NAVIGATION SYSTEM / MULTI INFORMATION SYSTEM DETAILS


  1. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

    Component Function
    Multi-display (Accessory Meter Assembly) Displays each type of signal received from the multi-media module receiver display.
    Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly Receives and handles each type of signal and sends the signals to the multi-display.
    Combination Meter Assembly Transmits received vehicle speed signals to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    Navigation Antenna Assembly Receives signals from the GPS satellites and transmits them to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    Telephone Microphone Assembly Transmits voice signals to multi-media module receiver assembly.
    Telematics Transceiver (DCM)*1

    • Sends a part of audio signals sent from the multi-media module receiver assembly to the speakers.

    • Sends microphone voice signals sent from the telephone microphone assembly to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    ECM Receives and handles each type of signal, and sends the signals to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    Skid Control ECU Assembly Receives and handles each type of signal, and sends the signals to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly Transmits the shift position signal to the ECM.
    Remote Touch Sends operating signals to the multi-media module receiver assembly.
    No. 1 Night View ECU*2 Sends night view image signals to the multi-display.

    • *1: Models with telematics transceiver (DCM)

    • *2: Models with Lexus night view

  2. FUNCTION


    1. The main functions of the navigation system are shown below:

      Function Outline
      Navigation System Through the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and map data which is stored on an HDD, the navigation system analyzes the position of the vehicle and indicates the position on the map that is displayed on the screen. In addition, it is possible to use the system to register memory points and navigate to a destination.
      Audio/Video System

      Serves as the display and controls for the following operations:


      • Radio operation

      • DAB operation*1, *2

      • CD/DVD player operation

      • Blu-ray operation*3

      • Bluetooth-compatible portable player operation

      • USB memory operation (USB type)

      • iPod/iPhone operation

      • Portable audio player operation (AUX type)

      • SD (video, picture playback operation)*3
      Hands-free System When a Bluetooth-compatible cellular telephone is registered to the multi-display, the driver can make and receive calls or talk hands-free on the cellular telephone by operating the switches on the screen/steering pad.
      Speech Command System Operates the navigation, audio and hands-free systems based on voice commands.
      Air Conditioning The air conditioning system can be operated and controlled using the automatic air conditioning display of the multi-display and the touch switch that appears on the display.
      Parking Assist Monitor System Displays a view of the area behind the vehicle that is captured by the television camera mounted on the luggage compartment door when the shift lever is moved to R.
      Lexus Parking Assist-sensor System Detects obstacles and displays information on the multi-display to inform the driver.
      Lexus Night View*4 Shows the Lexus night view screen when the night view switch is on.
      Others Maintenance Information

      Can be used to inform the driver of the inspection or replacement timing for the following items based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) information and distance driven:


      • Engine oil: Replace engine oil

      • Oil filter: Replace engine oil filter

      • Rotation: Rotate tires

      • Tires: Replace tires

      • Battery: Replace auxiliary battery

      • Brake pad: Replace brake pads

      • Wipers: Replace wiper blades

      • Coolant: Replace engine coolant

      • Brake oil: Replace brake fluid

      • Trans. fluid: Replace ATF

      • Service: Scheduled maintenance

      • Air filter: Replace air filter

      • Personal: New information items can be created separately from the provided items
      Language Select*5, *6 The language of the screen buttons, pop-up messages and the voice guidance can be changed.
      Screen Setting

      • Enables the opening or screen off images to be changed to an image copied from a USB memory device.

      • Enables automatic return to the navigation screen from the audio screen.
      Keyboard Layout The keyboard layout can be changed.
      Delete Personal Data

      The following personal data can be deleted or returned to their default settings:


      • Maintenance conditions

      • Maintenance information "off" settings

      • Memory points

      • Phonebook data

      • Password settings for backing up and copying memory points*1, *7

      • Areas to avoid

      • Previous points

      • Route guidance

      • Route trace

      • Voice tags*7, *8, *9

      • Call history data

      • Speed dial data

      • Bluetooth phone data

      • Phone sound settings

      • Phone display settings

      • Message settings*1

      • Audio/video settings

      • Bluetooth audio settings

      • Search engine settings*1

      • Opening image data

      • Screen off image data

      • G-BOOK data*10

      • G-BOOK settings*10
      Screen Adjustment The brightness or contrast of the screen can be adjusted to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
      Memory Point Import/Export*1 Exports and imports registered memory points via the USB/Disc media.
      Security System*8 If the security system has been activated, such as when the electrical power source has been disconnected from the audio, the audio can be made operable again by inputting the security code, provided that the number of errors has not exceeded nine.
      Diagnosis

      This menu contains the following items:


      • Failure Diagnosis


        • System Check

        • HDD Check

        • DCM Check*11

        • Diagnosis Recorder

      • Function Check/Setting


        • Panel and Steering Switch

        • Remote Touch Switch

        • Mic and Voice Recognition

        • Color Bar

        • GPS and Vehicle Sensors

        • Vehicle Signal

        • HF Voice Quality Settings

        • Camera Settings

        • DAB Reception Check*1, *2

      • Service Information


        • G-BOOK Info for Contact*11

        • Emergency Call History*11

        • Security History*11

        • Program Update

        • Version Information

        • Memory Point Backup

      • *1: Models for Europe

      • *2: Destination package for Australia

      • *3: Models with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system

      • *4: Models with Lexus night view

      • *5: Except models for China

      • *6: Except destination package for Taiwan and South Africa

      • *7: Models for G.C.C. countries

      • *8: Destination package for Taiwan

      • *9: Destination package for Thailand

      • *10: Models for China

      • *11: Models with telematics transceiver (DCM)

    2. Navigation Screen


      1. The functions of the navigation screen display are shown below:

        Item Function
        Map Display Map Color Change*1 Depending on the position of the light control switch, the screen changes to day mode or night mode.
        Taillight-interlocked Map Color Change Changes the color of the map screen that is displayed when the taillights are turned on.
        North Up/Heading Up

        • When north up is selected, regardless of the direction the vehicle is traveling north is always up.

        • When heading up is selected, the direction the vehicle is traveling is always up.
        3D Display*2 Displays a 3-dimensional (3D) view of the map.
        Multi-step Scale Display Changes the map scale in 14 steps.
        Direct Scale Change Directly selects and displays the map scale.
        Street Name Indication on Scrolled Map Displays the street name and city name even when the map screen is being scrolled.
        Stepless Scale Display Changes the scale of the map from the basic 14 steps to an even finer range of scales.
        Road Number Sign Board Display Displays the road number on the map.
        Point of Interest Display Displays the selected types of points of interest as marks on the map.
        Split-view Display Displays different modes on a screen that is split into 2 views.
        Compass Mode Screen Displays the direction of travel and detailed data of the present location.
        Route Guidance Demonstration Demonstrates the route guidance to the destination.
        Route Trace It is possible to store up to the last 200 km (124 miles) of a traveled route and retrace the route on the display.
        Traffic Information (RDS-TMC)*3, *4 Traffic information such as traffic congestion, accidents and road closures is displayed on the map.
        Parking Information*3 The location and available spaces of parking lots can be checked. These parking lots can also be set as a destination.
        Real-time Traffic Information of China(RTIC) Traffic Information Display*1 Displays RTIC icons, arrows and indicators when RTIC service is being received.
        Destination Search Area Search Allows the user to search by area.
        Address Search Information can be entered in the order of: province, city and street name.*5

        A destination can be set in 2 ways:*3


        • Information can be entered in the order of: street name, town and house number.

        • Information can be entered in the order of: town, street name and house number.

        A destination can be set in 2 ways:*6


        • Information can be entered in the order of: street name, city and house number.

        • Information can be entered in the order of: city, street name and house number.
        Address/Intersection Search*1 A destination can be set by entering the province, street, intersection and city name.
        Point of Interest Search

        A destination can be set in 3 ways:


        • The name of a POI can be entered and then searched for from city or category.

        • A POI category can be selected to search for a POI near the present location, along the current route, near the city center or near the destination.

        • A POI can be searched for by its phone number.
        Previous Destination Search Stores the coordinates, names and dates of up to 100 locations that have been set as destinations in the past.
        Address Book (Memory Point) Search Sets a destination from the registered address book (memory point).
        Intersection Search By specifying 2 streets, the point at which they intersect is set as the destination point.
        Motorway Entrance or Exit Search Searches for the destination by the name of the street that connects to a motorway entrance or exit.
        Map Search A destination can be set by scrolling the cursor on the map.
        Coordinate Search A destination can be input by entering its coordinates.
        Voice-recognition Search "Home" can be set as a destination by voice command input.*1
        A destination can be set up by voice command input.*3
        Online Search*3 The navigation system can use an internet search engine to set a destination using the most up-to-date information.
        UK Postal Code*3 Destinations in the U.K. can be searched for using a postal code.
        MAPCODE Search*1 A destination can be set using a MAPCODE.
        G Search*1 A destination can be set using information from the web site (G-memory point).
        Route Search Multiple Destination Setting Sets multiple destinations. The sequence of the destinations can also be changed.
        Multiple Route Search Searches for multiple routes.
        Search Condition Designation Searches for the preferred, alternate and short routes.
        Detour Search Changes the route to detour around a section of the route.
        Regulated Road Consideration Performs searches which consider regulated roads.
        Avoidance Area Searches for a route that avoids a designated area.
        Adjacent Road Search Searches for a route adjacent to the current road.
        Avoid Traffic Search Automatically changes to another route to avoid heavy congestion.
        G Route Search*1 Searches for a route based on expected congestion information provided via the G-BOOK service.
        Guidance Voice Guidance Provides voice guidance about the distance and the direction of travel to a destination point based on road conditions and vehicle speed.
        Next Turn Guidance*3, *5 Provides guidance about the distance to the next turn and indicates the direction of the turn using an arrow.
        Motorway Mode Display Displays the distance to the next junction and exit, or POIs in the vicinity of the motorway exit.
        Motorway Direction of Travel Display Displays the direction of travel to take on the motorway.
        Motorway Shield Icon Display Displays motorway shield icons on the 3D guidance screen.
        Intersection Zoom-in Display Zooms in the image when approaching an intersection.
        Turn List Display*3, *5 Displays a turn list on the right side of the 2-screen display.
        Arrow (Turn-by-turn) Display*3, *5 Displays the direction of the next turn and the distance to the turn on the right side of the 2-screen display.
        Lane List Display*1 Displays a lane list on the right side of the 2-screen display.
        Distance-to-destination Display Displays the distance from the present location to the destination.
        Estimated Arrival Time Display Displays the estimated arrival time.
        Others Voice Recognition*6 Recognizes pre-programmed system commands spoken to operate the navigation system.
        Map Coverage Information Display Displays the map area that is recorded in the HDD.

