Snow is not very kind to the RX
12-11-17 | 12:29 PM
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12-12-17 | 05:38 AM
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12-12-17 | 05:57 AM
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12-18-17 | 07:48 AM
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JR: What you describe is not unique to Lexus/Toyota. If the sensors on ALL makes of cars are obstructed, then they will not function properly - Just as you can't see properly if your glasses are dirty.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
12-18-17 | 12:21 PM
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JR: What you describe is not unique to Lexus/Toyota. If the sensors on ALL makes of cars are obstructed, then they will not function properly - Just as you can't see properly if your glasses are dirty.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
12-18-17 | 04:40 PM
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JR: What you describe is not unique to Lexus/Toyota. If the sensors on ALL makes of cars are obstructed, then they will not function properly - Just as you can't see properly if your glasses are dirty.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
Also, as a matter of fact, a number of new Toyota/Lexus models automatically disconnect Cruise Control when road conditions are bad.
12-19-17 | 04:49 AM
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guess i'll find out myself about this.
Snow on the way 4-8" in minneapolis and probably get the call to pick up the new ride in the middle of the snow mess.
17 450 awd
false alarm on the snow, way to go forecasters. lol
great news is at 12pm today, my wait is over
17 450 awd
false alarm on the snow, way to go forecasters. lol
great news is at 12pm today, my wait is over
Last edited by JSracer; 12-20-17 at 03:40 AM.
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12-19-17 | 06:12 AM
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I think in most cases, there wouldn't be an issue with the sensors getting covered. The snow discussed in this thread was a wet sort of heavy snow that caked up all over the front end/grill and literally covered everything in a solid sheet of frozen gunk. Unusual.
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12-20-17 | 05:44 AM
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It might help with the camera, but when I got to the airport and looked the glass in front of the camera appeared clean. As for the radar sensor? No way it would help. Because the bezel of the L emblem is so raised, it just collects in side and can't get out.
12-23-17 | 08:08 PM
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I live in South Texas where we get snow and ice about once every 2-3 years. My car was at the dealer for service so I had a brand new 2018 ES loaner when we got one of these “blue moon” snows a couple weeks ago. I met a buddy for dinner and the snow started coming down while I was inside the restaurant eating. As soon as I get in the car and begin driving I got an automatic message on the dash advising me to be cautious on the slick roads...I was very impressed it knew to tell me that...but how did it know? I hadn’t even reached the parking lot exit and the car knew more about road conditions than I did. Maybe it analyzed the ambient temperature and the moisture from the rain sensing wiper blade system, or maybe it used XM Sirius weather or the HD radio metadata source...who knows. Either way, I’m glad the car told provided me the warning. I have a feeling Lexus and other car manufacturers shut down the “autonomous” driving features because they all frankly know that none of these systems are ready for true critical situations just yet. They’re great features and make us feel good that our cars are somewhat “intelligent”. But watch any video review of a car’s autonomous/safety features in the last year and almost all of them will tell you they’re ok, but not great. These manufacturers know that the good ‘ole human brain is much better at making critical decisions, although cars may have the upper hand in a few years.
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12-24-17 | 09:21 AM
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I live in South Texas where we get snow and ice about once every 2-3 years. My car was at the dealer for service so I had a brand new 2018 ES loaner when we got one of these “blue moon” snows a couple weeks ago. I met a buddy for dinner and the snow started coming down while I was inside the restaurant eating. As soon as I get in the car and begin driving I got an automatic message on the dash advising me to be cautious on the slick roads...I was very impressed it knew to tell me that...but how did it know? I hadn’t even reached the parking lot exit and the car knew more about road conditions than I did. Maybe it analyzed the ambient temperature and the moisture from the rain sensing wiper blade system, or maybe it used XM Sirius weather or the HD radio metadata source...who knows. Either way, I’m glad the car told provided me the warning. I have a feeling Lexus and other car manufacturers shut down the “autonomous” driving features because they all frankly know that none of these systems are ready for true critical situations just yet. They’re great features and make us feel good that our cars are somewhat “intelligent”. But watch any video review of a car’s autonomous/safety features in the last year and almost all of them will tell you they’re ok, but not great. These manufacturers know that the good ‘ole human brain is much better at making critical decisions, although cars may have the upper hand in a few years.