Introducing Carista app for Lexus GX
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'Sup everyone! We made an Android app called Carista OBD2 that allows you to change your own Lexus Personalized Settings. That includes the "dealer-only" settings like DRLs, auto-off heated seats, auto door locks, etc. (see list below). Carista can also do Lexus-specific diagnostics of all computers in the car (incl. ABS, airbag, navigation, etc.). The app runs on Android phones and tablets; we're starting development on an iOS version now.
Just wanted to tell you guys that this app exists. You can play with your LPS as much as you want with it. It's not free: it costs $19.99 for the ability to change LPS and do Lexus-specific diagnostics. Once you buy it, you have unlimited access to changing settings and doing diagnostics as many times as you want on as many cars as you want (incl. supported VW, Audi, Toyota and Scion models). The app lets you see what customization settings are available on your specific car before you buy the Pro Package.
The hardware that you need is a generic ELM327 Bluetooth dongle ($10ish) that plugs into the diagnostic port inside the car, under the dash. See some examples here.
So the total cost is around $30 for unlimited use. Compare that to going to a dealer ONCE
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Here's a sample customization (LPS) list from a clublexus member's 2014 GX460 (US model). Your settings may vary depending on equipment and market.
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open glass hatch via smart key
YES / NO
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Front parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Rear parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec.
YES / NO
Parking sensor beep volume
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / MAX
Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
YES / NO
Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)
FRONT / FRONT CORNER / OFF
Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear
REAR / REAR CORNER / OFF
Dash display mode
ALL / UNDISP
ECO Drive indicator zone
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
YES / NO
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
Also blow to feet in face mode
YES / NO
Other:
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / STANDARD
Just wanted to tell you guys that this app exists. You can play with your LPS as much as you want with it. It's not free: it costs $19.99 for the ability to change LPS and do Lexus-specific diagnostics. Once you buy it, you have unlimited access to changing settings and doing diagnostics as many times as you want on as many cars as you want (incl. supported VW, Audi, Toyota and Scion models). The app lets you see what customization settings are available on your specific car before you buy the Pro Package.
The hardware that you need is a generic ELM327 Bluetooth dongle ($10ish) that plugs into the diagnostic port inside the car, under the dash. See some examples here.
So the total cost is around $30 for unlimited use. Compare that to going to a dealer ONCE
![](http://www.caristaapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Header_Prizmos_Carista_Website_V7_2.png)
Here's a sample customization (LPS) list from a clublexus member's 2014 GX460 (US model). Your settings may vary depending on equipment and market.
Doors / Windows / Remote:
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
YES / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / MAX
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
YES / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
YES / NO
Panic function on remote
ENABLED / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
YES / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via physical key
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / OFF
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
ON / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / OFF
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / 2.5 SECONDS / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE
Open glass hatch via smart key
YES / NO
Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings:
Remote low battery warning
ON / OFF
Front parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Rear parking sensor range
NARROW / WIDE
Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec.
YES / NO
Parking sensor beep volume
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / MAX
Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
YES / NO
Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)
FRONT / FRONT CORNER / OFF
Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear
REAR / REAR CORNER / OFF
Dash display mode
ALL / UNDISP
ECO Drive indicator zone
ON / OFF
Lights:
Daytime running lights
ON / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / 30 SECONDS / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
YES / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
YES / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
YES / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
YES / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
YES / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
YES / NO
Interior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Exterior light control
ENABLED / DISABLED
Heater & A/C:
Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / NORMAL / +1°C / +2°C
Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
YES / NO
Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
YES / NO
Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
YES / NO
Also blow to feet in face mode
YES / NO
Other:
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / STANDARD
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That's coming soon. We're starting development now.
We can only change settings that the vehicle supports. If a dealer can change something, Carista should be able to change it as well. (Disclaimer: that's the ultimate goal; we don't yet support ALL settings that the dealer can change... but we do support more than what the nav gives you access to).
Yeah, that seems to be the case, unfortunately.
Pretty much any ELM327 Bluetooth dongle should work, as long as it uses an ELM327 v1.4 or newer. Note that "OBDLink" brand devices (which are great in general) emulate an ELM327 v1.3a, so they're not fully compatible with our Lexus-specific functionality.
I personally think every driver should have an ELM327 dongle in the car, even if they don't use Carista. So just try it
Carista is free up to the point where you want to change a setting's value or do advanced diagnostics. You can see what settings are available on your particular vehicle and what their current values are for free. Seeing those also confirms that both your Bluetooth device and your vehicle are compatible with Carista.
