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I have the same problem. It is resolved in the new Navigation system (i.e. new RX350 and IS) - but with our cars I guess we have to live with it. Do not, if you are talking the connection is stable. Also, if an incoming call comes it reconnects itself. You are only caught out when trying to make an outgoing call - when you may have to wait for a minute or so to call out.

I paid £125+VAT from Costco (I guess not local to you....)

I am all for it

I am completely for starting this petition. In the petition we can also mention that BMW or Mercedes do not restrict their cars from dialling out whilst driving. As to how to start it, I dont know.

I hear you. Am in exaclty the same position as you. As for the update - GOOD LUCK!!!!

The Bluetooth system in the Lexus is not the best - and it has many "things which can be improved on", e.g. the transfer of phone numbers, which for example in a BMW is automatic. Any way, I cannot help you with the problem of downloading numbers to your car - other than suggesting that you do them one at a time and store them as separate names (maybe by putting extra spaces at the end of each name. Now with regards to the number not coming up when the car is moving. This is true. However, if you have the name stored with the number, then the name will come up when the car is moving (thus the reason why you should transfer numbers over to the car). Please note, however, if you transfer the number over as +44.... the name will not come up. You have to store the number as 020... Yes, you can only dial 18 numbers (well, 17 actually as one of the 18 is a Last Dialled Number). Again, unlike the BMW where you have a keypad and can dial numbers even when moving - and can access the phone book. Anyway, heres to hoping that Lexus come up with some upgrades to the Bluetooth system to make it more like the BMWs... Regards

On my car if you say "Home" it responds with "Bowling". However, if I say "Go Home" it selects "Home" everytime...

The BlackBerry works very well with the Lexus Bluetooth. However, you can only use the phone functions (no email or SMS) through the bluetooth. You are unable to transfer telephone numbers from the BlackBerry to the Lexus phonebook - you will need a different phone (one off) to transfer these numbers. Also, unless you have version 4.1 on the BlackBerry handheld, if your keypad is locked, you will not be able to dial out. Best thing to do if you are not on version 4.1 is to actually use the holster. Hope the above helps.

No it didn't work, I guess these "little tricks" are not allowed on UK cars They do work. I have done with my 05 RX 300SE. Try the following: turn the ODO to full meter reading (not the trip computers. Turn off the car Now turn the car onwith the ODO button pressed. Count to 20. On the count of 20, fasten the seat belt. You will get a menu which says b_on release the ODO button and press it again The menu will change to b_off Turn the car off All done. The seat belt beeping is now off. Would love to find a trick for this phone thing. Its quite annoying.

I think what we actually need to do is get some kind of petition together and get Lexus GB to override it. It is not illegal in the UK to use these functions whilst driving. Merecedes and BMW dont block anybody from dialling out. Why should Lexus police this?

I typically do motorway driving and have now done 23k. My front brake pads were replaced at the 20k service. They were about 85% worn...

Tried squeezing it out of the dealer - no luck. Also examined installing this: http://www.coastaletech.com/nav_kit.htm Problem 1: the warranty on your navigation system will be voided if you use this...(although there is no way of them figuring out that you used this - so long as you disconnect it when giving the car to the dealer). Problem 2: How do you fit it on the RX?

Well, from a previous thread, I beleive there is a scenario which may work in the RX400. As far as I understand, there are two versions of the service mode. 1 - as has been described above. The second method is if you press the Menu button and then press the top left and then bottom left a few times and then I think you press it on the bottom right to bring up the service menu. You are then able to choose an override which allows you to dial telephone numbers. You are able to access this "cheat" system even when the car is moving. The idea being you can do this should you wish to dial a number. Otherwise you can use your pre-sets. The above does not work with the 2005 RX300 though. I know it works in the US RX400. Don't know about over here.

To turn off the beeping seat belt noise, do the following: 1. When the car is turned off, press the ODO button and turn the car on. 2. Count till 20-30 with the ODO button pressed. 3. With the ODO button pressed, now wear ure seat belt. 4. You will now see a menu on the ODO meter which says b_on. You can change this to b_off by pressing the ODO button. Would love to see if anybody has found a "cheat switch" to be able to dial the telephone when the car is moving. Its a bit silly that you cannot on the Lexus whereas you can on the Merc and BMW.

I had this problem with a Sony Ericsson V600i. I eventually changed the phone :-)

Hi Just checking with regards to the Cruise Control. On every other car that I have driven, if you set the cruise control at a certain speed, say 60mph, and then the car comes to a stop (but you don't turn off the engine, e.g. in a traffic jam or at an intersection), and you "re-accelarate", you can normally press the resume button on the cruise control after a certain speed (normally around 20-25mph) and the car resumes to the set speed, i.e. 60mph. Not so on the Lexus. On the Lexus, if you stop, you have to re-set the cruise control to your desired speed. Is this normal? Can this be turned to what is normal with every other car?

Apparently there is a 2007 model LS460 coming and a 2008 model new RX (I presume for sale end 2007...)

Martin, It can only be done iva Bluetooth from a cell phone!!! I would borrow a friend's Sony Ericsson and transfer the phone book. If that is not possible, buy a Sony Ericsson phone, transfer the phone book and then return the phone!

Your best option is the following: http://www.coastaletech.com/nav_kit.htm Having spoken to Coastal E-Tech they state that they cannot guarantee functionality with a Lexus - although the Lexus and Prius navigation system seem to be the same. They will ship worldwide. I have not gone for this/tried this as you will void your warranty of the Navigation system if Lexus/Your Dealer finds out.

Is it possible somehow to have the Bluetooth kit in the Lexus upgraded to Full Duplex? Would it be a software or hardware upgrade? Thanks

Yes - they say they have not tested the V600i. They suggest using a K700i or something - dont really want to buy a K700i given that it is an "old" phone now...

Having got sick and tired of the Motorola V3 disconnecting, I have purchased a Sony Ericsson V600i. This is even worse! Nearly every time I end a call, about a minute after that my phone disconnects from the Bluetooth interface with the car. Has anybody experienced this with other Sony Ericsson products? Is there a solution/work around? Thanks

Have spoken to Motorola about this problem and they said: "a motorola phone's bluetooth is only fully compatible with Motorola bluetooth devices. Although Bluetooth is technically supposed to be universally compliant there are various versions of the bluetooth technology and Motorola can only guarantee full compatibility with other Motorola bluetooth products."

Tony, can you please explain how you actually disabled this feature on the V3, as I would like to try this.

Could be...I am now tempotarily using a k700i to see if the problem continues on this...if it does then I presume its a problem with the Lexus ← I've got the same problem with the 400 & the V3 - sometimes works & sometimes doesn't. Also, has anyone managed to transfer the phone book over from the V3? ← You can transfer the phone book from the V3, but you have to do each entry separately. Its best if you can borrow/use a Sony Ericsson phone and transfer the entries from that as you can transfer all the entries in one go.