Nx300h "and more" tips and tricks

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Let's add here info not easily available to us (unless you really dig deep into the manual).

Tips, tricks, staff hidden in the menu, interesting info, anything that would intrigue us to run 😄 to the car.

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Today I have enabled the opening/closing of the windows using the remote. A generic obd2(£4 ebay) and carista app are needed.  "Full version" 😇 of the app is available online.

Can be done at the dealer, probably for free, but requires booking, travel, waiting, etc. 

Things I've used: Android phone, apk and Bluetooth obd2

So if you already have a Bluetooth obd2 it is going to be free.

If anyone needs more guidance please let me know. 

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How annoying is when the tyre pressure warming is displayed. Premium, luxury car at a "respectable " price is not telling you which  tyre is loosing pressure. Not sure what exactly was the philosophy behind this decision. 

Using the same app carista you can see the pressure info for each tyre. 

Available under the coding menu.

I'm not advertising for the apk, is the only solution I have found. Maybe someone can share an easier way.

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Another easy and fast way to set a destination point in the sat nav is by using Lexus link apk/app. 

You need to connect with the car by creating a mobile hot spot using your phone. 

Setting up the app is easy.

Tested using android phone and Nx300h 2015.

 

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Source- lexus.com:

Closing the power hatch is a longish 8 seconds and you cannot lock the car until it's closed. You cannot force it closed manually, unless you disable the power feature in the multi-information display.

To disable the hatch:

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Lexus NX 1st gen  personalised setting:

Dings & Warnings

Seat belt warning ding (driver)

Enabled / Disabled

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)

Enabled / Disabled

Seat belt warning ding (rear passengers)

Enabled / Disabled

Ding when key is left in the car

Enabled / Disabled

Ding when headlights are left on

Yes / No

Remote low Battery warning

On / Off

Heater & A/C

A/C blower speed at start-up

Off / Level 1

Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)

Yes / No

Auto-turn on recirculate mode when A/C is on

Yes / No

Open vents to outside air when ignition is turned off

Yes / No

Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on

Yes / No

Ambient temperature calibration

-3°C / -2°C / -1°C / Normal / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C

Fan speed reaches its target…

Slowly / Normally / Fast

A/C power

Automatic / Full power

A/C ECO mode

Enabled / Disabled

Instruments: Displays & Nav

Instrument lights dimming sensitivity

Darkest / Darker / Normal / Lighter / Lightest

Instrument lights restoring sensitivity

Darkest / Darker / Normal / Lighter / Lightest

Engine start indicator

On / Off

Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…

30 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes / Off

Lights: Automatic

Auto headlights activation threshold

Darkest / Darker / Normal / Lighter / Lightest

Lights: Exterior

Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count

Off / 3 flashes / 4 flashes / 5 flashes / 6 flashes / 7 flashes

Turn signal click volume

Low / Medium / High

Exterior light control

Enabled / Disabled

Coming-home lights duration

30 seconds / 60 seconds / 90 seconds / 120 seconds

Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote

On / Off

Turn on exterior footlight when smart key in range

Yes / No

Turn on exterior footlight when doors unlocked via remote

Yes / No

Turn on exterior footlight for…

Off / 7 seconds / 15 seconds / 30 seconds

Lights: Interior

Interior light control

Enabled / Disabled

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine

Yes / No

Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors

Yes / No

Turn on interior lights when smart key in range

Yes / No

Dim interior lights after…

7 seconds / 15 seconds / 30 seconds

Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)

Yes / No

Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)

Yes / No

Locking: Automatic

Wireless door locking

Enabled / Disabled

Auto-lock doors when moving

On / Off

Lock doors when shifting into gear

On / Off

Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)

On / Off

Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened

On / Off

Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…

30 seconds / 60 seconds / 120 seconds

Locking: Beep & Blink

Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote

Yes / No

Locking: Doors & Alarm

Unlock doors via remote

Driver's door on 1st press, all on 2nd / All doors on 1st press

Unlock doors via physical key

Driver's door on 1st press, all on 2nd / All doors on 1st press

Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)

Driver's door on 1st press, all on 2nd / All doors on 1st press

Warn (beep) when door can't be locked because it's still open

Yes / No

Warn (beep) when a window is still open when locking doors

Yes / No

Warn (beep) when sunroof is still open when locking doors

Yes / No

Disarm the alarm when unlocking with key from door lock

Yes / No

Locking: Smart Key

Stop monitoring for car key signal after…

0 - 5 days

After locking with smart key, don't allow re-opening within…

0.5 seconds / 1.5 seconds / 2.5 seconds / 5 seconds

Smart key location to start car

Front seats / Anywhere in vehicle

Open trunk via smart key

Disabled / Double click / Long press

Mirrors

Lower passenger-side mirror when in reverse gear

Default / User-specified

Parking Sensors

Parking sensor beep volume

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Max

Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)

Yes / No

Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)