        • *1: Models for China

        • *2: Except models for China

        • *3: Models for Europe

        • *4: Destination package for Australia, South Africa, Taiwan and Thailand

        • *5: Models for G.C.C. countries

        • *6: Except destination package for Taiwan

    3. Information Screen


      1. The functions of the information screen display are listed below:

        Item Outline
        Fuel Consumption Information about fuel consumption per minute or per trip can be displayed.
        Traffic Information*1 Traffic information such as traffic congestion, accidents and road closures is displayed on the map.
        Traffic Prediction*1 Traffic prediction information relevant to the area around the current position or the cursor position can be viewed.
        Parking Information*1 The location and available spaces of parking lots can be checked. These parking lots can also be set as a destination.
        G Main Menu*2 G-BOOK on-line services can be operated.
        MY Request*2 Contents can be registered and registered contents can be accessed.
        Operator Service*2 Display of Information Acquired from the Operator Service A telephone call can be made to the operator service.
        Information Check*2 Display of Information Acquired from the Operator Service Acquired information can be displayed and manually updated.

        • *1: Models for Europe

        • *2: Models for China

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        Outline of Information Screen
        Item Outline
        (1) Clear Switch Clears all past information.
        (2) Update Switch

        • Restarts calculation of the average fuel consumption value.

        • Sends the average fuel consumption reset signal to the combination meter assembly to update the graph.
        (3) Best Fuel Consumption Displays the best (the most economical) fuel consumption per trip.
        (4) Trip Information Switch Changes to the average per minute fuel consumption screen.
        (5) Average per Trip Fuel Consumption

        • Displays the current record and the last 5 average per trip fuel consumption records, or the current record and those since clear was last selected.

        • Starts calculating the average fuel consumption when the average fuel consumption displayed on the combination meter assembly is reset.
        (6) Average Fuel Consumption Displays the average fuel consumption for the current trip and the previous 5 trips.
        (7) Average Speed Displays the value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the distance driven and the time elapsed since the engine switch was turned on (IG).
        (8) Elapsed Time Displays the value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the time elapsed since the engine switch was turned on (IG).
        (9) Cruising Range Displays the approximate drivable distance.
        (10) Past Record Switch Changes to the past record of the (per trip) fuel consumption screen.
        (11) Average per Minute Fuel Consumption

        • Displays the value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the driven distance and the volume of fuel consumed (fuel injection signal), provided that the engine switch is on (IG).

        • Displays the average fuel consumption for the last minute, or since clear was last selected.
        (12) Current per Minute Fuel Consumption Displays the instantaneous (current) fuel consumption value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the driven distance and the volume of fuel consumed (fuel injection signal), provided that the engine switch is on (IG).
        (13) Compass Displays a compass and information about the current position. The orientation of the compass can be changed from north-up to heading-up by selecting the orientation symbol.

    4. Setup Screen


      1. The following settings for the functions of the multi-display are available from the setup screen:

        Item Outline
        General Settings

        • Time zones, the on/off setting of daylight saving time and automatic adjustment of the clock can be changed.

        • The language can be selected.*1, *2

        • The voice recognition language can be changed.*1

        • Distance unit can be changed.

        • The color of the screen buttons can be changed.

        • The keyboard layout can be changed.

        • The opening image can be changed.

        • The screen off image can be changed.

        • Automatic return from the audio or air conditioning screen to the map screen after audio or air conditioning operation can be changed.

        • The selection sounds can be turned on or off.

        • The pointer sounds can be turned on or off.

