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Old 09-19-15, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
Good advice. Plus while you're looking up one thing you'll come across other info you can use.
Yes, but I wanted to create a thread for people to quickly snap up on the cool features.. i've already learned like 3 things on this thread
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Originally Posted by mlacomb
Honestly... there really isn't much to these cars from a "hidden feature" perspective that either isn't in the manual or most long time owners don't know about. Really.

So go look at your owner's manual and know that you too have the power.
whats the point of you telling us to read the owners manual? i already read it, and again, why bring negativity to this thread? if you don't have a hidden feature to contribute please move on
Old 09-22-15, 04:26 PM
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There are plenty of things to customize on a Lexus. Look on the Internet for Lexus personalized settings. Now, you can either go to the dealer and have them changed or do like I did and buy a bluetooth device for about $15 and download Carista to your phone. This way you can change your settings whenever you want. Turning off the seat belt buzzer is one of my favorites.
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Originally Posted by Nutsplats
There are plenty of things to customize on a Lexus. Look on the Internet for Lexus personalized settings. Now, you can either go to the dealer and have them changed or do like I did and buy a bluetooth device for about $15 and download Carista to your phone. This way you can change your settings whenever you want. Turning off the seat belt buzzer is one of my favorites.
what others are your favourites?
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Originally Posted by jkayca
Does the UL have the all glass panoramic roof? Maybe that's the reason.
the pano roof will still open
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Originally Posted by 12jimmyjam
Not really a feature but the speedometer reads 3 mph faster than whatever speed you are actually going.

Making sure the lower ac vents are on makes the seats get cooler faster.

You can control the ac settings using voice control. Voice control will also locate an airport for you when you are looking for a gas station lol.

Found out I had a Mark Levinson system because it has the center speaker on the dash. On the ES (at least on the 07-09) the ML stereo isn't marked. I'm still not sure if I have a dvd player on mine. It literally took me around a year to figure out how all the stuff works and I'm still sketchy on the navigation.
MInes has that so does that mean that i have the upgraded sound system
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The most amazing hidden feature is the fuel consumption. 25-26 MPG average is perfect.
Old 09-28-15, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ESBabe
MInes has that so does that mean that i have the upgraded sound system
It should. The radio (as in FM) actually sounds ok with the ML. In the previous model I drove, it had a very tinny sound. The sales rep who sold me the car actually told me that it didn't have the ML. I had to look it up here on the forum.

***Edit- I was wrong on this.

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Originally Posted by 12jimmyjam
Not really a feature but the speedometer reads 3 mph faster than whatever speed you are actually going.

Making sure the lower ac vents are on makes the seats get cooler faster.

You can control the ac settings using voice control. Voice control will also locate an airport for you when you are looking for a gas station lol.

Found out I had a Mark Levinson system because it has the center speaker on the dash. On the ES (at least on the 07-09) the ML stereo isn't marked. I'm still not sure if I have a dvd player on mine. It literally took me around a year to figure out how all the stuff works and I'm still sketchy on the navigation.
Does the voice control work with non nav. cars to about climate and gas stations but dont know how it will navigate if it doesnt have nav.
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Only bluetooth comands.
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