Front / Front corner / Off

Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear

Rear / Rear corner / Off

Mute Parking Support Alert (PKSA) beep when car is parked

Yes / No

Display temporary parking sensor muting status

Yes / No

Disable temporary muting of parking sensor above…

Automatic / 15 km/h / 20 km/h / 30 km/h

Front parking sensor range

Narrow / Wide

Rear parking sensor range

Narrow / Wide

Dash display mode

All / Undisp

Seats & Steering Wheel

Slide driver's seat back for easy exit

Off / Short / Standard

Seat memory is enabled when unlocked from

Driver's door / Any door

Trunk

Rear hatch open assistance

Enabled / Disabled

Rear hatch close assistance

Enabled / Disabled

Rear hatch max open level

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Unlock via "One motion"

Rear hatch only / All doors

Open rear hatch via "One motion" remote

Disabled / Single click / Double click / Long press / Double click on unlock button / Long press on unlock button

Open/close power rear hatch via interior switch (click type)

Single click / Long press

Beep while opening/closing power rear hatch

Yes / No

Windows & Sunroof

Open windows via long-press on remote

On / Off

Close windows via long-press on remote

On / Off

Open windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock

On / Off

Close windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock

On / Off

Beep when opening/closing windows with remote

Yes / No

Open driver's window using single button press

Yes / No

Close driver's window using single button press

Yes / No

Open passenger's window using single button press

Yes / No

Close passenger's window using single button press

Yes / No

Rear-left window single-touch-close

Yes / No

Rear-left window single-touch-close

Yes / No

Rear-right window single-touch-close

Yes / No

Rear-right window single-touch-close

Yes / No

Passenger window single-touch-open from driver's switch

Yes / No

Passenger window single-touch-close from driver's switch

Yes / No

Rear-left window single-touch-open from driver's switch

Yes / No

Rear-left window single-touch-close from driver's switch

Yes / No

Rear-right window single-touch-open from driver's switch

Yes / No

Rear-right window single-touch-close from driver's switch

Yes / No

Also found the attached file.

All that can be done using some free apps and a Bluetooth obd2. 

15NX200t-WithNavi-030115.pdf

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"Touchpad Speed Customization

 Touchpad speed customization, among other things! 

Compliments of TSopranoMB!

http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/.../embed/dynamic

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...ml#post9233847  "

Source-clublexus.com

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They started a bit earlier 😄

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-1st-gen-2015-2021/768380-nx-interesting-discoveries-thread-good-or-bad-43.html

 

[Steve Oliver]

On 2/17/2022 at 10:11 PM, Rew1 said:

Today I have enabled the opening/closing of the windows using the remote. A generic obd2(£4 ebay) and carista app are needed.  "Full version" 😇 of the app is available online.

Can be done at the dealer, probably for free, but requires booking, travel, waiting, etc. 

Things I've used: Android phone, apk and Bluetooth obd2

So if you already have a Bluetooth obd2 it is going to be free.

If anyone needs more guidance please let me know. 

Gabriel,

Great posts, thanks. Can you link the £4 device you got off eBay please?

Cheers

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7 hours ago, Steve Oliver said:

Gabriel,

Great posts, thanks. Can you link the £4 device you got off eBay please?

Cheers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OBD2-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-Wireless-Car-Scanner-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-/363322230987?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

I have 2 of them. Both are working fine with Torque apk, but only one with Carista.

For the apk I use

https://forum.mobilism.org/ --travel section.

 

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You can open/close the car using the button on the tailgate. Close to the opening button for the tailgate there is another one which is closing and opening the doors!

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An easy way to see your car service history is using the Lexus link application. 

[Steve Oliver]

1 hour ago, Rew1 said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OBD2-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-Wireless-Car-Scanner-Torque-Auto-Scan-Tool-/363322230987?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

I have 2 of them. Both are working fine with Torque apk, but only one with Carista.

For the apk I use

https://forum.mobilism.org/ --travel section.

 

Purchased and on way. Thanks! 👍

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2 hours ago, Steve Oliver said:

Purchased and on way. Thanks! 👍

You are welcome!

Let me know if you need need help with the application!

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Here you can find details about your car:

https://www.lexus-tech.eu/Menu/Repair

Free account is needed. 

[Steve Oliver]

2 hours ago, Rew1 said:

You are welcome!

Let me know if you need need help with the application!

Many thanks, I will. 👍

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It’s really easy and enjoyable to customize the Lexus with the OBD2 adapter. After over 4 years I finally got rid of the annoying beep when opening/closing the trunk. You can even set the intensity of the beeps.

[Steve Oliver]

13 hours ago, Rew1 said:

You are welcome!

Let me know if you need need help with the application!

Gabriel, I'm just preparing for the OBD2 arrival. I've downloaded Torque Pro. When connected to the dongle, how will I access the customisable settings you outlined? Thanks

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13 minutes ago, Steve Oliver said:

Gabriel, I'm just preparing for the OBD2 arrival. I've downloaded Torque Pro. When connected to the dongle, how will I access the customisable settings you outlined? Thanks

Torque is not having those options. You need carista apk.

