NAVIGATION SYSTEM / MULTI INFORMATION SYSTEM


  1. FUNCTION


    1. Navigation Screen


      1. The navigation computer calculates the present position and direction of travel, then determines a route and calculates the driving distance based on the following information sources:

        - Map data in the microSD card (disc player disc)

        - Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites

        - Built-in gyro sensor

        - Vehicle speed signal

        - Reverse signal

        - Parking brake signal

        - Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) and Transport Protocol Experts Group (TPEG) signal*1

        - Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) signal*2

        *1: Models for Europe

        *2: Except models for Europe

        Item Function
        Map Display 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

        • If North Up is selected, regardless of the direction of vehicle travel, north is always up.

        • If Heading Up is selected, the direction of vehicle travel is always up.
        3D Display Displays a 3-dimensional (3D) view of the map.
        2D and 3D City Map*1*2*3

        • Displays some areas of major cities with a 3-dimensional (2D and 3D) city map when the map scale is set to 50 m or less.

        • Always displayed in Heading Up mode.
        3D City Model Map*4

        • Displays some areas of major cities with a 3-dimensional (3D) city model map when the map scale is set to 100 m or less.

        • Always displayed in Heading Up mode.
        City Map*5 Displays some areas of major cities with a 2D city map when the map scale is set to 50 m or less.
        Multi-step Scale Display Changes the map scale in 14 steps.*1*2*3*4
        Changes the map scale in 13 steps.*5
        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.
        Footprint Map*4 Displays a major city in a scale of 25 m.
        Stepless Scale Display Changes the scale of the map from the basic 14 steps to an even finer range of scales.*1*2*3*4
        Changes the scale of the map from the basic 13 steps to an even finer range of scales.*5
        Road Number Sign Board Displays the road number on the map.
        Point of Interest Display Displays selected types of points of interest as marks on the map.
        Multiple Display Function Displays different screens on a screen that is split into 3 views or 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*4

        • Stores up to the last 124 miles (200 km) of a traveled route and retraces the route on the display.

        • Available when the map scale is set to 30 miles (50 km) or less.
        Route Trace Registration*1*2*3*5

        • A traveled route (up to 124 miles (200 km)) can be stored with a name by setting a start point and end point.

        • The stored traveled route can be displayed on the map screen.

        • Available when the map scale is set to 30 miles (50 km) or less.
        RDS-TMC and TPEG Service Information Display*1 Displays the traffic icons, arrows and indicators when RDS-TMC or TPEG service information is being received.
        RDS-TMC Display*2*3*4*5 Displays RDS-TMC icons, arrows, popup messages and indicators when RDS-TMC service is being received.
        Destination Search Preset Destination Memory Search Sets a pre-registered point as a destination point while driving.
        Name Search*5 The name of a destination can be entered with the screen keyboard and searched for. Then a destination is selected using the area or POI category.
        Address Search Information can be entered in the order of: area, town name, street name and house number.*1*2*3

        A destination can be set in 2 ways:*4


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

        • Information can be entered in the order of: city name, street name and house number.
        Information can be entered in the order of: province, town name, street name and block number.*5
        Point of Interest Search Searches for a point of interest by selecting the area from the category.*5

        A destination can be set in 3 ways:*4


        • The name of a POI can be entered and then searched for from City or Category or on the web search using the LEXUS ENFORM apps.

        • A POI category can be selected and a point of interest searched for near the present location, along the current route, near the city center or near the destination.

        • The phone number of a point of interest can be entered to search for it.
        Hybrid Point of Interest*1*2*3 Narrows the search by names of the point of interest, category and areas.
        Online Search*1 Allows use of an internet search engine to set a destination using the most up to date information.
        Online Database Destination Search*4 A point searched for using LEXUS ENFORM app content can be set as a destination.
        Previous Destination Search Stores the coordinates, names, and dates of up to 100 locations that have been set as destinations in the past.
        QR Code Search*1*2*3*5 POI information is displayed as a QR code. By scanning this code with a cellular phone, destination information can be obtained.
        Map Search A destination can be set by using the cursor on the map screen.
        Memory Point Search*1*2*3*5 Sets a destination from an item in the registered memory point.
        Intersection Search*1*2*3 By specifying 2 streets, the point at which they intersect is set as the destination point.
        Motorway Entrance or Exit Search*1*2*3 Searches for the destination by the name of the street that connects to a motorway (highway) entrance or exit.
        Destination Search Intersection or Freeway Entrance/Exit Search*4

        A destination can be set in 2 ways:


        • By specifying 2 streets, the point at which they intersect is set as the destination point.

