Habu

I’ve had Lexus and Toyota wheels replaced under warranty in the past but the shiny Takumi wheels appear to be very susceptible to chips. Don’t think chips would be a warranty job though. I’ll monitor things for a while and let my local centre know.

For you ES Takumi drivers out there how are you finding the durability of the finish of the wheels? I’m finding mine are chipping very easily. It’s almost like the lacquer coat finish is too thin. Anyone experiencing anything similar? Cheers Habu

Show me how to use iOS mirroring using Miracast.

Good luck using CarPlay with Miracast.

And finally, carefully, follow the instructions. You’ll need a FAT32 flash drive of at least 16GB. Then the joy of leaving the engine running for 1 hour whilst it updates the files.

And then to here... https://www.lexus-tech.eu/Navigation/base

Then go here... https://www.lexus-tech.eu/Menu/Owner

Yes, the link you tried is kaput. Go here and register, it’s free. https://www.lexus-tech.eu/

Your nearest Lexus centre would be able to advise an approximate date based on your model, trim and colour choice. These dates are pretty close to the actual date. I don’t understand how your colleague has been waiting 9 months; that doesn’t sound right. Normally, a factory order is bang on 3 months from order to receipt but when the ES was released 12 months ago us ‘early adopters’ ended up waiting around 6 months because of demand and availability of the 4th generation engine and hybrid system. Again, normally, once the initial rush is over to be one of the first to own a new model things settle down. Speak to your nearest Lexus centre and let us know how you get on.

Thanks Phil. I didn't think to look under Repairs. There are two DCU audio software versions available. L2 multimedia and L1.5 multimedia. I need to find out which one is right for my system but for the time being I've downloaded both versions. Cheers Habu

Thanks for the reply. I must be having a senior moment as I can’t see the TSBs. I’ve looked in Owner > Map & Software Update and elsewhere too. Can you specifically point me in the right direction. Kind regards Habu

Do you have to pay for access first to see the TSBs? cheers Habu

Updated my navdb_version this afternoon to 2019 v2. Very easy process but having the engine running for exactly an hour is a chore. Noticed Audio is 1010 and Nav is 1520. Do any ES owners have different versions to me? Cheers Habu

Are there UX, NX and ES without Nav in the UK? I thought they all came with Nav nowadays? Maybe it’s a European thing.

AC and AA are now mentioned as standard on the UK website but only for certain models such as the ES and NX. Having been driving the 2020 RX with it on its glorious 12.3” screen I need it in my ES too. Pity us ‘19 early adopters have to live without it and also not have full connected service either. Very frustrating.

I noticed this evening that both front seats are only 2-way. Why is that? My ES are 4-way on both front seats plus an electric leg extender thingy on the drivers side. ES below.

I’ve got a 2020 RX F Sport to use for a couple or so days whilst I get G3 applied and some leather trim sorted in my ES Takumi. The CarPlay integration is excellent and really suits the large screen plus the revised exterior styling is great on the F Sport and looks particularly aggressive.👍 What I still don’t like are the auto seat heat / cool buttons are still located beyond the “gear stick” but at least there’s a phone holder nearby. I was hoping the F Sport seats were going to be comfortable but I still can’t get settled in them. It’s like I need more adjustability. Still, way better then the backache-inducing NX F Sport seats. My ES Takumi seats, on the other hand are superbly comfortable.

As I’m reading this my centre has just rung to say the same thing. Software update.

Plus up to date, unlike the paper version. Copy the PDF to a tablet and you’re good to go. It’s readable in bed too.🙂

After being told yesterday by Lexus UK that my MY19 ES is not compatible with Lexus Connected ServIces but the UK MY20 ES will be I don’t know what to believe anymore.

Lexus confirmed today that my MY19 ES will not have Connected Services but the MY20 ES will, along with Apple CarPlay and AA. Still no news regarding retrofitting AC and AA.

You also need to remember to have the mirror selector switch in either the left or right adjustment for the mirrors to dip in reverse. If the mirror selector switch is in the middle the mirrors won’t dip. I think this also applies to cars with memory function. Hopefully, I’ll get my ES back tomorrow after its short holiday away for warranty work as the NX F Sport with Takumi pack has caused me a lot of lower back discomfort, something I didn’t get with my NX Premier. I really find the F Sport seats very uncomfortable as they are both narrow and hard. The lumbar control is poor too. My ES Takumi seats are utter luxury and supremely comfortable, at least to me.

I never have anyone in the back of my car so it’s not a problem to me but if needed I’d get some generic ones from Halfords. It’s not like they need to be that secure like the drivers one. By the way the fronts are amazing pieces of kit (I know it’s just a rubber floor mat) and I’ve never seen a drivers one that incorporates the foot rest. Very high quality and excellent design.

I bought my ES from Lexus Teesside although I first looked at an ES Takumi at Lexus Newcastle. Teesside is my nearest centre.🙂

Correct. The NX F Sport I’m driving for a few days doesn’t have memory seats but set the mirrors when reverse is engaged and the mirror position is locked in. Mirrors return to normal driving position upon engaging D or P.