I have a 2014 ES/UL and do not subscribe to any Lexus services nor XM Satellite radio--never have. However, the last couple weeks as I've display the maps--which I do not do very often--I've noticed red/yellow/green traffic information.

I thought this was due to my iPhone being in the car, but I don't always carry my phone with me and I'm still getting traffic information. Coming home from work today, I thought I'd push the other buttons. Normally if I press the "XM Sports" or "XM Stocks" it would say I need an active subscription and go back. However, today I was able to view stocks (after entering a stock), sports scores (can't confirm as I only entered NFL teams, but it let me!), and I got weather map information (it is raining here so I know the data is current).

I updated the Lexus Nav software in late 2016 and certainly have the latest Enform update via the phone interface. I cannot say if the dealer has changed something or enabled something I should not have, etc.

Do any of the older 2013 and 2014 folks have all the XM services now also? I think the traffic and wx comes via HD radio on the 2015 and later, so that part won't matter.

 

I do subscribe to XM and believe that I heard they're giving away 2 weeks free to gain new accounts. This is probably what you're seeing. Goes away very soon...

 

Yes, I think bc6152 is correct - XM is granting all access for a short time to suck you in - be careful, I find it addicting.

Dave Mac