        • Searching for the destination by the name of a street that connects to a freeway entrance or exit.
        Coordinate Search*1*2*3*4 A destination can be input by entering its coordinates.
        Phone Number Search*1*2*3*5 A destination can be input by entering its phone number.
        Postal Code Search*1*2*3 A destination can be input by entering its postal code.
        Point of Interest Near Cursor Search*1*2*3*5 A destination can be set by selecting the search point and point of interest category.
        MAP CODE Search*5 A destination can be set using a MAP CODE.
        Address Book (Memory Point) Search*4 Sets a destination from an item in the Address Book (Memory Point).
        Emergency Search*4 Performs a specific search for police stations, hospitals, Lexus dealers and fire stations.
        Panoramio Search*1 A destination can be set using location information applied to photos searched for in Panoramio.
        Voice Recognition Search*1*3 A destination can be set by voice command input.
        Route Search Multiple Destination Setting Sets multiple destinations. Can also rearrange sequence of destinations.
        Multiple Route Search Searches for multiple routes.
        Search Condition Designation Searches for the quick, eco, and short routes.*1
        Searches for the quick 1, quick 2, and short routes.*2*3*4*5
        Reordering Destinations Changes the order of destinations when more than one destination is selected.
        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*4 Searches for a route that avoids a designated area.
        Auto Avoid Traffic Search Automatically changes route the heavy congestion.
        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 Provides guidance about the distance to the next turn and indicates the direction of the turn using an arrow.
        Motorway (Freeway, Highway) Mode Display Displays the distance to the next junction and exit, or POIs in the vicinity of the motorway exit.
        Motorway (Freeway, Highway) Exit or Junction Display When the vehicle approaches an exit or junction, the motorway guidance screen will be displayed.
        Motorway (Freeway, Highway) Direction of Travel Display Displays the direction of travel to take on the motorway.
        Real Freeway (Highway) Junction Display*4 Displays the junction and signage in 3D in the vicinity of a major junction while driving.
        Intersection Zoom-in Display Zooms in the map display when approaching an intersection.
        Turn List Display Displays a turn list on the right side of the 2-screen display.
        Arrow (Turn-by-Turn) Display Displays the direction of the next turn and the distance to the turn on the right side of the 2-screen display.
        Distance-to-destination Display Displays the distance from the present location to the destination.
        Importing Stored Route Guidance*1 Starts the guidance for the route set using the route information that is stored at the Lexus centre and imported.
        Driver Support Information icon Display Displays warning icons when the vehicle approaches the area, such as a school zone, railway crossing or high accident zone.
        Route Information Bar Display

        Displays the following information:


        • Street name of the current location.

        • Distance and travel time to the destination.

        • Distance to the destination and estimated time of arrival.

        • Distance to the destination and an arrow facing the destination (when off the route during guidance).
        Traffic Bar Display*1*2*3*5 Displays traffic information of congestions or accidents on the route using the traffic bar.
        Others Voice Recognition*1*3*4 Recognizes pre-programmed system commands spoken to operate the navigation system.
        Map Coverage Information Display Displays the map area that is stored on the microSD card.

        *1: Models for Europe

        *2: Destination package for Thailand

        *3: Destination package for South Africa

        *4: Models for Australia

        *5: Destination package for Taiwan

    2. Information Screen


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

        Tech Tips

        The display order of the menu icons may vary depending on country where the vehicle is sold.

        Item Outline
        Fuel Consumption*1 Information about fuel consumption per minute or per trip can be displayed.
        Traffic Information*2 By receiving the RDS-TMC and TPEG service, a list of the current traffic incidents is displayed along with information on an incident's distance and position relative to the vehicle.*3*4
        By receiving the RDS-TMC service, a list of the current traffic incidents is displayed along with information on an incident's distance and position relative to the vehicle.*4
        Traffic Incidents*5 By receiving the RDS-TMC service, a list of the current traffic incidents is displayed along with information on an incident's distance and position relative to the vehicle.
        Parking Information*3 By receiving the TPEG service, the location and vacancy status of parking lots can be displayed. A parking lot can also be set as a destination.
        Street View*3 By connecting to the Internet, Google Street View can be displayed.
        Panoramio*3 By connecting to the Internet, users' pictures, comments and other information uploaded to Panoramio can be displayed.