You can download it from the website adress posted above.

After you connect it to the car is super simple, just go in the second menu--I belive is called customization.  You will be able to change all the options described in my previous post.

I will post some pictures tomorrow. 

[Steve Oliver]

9 hours ago, Rew1 said:

Torque is not having those options. You need carista apk.

You can download it from the website adress posted above.

After you connect it to the car is super simple, just go in the second menu--I belive is called customization.  You will be able to change all the options described in my previous post.

I will post some pictures tomorrow. 

Oh, great, glad I asked! 👍

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The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle Nx 2015 using Carista:

Dings & Warnings:

Seat belt warning ding (driver)
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Seat belt warning ding (rear passengers)
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Ding when key is left in the car
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Ding when headlights are left on
      *YES* / NO

Remote low Battery warning
      *ON* / OFF



Heater & A/C:

Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
      YES / *NO*

Auto-turn on recirculate mode when A/C is on
      *YES* / NO

Open vents to outside air when ignition is turned off
      *YES* / NO

Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
      *YES* / NO

Ambient temperature calibration
      -3°C / -2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C / +3°C

Fan speed reaches its target…
      SLOWLY / *NORMALLY* / FAST

A/C ECO mode
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

A/C compressor noise reduction
      ENABLED / *DISABLED*



Instruments: Displays & Nav:

Engine start indicator
      *ON* / OFF

Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…
      *30 SECONDS* / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF



Lights: Exterior:

Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
      OFF / *3 FLASHES* / 4 FLASHES / 5 FLASHES / 6 FLASHES / 7 FLASHES

Turn signal click volume
      LOW / *MEDIUM* / HIGH



Lights: Interior:

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
      *YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
      *YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
      *YES* / NO

Dim interior lights after…
      *7 SECONDS* / 15 SECONDS / 30 SECONDS

Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
      *YES* / NO

Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
      *YES* / NO



Locking: Automatic:

Auto-lock doors when moving
      *ON* / OFF

Lock doors when shifting into gear
      ON / *OFF*

Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
      *ON* / OFF

Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
      *ON* / OFF



Locking: Doors & Alarm:

Unlock doors via physical key
      DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*



Locking: Smart Key:

Stop monitoring for car key signal after…
      5 days

After locking with smart key, don't allow re-opening within…
      0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS

Smart key location to start car
      FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*

Open trunk via smart key
      DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS*



Mirrors:

Lower passenger-side mirror when in reverse gear
      DEFAULT / *USER-SPECIFIED*



Parking Sensors:

Parking sensor beep volume
      *1* / 2 / 3 / 4 / MAX

Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
      *YES* / NO

Enable front parking sensors when in reverse (R)
      FRONT / *FRONT CORNER* / OFF

Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear
      REAR / REAR CORNER / *OFF*

Mute Parking Support Alert (PKSA) beep when car is parked
      YES / *NO*

Display temporary parking sensor muting status
      *YES* / NO

Disable temporary muting of parking sensor above…
      AUTOMATIC / 15 KM/H / *20 KM/H* / 30 KM/H

Front parking sensor range
      NARROW / *WIDE*

Rear parking sensor range
      NARROW / *WIDE*

Dash display mode
      ALL / *UNDISP*



Trunk:

Rear hatch open assistance
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Rear hatch close assistance
      *ENABLED* / DISABLED

Rear hatch max open level
      1 / 2 / 3 / *4* / 5

Unlock via "One motion"
      REAR HATCH ONLY / *ALL DOORS*

Open rear hatch via "One motion" remote
      DISABLED / SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* / DOUBLE CLICK ON UNLOCK BUTTON / LONG PRESS ON UNLOCK BUTTON

Open/close power rear hatch via interior switch (click type)
      SINGLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS*

Beep while opening/closing power rear hatch
      YES / *NO*



Windows & Sunroof:

Open driver's window using single button press
      *YES* / NO

Close driver's window using single button press
      *YES* / NO

Open passenger's window using single button press
      *YES* / NO

Close passenger's window using single button press
      *YES* / NO

Rear-left window single-touch-open
      *YES* / NO

Rear-left window single-touch-close
      *YES* / NO

Rear-right window single-touch-open
      *YES* / NO

Rear-right window single-touch-close
      *YES* / NO

Passenger window single-touch-open from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO

Passenger window single-touch-close from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO

Rear-left window single-touch-open from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO

Rear-left window single-touch-close from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO

Rear-right window single-touch-open from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO

Rear-right window single-touch-close from driver's switch
      *YES* / NO


Obtained with Carista 6.4.1 for Android.
Not sure if it is exactly the same as the list pasted above. 

 

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Tyre pressure info from Carista:

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To speed up a voice command press again the button. It will stop that 20sec stupid monologue.

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Very helpful tip about how to open a stuck petrol tank cover flap: