ColinBarber

any pics?

I'm sure the plate should fill the whole space, a bit like the one shown here: http://www.modifiedcars.com/51432/attachment/378257

There are several generations of nav system, the disc has to be compatible with the version you have and unfortunately is sounds like the one you have isn't.

Given Toyota have the largest R&D budget of any car manufacturer there is no reason why they cannot do both, and in fact they do given that a plug-in Prius has existed for many years and a new version of that system is in development. I think they feel that a Lexus owner doesn't want the hassle of plugging their vehicle in to charge it. As it is, Toyota's slow and conservative development of hybrid and EV has allowed a large number of rivals to catch up and pass them at their own game.

The ML audio system is only available on the top level grade, the CT 200h SE-L Premier (which in Nov 2012 was renamed CT 200h Premier).

Glad it is all sorted out :)

Unfortunately it isn't possible.

The OEM wheel / tyre sizes are: 16" 205/55R16 16 x 7J 114.3mm PCD, 45mm offset 17" 225/45R17 17 x 7.5J 114.3mm PCD, 45mm offset

An Auris not a Pruis, the Prius is much nicer.

I think it was a joke :)

Does the problem exist only on door setting or even if you switch it 'on'? Check the DOME fuse in the engine bay for corrosion/cracks.

The RX400h pulls slightly under very heavy acceleration, torque steer from the front wheel drive system. The current RX450h isn't as bad.

Absolutely not, this is a serious forum :P Welcome aboard, you should fit in just fine.

You cannot get emails, texts can be read but not replied to - and this can be a bit intermittent. These are restrictions that Apple put in place on their Bluetooth stack. On your phone go to the bluetooth settings, touch the i next to the Lexus device and make sure send notifications is turned on.

I also doubt there is anything wrong with the discs. If they were corroded the dealer would have said they needed changing immediately, instead of in 5,000 miles. The rear brakes do very little, especially on a hybrid, and you should be able to get through 2 or 3 sets of pads before needing discs - I'd imagine you still have the original pads?

Lexus vehicles in general don't give the most compliant ride, something that the press complain about with the CT, IS, NX and RX. Not much you can do other than lower tyre pressures slightly which may decrease your mpg. I would not expect the suspension to change with mileage, just you will get more use to it. I'm surprised the jam protection is just pressure pads on the side. My old RX400h would detect resistance on the tailgate and stop moving, when either going up or down. One positive is you can adjust the height at which the tailgate stops on the NX, you could set it lower to avoid the issue occurring again.

Is the bulb itself okay?

It isn't just you, Lexus service is no where near where it used to be. Not really surprised about the LS test drive though, half the dealers probably don't even have one available. For the first 9 months of the year only 26 have been sold so I'm sure they feel that most enquiries are just wasting their time, but I'm sure if you are serious a dealer will give you a 24 hour test drive with or without the club offer.

Welcome Alan. How long do you have to wait?

Most of the paid for access is only viewable online during your subscription. Some of the earlier documents could be downloaded, many years ago, but not the current vehicles. Makes sense really, otherwise people would only ever pay for 1 hour access and never return and the documents would end up being freely pirated on the web.

You can get third party parts for around £110 and pay a local garage £60 to install them. I suspect you may have a calliper seized so that may take a little bit more time and a few extra £ for new sliding pins but I'm sure Lexus would also charge you extra if they encounter issues.

I'm seeing these more and more on the roads. It does have some nice features such as remote heating but styling wise it needs some work. The Toyota RAV4 is more direct competition with the Honda CRV and Kia than the NX. The RAV gets the same hybrid drivetrain early next year, than may actually take some sales away from the Lexus, essentially it is the same vehicle with some body panel and interior changes.

You aren't able to download. You could take screenshots etc. but technically that would be theft.

Many young people, especially in the US, specifically California, have no interest in driving and many in the cities don't own cars. Driverless cars have the potential to massively change social and economic conditions in cities. Vehicles are only used about 3%, the rest of the time they are just idle. You can massively reduce the number of vehicles produced, no one needs to know their own vehicle, no bus or taxi drivers etc. etc. I suspect heavy lobbying of the US government will delay progress. To say there are no leaders is ridiculous. Google vehicles have driven over 1 million miles unaided in California and Texas performing complete journeys, interacting with traffic lights, cars merging, cyclists and pedestrians. Toyota have a vehicle that can change lanes on a motorway.

I guess they needed something reliable and wanted low emissions. They were using Prius vehicles before the RX, but I think they wanted 4x4 for winter testing. Toyota/Lexus vehicles are very, very common in California.