        • The error sounds can be turned on or off.

        • The pointer sound volume can be adjusted.

        • The pointer feedback force can be adjusted.

        • Registered information (personal data) can be cleared.

        • The navigation system program can be updated.

        • The gracenote database can be updated.

        • The set security mode on or off setting can be changed.*3
        Voice Settings

        • The voice guidance volume can be adjusted or switched off.

        • The voice guidance during route guidance can be set.

        • The voice guidance while using the audio system can be set.

        • The voice recognition prompts can be set.

        • The voice recognition function for operating the audio functions can be turned on or off.

        • The voice guidance of the traffic information function can be set.
        Navigation Settings

        The navigation settings can be used to:


        • Set up home

        • Set up preset destinations

        • Set up the address book

        • Set up areas to avoid

        • Delete previous destinations

        • Set up RTIC traffic information*4

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as:


          • Average cruising speed

          • Voice guidance for the next street name

          • Automatic reroute of the guidance route to avoid heavy congestion

          • Displayed POI icon categories

          • Buttons displayed on the map screen when "OFF" is selected

          • Manual adjustment of the current vehicle position mark

          • Selection to set 3D landmarks display to on/off
        Phone Settings

        • Phone sound settings can be changed:


          • Call volume

          • Ring tone volume

          • Ring tone

        • Phonebook settings can be changed:


          • Transfer phonebook data (only available with Bluetooth phones that support PBAP or OPP)

          • Automatic phonebook download (only available with Bluetooth phones that support PBAP)

          • Automatic call history download (only available with Bluetooth phones that support PBAP)

          • Register phonebook data

          • Edit phonebook data (available with Bluetooth phones that do not support PBAP)

          • Delete phonebook data

          • Register speed dials

          • Delete speed dials

          • Delete call history

        • Message function settings can be changed:*1


          • Message forwarding from cellular phones

          • New message notification display

          • New message voice notification

          • Adjust the new message notification volume

          • Select a new message voice notification tone

          • Automatic message read out

          • Adjust the message read out volume

          • Cellular phone's read and unread status update

          • Edit "Quick Reply Messages"

        • Phone display settings can be changed:


          • Change of the incoming call display

          • Display of the automatic phonebook transfer completion message (for PBAP compatible models)

          • Display of the automatic call history transfer completion message (for PBAP compatible models)

          • Display of images during calls (for PBAP compatible models)

          • Orientation of images displayed during calls (for PBAP compatible models)
        Bluetooth Settings

        • Bluetooth device registration settings can be changed:


          • Register a Bluetooth device

          • Delete the Bluetooth device

          • Edit the Bluetooth device

        • A registered Bluetooth compatible cellular phone can be selected.

        • A registered Bluetooth compatible device can be selected.

        • Information on a registered Bluetooth device can be displayed and the settings can be changed.

        • A Bluetooth DUN connection can be set up.*1
        Vehicle Settings

        • Settings can be changed for the following maintenance items:


          • Reminder

          • Engine oil

          • Oil filter

          • Rotation

          • Tires

          • Battery

          • Brake pad

          • Wipers

          • Coolant

          • Brake oil

          • Trans. fluid

          • Service

          • Air filter

          • Personal

          • Delete all

          • Reset all

          • Set dealer

        • Customizable vehicle settings can be changed.

        • Lexus parking assist-sensor system can be adjusted.
        Audio Settings Cover art can be displayed when a song stored in an iPod is being played.
        Display Settings

        • Map menu and camera screen adjustment

        • Depending on the position of the headlight switch, the screen changes to day or night mode.
        Information Settings

        • The following traffic information settings are available:


          • The voice guidance can be set to on or off.

          • The traffic information icon display can be set.

          • The avoid traffic events function can be set to auto or manual.

          • When searching for a route, a detoured route search that avoids traffic jams and so forth can be set to on or off.*1

          • When searching for a route, a detoured route search that avoids predicted traffic jams and so forth can be set to on or off.*1

          • Traffic stations can be selected using automatic search or manual search.

          • Traffic information can set to be received automatically, or to receive RDS-TMC traffic information only.*1

        • The following parking information setting is available:*1


          • On or off can be selected for displaying parking icons on the map.
        G-BOOK Settings*4

        The G-BOOK settings can be used to:


        • Select content from My Request


        • Set detailed functions


          • Setting the system to read the contents of the browser aloud automatically

          • Canceling the contract

          • Editing fixed form sentence of the software keyboard


        • Set privacy setting


          • Changing the PIN number

          • Communication lock

          • Deleting a bookmark

          • Deleting the browsing history

        • *1: Models for Europe

        • *2: Models for G.C.C. countries

        • *3: Destination package for Taiwan

        • *4: Models for China

  3. DIAGNOSIS


    1. For details on the procedure required to enter the service menu screen, refer to the Repair Manual.