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my phone button works as should it is phoning with the voice command I am after. 

hi Las Palmas, interesting stuff you write.  I did not realise this.  And indeed a lovely car it is. 

Hi Herbie, your car is fun!  Japanese humour maybe?  Anyway would love to see if mine has that sence of humour too.  it works pretty good for me with radio channels, so was hoping it would with the phone. 

So what is your setup?  Any idea as to why it does nothing in my car? 

I have my Iphone connected via a USB cable to CarPlay.  I can use it fine with navigation, music etc. so setup is OK.  I can make phone calls (in/out) if I use the screen and navigate to the phone icon or the phone button on the steering.  However, if I try to use the voice command button on the steering, it tells me something like there is no phone connected.  Any idea as to how to fix this?  

Thanks 

Mine was done by the Lexus dealer before i took delivery, and I was not impressed by the 'service' I got up to now.  So not sure if they did or not. I too had the same thought as to not check because of cost and I too have removed tow-bars in the past with great effort.  

thanks duotone!  looks like a lot of work for a few bolts.  any idea what a garage would charge for this?  

Ha, well found, thanks.  Not sure if it applies to mine as it is a 2021 model, these instructions are for 2015

I have a Lexus’ UX 250H with a towbar (Brink) for my bike rack.  The towbar manufacturer instructions state one needs to tighten up the bolts after 1000KM of towbar use.  I am about to reach that and want to know if anybody knows or has instructions as to how to remove the plastic undercover at the rear to get to the bolts of the towbar.

Thanks folks. 

aha, around here there are not many hills like in Sutherland or Cairngorms.  will keep an eye open though.  

Thanks Nick.  Amazing you once 100% mine seems to always hang around 3 stripes, maybe 4. 

2 minutes ago, Zotto said:

You can see there is a  sign in ECO scale that is the thermal engine engage point.

I did not know this will have a look at it next time I am in the car. 

1 hour ago, Brian R said:

I can well understand your concerns Ej and perhaps to put your mind at rest you should pop into your local Lexus dealer and ask for a hybrid battery check. I seem to recall a check is circa £59 or free if done during a service.  Takes about 1/2 hour to complete and thereafter you'll know if there is anything fundamentally wrong, or you need a chill pill.

 

I will do that, good tip.  my service is soon so do it then.  

very interesting and useful indeed, the link, thanks for that William.  also your post also helps to understand more of what is happening with our computer on wheels.

10 hours ago, EvilRacer329 said:

It’s worth bring up the battery charge indicator on-screen.

Thanks.  What do you mean by this?

10 hours ago, EvilRacer329 said:

3 bars (or lower, though I’ve never seen that!)

I usually have 3 bars seldom more.  anybody has more?  

HV Batterie SoH (State of Health) how to check in a UX250h 2020 model.

Does anybody know how one can do this oneself?  

Thanks

1 hour ago, NemesisUK said:

Do come back and update us, when it's all sorted?

That I can do!  

19 minutes ago, NemesisUK said:

 

Still curious as to the automobile club you belong to?

Sorry been advised to no longer say anything.

Thanks everybody for your input, I learned a thing or two and appreciate the help as it was very  helpful indeed.

3 hours ago, paulrnx said:

I can understand why someone wouldn’t want to name and shame on here whilst trying to resolve some issues with said dealer. I wouldn’t in the same situation.

Because, in the mean time, they talked to a lawyer. 

2 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

Which dealer did you buy from? They should your first port of call. Lexus UK customer service will only bounce it back to them if they haven't had the opportunity to sort this for you.

let's keep the name of the dealer out for now.  and yes I am trying to get them to respond. they do not however.

17 hours ago, First_Lexus said:

The service history of your car should be visible if you go to Lexus.co.uk and log in. Then go to ‘My Vehicles’ / Vehicle Information / Service History.

For my NX it shows everything, including the fitting of accessories. There are two entries under ‘vehicle delivery’ for mine but it doesn’t actually detail what was done and doesn’t refer to the PDI. That is stamped in the service book though, as it should be for your UX.

OK went there and only see the date it was registered and and who entered the date (the dealer).  No mention of the PDI being done or not. 

As I have a tow-bar fitted, according to your info, it should show.  No such thing. 

14 hours ago, Phil xxkr said:

Not sure why anything is lost John, it's a brand new 2020 UX therefore well inside warranty but I don't think that's the issue. Bearing in mind we're commenting from a distance I cannot for one moment think anyone spending this kind of money considers one iota of rust to be acceptable let alone the PDI issue. Personally, I would put in writing your concerns to the dealer and what you expect them to do and by when. Failing that you will return the vehicle and expect to be returned to the same financial position you were in before the transaction. I would also ensure that a copy is sent to Ewan Shepherd at Lexus HQ. 

thanks.  well since I am having a bit of resistance at the dealer (more things have gone wrong) I need to prep this well to have a change (talked to a lawyer already at the automobile club).  I am surly not planning to take this laying down.

As to the rust on the exhaust, here I consulted with the automobile club who had a look and said this is normal for a new car.  It is the oxidation that happens when you weld the exhaust. 

On 4/21/2021 at 8:48 AM, royoftherovers said:

https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-pre-delivery-inspection

good link, ta.

14 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

I'm curious about the "Lexus importer".

yes yes all bought from an official Lexus dealership.  but Lexus has a central headquarter in the country so that is what I meant.

31 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

This Thread has been running since April21 and the  originator EJ (CHANGE AGENT) needs to take your advice pronto.

Whatever case he had is in grave danger of having been lost already.

why would it be lost?

29 minutes ago, Phil xxkr said:

Interesting conversational trail, but tell me was your car brand new or an imported one registered last year? 

brand new 2020