4RX Interesting Discoveries Thread (Good or Bad)
08-15-21, 11:45 AM
#901
08-15-21, 11:55 AM
#902
Why do you need a your gage? The car displays the tire pressures on instrument cluster, live.
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08-15-21, 04:43 PM
#904
08-15-21, 07:17 PM
#905
If they do move, you push them from the rear, the side closest to the window. You push towards the front of the car, short and fast, they're like spring loaded. I actually thought that was a good idea for the gauge, I carry one, too. Why? True...force of habit, but sometimes you can throw a light and it's the spare tire. Suppose there's a slow leak and it throws a light, if it's like the rt rr and I stop for air, I don't want to run back to jump in the car to check the pressure. Call me crazy, I'm a car guy! I carry tools, too. Basic wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, crescent wrench, Gorilla lug wrench, knife, a jump box (Audew) etc. Not everybody calls Lexus to get their car towed.
Last edited by mrolds69; 08-16-21 at 07:56 AM.
12-20-21, 10:25 AM
#906
No excuse on the dealer’s part! They get paid by Lexus to FULLY prep your vehicle for delivery. If this is their common practice, they are committing fraud. I’ve had dealers schedule me at a later time for things like this, but they never sent me out the door without setting up the follow-up.
12-20-21, 11:14 AM
#907
The delivery charge is for the truck getting the car from the factory to the dealer. As far as the prep charge, I don’t know, as every state has different laws on what fees a dealer can charge.
12-22-21, 05:41 AM
#908
I just purchased a 2021 450h, I believe they're basically the same car. I wish it had wireless android auto. I've purchased an adapter to covert it to wireless, it's called AAWireless, but it'll be a couple months before I receive it due to the chip shortage. Supposedly works without any hiccups.
My large and wide 40oz steel water bottle doesn't fit in any cupholders like it did in my 2010 RAV4.
The seat temperature controls are in a slightly awkward place to turn on and off and to see what level they're turned on to.
But this is just nit-picking. I love the car and still wouldn't have picked anything else. Very smooth and quiet ride. The 450h having the ecvt makes the ride even smoother, really loving it
My large and wide 40oz steel water bottle doesn't fit in any cupholders like it did in my 2010 RAV4.
The seat temperature controls are in a slightly awkward place to turn on and off and to see what level they're turned on to.
But this is just nit-picking. I love the car and still wouldn't have picked anything else. Very smooth and quiet ride. The 450h having the ecvt makes the ride even smoother, really loving it
12-22-21, 05:47 AM
#909
Most 'onboard' pressure readers are a questimate at best. On my Cadillac I kept getting a "Low Pressure" right front reading. When I checked, it was well in limits. Finally check all 4, and discovered dealer had rotated tires, and not updated the location of the readers. Right rear was actually the low tire. Another reason I am not buying another Cadillac.
02-23-22, 08:00 AM
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I had a similar experience but discovered that it was simply that the air conditioning for the seats was turned on (future like heated seats in the winter, but AC for summers).
04-02-22, 05:11 AM
#912
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If mine says range 0 (or blank), I can usually fill up with no more than 16gal. I think the tank is 19.2. My Genesis did the same thing. They don't want you to run to empty (fuel pump cooling?).
I had a Saab 9-5 that had an accurate range display. When it went to 0, the car sputtered to a stop. REALLY empty. I actually did that twice. Yes, I'm that stupid.
I had a Saab 9-5 that had an accurate range display. When it went to 0, the car sputtered to a stop. REALLY empty. I actually did that twice. Yes, I'm that stupid.
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06-05-22, 10:05 AM
#913
For Those Who Hand Wash/Wax Their RX
The key fob has a feature which allows you to shut it off. The manual states its a way to save the fob's battery. Another benefit is preventing a thief from cloning the fobs signal and steeling your car. But this also helps when washing or waxing your car. Every time a soapy sponge passes across a door handle, the car will lock or unlock. Passing the sponge across the rear hatch logo may also activate the hatch to open. (On 2016-2019 models). Shutting off the fob prevents this from happening.
To activate the feature, press the lock button. While the lock button is still depressed, press the unlock button twice. A confirmation red light on the fob will blink 4 times. To "awaken" the fob, press any button. This works on my 2021 RX and I hope it also applies on 2016-2019 models.
To activate the feature, press the lock button. While the lock button is still depressed, press the unlock button twice. A confirmation red light on the fob will blink 4 times. To "awaken" the fob, press any button. This works on my 2021 RX and I hope it also applies on 2016-2019 models.
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06-09-22, 10:41 PM
#915
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The key fob has a feature which allows you to shut it off. The manual states its a way to save the fob's battery. Another benefit is preventing a thief from cloning the fobs signal and steeling your car. But this also helps when washing or waxing your car. Every time a soapy sponge passes across a door handle, the car will lock or unlock. Passing the sponge across the rear hatch logo may also activate the hatch to open. (On 2016-2019 models). Shutting off the fob prevents this from happening.
To activate the feature, press the lock button. While the lock button is still depressed, press the unlock button twice. A confirmation red light on the fob will blink 4 times. To "awaken" the fob, press any button. This works on my 2021 RX and I hope it also applies on 2016-2019 models.
To activate the feature, press the lock button. While the lock button is still depressed, press the unlock button twice. A confirmation red light on the fob will blink 4 times. To "awaken" the fob, press any button. This works on my 2021 RX and I hope it also applies on 2016-2019 models.
Used this tip when washing the RX and Prius Prime today; saved me the headache of the constant beeping and locking/unlocking.