NAVIGATION SYSTEM / MULTI INFORMATION SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used to provide mercury-free backlighting for the multi-display assembly. This reduces the burden on the environment and ensures brightness.

    2. The multi-display assembly is installed close to the driver's eye level in consideration of visibility while driving and to reduce the operational burden.

    3. A touchpad type remote touch (remote operation controller assembly), which can be operated like the touchpad of a laptop via flick, pinch and doubletap operations, is used.

    4. Due to the change in the multi-display assembly location, the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly) is used to ensure operability.

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    5. The map database of the navigation system is stored on the microSD card (disc player disc) installed in the radio receiver assembly. A microSD card (disc player disc), which has the latest map database stored, can be purchased to replace the old one and update to the latest map database.

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      *1 Radio Receiver Assembly *2 microSD Card (Disc Player Disc)

    6. A fuel consumption screen is provided in consideration of the environment.

    7. The navigation system sends navigation information to the combination meter assembly. The user can view a compass display and turn-by-turn directions to the destination on the multi-information display.

    8. A multiple display function is provided. Due to this function, a map screen, air conditioning operation screen, and audio screen or vehicle information screen can be displayed on the multi-display assembly simultaneously. Screen layout and displayed items are customizable, and the top screen of each function can be displayed by selecting the corresponding information screen.

    9. For high altitude areas, the real terrain map, which enhances the map quality using gradient data in predetermined scales, is displayed.*


      • *: Models for Europe, G.C.C. Countries and destination package for South Africa

    10. The LEXUS ENFORM service is supported. This service makes it possible to operate specified applications on the navigation system by using Bluetooth to connect the navigation system to a cellular phone with the LEXUS ENFORM application installed.*


      • *: Models for Australia

    11. During route guidance, the user can confirm traffic information, such as congestion and accidents, by using the traffic bar on the map screen. The traffic bar shows information in the area from the current position to the destination or stopover (maximum: 100 km (65 miles)).*


      • *: Models for Europe, G.C.C. Countries and destination package for South Africa, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia Brunei and Taiwan

    12. Transport Protocol Experts Group (TPEG) service that shows Traffic Flow and Traffic Prediction (TFP) information on the map screen is available. This service makes it possible to show a route with consideration of TFP information and display the location, fee and status (occupied or vacant) of the parking lots.*


      • *: Models for Europe

    13. Connected Services is supported. This allows the user to search for new establishments or establishments that are not registered to the map and set them as a destination. In addition, it is possible to download Point Of Interest (POI) and route information that was searched for on the Lexus portal site and set it as a destination or register it to the map.*


      • *: Models for Europe

    14. The navigation system supports a function used for the export/import of memory points. This function enables memory point data stored on the radio receiver assembly to be transferred to another navigation system (such as another radio receiver assembly) via a USB memory device.*


      • *: Models for Europe

    15. The telematics system, which links the vehicle and G-BOOK communication center, can be used.*


      • *: Models with telematics system

    16. POIs that are searched for using a smartphone application can be sent to the radio receiver assembly via Bluetooth and set as a destination or registered as a memory point.*


      • *: Models for China

    17. Google Sync Function (Models for Europe)


      1. The Google sync function is supported, enabling the user to view and operate the following Google-provided web services on the navigation system. To use this function it is necessary to access the internet from a tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router, which is connected to the radio receiver assembly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication.


        • Google street view, which shows panoramic images along streets, is available. The street view of the desired location can be downloaded to the radio receiver assembly and displayed on the multi-display assembly.

        • The Panoramio Photo sharing site, which provides photos with location information and comments, is available. Panoramio photos of the desired location can be downloaded to the radio receiver assembly and displayed on the multi-display assembly. Due to location information contained in the photos, it is possible to set a certain point in the displayed photo as a destination.

    18. Wi-Fi Communication (Models for Europe and China)


      1. A wireless LAN antenna is integrated in the radio receiver assembly, enabling Wi-Fi communication to the user's tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router.

