jim

No built in sat nav but uses android auto so if you connect phone via usb cable you get google maps on big screen (also got option of apple equivalent)

I've just received a re-call letter for reprogramming of the data communications module.

I did have a RX a few years ago but while it was very comfortable for motorway trips it really was too big everywhere else (and it was too high for my mother to get in). I did downsize to various  Toyotas but present car is a UX300e. Big enough for me, seat high enough off ground to make getting in easy despite my bad back ( a have few fractures) and my wheelchair fits in back, it did fit with seats up but rarely carry back seat passengers so seats now down

Range displayed depends on whether air conditioning is on or off - you will only see car displaying full range when Battery is 100% and a/c turned off

Had a few flat batteries with various Toyota and Lexus hybrids (and now my UX 300e). Usually jump starting cleared the warning messages but some times it took extra time in ready more to get enough charge into the 12volt Battery to clear all the warning messages, which took a few days with my usual short journeys or just sitting in car. Can only conclude that some parts of the system are more sensitive to the actual voltage than others.

Auto fold mirrors is one of the features missing from my UX that used to be on my toyota 

1 hour ago, Mr Vlad said:

Welcome back to Lexus ownership. What made you go for the UX300E? 

wanted BEV to replace Hybrid

2 hours ago, ColinBarber said:

Welcome, TOC members always welcome here on LOC, especially when their new vehicle and an L badge on the front 🙂

I can't believe Toyota still don't have a BEV on sale in the UK, well a car that is as the Proace isn't for everyone.

I don't understand it either - as far as I know the UX300E is built on the same platform as the Toyota CH-R which was my previous car

post missing quote, replaced by another....

Had my UX300E two weeks now - not got a picture of my car yet so attached is one copied from Lexus which is the correct colour

Its been a few years since I had my RX350, owned a few Toyotas since then but have just changed to a UX300E so back to the Lexus owners club instead of the Toyota one

Had the same problem with my RX350 - power to top socket but not to floor or back but couldn't find a blown fuse. Mentioned it to dealer when car was in for service and it was fixed, guy on the desk said they replaced a fuse but didn't know where it was..........

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Could it be a problem with the cat?

I'm trying to remember the chemistry but I am sure there are two different reactions that need to take place. There has to be a reduction going on to convert NOx to N2 then an oxidation to convert the CO to CO2. The oxidation process is also supposed to burn any unburnt hydrocarbons into H2O and CO2.

Age: 51

Gender: Male

Location: Liverpool

Annual Salary: in poll

How old your Lexus is: 20 months

What type of Lexus do you drive: IS300 SportCross

Have you ever bought aftermarket parts: No

Do you buy aftermarket parts online? Storefront? Other (specify)

What type of aftermarket parts did you purchase? Accessories/Performance/Both?

In frontpage you do not need to create a page for the full size pictures.

What you can do is use the auto thumbnail option, to use this you put your full size picture on a page them ctrl-t or use the menu tools - auto thumbnail and your full size picture will be reduced to a thumbnail with a link to the full size picture. You have some control over the size and appearance of the thumnail under tools - page options.

Hope this helps!!

Went over Corney Fell today during my trip to Cumbria. Quite impressed by how my car handled, but I came back via the A595 which seemed more suited to the car - lots of bends and a smooth surface.. :D

Missed 30K service and now at 42K so it has had the same oil in for 22K, not really a good idea even if they did use a good oil at 20K. (Tribology!!)

Just seen it again on UK gold, seemed to be shorter and the car at the end was a saloon rather than an estate

With the loads you will be carrying when you fold the seats down you might find the IS300 Sportcross a better "lifestyle" car.

Had mine about 8 months now and I think I have folded the seats down two or three times, but the 3 litre engine is there to play with every day :D (unless there is any snow/ice)

I can't understand why so few people buy the IS300 Sportcross, but perhaps I am biased. :D

Before I buy a car I always make sure that after I have found a comfortable driving position I can fit in the back seat. The IS has enough room in the back for me and so far I have had no complaints from any passengers, in fact several have commented on how comfotable it is.

You should be able to get one from your Lexus dealer, an armrest is standard in UK spec IS300 (perhaps I should say mine came with one so I assume they are a standard part :D )

I'm not going back until 6th Jan :hohoho: and only two days count as holidays :D

Mat,

I am on the team as bcss-liverpool, still only 21% through the work unit so no point for the team yet.

Jim