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@PA2017 - Just so you (and others) know - you can get the 1- Month Carista app subscription for $9.99 and use the adapter and app to make whatever customizations you want and before the next billing in 30 days comes around just cancel the app subscription on your smart phone and the subscription will be permanently cancelled. Chances are good once you make your customizations you won't actually need the Carista app subscription anymore - - but if you do need it again you can always subscribe again for another 1-Month subscription.
And, FYI - the Carista OBD adapter and app can be used on numerous other vehicle brands other than Lexus and Toyota. The following vehicle brands are supported (plus Land Rover which is not on the list below):
► HERE is a list of features you can customize or diagnose/view using the Carista - Adapter and app on the Lexus 4th Gen GS 350.
Last edited by bclexus; 07-28-24 at 07:02 AM.
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@PA2017 - I recommend ordering a spare wheel lock lug key from McGard for your wheels to have on hand, and keep it in your car's front console or glove compartment.
It makes it much easier to quickly access the lug key when it's time for new tires or tire rotation.
You should find your wheel lock key and Lock ID Card in either your glove compartment or in your trunk with the tool kit.
Last edited by bclexus; 07-28-24 at 08:44 AM.
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You can also change the number of blinks (flashes) for the lane change feature - 3 blinks is the default number, but some people feel that 5 blinks is a sweet spot number.
Here is how you can change it - it's a little tricky but if you follow the directions you'll accomplish it in one try - or maybe two tries!
►Print this out to make it easier to follow ◄
Pay particular attention to what I have underlined
1. Start with the car completely off
2. Use the rotary **** on the wiper control to set how many blinks you want. This **** has four positions:
- 1st (bottom) position = 3 blinks
- 2nd position = 5 blinks
- 3rd position = 7 blinks
- 4th (top) position = no automatic blinks
3. Hold the wiper lever in the all-the-way-up position, and keep holding it there
4. With foot OFF brake pedal, press the start button twice so the gauges light up (keep holding that wiper lever up!)
5. Continue to hold the wiper lever all the way up for 5 seconds or more (if you go too fast you will have to start all over!)
6. Let the wiper lever come down only one position and hold it there for 5+ seconds (do NOT let it go back to the middle, just let it come down one position)
7. Hold with wiper lever all the way up again for another 5+ seconds
8. Let with wiper lever come down only one position again, and hold it for 5+ seconds
9. Let go of the wiper lever. The right turn signal should flash once. If it doesn't, turn the car off and start again at step 1.
10. Briefly move the turn signal lever down 1 position and let go of it again.
The left turn signal should flash to confirm your setting, but not in the way you might expect. It will blink 1, 2, 3, or 4 times to match where you set the rotary **** on the wiper control, so:
- 1 flash = set for 3 blinks (Default)
- 2 flashes = set for 5 blinks (Most people like 5 blinks)
- 3 flashes = set for 7 blinks
- 4 flashes = no auto blinks
07-28-24, 05:01 AM
