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I assume that you locked the car first, and then disabled the fob? - If it works, the small LED light on the fob should blink 4 times.

There is no adjustment required for continental driving on any of the Lexus models.

Have you considered taking another CT for a test drive and see if you experience the same problem? Could it be that the window does not sit quite as it should, thus allowing noise in when shut?

Welcome to the forum. You will find plenty of good advice on here, and plenty of helpful members who often seem to know their cars better than the dealers themselves! I agree with you: the CT is a cracking car. While I don't own one - it is too small for my requirements - I have driven plenty as courtesy cars over my years of Lexus ownership. The press have often posted harsh comments about the car, but it seems like the motoring press just don't get Lexus cars. As you say, owners can't be all wrong and the CT is consistently voted as one of the top 5 most reliable cars in the UK. Of course, you won't be fully accepted on the forum until you have posted pics of your new purchase! 🙂

You might want to take a look at Renault forums as I believe the same system was installed in some Clio and Megane models.

I never use ECO mode (I find it too frustrating) but I have never read or been told anything to suggest this... can you explain?

Sounds like the NX: contrary to the IS, it has an automatic parking brake, but it gets released as you as you select Drive or Reverse.

There are many factors to consider. External temperature, style of driving, the types of roads you travel on, traffic, hills. Hybrids are ideal for short journeys, heavy traffic, urban and B roads and relatively flat terrain. If you do a lot of motorway miles, drive longer journeys over a mix of terrain or have a heavy foot, you are better off with a diesel economy-wise. That said, you then need to consider whether you are happy driving a diesel or whether you prefer a petrol/hybrid. I drive up to 30k miles per year. Running costs are not one of my priorities and I like Lexus as a brand, its image and the design, comfort and reliability of its models. Having said this, if economy was my top priority, the latest generation diesel engines are excellent. And if anyone says they sound, vibrate and behave like tractors, this is an old fashioned view and you have not driven one of the latest diesel cars. I can't really comment on pollution and emissions, because I don't know enough about it, but again diesel cars have moved on. One final note: don't consider a diesel if you only do short journeys: you will not only ruin your engine and DPF but also pollute more than you would in a petrol, let alone a hybrid car, simply because a diesel engine takes much longer to reach its ideal operating temperature. A lot of people on the Isle of Wight and in the Channel Islands have learnt this at their expense.

What exactly have you tried?

In the NX, the DRLs are not linked to the parking brake. They switch on only when you select D or R... unless the luminosity level is low enough for the low beam to activate, in which case the DRLs will activate with it. I would assume it is the same with the IS.

Not particularly useful as this does not drill down to UK figures... unless I'm missing something.

Not sure what Herbie's point is, but if I am going to buy an expensive car, you're damned right that I want it looked after by someone who has received proper and specific training and uses the correct tools for it. Oh and Lexus technicians need a roof over their heads too, surely. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

Great car. Great place: my in-laws live at the bottom of the hill!

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I find voice control pretty useless in my current NX. Having said this it is fractionally better than it was in my previous RX400h and RX450h. It is not so bad when at a stand still - for instance while waiting at lights or in traffic - but as soon as there is any background noise, it just gives up. In truth, when I have got it to work, there are so many menus and confirmation prompts to go through that iI have found it easier and quicker to enter an address through the track pad. My Google phone: - NAVIGATE to <address>. - Done. My NX goes something like that: - Enter an address - hmmm... I'm not in a good mood today, so I'll dial a number instead. How about that. - GO BACK. ENTER AN ADDRESS - hmmm... go on then... for a laugh. Actually, I don't recognise Poplar Way in Winchester. Do you fancy going to Standard Way in Glasgow instead - GO BACK. ENTER AN ADDRESS - Awright then. I'll give you a choice: 1st/where you want to go, 2nd/where you could go instead, 3rd/ Where *I* want to go. Which one is it going to be. I dare you. - FIRST - Are you sure? - CONFIRM - Gawd you're not fun. Are you REALLY sure? - YES - OK then. Dialing 0800123346 It's just like having my mother-in-law in the car.

What is the best way to safely remove the boot badges?

I am afraid that this is a risk you take if you choose solid black. My previous car as a solid black RX450h with cream interior: it certainly looked stunning, but I swore to never ever buy a solid black car again. My current white NX is easier to keep clean.

As a matter of interest, can you let us know how the cost? - thanks.

Don't talk to me about Risk Assessments: I've doing these all day! Had the same issue as Ed described. i reset the system as tyre pressure can be affected by changes in temperature. The following day, the warning came back and I discovered that one of the tyres had a slow puncture due to an imbedded nail. Unfortunately, it was too close to the side wall, and the tyre had to be replaced. Grrr.

This is not true. It may take a bit of work to remove the "goo", but a reputable tyre company will do so gracefully. Saying that it renders the tyre un repairable is simply an excuse for not doing and selling you a new tyre.,

I wish the Topaz trim were available on the NX. It would be my choice on my next Lexus.

Have you considered sourcing one from a breaker's yard?

Thanks for the responses. Are smart sensors now standard on the face-lifted NX?

Assuming that the fittings are the same, I suppose you could get a boot lid imported from either the US or Japan. I think this may be easier than having an existing lid altered.

What are Smart Sensors ?