        Tech Tips

        Wi-Fi communication may be unavailable depending on the vehicle conditions, condition of the surroundings such as radio wave conditions around the radio receiver assembly, the distance to the device or device conditions. In addition, during Wi-Fi communication, communication may be cut or become unstable due to the conditions described above.

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        *1 Radio Receiver Assembly
        *2 Connection via Wi-Fi
        *3 Cellular Phone
        *4 Mobile Wi-Fi Router

    19. Partially Updating Map Database (Models for China)


      1. New roads and facility information, which is not included in the map database currently in use, can be downloaded from the G-BOOK center via the internet to partially update the map database.

  2. SPECIFICATION

    Component Destination
    Europe, Russia Australia and New Zealand China
    Multi-display Assembly 7.0-inch Wide LCD
    Navigation Computer Pioneer
    Map Data Media microSD Card (Disc Player Disc)
    microSD Card Aisin AW DENSO DENSO
    Gyro Sensor Piezoelectric Ceramic Element
    Language Supported Voice Guidance English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Ukrainian, Turkish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak and Romanian English English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
    Voice Recognition English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Russian, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Turkish and Czech English Chinese
    Component Destination
    Taiwan G.C.C. Countries South Africa
    Multi-display Assembly 7.0-inch Wide LCD
    Navigation Computer Pioneer
    Map Data Media microSD Card (Disc Player Disc)
    microSD Card Aisin AW
    Gyro Sensor Piezoelectric Ceramic Element
    Language Supported Voice Guidance Taiwanese ME English and Arabic English
    Voice Recognition - - English
    Component Destination
    Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Philippines Hong Kong and Macau
    Multi-display Assembly 7.0-inch Wide LCD
    Navigation Computer Pioneer
    Map Data Media microSD Card (Disc Player Disc)
    microSD Card Aisin AW DENSO
    Gyro Sensor Piezoelectric Ceramic Element
    Language Supported Voice Guidance English, Thai, Malay and Indonesian English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
    Voice Recognition - Chinese

  3. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Multi-display Assembly


      1. An exclusive hierarchical structure is used for each screen displayed on the multi-display assembly in consideration of the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly).

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        *1 The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens.

      2. All panel buttons that were previously provided on the touch panel are brought together on the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly).

      3. To operate the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly), the MENU switch is pressed to display the Menu screen. From the Menu screen, Audio, Climate, Navi, Telephone, Info, Car, Setup or Display can be selected to operate each function.

      4. To operate the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly), the home mark switch*1 or HOME switch*2 is pressed to display the Home screen.


        • *1: Models for Europe

        • *2: Except models for Europe

      5. The pointer or cursor on the display is moved by touching the touch pad with a finger. Select operations are performed by double-tapping or pressing the touch pad.

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      6. The map scale can be changed by performing a pinch operation on the touch pad. Also, the map screen and list screens can be scrolled by performing a flick operation on the touch pad.

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      7. The map scale can be changed and list screens can be scrolled by operating the touch pad seesaw switch.

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        *1 Seesaw Switch
        *2 The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens.
        Remote Touch Functions
        Item Function
        MENU Switch Displays the menu screen.
        Seesaw Switch Changes the map scale and scrolls the screen.
        Home Mark*1 or HOME*2 Switch Displays the present home screen.
        Touch Pad

        • When the touch pad is touched, the system moves the pointer.

        • When a flick operation is performed on the touch pad, the system scrolls the page on the map screen and list screens.

        • When a pinch operation is performed on the touch pad, the system zooms the map in and out.

        • When the touch pad is double-tapped or pressed, the system selects icons, etc.

        • *1: Models for Europe

        • *2: Except models for Europe

    2. Connected Services


      1. The following services are available by accessing the Lexus portal site from a tethering compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router, which is connected to the radio receiver assembly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication.

      2. To use these connected services, a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection and a portal account are required.

      3. To get a portal account, access the Lexus portal site (URL: www.my.lexus.eu).

        Contents Outline
        Online search New establishments, such as restaurants and bars, that are not registered in the navigation system can be set as a destination.
        Importing memory points and routes Downloading via a cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router Memory points and routes that were searched for using a personal computer can be set as a destination and can be registered as memory points.
        Downloading from a USB memory device
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    3. Export/Import Memory Point Function


      1. Memory point data stored in the radio receiver assembly can be transferred to another navigation system, enabling information sharing.