        *1: Except models for Europe

        *2: Except models for Australia

        *3: Models for Europe

        *4: This function is not made available in countries/areas where the necessary information service is not provided.

        *5: Models for Australia

      2. The fuel consumption screen is displayed as illustrated below. This screen has the display functions listed below.

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        *a The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens.
        Item Outline
        (1) Clear Switch Clears all past information.
        (2) Average Speed Displays an average speed value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the distance driven and time elapsed since the power switch was turned on (IG).
        (3) Elapsed Time Displays an elapsed time value that has been calculated by the combination meter assembly, which is based on the time elapsed since the power switch was turned on (IG).
        (4) Cruising Range Displays the approximate drivable distance.
        (5) Past Record Switch Changes to the Past Record (per trip) fuel consumption screen.
        (6) Energy Switch Displays the energy monitor.
        (7) 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), since that the power switch was turned on (IG).

        • Displays the average fuel consumption for the last minute, or since clear was last selected.
        (8) Recovered Energy

        • Indicates the recovered energy for 1 minute with "E" symbols.

        • The recovered energy status is calculated by the power management control ECU.
        (9) 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), since that the power switch was turned on (IG).
        (10) Best Fuel Consumption Displays the best (most economical) per trip fuel consumption.
        (11) Average Fuel Consumption Displays the average fuel consumption for this trip and the previous 5 trips.
        (12) 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.
        (13) Trip Information Switch Changes to the average per minute fuel consumption screen.
        (14) 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.
        (15) Energy Monitor

        Indicates the energy transmission direction, making it possible to confirm the current drive method (engine, motor or both), the power generation status by the engine and status of regenerative energy use.


        • The State Of Charge (SOC) of the battery can be checked on the meter. The meter shows the SOC in 8-levels.

        • Displays the energy monitor status that has been calculated by the power management control ECU.

    3. Setup Screen


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

        Item Function
        General Settings

        • The time zone, the on/off setting of daylight saving time and automatic adjustment of the clock can be changed.*1*2*3*4

        • The language can be selected.*1*3

        • The voice recognition language can be selected.*1

        • The unit of measurement for fuel consumption can be changed.*1*2*3*4

        • The startup/screen off images can be customized:


          • Images can be copied from a USB device

          • Images can be deleted

          • An image can be set as the startup or screen off image

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

        • The color of the screen buttons can be changed.

        • The selection sound can be set.

        • The pointer sound can be set.

        • The error sound can be set.

        • The pointer sound volume can be adjusted.

        • The strength of the feedback force which pulls the cursor toward the buttons can be adjusted.

        • Registered information (personal data) can be cleared.

        • The navigation system program can be updated.

        • The gracenote database can be updated.*1

        • Third party software information used in the navigation system, such as notices, can be displayed.

        • The set security mode on/off setting can be changed.*5
        Voice Settings

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

        • Voice recognition prompts can be set.*1*2*3*4

        • Voice guidance while using the audio and visual system or air conditioning can be set.

        • Voice guidance during route guidance can be set.

        • Desired guidance tone can be set.*3*4*5

        • Beep sound of navigation guidance can be set.*1*2
        Bluetooth Settings*1*3*4*5

        • Bluetooth device registration settings can be changed:


          • Register a Bluetooth device

          • Delete a Bluetooth device

          • Select a Bluetooth device

          • Edit a Bluetooth device

        • Bluetooth system settings can be changed:


          • Automatic connection to a Bluetooth device

          • Bluetooth device name

          • Bluetooth device PIN-code

          • Bluetooth device address

          • Display of Bluetooth device connection status

          • Bluetooth device profile

        • Bluetooth internet connection can be set up.*1
        Bluetooth Settings*2

        • Bluetooth devices can be registered.

        • Bluetooth devices can be deleted.

        • Bluetooth devices can be selected.

        • Bluetooth devices can be edited.

        • Bluetooth system settings can be displayed or changed:


          • Automatic connection to a Bluetooth device

          • Bluetooth device name

          • Bluetooth device PIN-code

          • Bluetooth device address

          • Display of Bluetooth device connection status

          • Bluetooth device profile
        Wi-Fi Settings*1

        • The Wi-Fi function can be switched on/off.

