Traffic Information on late models
10-12-23, 09:12 AM
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Traffic Information on late models
First post since upgrading from 2008 460 L to 2016 460 L. I was kind of happy to see traffic information included for free, I understand it is received over an FM frequency? It isn't bad, and I'd prefer to not have to look at my cell phone for traffic data.
My issue is that it is very slow to begin. Sometimes I drive for 10 minutes or more before it starts to display. Usually about 2-3 minutes. I hear that the HD traffic can be augmented by Lexus Enform, but I also hear that Lexus Enform is dead due to 3g cell service being abandoned.
Side point (may create another thread later), I absolutely hate the idiotic Exit guidance when you are on a highway. I hear this can be disabled in some Lexus models? I updated my Infotainment software with latest version but still cannot hide this stupid "feature." The idea that we would always want to see information about upcoming exits is really idiotic except for people who are *always* on unfamiliar highways.
My issue is that it is very slow to begin. Sometimes I drive for 10 minutes or more before it starts to display. Usually about 2-3 minutes. I hear that the HD traffic can be augmented by Lexus Enform, but I also hear that Lexus Enform is dead due to 3g cell service being abandoned.
Side point (may create another thread later), I absolutely hate the idiotic Exit guidance when you are on a highway. I hear this can be disabled in some Lexus models? I updated my Infotainment software with latest version but still cannot hide this stupid "feature." The idea that we would always want to see information about upcoming exits is really idiotic except for people who are *always* on unfamiliar highways.
10-12-23, 09:54 AM
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Enform is dead due to 3g. No fix is available or planned by Lexus. So no way of updating traffic news. My guess is any FM traffic updates have nothing to do with Lexus. Maybe another member knows more. Newer models that have 4g are the only cars that would have advanced services like Enform. A CarPlay adapter ($600 plus install) will mirror any phone services such as Waze for traffic updates. While you're not the only one who is underwhelmed by Lexus interface and mapping, no point in starting a thread to beat a dead horse. It's been discussed many times here.
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10-12-23, 01:26 PM
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First post since upgrading from 2008 460 L to 2016 460 L. I was kind of happy to see traffic information included for free, I understand it is received over an FM frequency? It isn't bad, and I'd prefer to not have to look at my cell phone for traffic data.
My issue is that it is very slow to begin. Sometimes I drive for 10 minutes or more before it starts to display. Usually about 2-3 minutes. I hear that the HD traffic can be augmented by Lexus Enform, but I also hear that Lexus Enform is dead due to 3g cell service being abandoned.
Side point (may create another thread later), I absolutely hate the idiotic Exit guidance when you are on a highway. I hear this can be disabled in some Lexus models? I updated my Infotainment software with latest version but still cannot hide this stupid "feature." The idea that we would always want to see information about upcoming exits is really idiotic except for people who are *always* on unfamiliar highways.
My issue is that it is very slow to begin. Sometimes I drive for 10 minutes or more before it starts to display. Usually about 2-3 minutes. I hear that the HD traffic can be augmented by Lexus Enform, but I also hear that Lexus Enform is dead due to 3g cell service being abandoned.
Side point (may create another thread later), I absolutely hate the idiotic Exit guidance when you are on a highway. I hear this can be disabled in some Lexus models? I updated my Infotainment software with latest version but still cannot hide this stupid "feature." The idea that we would always want to see information about upcoming exits is really idiotic except for people who are *always* on unfamiliar highways.
and go in the NAVIGATION OPTIONS / MAP MODE and select MAP ONLY option.
10-12-23, 05:16 PM
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