Japanese to English

[Harry Holland]

I have just purchased a LS600h it's an import year 2007 , is it possible to convert from Japanese to English language and dash please 🙏 

[steve2006]

Hello Harry and welcome to the LOC.

I also have a 2004 Japanese imported LS430.

The speedometer can be replaced with a UK specification one but the mileage will need correcting from KMs to miles.

The Sat Nav is another matter as the language is hard coded into the system meaning there is no option to change it from a menu.

The only option is a replacement UK spec system if you can find one although even this is not plug and play due to the Japanese Toll road system or ETC.

Mine has a UK spec cluster fitted but given the hassle the Sat Nav is still Japanese along with the announcements. 

 

[Malc]

Harry welcome ......  looks like your Japanese language skills might be about to improve ..  now then, where's the local Jap Language School to you 

Malc

[OJWM]

You could also fit a system like the GROM Vline 2 which effectively upgrades the factory navigation unit  and touchscreen to have full Android 'tablet' functionality (as well as Android Auto and CarPlay). NB though - it won't update any factory screens (incl climate etc...) to English language, just give you an English language option for music and navigation.

You'd want to make sure that it connects to a Japanese car as easily as it does to a UK one by speaking to their support team, but it's a great system (just don't accidentally 'saw' into airbag wiring when installing it. as I recently did)...

[Exdee]

As a general rule, if the text on the physical buttons is in Japanese which will be the case with your car, it will not be possible to switch the language to English in the settings.

You can switch the text on the speedometer from Japanese to English using Techstream on a 2007 Lexus LS.

Grom Vline 2 is an excellent suggestion and you will very rarely need to use the factory infotainment system if you have it.