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    4. LEXUS ENFORM Service (Models for Australia)


      1. The LEXUS ENFORM service makes it possible to operate specified applications on the multi-display assembly by using Bluetooth to connect the navigation system to a cellular phone with the LEXUS ENFORM application installed.

      2. The LEXUS ENFORM service enables communication between the navigation system, application server and content provider utilizing the LEXUS ENFORM application installed on a cellular phone.

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    5. To update the map database partially (Models for China)


      1. New roads and facility information can be downloaded from the G-BOOK center to the radio receiver assembly via the internet using the telematics transceiver (data communication module)*1 or a cellular phone*2 to partially update the map database.


        • *1: Models with telematics transceiver (data communication module)

        • *2: Models without telematics transceiver (data communication module)

      2. When the map database is partially updated, the following content can be updated:

        Updatable map database Update range
        Road Freeways and urban freeways All regions of the country
        National roads, provincial roads, county roads and rural roads and streets

        • Default: Within a 20 km radius of the vehicle (10 km radius when on a local street)

        • With destination being set: Within a 20 km radius of the vehicle (10 km radius when on a local street)
        Facility information Facilities on freeways and urban freeways All regions of the country
        3D landmarks level of major facilities

        Tech Tips


        • City maps, voice guidance data and facility general information cannot be updated.

        • The partial update service of map database is only available for 2 years from the date of the new car registration. If a microSD card, which has the latest map database stored, is purchased and the map database is updated, the service will be available for 2 years from the date of update.

        • The partial update service is available for free before the availability period ends, with the exception of the following costs:


          • Telematics system basic charge (if the telematics system contract was created, for models with telematics transceiver (data communication module))

          • Internet communication charge (for models without telematics transceiver (data communication module))

        • If the update data is large, it may take a few hours to partially update the map database.

        • If other operations related to the navigation system are performed while partially updating the map database, it may take longer.

    6. Voice Recognition System (Models with Voice Recognition System)


      1. When the voice recognition system starts operating, the commands that the system is able to recognize are displayed on the multi-display assembly.

      2. To allow the user to operate the system with minimal spoken words, the recognition command screen is designed to show not only sample spoken words for shortcut commands, but also tabs for the major functions such as Audio, Navi and Phone. When a tab is selected, a detailed list of the voice recognition commands will be displayed for the corresponding function. (Models for Australia)

        Tech Tips

        Other functions can still be operated by voice recognition commands when a tab is selected for a specific function.

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        *1 The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen.

    7. The main functions of the multi-display assembly are listed below.

      Function Outline
      Navigation System

      Through the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and map data which is stored on a microSD card, 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:


      • Radio operation

      • CD/DVD player operation

      • Sound Library operation (Models for China)

      • Bluetooth-compatible portable player operation

      • iPod/iPhone operation

      • USB memory device operation

      • Portable audio player operation (AUX type)
      Air Conditioning System Operation and control of the air conditioning system can be performed through the use of the automatic air conditioning switches displayed on the multi-display assembly.
      Hands-free System When a Bluetooth-compatible cellular phone is registered to the navigation system, the driver can make and receive calls or talk hands-free on the cellular phone by operating the switches on the screen/steering pad.
      Speech Command System (Models with Voice Recognition System) Operates the navigation, audio, and hands-free systems based on voice commands.
      Parking Assist Monitor System (Models with Parking Assist Monitor System) Displays parking guide lines to assist the driver in parking the vehicle and the rear view of the vehicle that is captured by the television camera mounted on the back door when the shift lever is in R.
      Panoramic View Monitor System (Models with Panoramic View Monitor System) Displays a panoramic view on the multi-display assembly to provide the driver with an image of the area surrounding the vehicle.
      LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System (Models with LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System) Detects obstacles and displays information on the multi-display assembly to inform the driver.
      Others Fuel Consumption Screen Fuel consumption information such as average fuel consumption per minute, current fuel consumption per minute, past fuel consumption record and energy monitor is displayed.
      Remote Touch Setting

      The following settings of each function of the remote touch (remote operation controller assembly) can be changed:


      • Pointer sound

      • Pointer sound volume

      • Vibration strength
      Maintenance Information

      The maintenance information function can be used to inform the driver of the inspection or replacement timing of the following items based on the calendar function and distance driven.