        • Available networks that can be connected can be displayed.

        • Available networks that can be connected can be searched for.

        • A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) compatible Wi-Fi device can be connected quickly.

        • Wi-Fi settings can be changed:


          • The networks list can be edited

          • An automatic connection to a preferred network can be set

          • An automatic connection message can be set
        Audio Settings

        • Sound quality can be adjusted.*1

        • Radio settings can be changed:


          • The listing order of the station list can be set

          • Setting to automatically seek an FM station that regularly broadcasts traffic information and station broadcasts can be set*1

          • Setting to automatically select an FM station providing good reception if current reception worsens can be set*1*2*3*4

          • Setting to switch to a broadcasting station within the same local program network can be set*1*2*3*4

          • The FM radio text feature can be set

        • DAB settings can be changed:*1*2*4


          • L-band in the tune range can be set

          • Setting to automatically seek a DAB station that regularly broadcasts traffic information and station broadcasts can be set

          • Setting to automatically select a DAB station providing good reception if current reception worsens can be set

          • The DAB text feature can be set

        • An input terminal for iPod audio sound signals can be selected.

        • An input video signal format can be selected.

        • Cover art settings can be changed:*1*2


          • Cover art display in DISC mode*1

          • Cover art display in USB mode

          • Priority setting of the Gracenote database cover art in USB mode*1

          • Cover art display in iPod mode

          • Priority setting of the Gracenote database cover art in iPod mode*1

        • Cover art settings can be changed.*3*4*5

        • DVD settings can be changed:


          • Audio language

          • Subtitle language

          • DVD video menu language

          • Multi-angle mark display during multi-angle compatible disc playback

          • Viewer restriction level

          • Auto start playback

          • Volume difference adjustment between the lowest and highest volume
        Navigation Settings*1

        The Navigation Settings can be used to:


        • Set detailed online search settings such as:


          • Cost warning message display setting when connecting to the online search portal site

          • Synchronized settings of the online search portal site and navigation system

          • Roaming warning message settings

          • Memorization settings of the user name and password used when connecting to the portal site

          • Search engine settings of the online search

          • Deletion of the online search history

          • Changing of the user name and password used when connecting to the portal site

          • Deletion of the user name and password used when connecting to the portal site

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as average cruising speed.

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as displayed POI icon categories.

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as display of 3D landmarks.

        • Display the speed limit of the road currently being used.

        • Set the function that magnifies the map scale as the vehicle approaches a guidance point.

        • Set the cautionary message display shown when a regulated street is included in the route.

        • Set the display of pop-up information.

        • Manually adjust the current vehicle position mark.

        • Display the coverage areas and legal information.
        Navigation Settings*2

        The Navigation Settings can be used to:


        • Set and edit the home.

        • Set preset destinations.

        • Set and edit the address book.

        • Set and edit the areas to avoid.

        • Delete previous destinations.

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as:


          • The average cruising speed

          • The popup information display

          • The displayed POI icon categories

          • The voice guidance for the next street name

          • The viewing angle of the 3D map

          • Driver support information

          • The current vehicle position mark can be manually adjusted
        Navigation Settings*3*4*5

        The Navigation Settings can be used to:


        • Set detailed navigation settings such as average cruising speed.

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as displayed POI icon categories.

        • Set detailed navigation settings such as display of 3D landmarks.

        • Set the display of the speed limit of the road currently being used.

        • Set the function that magnifies the map scale as the vehicle guidance point.

        • Set the display of cautionary messages. (If the route includes traffic restrictions, seasonally restricted roads, etc.)

        • Set the display of pop-up information.

        • Manually adjust the current vehicle position mark.

