I apologize if this has been discussed. I tried doing a search, but was unsuccessful. I have a '14 GS 350 F Sport that I absolutely love driving. My question is in regard to the turn signal arm. When using it, unlike other vehicles I've had, the arm will return to it's "home" position instead of waiting until the turn is completed. Not sure how else I can explain this, so I hope I'm somewhat clear. I just find it to be a PITA when trying to deactivate it, I wind up signaling in the other direction.

Thanks!

 

That's just the way it is. To cancel it you just lightly push it in the opposite direction, don't mash it. Why are you so frequently canceling it anyway?

Short press for lane changes and it will cancel itself after 3 blinks. If 3 blinks is not enough for you then you can change it to 5 or 7 blinks.

Long press if you are actually turning and then it will cancel itself after the wheel is turned 90 degrees and back.

 

Thanks. Yes, I am familiar with the short and long press. My problem is that when trying making a lane change, it's hard for me to get the perfect short press. I usually wind up doing a long press then pushing it too far back and start signaling the other direction. Could you tell me how to change the setting for the number is blinks? I could not find it, even using Carista. Thank you!!

 

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What are you doing? Literally, describe what you do.

Try a gentle touch, just a tap and it will blink 3 times. If you feel it "break" over it will have to be canceled, either manually or with a turn. I literally just nudge it and it works perfectly for me. Practice in your driveway and not while driving to learn the subtle touch it requires.

 

 

I've never found this style turn signal to be a bother and actually prefer it. Feels more "fancy" and different from "normal" cars that don't have digital turn signal stalks (yes, I recognize Lexus switched back to more conventional style stalks in the LC, LS & newer models).

It's pretty straightforward. There are 5 very distinct positions, just like the wiper stalk. The center position is neutral and from there has two lever positions upward and two lever positions downward. Be gentle and patient and try learning where those positions are and you'll stop overshooting and activating the opposite turn signal direction.

I'd also recommend changing the lane change press (first position up or down) to 5 flashes instead of the standard 3. Oh my god has such a simple change made it so much more useful and simple yet satisfying.

 

Basically how I feel. I love the multi function arm. When I drive my other car now I am always pressing it so lightly like I do in the Lexus and I only get half a blink lol

I guess my gripe from using this feature would be that I wish my other car had the feature, not that my Lexus did not.

5 blinks is ideal IMO. 3 too short and with 7 it's too many.