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Needing satnav while in Africa I downloaded to my Android phone the app Here Wego. An excellent choice –clear maps, no wifi or data usage necessary and clear spoken directions. Back home in UK I thought I would use this app instead of Lexus satnav, which I find difficult to use. Now the app’s map directions work fine but not the audio, spoken directions. Map audio and (Bluetoothed) phone work fine together until I switch to radio for a few miles. If I then try to switch back to map audio, no sound emerges. Radio and phone work fine at this stage but need to go visual with satnav. The app works perfectly with Bluetooth disabled; the change to radio while using the maps app seems to cut off the app’s Bluetooth connection. Hope my explanation makes sense. Has anyone any suggestions how to remedy this ?.

The IS figures are a surprise. Perhaps the focus on hybrid/non diesel cars will reverse the trend. And although it is not really relevant I have just been in Cape Town and was amazed by the number of IS models I saw. Perhaps the world sales figures of IS show a healthier picture ?.

Here's some more thanks Andrew, for the procedure to adjust the indicator flashes. Works great. The default of 3 flashes is just too quick,

Curious that the door protectors are not available in the UK from Lexus UK. With comparatively narrow UK parking spaces vs much wider US spaces you would think protectors would be a winner in the UK.

Like your door edge protectors. Where did you buy them? Not an import I hope !

Ganzoom, I would be interested to know what reliability issues you had with your 3 series. In the 16 years that I owned two 320D, I had 2 blown turbos (fortunately both in Germany) but otherwise no problems. Not that the turbo repairs were "minor". Was I just lucky with the rest? And not that I'm thinking of going back.!

Thanks for the tip on how to access the rev counter. The car is full of surprises. Tried it out today on a lengthy trip. Interesting how low the car revs at high speed (75mph); from a long life perspective this must be a good sign for Rashi.

Mr Vlad......where do I find the rev counter settings.? I can only find SetUp on the menu screen and no mention in that of rev counter. Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong area ??

The front passenger seat in my 300h is used virtually only on long distance (holiday) trips. Does anyone know if the driver and passenger seats are interchangeable ? If the driver's seat starts to wear too much can it can be 'swapped' with the passenger seat ?

If it makes anyone feel any better, I have had my 2015 IS for nearly 2 years and have only now found the lighter socket, thanks to the above thread. It is certainly well camouflaged. Never too old to learn!

Its a dilemma. Want the lights to come on quickly at tunnel entrances but don't want the lights to be turning on/off on country roads shaded by trees. Going to start with +1 and see how this works out.

Thanks for the information. Hadn't thought of looking in the manual or that this function would be customisable. Have now gone up one notch (range is minus 2 to plus 2) as I assume up means more sensitive. We'll see!

In the past 3 months I have been through a number of (French) tunnels of varying lengths. Headlights were set on auto but I noticed that the headlights of cars behind came on far quicker. Mine seemed to take longer to react and also to take some time to switch off after leaving the tunnel. In some cases did not switch off at all even on sunny bright days. I don't know what is 'normal'. Does anyone have experience of repeated on/off situations and the reaction speeds?

It's the one drawback for us . Two oldies and we (I) never manage to fit everything in the boot. BMW is better in that respect. But at least the seats fold down and can be used as additional luggage space.

I wasn't sure what run-out is so asked Dr Google and found this response which I found very informative. Hope it will be of help to Fergie. All new tyres have visible coloured markings forming a radial band on the tyre. Several of these markings represent destination between the manufacture and the recipient.... Cars like Lexus require specific compounds so the radial markings do indeed allow the process to become visible and act like a bar code.But there is also important information held within those lines that most consumers and tyre centres are not aware of, in particular the position of the outer line (colour does vary)..... Depending on how the belts are positioned during construction imperfections will allow the casing and the tyre tread to 'run out'. This disparity allows the compression to steer the tyre laterally regardless of any actions taken by the driver thus generate a pull.The manufacture measures the degree of run out and marks the severity onto the tyre by the position of the outer band, typically the colour is Red or Blue, if the colour band is central then the run out is considered 0, if the band is toward the outer edge the tyre will need a 'reactive' partner to belay any pull. So the positions are vital to you and your car.... example Realising this problem then it's easy to conclude if the tyres are symmetrical in tread construction, if the tyres are asymmetrical or directional then the centre will need to find a suitable match with an opposite reactive lateral partner....... Their problem not yours...... So next time you buy tyres have a look for the banding and decide what match you want..... remember most centres will have no idea of your request due to misunderstanding and lack of knowledge so you need to be wise.

Agree with rayaans. I've experienced the result of a loose battery connection and also, at a different time, a battery shorting out. Both caused the battery to run flat. Not a Lexus I hasten to add.

While enjoying some warmth and windows-down motoring on smooth French roads I noticed a high pitched whine similar to a turbo sound. It seemed to be affected by acceleration. I don't think the IS300H has a turbo so wondered what causes the whine. CVT transmission perhaps ? A slow tyre leak (and warning light) caused me some alarm. Does anyone know if the compressor part of the "puncture" kit can be used to simply pump the tyres.? Fortunately the leak stabilised. I would have hated to use the (to me) horribly complicated puncture kit.

Very good consumption even after deducting 10% to get 'real world' figures. Where do you buy your petrol !

Well thanks Nemesis. You live and learn! Never knew it was there !

Noticed your comment on "hidden steel key". Is that hidden by you or does my IS have an externally accessible key hidden somewhere in the bodywork ?

Wasn't sure about radar cruise control so wikipeed it. Users may be interested to know that "Laser-based systems do not detect and track vehicles in adverse weather conditions". Not so good for the UK then ??

I have noticed that on A roads i often get a double beep (from the SATNAV?) which I thought indicated a speed camera/sensor but in every case there was none to be seen. And when I did pass a genuine speed camera, one of those white vans with rear windows, there was no beep warning at all. I'm not a big SATNAV user (too many disagreements with wife who loves map reading) but maybe the beep is related to something else ??

Sorry - that's on the A26.

No wonder German cars have such a firm ride. OK when you are on carpet smooth roads. Not so good on too many UK roads. And ref speeding in France, be careful between Calais and Autoroute Exit 3. Especially when late for the ferry/tunnel.

Tel, why the different tyre pressures UK and (Continental) Europe ? I thought 36 covered everything.