        • Display the coverage areas and legal information.
        Telephone Settings

        • A Bluetooth phone can be registered or connected.*2

        • Phone sound settings can be changed:


          • Ring tone

          • Ring tone volume

          • Message readout volume*1*2*4

          • SMS/MMS incoming tone*1*2*4

          • SMS/MMS incoming tone volume*1*2*4

          • E-mail incoming tone*1*2*4

          • E-mail incoming tone volume*1*2*4

          • In-call volume

        • Contact settings can be changed:*1*3*4*5


          • Contacts can be transferred from the connected cellular phone to the system, or added, edited, and deleted*6

          • Favorites list registration

          • Contacts deletion from the call history

          • Voice tags can be added, edited and deleted*3*5

        • Contact/Call history settings can be changed:*2


          • Automatic contact/history transfer function settings when a PBAP compatible Bluetooth phone is connected

          • Contacts update

          • Contacts sorting*2

          • Favorites list registration

          • Contacts deletion from the favorites list

          • Contact image display

          • Call history deletion*7

          • New contact addition to the contact list*7

          • Contact list editing*7

          • Contact deletion from the contact list*7

        • Message function settings can be changed:*1*2*4


          • Message forwarding from cellular phones

          • Automatic message readout

          • SMS/MMS notification popup

          • E-mail notification popup

          • Vehicle signature on outgoing messages

          • Message read status on phone update

          • Incoming SMS/MMS display when an SMS/MMS message is received


            • "Full Screen": The incoming SMS/MMS display screen is displayed and can be operated on the screen.

            • "Drop-Down": A message is displayed on the upper side of the screen.

          • Incoming e-mail display when an e-mail is received


            • "Full Screen": The incoming e-mail display screen is displayed and can be operated on the screen.

            • "Drop-Down": A message is displayed on the upper side of the screen.

          • Display of messaging account names on the inbox tab
        Telephone Settings

        • Telephone display settings can be changed:*1*2*4


          • Incoming call display

          • Display of the automatic contact/history transfer completion message

          • Automatic contact/history transfer (only available with Bluetooth phones that support PBAP)*1*4

          • Contact list sorting*1*4

          • Contact image display*1*4

        • Phone display settings can be changed:*3*5


          • Incoming call display

          • Display of the automatic contact/history transfer completion message

          • Automatic contact/history transfer (only available with Bluetooth phones that support PBAP)*3*5

          • Contact list sorting*3*5

          • Contact image display*3*5
        Traffic and Parking Settings*1

        • The voice guidance for traffic information can be switched off.

        • Display of the traffic information icon can be set.

        • The detour route function can be selected.

        • When searching for a route, a detoured route search that avoids traffic jams and so forth can be set.

        • The selection of traffic stations can be set to auto/manual.

        • The selected station can be displayed.

        • TPEG traffic information receive settings can be used to:


          • Automatically update more frequently

          • Automatically update less frequently

          • Update manually

          • Cancel TPEG traffic information reception via Wi-Fi or a Bluetooth device

        • The roaming function of TPEG traffic information can be set.

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

        • Display of parking icons can be displayed on the map can be set.

        • Parking lot information reception can be set.

        • The roaming function of parking lot information can be set.
        Traffic Information Settings*8

        • The FM station currently providing traffic information can be displayed. *2

        • The voice guidance for traffic information can be switched off.*3*4*5

        • Display of the traffic information icon can be set.

        • The detour route function can be selected.*2

        • The usage of traffic information for estimating arrival time can be set.*2

        • The display of an arrow for free flowing traffic can be set.*2

        • The traffic incident voice warning can be set.*2

        • The avoid traffic function can be set to auto/manual.*3*4*5

        • The selection of traffic stations can be set to auto/manual.*3*4*5

        • The selected station can be displayed.*3*4*5
        Vehicle Settings

        • Settings can be changed for the following maintenance items:


          • ENGINE OIL

          • OIL FILTER

          • ROTATION

          • TYRE/Tires

          • BATTERY

          • BRAKE PAD

          • WIPERS

          • LLC/Coolant

          • BRAKE OIL

          • ATF/Trans. fluid

          • SERVICE

          • AIR FILTER

          • PERSONAL

          • Reminder

          • Delete all

          • Reset all

          • Set dealer

        • Customizable vehicle settings can be changed.

        • LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor system adjustment.*9
        LEXUS ENFORM Settings*2

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

        • The display of the phone data plan pop-up can be set.

        *1: Models for Europe

        *2: Models for Australia

        *3: Destination package for Thailand

        *4: Destination package for South Africa

        *5: Destination package for Taiwan

        *6: For PBAP compatible models

        *7: PBAP non-compatible phone, or PBAP compatible phone with the automatic telephone number transfer function set to off

        *8: Except models for Europe

        *9: Models with LEXUS parking assist-sensor system

  2. DIAGNOSIS


    1. For details on the procedure required to enter the Service Menu screen, refer to the Repair Manual.