ie turn it off so it doesn't come on. Or does the brake do something funny anyway so servicing the rear brakes is still difficult?
i think it still does something "funny"
i remember reading/seeing a bulletin for the NX where there is a sequence to release the e-brake with a tool or manually.

i just assumed lexus uses the same/similar tech between its vehicles.


http://media-dmg.assets-cdk.com/team...TG_Outline.pdf
It was this PDF.. or something similar that i was reading.
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Originally Posted by chunktwo
does this have the ability to release the electronic e-brake when servicing the rear brakes?
I think that's only for Audi or VW? On the RX, you should be able to turn off the auto parking brake by holding down the parking brake switch until the "auto" light turns off. It's on pg 238 in the owners manual. Let me know if that's not what you needed. There's a "service" section in the app that I didn't even look at yet, so there might be something in there. I'm pretty sure carista doesn't have any service functions for the RX though.
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Originally Posted by chunktwo
i think it still does something "funny"
i remember reading/seeing a bulletin for the NX where there is a sequence to release the e-brake with a tool or manually.

i just assumed lexus uses the same/similar tech between its vehicles.


http://media-dmg.assets-cdk.com/team...TG_Outline.pdf
It was this PDF.. or something similar that i was reading.
Ha! I replied at the same time! I'll check the service section of the app later. I'll let you know if it's in there.
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Old 06-09-17, 10:46 AM
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thank you for checking the app.

so there isn't a need for any special tools (mechanical or electronic) to service the rear brakes... just simply turn off the "auto e-brake"

^it was meant to be a question - i guess time will tell after ppl drive enough miles and need to service the rear brakes...

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Old 06-09-17, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chunktwo
thank you for checking the app.

so there isn't a need for any special tools (mechanical or electronic) to service the rear brakes... just simply turn off the "auto e-brake"
No prob! So are you asking, or have you confirmed that no special tools are needed? I'd like to know too.
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Anyone know what the "Engine Start Indicator" does? I've switched it on and off but it doesn't seem to do anything? I have an FSport, but does the base model have some kind of light that comes on when the car is on?
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Could it be related to the 450h? When you push the start button a green READY light comes on to let you know you can go...a few secs before the ICE starts.
Old 06-13-17, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasRxh
Could it be related to the 450h? When you push the start button a green READY light comes on to let you know you can go...a few secs before the ICE starts.
Ohh, might be. Thanks!!
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The A/C ECO mode refers to the default on the S-Flow button?
Old 09-25-17, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by giovane
The A/C ECO mode refers to the default on the S-Flow button?
They are two different things.
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What does this mean? : Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock

I ask, because I turned on all of these options hoping I could open and close everything via the FOB and I can only successfully open everything.

THanks!
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Originally Posted by brianzx7
What does this mean? : Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock

I ask, because I turned on all of these options hoping I could open and close everything via the FOB and I can only successfully open everything.

THanks!
You can't close with the fob. You have to use the key method, or the usual way from inside the car.

(You need to put the key in the door and turn and hold it.)
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Originally Posted by Mike728
You can't close with the fob. You have to use the key method, or the usual way from inside the car.

(You need to put the key in the door and turn and hold it.)
thanks for this info.
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So per the Carista website, the adapter is $20, and comes with a free month of the app to change the settings and everything. Do you have to leave the adapter plugged in, or do you take it out once you change the settings? Is there any reason you would need more than 1 month of service with this thing? Once I change the settings I feel like I'd be done with it.


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