      • ENGINE OIL: Replace engine oil

      • OIL FILTER: Replace engine oil filter

      • ROTATION: Rotate tires

      • TYRE/Tires: Replace tires

      • BATTERY: Replace auxiliary battery

      • BRAKE PAD: Replace brake pads

      • WIPERS: Replace wiper blades

      • LLC: Replace engine coolant

      • BRAKE OIL: Replace brake fluid

      • AT 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 (Models for Europe, China and G.C.C. Countries and Destination Package for Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong and Macau) The language of the screen buttons, pop-up messages and the voice guidance can be changed.
      Button Color Setting The button color can be changed.
      Screen Setting This enables automatic return to the navigation screen from the audio screen.
      Keyboard Layout The keyboard layout can be changed.
      Delete Personal Data

      Deletes or returns registered or changed personal settings to their default conditions. For example:


      • General settings

      • Navigation settings

      • Audio settings

      • Telephone/Phone settings

      • Connected services settings (Models for Europe)

      • LEXUS ENFORM settings (Models for Australia)

      • G-BOOK settings (Models for China)
      Screen Adjustment The brightness or contrast of the screen can be adjusted to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
      Map Database Update

      • The map database can be updated by purchasing a new microSD card with the latest map database and replacing the old microSD card.

      • Information such as new roads can be downloaded to partially update the map database. (Models for China)
      Diagnosis

      This menu contains the following items:


      • Failure Diagnosis


        • System Check

        • SD Check

        • DCM Check (Models for China)

        • Diagnosis Recorder

        • HDD Check (Models for China)

      • Function Check/Setting


        • Panel and Steering Switch

        • Remote Touch Switch

        • Microphone Check

        • System Sensors Check

        • Vehicle Signal

        • Sound Library Setting (Models for China)

        • HF Voice Quality Setting

        • Camera Setting (Models with Parking Assist Monitor System or Panoramic View Monitor System)

        • DAB Reception Check (Models with Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner)

      • Service Information


        • G-BOOK Info for Contract (Models for China)

        • DCM Information (Models for China)

        • Emergency Call History (Models for China)

        • Security History (Models for China)

        • Program Update

        • Version Information

        • Memory point backup (Except Destination Package for Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei)

      • Product Information

  4. PRECAUTION


    1. When ejecting the microSD card, observe the following precautions to avoid damaging it.


      1. The microSD card (disc player disc) stores map data or various programs which are required to operate the navigation system. With the microSD card (disc player disc) removed, the navigation system will not operate properly. Do not remove the microSD card (disc player disc) unless necessary, such as for a map update.

      2. Do not insert anything other than a microSD card (disc player disc) into the microSD card slot after removing the microSD card (disc player disc).

      3. Do not insert a dusty or dirty microSD card (disc player disc) into the microSD card slot, as it may cause a malfunction.

      4. After the microSD card (disc player disc) is inserted, make sure that it is secure in the microSD card slot.

    2. When handling a microSD card (disc player disc), observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.


      1. Do not touch the metal contacts of the microSD card (disc player disc) with your fingers or metal objects.

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      2. Do not bend, drop or strike a microSD card (disc player disc), as it is a precision electronic component and may become damaged.

      3. Avoid the following environments when storing a removed microSD card (disc player disc). Failure to do so may cause the microSD card (disc player disc) to malfunction and generate errors in the navigation system.


        • Areas where static electricity or electrical noise is present

        • Extremely hot or humid areas

        • Areas exposed to direct-sunlight

        • Areas where condensation may form

        • Areas where corrosive gases may be generated

      4. Do not peel the label on the microSD card or attach a new label or sticker.