franktar

Firstly, we're unable to find a Range indicator. That is, fuel range shown in miles. Is there one hidden in the menu's of the RX400h that we've been unable to find? We thought it'd show under the Energy/Consumption screen, but to our surprise we can't see it in there. Nice graphics, yes, but no range! Surely Lexus haven't left such a fundamental feature off the car?

No DTE (Distance To Empty) because of the electric motors, power regeneration and fuel usage make it impossible to give a value, even if you did, the numbers would fluctuate wildly

Secondly, is there any way the Nav system software can be hacked to get rid of the inability to use it during driving? The problem I have with it isn't that it's overly protective (even though I think it is), but that it gives no consideration for the vehicle Nav being used by a passenger in transit. On Saturday, with myself driving, it would have been useful for my wife to change our route on Nav, on the move, but of course it won't let you because it presumes it's the driver trying to do so.

Yes there is, hit Menu, Volume, in that screen touch the top left corner of the screen, then the lower left, then the top left and lastly the lower left. Then hold the Override for about 4 seconds or when you hear a beep. Then go Back and you have access. it resets every time you turn off the ignition, also, have your passenger play with it NOT yourself when driving, just baaad thing can happen.

Does anyone know if there is a Nav update to allow a 'Perspective' view on screen? What I mean by that is a 3D view, angled away from the driver, of the route, rather than the flat view. This is available in my 6 series and any BMW with SatNav Pro following a software update. My wife doesn't mind the flat display, but I must admit I prefer the 3D view - anyone know if it's available or planned?

No there is not, and I dont think its coming, the GPS is the only thing I hate in this car, i carry a Garmin with me most of the time, Upgrades are expensive and suck. Never liked proprietary software stuff, Lexus should go 3dr party on GPS, because they dont give much hoot to it, after all, its not the GPS that makes the car desirable. I love it besides that, just love it . . . . hate the GPS though

Also, how long would you expect the batteries in the bluetooth DVD headsets to last?

Good time, always carry spares, i think the headsets turn off automaticaly if no IR signal present for a specified time, and no I have not tested how long.