Pretty much any ELM327 Bluetooth dongle should work, as long as it uses an ELM327 v1.4 or newer. Note that "OBDLink" brand devices (which are great in general) emulate an ELM327 v1.3a, so they're not fully compatible with our Lexus-specific functionality.
I personally think every driver should have an ELM327 dongle in the car, even if they don't use Carista. So just try it
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Bought the dongle above, downloaded the app (play store) paired it with (at the time) my Samsung GIII, used the in app purchase to get the advanced settings content and about 5 minutes later I was programing the settings exactly how I wanted. It was really simple, straight forward and in my mind, worth the money. I would recommend it if you are into having things "just so"...
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Bought the dongle above, downloaded the app (play store) paired it with (at the time) my Samsung GIII, used the in app purchase to get the advanced settings content and about 5 minutes later I was programing the settings exactly how I wanted. It was really simple, straight forward and in my mine worth the money. I would recommend it if you are into having thing "just so"...
Bought the dongle above, downloaded the app (play store) paired it with (at the time) my Samsung GIII, used the in app purchase to get the advanced settings content and about 5 minutes later I was programing the settings exactly how I wanted. It was really simple, straight forward and in my mine worth the money. I would recommend it if you are into having thing "just so"...
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Great App
Auto windows roll down and up via remote was disabled by dealer and i was able to re-enable it via app![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The Beta version also allows to disable the seatbelt chime (including passengers.)
Cant wait to see more features, maybe enable preset profiles? Id also like to see if we can enable flood lights and console mood light to stay in the brighter "Park" setting while driving?
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Auto windows roll down and up via remote was disabled by dealer and i was able to re-enable it via app
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The Beta version also allows to disable the seatbelt chime (including passengers.)
Cant wait to see more features, maybe enable preset profiles? Id also like to see if we can enable flood lights and console mood light to stay in the brighter "Park" setting while driving?
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I want to play ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Any update on the iPhone app Carista?
Any Possibilities of bypassing the remote start shut off problem when entering the vehicle?
I don't think it is dealer supported but you can figure it out. Right? Yes you can, come on you can do it
I would pay extra for an upgraded App with more options.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Any update on the iPhone app Carista?
Any Possibilities of bypassing the remote start shut off problem when entering the vehicle?
I don't think it is dealer supported but you can figure it out. Right? Yes you can, come on you can do it
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I would pay extra for an upgraded App with more options.
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Great App
Auto windows roll down and up via remote was disabled by dealer and i was able to re-enable it via app![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The Beta version also allows to disable the seatbelt chime (including passengers.)
Cant wait to see more features, maybe enable preset profiles? Id also like to see if we can enable flood lights and console mood light to stay in the brighter "Park" setting while driving?
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Auto windows roll down and up via remote was disabled by dealer and i was able to re-enable it via app
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The Beta version also allows to disable the seatbelt chime (including passengers.)
Cant wait to see more features, maybe enable preset profiles? Id also like to see if we can enable flood lights and console mood light to stay in the brighter "Park" setting while driving?
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I want to play ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Any update on the iPhone app Carista?
Any Possibilities of bypassing the remote start shut off problem when entering the vehicle?
I don't think it is dealer supported but you can figure it out. Right? Yes you can, come on you can do it
I would pay extra for an upgraded App with more options.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Any update on the iPhone app Carista?
Any Possibilities of bypassing the remote start shut off problem when entering the vehicle?
I don't think it is dealer supported but you can figure it out. Right? Yes you can, come on you can do it
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I would pay extra for an upgraded App with more options.
We can only change settings that the car supports. We don't "hack" the car's computers to make them do things they weren't made to do... so if the car was made with a defect or weird behavior that's not configurable (such as the remote start shutoff you mentioned), we can't change that. Sorry
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What adapter are you using with iOS? Many say they only work with Android.
Let us all know about progress!
Thx
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Can't wait to get my hands on this app for my iPhone. Bought my car used and would rather pay you to be able change settings at my convenience and experiment with them vs stealer hourly rate.
What adapter are you using with iOS? Many say they only work with Android.
Let us all know about progress!
Thx
What adapter are you using with iOS? Many say they only work with Android.
Let us all know about progress!
Thx
It will use WiFi ELM327 adapters (not Bluetooth) because Apple doesn't allow standard Bluetooth communication.